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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krause might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heart of a Champion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Krause seems to be looking for submissions.
Sagdiyev is refusing to be controlled, as Krause sits in half guard.
Sagdiyev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sagdiyev trying to control from the bottom.
Krause trying to pass the guard but Sagdiyev defending well.
Krause trying to control from Sagdiyev's half guard. Sagdiyev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sagdiyev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krause passes Sagdiyev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagdiyev wants to get back to his feet.
Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Sagdiyev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sagdiyev is just riding it out for now. Krause eventually gives up the hold.
Krause seems to be working for a kimura but Sagdiyev defends the submission attempt.
Krause is trying to control. Sagdiyev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sagdiyev trying to control here.
Krause is working for a kimura but Sagdiyev is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krause is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sagdiyev is looking to improve his position.
Sagdiyev trying to control from the bottom.
Krause is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krause is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sagdiyev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krause pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krause trying to control from Sagdiyev's half guard. Sagdiyev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Krause stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagdiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagdiyev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Krause 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.
Krause avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sagdiyev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krause wants to control from the top but Sagdiyev keeps moving.
Krause advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause is trying to get an arm triangle but Sagdiyev is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Krause's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sagdiyev is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Krause dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krause shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sagdiyev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sagdiyev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sagdiyev is trying to control. Krause wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krause actively working from the bottom here.
Sagdiyev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krause looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Sagdiyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sagdiyev is thwarting Krause's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause looking for submissions off his back.
Sagdiyev trying to control the action but Krause is working from the bottom.
Sagdiyev prevents Krause from improving his position.
Sagdiyev is looking for a kimura but Krause is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sagdiyev to get the leverage.
Krause actively working from the bottom here.
Krause actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krause actively working from the bottom here.
Krause tries to get to full guard but Sagdiyev has control of the leg.
Sagdiyev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krause sees it coming and defends easily.
Krause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagdiyev pulls his head out easily.
Sagdiyev prevents Krause from improving his position.
Krause actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev is looking to take a break and control but Krause is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krause tries to roll over but Sagdiyev keeps him under control.
Krause trying to control here.
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krause wants to get back to full guard.
Krause looking for submissions off his back.
Krause slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krause working for a triangle but Sagdiyev defends it easily.
Krause is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Sagdiyev from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krause looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Krause will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sagdiyev shoots in and gets a takedown into Krause's guard.
Sagdiyev wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving.
Krause is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krause has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sagdiyev 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 Krause.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause is trying to control Sagdiyev's posture but Sagdiyev avoids it.
Sagdiyev is trying to get an arm triangle but Krause is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krause keeps working.
James Krause overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krause is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sagdiyev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sagdiyev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sagdiyev is looking to take a break and control but Krause is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krause actively working from the bottom here.
Krause avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagdiyev.
Sagdiyev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krause has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sagdiyev is working away from the top position though.
Sagdiyev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagdiyev pulls his head out easily.
Sagdiyev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krause is just riding it out for now. Sagdiyev eventually gives up the hold.
Sagdiyev seems to be looking for submissions.
Sagdiyev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sagdiyev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sagdiyev keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev is trying to control the action in half guard but Krause is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krause looking for submissions off his back.
Krause is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sagdiyev is tapping! Great win for Krause!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Krause!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Krause made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Cat Matroskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matroskin comes to the cage accompanied by Мама, всё о'ке&. Munoz has chosen Lil Wayne ft Drake - Right above it as his entrance music. Jackson Munoz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, The Cat Matroskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munoz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Munoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matroskin is looking to counter the offense by Munoz and move into the clinch.
Matroskin tries to clinch up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munoz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Munoz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Matroskin avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Matroskin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Munoz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like The Cat Matroskin has been cut.
Munoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matroskin tries to counter with a takedown but Munoz is quick to defend against it.
Munoz throws a right hand that Matroskin ducks under and follows up with a left that Matroskin also avoids with ease.
As Munoz tries to get set, Matroskin tries to push him back and clinch up but Munoz manages to avoid the attempt.
Munoz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Munoz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matroskin moves into the clinch.
Munoz is trying to drag Matroskin to the mat but Matroskin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matroskin throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matroskin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matroskin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matroskin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matroskin missing with a left hand there. Munoz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson Munoz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munoz lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matroskin is defended easily by Munoz.
A big right from Munoz misses.
Matroskin throws a hook but Munoz avoids it easily.
Matroskin lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Munoz misses the target.
Munoz throws a shot from downtown. Matroskin moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matroskin eats them both and turns towards Munoz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Munoz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matroskin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munoz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matroskin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munoz misses with a double jab
and Matroskin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Munoz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Matroskin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Matroskin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Matroskin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matroskin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munoz thows a leg kick but Matroskin checks it
and Matroskin moves into the clinch.
Matroskin pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matroskin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munoz manages to get himself to full guard.
Matroskin throws a big elbow that misses.
Matroskin lands a couple of digs.
Munoz wants to stand up but Matroskin is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munoz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matroskin wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Matroskin wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Munoz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matroskin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matroskin wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matroskin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matroskin.
Matroskin 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.
Matroskin throws a big right hand that misses.
Matroskin throwing strikes from guard but Munoz blocks nicely.
Matroskin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Munoz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Munoz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Cat Matroskin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matroskin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matroskin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Munoz.
Matroskin scores with a sloppy right hand. Munoz should have avoided that one.
Munoz swinging wildly here.
Matroskin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Munoz sprawls and moves away.
Matroskin closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matroskin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munoz throws a low kick but Matroskin moves out of range easily.
Matroskin rushes Munoz and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Matroskin fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matroskin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Matroskin keeps moving.
Matroskin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Munoz trying to control but Matroskin is working from the bottom.
Munoz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matroskin wants to sweep but no luck.
Matroskin keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
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.
Matroskin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munoz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Munoz stopping the sweep attempt from Matroskin.
Munoz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matroskin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matroskin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Munoz doesn't defend quickly enough and Matroskin has managed to lock this one up! Can Munoz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Matroskin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Cat Matroskin!
A less than humble The Cat Matroskin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Behring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2nd Sucks - A Day To Remember. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Behring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Behring's guard.
Brooks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behring's head.
Brooks distracts Behring with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brooks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Behring is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Behring keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behring looking for subs off his back but Brooks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Behring is defending well.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behring is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Behring sees it coming and defends easily.
Brooks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Behring doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brooks.
Brooks thows a huge punch but Behring dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brooks connects with a nice short shot to Behring's temple.
Behring is staying active underneath Brooks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brooks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brooks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks uses his free foot to push down on Behring's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Behring.
Behring tries to reverse the position but Brooks maintains control.
Brooks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Behring manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Behring is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brooks connects with a decent elbow.
Brooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brooks tries for a kimura but Behring is defending well.
Brooks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control the action but Behring is working from the bottom.
Brooks tries for a kimura but Behring is defending well.
Brooks wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
Brooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Behring is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Behring sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Behring actively working from the bottom here.
Behring is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Behring is working hard here to advance position.
Brooks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brooks trying to control the action but Behring is working from the bottom.
Brooks prevents Behring from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Behring manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks is pushing down on Behring's leg trying to pass to half guard. Behring is fighting to maintain full guard but Brooks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brooks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Behring does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Behring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura but Behring is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Brooks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brooks scores with a jab. Behring acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Behring gets caught flat footed, as Brooks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brooks 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.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Behring keeps moving.
Brooks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brooks is pushing down on Behring's leg trying to pass to half guard. Behring is fighting to maintain full guard but Brooks has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brooks is looking for a kimura but Behring is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brooks to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Brooks.
Brooks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brooks lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behring trying to control here.
Brooks is looking for a kimura here.
Brooks is working for a submission of some sort.
Brooks trying to control the action but Behring is working from the bottom.
Brooks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Behring sees it coming and defends easily.
Brooks controlling the pace.
Behring looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brooks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Behring has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brooks lands with a punch from half guard.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behring looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks is controlling the pace.
Behring is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brooks jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
Behring tries to improve position but can't.
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks tries for a kimura but Behring is defending well.
Brooks cracks Behring with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here as Brooks stalls from top position.
Behring tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behring is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brooks advances to mount.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Behring is looking to escape.
Brooks controlling the pace for now.
Behring working to try and regain half guard.
Brooks controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behring sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brooks content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Behring gets caught napping as Brooks dives in and scores a takedown. Behring manages to retain guard.
Behring keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks working some strikes from top position.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behring keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Behring working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks drops back looking for a leg! Behring is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Behring manages to kick Brooks off! Brooks jumps back into Behring's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behring is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Brooks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Behring is keeping the position.
Behring keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Behring working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brooks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brooks throws a big elbow that misses.
Brooks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brooks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Behring had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brooks defends it easily.
Brooks trying to control but Behring is working from the bottom.
Behring can't keep his opponent in guard - Brooks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Behring defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is keen to just control but Behring is a slippery customer.
Behring is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks is controlling the pace.
Brooks passes to side control.
Brooks lands an elbow.
Brooks controlling the position.
Brooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behring is looking for a sweep.
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behring keeps working.
Brooks lands a few punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Brooks stalls from top position.
Brooks looks up at the clock and then as Behring takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brooks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behring tries to bench press Brooks off him but Brooks keeps the position.
Ian Behring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Brooks!
After the fight, Calvin Brooks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piston Horiguchi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
139 lbs
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27
139 lbs
8 - 3 - 2 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Piston Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
Wang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horiguchi, right into the meat.
Horiguchi slips a jab from Wang.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi scores with a leg kick.
Horiguchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Horiguchi gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is trying to break the clinch but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Wang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horiguchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Horiguchi on the inside.
Wang is working for takedown but Horiguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Horiguchi stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang tries to pull guard but Horiguchi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Horiguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wang working hard to break the clinch.
Horiguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang has managed to clinch.
Horiguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Horiguchi lands with a right to the head.
Wang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horiguchi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Horiguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wang wants to stall.
Horiguchi slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Horiguchi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Horiguchi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Horiguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Wang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horiguchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wang breaks the clinch.
Wang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Horiguchi counters with a left to the body.
Wang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horiguchi takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Horiguchi.
Wang is looking to break free of the clinch but Horiguchi has double underhooks.
Horiguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Wang looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Horiguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wang is trying to force a seperation but Horiguchi has the dominant position.
Wang is looking to break free of the clinch but Horiguchi has double underhooks.
Wang jumps guard but Horiguchi stands there with Wang around his waist. Wang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Horiguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wang wants to break free but Horiguchi has control.
A shot in the inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horiguchi.
Wang tries to break the clinch but Horiguchi is controlling the position.
Horiguchi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Horiguchi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wang up against the cage.
Wang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horiguchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wang is trying to break the clinch but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Wang breaks the clinch.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Wang.
Piston Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horiguchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horiguchi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Horiguchi pushes him off.
Horiguchi has Wang up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Horiguchi is working Wang over against the cage.
Wang working hard to break the clinch.
Horiguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wang can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Horiguchi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horiguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horiguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wang.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the body kick.
Wang misses with a hook
and Horiguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horiguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Wang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horiguchi counters by moving into the clinch.
Horiguchi gets through Wang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wang letting Horiguchi take a breather here.
Horiguchi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang working hard to break the clinch.
Wang trying to stall but Horiguchi improves his position.
Horiguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horiguchi lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Horiguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wang with a poor takedown
and Horiguchi counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horiguchi moves into the clinch.
A short right from Horiguchi on the inside.
Horiguchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wang tries to pull guard but Horiguchi won't allow it.
Horiguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Horiguchi walks away with a smile on his face. Wang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horiguchi has closed the distance and engaged Wang in a clinch.
Horiguchi lands with a left to the head.
Horiguchi is working Wang over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Horiguchi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horiguchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Horiguchi lands with a right to the head.
Horiguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the side of Wang's head.
Horiguchi looking to throw knees to the head but Wang is blocking nicely.
Wang tries to break free but Horiguchi pushes him back against the cage.
Wang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang is trying to push Horiguchi away but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Horiguchi trying to land knees to the body.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Horiguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Horiguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Horiguchi.
Wang jumps guard but Horiguchi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is leaning against Wang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Horiguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Horiguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horiguchi pushes Wang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wang avoids a wild elbow strike from Horiguchi.
A hook to the body from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horiguchi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wang up against the cage.
Horiguchi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wang up against the cage.
Horiguchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wang or not.
Horiguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horiguchi works on Wang's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Horiguchi to work.
Horiguchi gets through Wang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Horiguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Horiguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
A short right from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is struggling to control the position.
Wang is trying to push Horiguchi away but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wang is trying to force a seperation but Horiguchi has the dominant position.
Horiguchi gets through Wang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Horiguchi on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horiguchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Horiguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Horiguchi stuns Wang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horiguchi drops Wang with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wang looks back up at him and smiles so Horiguchi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wang is rocked!
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Wang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Horiguchi shows good takedown defense.
Horiguchi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That kick from Horiguchi tenderised Wang's leg. Wang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wang looks to land a combination but Horiguchi avoids it well.
Horiguchi tries to counter with a clinch but Wang shakes him off and moves away.
Wang seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horiguchi can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Horiguchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wang doesn't seem phased though.
Horiguchi takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Horiguchi.
Nice body punch from Horiguchi - that landed with a thud.
Wang tries to break free but Horiguchi pushes him back against the cage.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the side of Wang's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horiguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Horiguchi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wang misses with the head strike.
Wang takes a shot to the head.
Wang is trying to break the clinch but Horiguchi is controlling him.
Horiguchi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Piston Horiguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Horiguchi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Horiguchi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wang tries to circle away but Horiguchi has him pinned against the cage.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Horiguchi lands with a left to the head.
Long Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi lands a left hand.
Wang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horiguchi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Horiguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horiguchi counters with a huge right that knocks Wang out cold! Horiguchi is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piston Horiguchi!
Piston Horiguchi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Brush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bishop Of Bath And Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brush's entrance music is GOAT !!!. A fine choice. 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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183 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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171 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Brush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Bath And Wells misses with a lunging right hand
and Brush counters with a straight right hand.
Brush throws a body shot but no joy.
Brush misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Brush's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brush looks to land a combination but Of Bath And Wells avoids it well.
Brush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells moves away.
Jab from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells lands a head shot.
Brush lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Of Bath And Wells fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Of Bath And Wells misses.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a looping right.
Brush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Guy Brush has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Bath And Wells ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Of Bath And Wells looks to score with a jab to the body but Brush is just out of range.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brush.
Brush throwing a counter right hand but Of Bath And Wells manages to avoid it.
Brush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Of Bath And Wells was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Of Bath And Wells bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Brush.
Brush is looking to clinch but Of Bath And Wells is avoiding it.
Brush throws a combination that misses
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Of Bath And Wells misses
and Brush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Of Bath And Wells. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Of Bath And Wells.
Brush is rocked!
Brush tries to clinch up but Of Bath And Wells circles away and keeps his distance.
Brush shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Of Bath And Wells eats them both and turns towards Brush to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brush misses with a two punch combination.
Of Bath And Wells throws out a loose jab but Brush uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brush swings away with a body shot that misses
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brush misses with a lunging right hand
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a nice right hand that sends Brush toppling to the canvas! Brush scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Of Bath And Wells finish him?!
Oh Brush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Of Bath And Wells throws an uppercut from hell that sends Brush clean off his feet! He's out cold! Of Bath And Wells stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Guy Brush spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm rubber, you're glue'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pinaglabanan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longworth forces Pinaglabanan back against the cage and clinches.
Longworth pushes Pinaglabanan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Longworth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
Longworth lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinaglabanan controls his hands.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Longworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinaglabanans head.
Longworth misses with some punches.
Pinaglabanan lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longworth.
Pinaglabanan lands with a light punch inside.
Pinaglabanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longworth has a couple of punches blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Longworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Longworth working aggressively here.
Longworth blocks an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Longworth.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Longworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Longworth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Longworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longworth misses with a punch to the body.
Pinaglabanan lands a shoulder strike.
Pinaglabanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longworths head.
Longworth lands with a right to the head.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Longworth lands a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Longworth.
Longworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longworth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Longworth pushes Pinaglabanan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pinaglabanan blocking some punches.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longworth tries a body shot but Pinaglabanan blocks it.
Longworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longworth.
Longworth is leaning against Pinaglabanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longworth tries to work over Pinaglabanan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Longworth can't find room to land a body shot as Pinaglabanan controls the action.
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longworth cracks Pinaglabanan with a nice body shot.
Longworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longworth lands an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Longworth.
Longworth gets through Pinaglabanan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longworth scores with a shoulder strike.
Pinaglabanan prevents a body shot from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longworth misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinaglabanan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Longworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Longworth digs a right hand into Pinaglabanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinaglabanan's gas tank.
Longworth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Longworth misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan lands with a short shot to the head.
Longworth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Longworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinaglabanan controls his hands.
Longworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longworth lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Longworth on the inside.
Longworth prevents a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Longworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinaglabanan tries to throw a body punch but Longworth avoids it by throwing Pinaglabanan back against the cage.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Pinaglabanan has Longworth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Longworth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Longworth misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longworth.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land.
Pinaglabanan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Longworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinaglabanan lands with a right hand.
Longworth misses with a double jab.
Pinaglabanan misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Longworth finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Longworth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vinnie Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
That's time! Longworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pinaglabanan misses with a right hand
and Longworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pinaglabanan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Longworth on the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan missing with a left hand there. Longworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinaglabanan loads up on a big right hand but Longworth slips the punch.
A jab from Pinaglabanan misses.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Pinaglabanan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth takes a swing at Pinaglabanan's ribcage but misses.
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinaglabanan can do to turn this around?
Pinaglabanan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan swings widly with a right hand
and Longworth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Longworth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinaglabanan throws a hook but Longworth blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth lands a jab.
Pinaglabanan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Longworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinaglabanan, which made it look bad.
Pinaglabanan looks to throw the jab but Longworth is out of range.
Longworth throws a shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longworth connects with a body shot.
Longworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinaglabanan.
We've been told by Longworth's head coaches at The Highland Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a double leg but Longworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Longworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longworth lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinaglabanan walks into a jab.
A big left from Pinaglabanan misses.
Pinaglabanan throws the left hand but Longworth avoids the punch easily.
As Pinaglabanan tries to get set, Longworth tries to push him back and clinch up but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid the attempt.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinaglabanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longworth misses the shot to the body.
Longworth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longworth tries to counter by clinching up but Pinaglabanan breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan misses the jab.
Longworth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pinaglabanan just misses with a punch to the body.
Longworth defending well as Pinaglabanan loads up on a big left hand.
Longworth tries to counter by clinching up but Pinaglabanan breaks away and moves out of range.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinaglabanan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Longworth cracks Pinaglabanan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinaglabanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinaglabanan takes one on the button.
Pinaglabanan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Longworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Pinaglabanan lands a really nice looking cross but Longworth seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Longworth connects with a jab.
Pinaglabanan swings for the body but Longworth moves out of range.
As Pinaglabanan tries to get set, Longworth tries to push him back and clinch up but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Pinaglabanan finds it's way through Longworth's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Longworth.
Longworth connects with a body shot.
Pinaglabanan avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan throws a looping overhand right but Longworth ducks down to avoid it.
Longworth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pinaglabanan back to the cage. Longworth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pinaglabanan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Longworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pinaglabanan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Longworth pinned against the cage. Longworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Longworth throwing a counter right hand but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan leaves Longworth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Longworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Pinaglabanan there.
Pinaglabanan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Longworth is fending him off so far but Pinaglabanan persists. Nope, Longworth circles away and we're back to standing.
As Pinaglabanan tries to get set, Longworth tries to push him back and clinch up but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a left hand but Longworth moved out of range nicely.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinaglabanan misses with an uppercut
and Longworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Longworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinaglabanan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinnie Longworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Pinaglabanan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinaglabanan slips a jab and a cross from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan throws a hook but Longworth avoids it easily.
Longworth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pinaglabanan manages to circle out of the way.
Longworth fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinaglabanan misses with a body shot.
Longworth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pinaglabanan manages to circle out of the way.
Longworth tests Pinaglabanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinaglabanan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longworth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinaglabanan throws a hook to the side of Longworth's head but Longworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinaglabanan avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Pinaglabanan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinaglabanan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longworth has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Longworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vinnie Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan scores with a body shot.
Pinaglabanan throws a looping overhand right but Longworth ducks down to avoid it.
Longworth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Longworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Longworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pinaglabanan counters with a stiff right hand.
Longworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pinaglabanan slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Pinaglabanan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan looks to throw the jab but Longworth is out of range.
A jab from Longworth misses.
Pinaglabanan throws a sloppy body shot
and Longworth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Pinaglabanan moved out of range.
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!
Pinaglabanan throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Pinaglabanan.
Longworth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Longworth shoots in looking for a takedown but Pinaglabanan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Longworth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Longworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinaglabanan.
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longworth looks to throw the jab but Pinaglabanan is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pinaglabanan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Longworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!
After winning the bout, Vinnie Longworth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader 's entrance music is The Imperial March. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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143 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Vader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Serge Ibaka!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibaka swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Vader sizes up Ibaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vader connects with the punch.
Vader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibaka wants to clinch up but Vader keeps it at a distance.
Vader shoots in but no luck this time.
Ibaka takes a swing at Vader 's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Vader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibaka throws a sloppy body shot
and Vader counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vader . Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader lands with a nice body kick.
Vader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vader lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ibaka takes a step back to recover.
Vader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Vader shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibaka tries to sprawl out of it but Vader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ibaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibaka has managed to clinch.
Vader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ibaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibaka tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Ibaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vader s head.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Vader avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
Ibaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Ibaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ibaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
Vader has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ibaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ibaka has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Ibaka stalling in the clinch but Vader improves position.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Vader 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vader gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ibaka regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader preventing the sweep.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vader content to stall in guard here.
Vader working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader .
Vader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ibaka has control of Vader 's left arm, preventing Vader from doing any damage.
Ibaka keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully.
Vader wants to pass the guard but Ibaka is keeping the position.
Ibaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vader . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ibaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vader scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ibaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibaka, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vader is fighting to break Ibaka's control of his arms but Ibaka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ibaka wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vader is now in half guard.
Vader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vader not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Vader there.
Vader thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ibaka has his hands clasped together around Vader 's back. He's all about the action.
Ibaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
Vader takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Ibaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vader s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vader scores with a punch to the head.
Vader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darth Vader is winning the standup battle so far.
Vader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibaka can do to turn this around?
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a hook. Vader ducked under it nicely.
Vader lands a jab.
Ibaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka throws a hook but Vader avoids it easily.
Ibaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader .
Ibaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Vader on the inside.
Vader misses with some punches.
Vader lands with a light punch inside.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ibaka sprawls well. Ibaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vader gets slowly back to his feet.
Vader lands with a right hand.
Ibaka connects with a crisp jab.
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibaka manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka wants to clinch up but Vader keeps it at a distance.
Vader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vader is looking to wear down Ibaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader cracks Ibaka with an open hand slap.
Serge Ibaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibaka.
Ibaka moves into range and clinches up with Vader .
Vader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vader avoiding damage as Ibaka throws knees to the body.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibaka tries to work over Vader 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Ibaka as the two fighters clinch.
Ibaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vader on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vader .
Vader breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vader . Ibaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Ibaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibaka moves out of range as Vader strikes.
Vader misses with a hook. Ibaka ducked under it nicely.
Vader throws a hook to the side of Ibaka's head but Ibaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vader moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Vader lands an overhand right.
Vader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ibaka takes a swing at Vader 's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Ibaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibaka.
Ibaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vader counters with a low kick, right behind Ibaka 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vader throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibaka has managed to 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!
Vader is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibaka.
Ibaka misses with a body punch.
Vader lands a shoulder strike.
Ibaka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vader seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ibaka can turn it around.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serge Ibaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibaka after a bit of a struggle.
Vader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Serge Ibaka 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!
Ibaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vader thuds a left hand into Ibaka's body.
Ibaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ibaka thinking.
Ibaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .
Ibaka tries to score with a low kick but Vader moves his leg out of the way.
Ibaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibaka throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ibaka. No joy for Vader on that attempt.
A shot to the liver by Vader . Beautiful body shot.
Vader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibaka lands a head shot.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibaka unleashes a big counter combination but Vader bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Vader misses the target.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibaka drives through and clinches with Vader against the cage.
Vader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibaka.
Vader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibaka trying to land knees to the body.
Ibaka lands a left hand.
Ibaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Vader lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibaka backwards.
Vader gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vader accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibaka seems keen to control Vader 's posture.
Ibaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vader slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader throws a big elbow that misses.
Vader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ibaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader .
Vader connects with a couple of short punches.
Vader wants to control from the top but Ibaka keeps moving.
Vader is working Ibaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Ibaka blocks nicely.
Vader trying to control but Ibaka is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibaka connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vader .
Ibaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader .
Vader changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ibaka lands with an overhand left.
Vader takes one to the chin there.
Ibaka throws a hook but Vader avoids it easily.
Vader throws a body punch but Ibaka moves out of range.
Ibaka misses with a body punch
and Vader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibaka misses with a straight left.
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 Darth Vader .
I think Vader has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !
Our winner, Darth Vader , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Sitko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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186 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Sitko!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitko manages to avoid it.
Sitko tries to clinch but The Kid is having none of it.
Johnny Sitko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitko has managed to clinch.
Sitko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Kid tries to work over Sitko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
The Kid lands a body shot.
Sitko lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Sitko.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
The Kid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitko.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Sitko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Kid or not.
Sitko misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitko tries to throw a body punch but The Kid avoids it by throwing Sitko back against the cage.
The Kid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Kid tries to work over Sitko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Kid takes a shot to the head.
Sitko misses with a body punch.
The Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitko's elbow.
Sitko lands an uppercut.
Sitko misses with the head strike.
Sitko misses with some punches.
A short left from Sitko.
Sitko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Kid or not.
Sitko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitko lands a hook that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sitko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Kid scores with a shot to the side of Sitko's head.
Sitko has The Kid pressed against the cage, preventing The Kid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Kid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitko or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Kid is trying to push Sitko away but Sitko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sitko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
Sitko scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitko.
Sitko working aggressively here.
The Kid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitko has managed to clinch.
A short right from Sitko on the inside.
Sitko has The Kid pressed against the cage.
Sitko has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid prevents a body shot from Sitko.
Sitko swings wildly with an uppercut but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Johnny Sitko has been cut.
The Kid working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Sitko.
Sitko lands a body punch.
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
Sitko lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
The Kid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sitko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitko tries to throw a body punch but The Kid avoids it by throwing Sitko back against the cage.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Kid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Sitko lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitko misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
The Kid scores with a shot to the side of Sitko's head.
The Kid is trying to break the clinch but Sitko has him pressed against the cage.
The Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
The Kid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitko misses with some punches.
The Kid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitko tries to work over The Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Kid tries to break free but Sitko pushes him back against the cage.
Sitko misses with a punch on the inside.
The Kid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sitko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitko.
The Kid is trying to break the clinch but Sitko is controlling him.
Sitko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sitko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Sitko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Kid misses with a body shot.
Sitko moves in looking to clinch but The Kid pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from The Kid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitko moves into range and clinches up with The Kid.
Johnny Sitko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitko working aggressively here.
The Kid blocks a body shot from Sitko.
Sitko throws a punch but it's blocked by The Kid.
The Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Kid is trying to break free.
Sitko misses with the head strike.
Sitko has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
The Kid tries to work over Sitko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
Sitko prevents a body shot from The Kid.
The Kid misses with a body punch.
The Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitko.
The Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitko blocking some punches.
Sitko working aggressively here.
The Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitko controls his hands.
Sitko has The Kid pressed against the cage, preventing The Kid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitko throws a punch but it's blocked by The Kid.
Sitko keeps control of The Kid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Kid blocking some punches.
The Kid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sitko misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitko misses with a punch on the inside.
The Kid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
The Kid tries to throw a body punch but Sitko avoids it by throwing The Kid back against the cage.
The Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sitko.
Sitko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitko misses with a punch on the inside.
The Kid lands a shoulder strike.
The Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Kid tries to break the clinch but Sitko is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Sitko.
Sitko misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitko is leaning against The Kid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitko has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
Sitko presses The Kid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sitko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid blocking some punches.
Sitko working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitko.
Sitko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitko has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
Sitko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Sitko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Sitko controls the action.
The Kid is working Sitko over against the cage.
Sitko takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Sitko.
Sitko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Kid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sitko scores with a hook to the body.
Sitko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitko misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
The Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitko presses The Kid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Kid lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitko.
Nice body punch from Sitko - that landed with a thud.
Sitko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitko gets through The Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sitko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kid.
Sitko scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitko misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sitko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Sitko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitko moves into the clinch.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Kid blocks a body shot from Sitko.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitko.
Sitko misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitko working aggressively here.
Sitko has a couple of punches blocked by The Kid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
Sitko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sitko.
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sitko misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitko tries a body shot but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitko backwards.
Sitko lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Sitko on the inside.
Sitko keeps control of The Kid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Kid's efforts to push away.
The Kid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitko tries to clinch but The Kid moves away
and The Kid counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitko needs to keep his hands up - The Kid had a free shot at his head there.
Bill The Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kid 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.
Sitko clinches with his opponent.
Sitko misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sitko fails to land.
The Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitko's elbow.
The Kid takes a shot to the head.
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!
Sitko misses with the head strike.
Sitko lands a hook that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
The Kid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Kid or not.
Sitko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Kid misses with a punch to the body.
The Kid gets through Sitko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
The Kid is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Sitko.
Oh The Kid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitko lands a big right hand that drops The Kid! The killer instinct kicks in and Sitko finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sitko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Sitko!
Johnny Sitko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Arnold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Ramos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos tries to clinch but Arnold is having none of it.
Arnold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramos.
Arnold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Ramos.
Arnold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arnold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arnold scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Ramos fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arnold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnold but Arnold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos gets tackled into the cage by Arnold. Arnold maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arnold as Ramos tries to tie him up.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arnold tries a body shot but Ramos blocks it.
Ramos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arnold gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Arnold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Arnold lands an uppercut.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramos controls his hands.
Arnold cracks Ramos with a nice body shot.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold lands a shot to the body.
Arnold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramos.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Arnold manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arnold as Ramos tries to tie him up.
Ramos working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramos.
Arnold tries a body shot but Ramos blocks it.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Ramos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arnold is defending well.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Arnold.
A short body shot lands from Arnold as the two fighters clinch.
Arnold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Arnold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold lands a shot to the body.
Ramos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arnold is defending well.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramos controls his hands.
Arnold gets underhooks to prevent Ramos's takedown attempt.
Ramos is trying to pull guard but Arnold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Arnold has double underhooks.
Ramos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Arnold.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Arnold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arnold delivers a nice body kick.
Ramos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arnold.
Arnold cracks Ramos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arnold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramos.
BJ Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold throws a leg kick which misses Ramos's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramos tries to avoid it.
Ramos walks into a left hand.
Ramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramos wants to clinch but Arnold slips to the side
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnold scores with a shot to the body.
Arnold scores with a shot to the body.
Arnold lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramos will feel that in the morning.
Arnold has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos tries to clinch but Arnold is having none of it.
Ramos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arnold has managed to clinch.
Arnold prevents Ramos from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold tries a body shot but Ramos blocks it.
Arnold lands a left hand.
Arnold lands a shot to the body.
Ramos avoiding damage as Arnold throws knees to the body.
Arnold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramos is rocked!
Arnold lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Ramos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramos fails to pull guard.
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
BJ Arnold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnold scores with a shot to the side of Ramos's head.
Arnold creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ramos's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ramos drops to his knees and Arnold pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Arnold! BJ Arnold retains his bantamweight title!
BJ Arnold thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimo Benvenuti (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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194 lbs
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31
187 lbs
26 - 4 - 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itshak Rabinovitch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Massimo Benvenuti!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti stuns Rabinovitch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice combination there by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti connects with a leg kick. Rabinovitch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rabinovitch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benvenuti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rabinovitch throws a sloppy head kick and Benvenuti moves out of range easily.
Rabinovitch throws a leg kick but Benvenuti moved away.
A head kick misses from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch lands with a cross.
Rabinovitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benvenuti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabinovitch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rabinovitch throws a wild body kick that Benvenuti sees coming a mile off.
Benvenuti throws a leg kick which misses Rabinovitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Rabinovitch tries to avoid it.
Benvenuti defending well as Rabinovitch loads up on a big left hand.
Rabinovitch looks to throw the jab but Benvenuti is out of range.
Benvenuti lands a jab to the nose.
Rabinovitch missing with a left hand there. Benvenuti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rabinovitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabinovitch lands with a kick to the temple. Benvenuti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rabinovitch swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti closes the distance and clinches.
Benvenuti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benvenuti blocks a body shot from Rabinovitch.
Benvenuti prevents Rabinovitch from breaking the clinch.
Rabinovitch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benvenuti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benvenuti gets through Rabinovitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benvenuti breaks the clinch.
Rabinovitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rabinovitch throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Benvenuti to counter with a crisp jab.
Rabinovitch misses with a hook.
Benvenuti scores with a jab to the body.
Rabinovitch misses with an uppercut. Benvenuti saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benvenuti.
Rabinovitch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benvenuti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rabinovitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benvenuti connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a jab.
Benvenuti connects with a body shot.
Benvenuti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rabinovitch.
Nice shot lands for Benvenuti.
Benvenuti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benvenuti lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rabinovitch misses.
Benvenuti lands a leg kick that knocks Rabinovitch off balance momentarily.
Benvenuti cracks Rabinovitch with an open hand slap.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Rabinovitch misses.
Benvenuti avoids the head kick by Rabinovitch.
Benvenuti thuds a left hand into Rabinovitch's body.
Benvenuti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rabinovitch rather than just go for the knockout.
Rabinovitch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rabinovitch loads up on a big right hand but Benvenuti slips the punch.
Benvenuti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti feints and then cracks Rabinovitch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rabinovitch down.
Rabinovitch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rabinovitch misses with an uppercut. Benvenuti saw that one coming.
Benvenuti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Benvenuti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Benvenuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabinovitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Benvenuti.
Nice uppercut there from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benvenuti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rabinovitch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Benvenuti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rabinovitch swings widly with a right hand
and Benvenuti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Benvenuti throws a leg kick but Rabinovitch checks it.
Rabinovitch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benvenuti throws a looping overhand right but Rabinovitch ducks down to avoid it.
Benvenuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabinovitch throws a sloppy head kick and Benvenuti moves out of range easily.
Benvenuti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benvenuti 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 Rabinovitch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rabinovitch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benvenuti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRabinovitch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rabinovitch walks into a jab.
Benvenuti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rabinovitch. That did some damage!
Rabinovitch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Benvenuti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rabinovitch is rocked!
Benvenuti plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Rabinovitch to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Rabinovitch just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Massimo Benvenuti! Massimo Benvenuti retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Massimo Benvenuti waved his t-shirt featuring Highland Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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