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Highland Games 151 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gus Pappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darko Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader has chosen Return of Darko as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gus Pappas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darko Vader!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Vader.
We've been told by Pappas's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pappas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pappas throws a shot from downtown. Vader moves away and avoids it.
Vader misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pappas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vader throws a hook but Pappas blocks it.
Vader looks to land a combination but Pappas avoids it well.
Pappas misses with a hook.
Vader throws a hook to the side of Pappas's head but Pappas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Pappas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 tries to bum rush Pappas with a series of wild strikes but Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pappas.
Vader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pappas slips under a jab from Vader.
Pappas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vader.
Vader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Vader misses.
Vader misses the jab.
Vader jabs Pappas right on the nose. Pappas blinks but takes it well.
Pappas misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pappas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pappas throws a low kick but Vader moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Vader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappas moves into the clinch.
A short right from Vader on the inside.
Pappas misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vader throws an elbow but misses.
Pappas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pappas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pappas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pappas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vader is trying to break free.
Vader dodges an elbow strike from Pappas.
Pappas stalls.
Vader lands a nice shot to the body.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappas.
Pappas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pappas scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader pushes off an throws an elbow but Pappas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pappas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappas has a couple of punches blocked by Vader.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Pappas's head.
Vader breaks from the clinch.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pappas moves away from the strike by Vader.
Pappas is looking to counter punch.
Pappas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pappas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vader lands with a good body shot.
Vader moves out of range of the body kick.
Pappas looks to clinch
and Vader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pappas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vader counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Pappas clinches up with Vader and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappas.
Pappas misses with a punch to the body.
Vader misses with some punches.
Pappas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pappas stalling in the clinch.
Vader lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vader prevents a body shot from Pappas.
Pappas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Pappas.
Pappas blocks an elbow strike from Vader.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Vader dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vader throws a poor cross that misses
and Pappas moves into the clinch.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pappas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vader can turn it around.
Pappas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pappas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pappas.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pappas for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vader can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappas.
Pappas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Pappas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappas blocks an uppercut.
Vader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas breaks the clinch.
Pappas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pappas cracks Vader with a good jab.
Pappas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vader.
Vader with a hook.
Pappas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Vader misses the target.
Pappas throwing a counter right hand but Vader manages to avoid it.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pappas misses with a wild combination.
Vader misses with a hook. Pappas ducked under it nicely.
Vader misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pappas.
Darko Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pappas slips under a jab from Vader.
Pappas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Vader misses.
Pappas throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vader misses with a looping left.
Pappas takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vader looks to throw the jab but Pappas is out of range.
Pappas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pappas lands a glancing blow to the side of Vader's head.
Vader misses with a looping left.
Pappas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pappas throws out the jab.
Vader might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vader has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pappas.
Pappas tests Vader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pappas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vader working aggressively here.
Pappas throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader.
Pappas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gus Pappas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pappas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vader! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappas drops his hands momentarily and Vader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vader lands a jab to Pappas's midsection.
Pappas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vader, pushing him back against the cage.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappas breaks from the clinch.
Vader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pappas counters with a two punch combo.
Pappas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
Pappas scores with a one two! Vader had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vader is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vader is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappas finish him?
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Pappas lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gus Pappas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gus Pappas thanked Pitt Nutrition 160Q@$149 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Darko Vader stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank all my fans for their support, and to the people who came to witness this great match. Gotta go my chika babes are now waiting in my room. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Kelzenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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28
265 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Kelzenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Machado!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelzenberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kelzenberg!
Kelzenberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machado has hold of Kelzenberg's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kelzenberg seems comfortable defending it but Machado has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kelzenberg is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kelzenberg is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Machado couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Machado!
John Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Jacques Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Schneeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Jacques Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Schneeger!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneeger instigates a clinch.
Schneeger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machado's defenses.
Schneeger with a knee to the head.
Schneeger lands an elbow just above Machado 's eye.
Schneeger struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado avoids a wild elbow strike from Schneeger.
Schneeger tries a knee to the head but Machado blocks it.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schneeger lands a damaging elbow.
Schneeger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schneeger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machado's brow.
Machado blocks an elbow strike.
Schneeger misses with a knee strike.
Schneeger lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.
Schneeger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schneeger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick by Schneeger misses
and Machado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schneeger wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Schneeger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schneeger wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machado advances to half guard.
Machado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Schneeger is defending well.
Schneeger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schneeger wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneeger is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Machado is pressing down on Schneeger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schneeger is holding on for now.
Schneeger wants to get back to his feet.
Machado is working for a kimura but Schneeger is defending it quite comfortably.
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schneeger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Schneeger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dick Schneeger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneeger has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
Machado takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schneeger.
Schneeger lands an elbow inside that Machado shrugs off.
It looks like Jean Jacques Machado has been cut.
Schneeger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schneeger connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Machado to the floor! Schneeger dives in looking for the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado wants to improve his position but Schneeger is controlling well.
Schneeger seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schneeger gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Schneeger scores with a sloppy right hand. Machado should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Schneeger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacques Machado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schneeger.
Schneeger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Schneeger as he connects with a hook.
Schneeger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schneeger pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Schneeger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schneeger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into Schneeger's guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Schneeger keeps moving.
Schneeger wants to stand up but Machado is controlling him.
Machado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machado stops Schneeger from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Schneeger is defending well.
Machado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schneeger wants to get back to his feet.
Machado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schneeger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schneeger pushes Machado off looking to stand but Machado dives back in and keeps control.
Machado 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.
Machado prevents Schneeger from standing back up.
That's two 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.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schneeger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jean Jacques Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schneeger is trying to stand back up but Machado is controlling him
Schneeger is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado 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.
Machado is working for a kimura but Schneeger is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado passes to full mount!
Machado jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schneeger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schneeger and Machado has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Machado tries for a kimura but Schneeger is defending well.
Schneeger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Machado asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Machado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schneeger's legs.
Machado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schneeger has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneeger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Machado wants to control but Schneeger is keeping him busy.
Schneeger throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Machado shoots in for a double leg but Schneeger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schneeger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schneeger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dick Schneeger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schneeger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schneeger.
Schneeger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Schneeger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacques Machado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Schneeger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schneeger closes the distance and clinches.
Schneeger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machado's defenses.
Schneeger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machado's defenses.
Machado is rocked!
Schneeger lands an elbow inside.
Oh Machado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schneeger lands a big elbow that sends Machado down! Machado recovers to guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado has a closed guard, preventing Schneeger from standing up.
Machado looking for a guillotine here but Schneeger defends easily.
Machado is looking for a triangle but Schneeger pushes his legs off easily.
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado has a closed guard, preventing Schneeger from standing up.
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schneeger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schneeger wants to stand but Machado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Machado is working an open guard so Schneeger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schneeger.
Nice body kick there by Schneeger.
Schneeger connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Machado to the floor! Schneeger dives in looking for the finish!
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Schneeger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Machado controls his leg.
Schneeger decides to return to a standing position.
Dick Schneeger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schneeger wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schneeger.
Schneeger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schneeger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machado blocks a head kick by Schneeger.
A head kick misses from Schneeger.
Schneeger throws a head kick that misses.
Schneeger has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
Schneeger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schneeger with a hook.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters circling a little - Schneeger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dick Schneeger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneeger knocks Machado to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schneeger decides to stand back up.
Schneeger drops Machado with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Machado! Schneeger dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Schneeger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Heinz Bauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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208 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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206 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Karl Heinz Bauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bauser tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bauser.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bauser.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
Bauser drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James is working Bauser over against the cage.
Bauser is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
Bauser successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bauser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James wants to pass the guard but Bauser is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bauser's guard.
Bauser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauser looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James prevents Bauser from improving his position.
James trying to mount his opponent but Bauser defends it.
Bauser looking for submissions off his back.
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bauser wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bauser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James wants to pass the guard but Bauser is defending well.
Bauser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bauser is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
Bauser had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauser throws his legs up looking for a submission but James uses it to pass to side control.
Bauser manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
Bauser looking for submissions off his back.
Bauser manages to get to full guard.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bauser is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bauser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Heinz Bauser dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bauser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Bauser has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bauser jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bauser fails to pull guard.
Bauser jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Heinz Bauser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bauser jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Bauser gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body kick from Bauser.
James cracks Bauser with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bauser looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can James finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bauser misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
Bauser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
Bauser is rocked!
Bauser throws a body kick that misses
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Bauser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bauser tries to clinch up.
Bauser seems to have got his legs back now.
Karl Heinz Bauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bauser out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrald James!
A relieved looking Gerrald James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Tuomiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mairbek Krylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Tuomiola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mairbek Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tuomiola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tuomiola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krylov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krylov misses with a wild body shot.
Tuomiola feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Tuomiola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Krylov misses with a leg kick.
Tuomiola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krylov quickly recovers to half guard.
Tuomiola with the ground and pound but Krylov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tuomiola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuomiola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet but Tuomiola passes into half guard.
Krylov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tuomiola.
Tuomiola wants to control but Krylov is keeping him busy.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet.
Tuomiola slows the pace down in half guard.
Tuomiola working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomiola throwing shots but Krylov is blocking nicely.
Krylov wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Tuomiola there.
Tuomiola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krylov defending well though.
Krylov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tuomiola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tuomiola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krylov is looking to escape.
Tuomiola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tuomiola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tuomiola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov tries to kick Tuomiola off but Tuomiola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tuomiola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krylov is trying to stand.
Tuomiola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krylov's head.
Tuomiola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tuomiola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tuomiola 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.
Krylov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuomiola.
Tuomiola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuomiola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tuomiola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuomiola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krylov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tuomiola working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tuomiola is on him like a limpet, forcing Krylov back against the cage.
Krylov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tuomiola.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juhani Tuomiola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuomiola is trying to drag Krylov to the mat but Krylov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krylov breaks the clinch.
Tuomiola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krylov defends well and Tuomiola ends up having to push Krylov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krylov cracks a nice hook into Tuomiola's ribs.
Tuomiola looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Tuomiola defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
Tuomiola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krylov is looking for the big counter here.
Mairbek Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuomiola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krylov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tuomiola is on him like a limpet, forcing Krylov back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuomiola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Tuomiola's shoulder, as Tuomiola tries to avoid the shot.
Krylov scores with a three punch combo!
A big left from Krylov misses.
Tuomiola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krylov sprawls and moves away.
Krylov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tuomiola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krylov as he avoids it easily.
Krylov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tuomiola momentarily.
Krylov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krylov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tuomiola sprawling to the canvas! Tuomiola rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Krylov finish him?!
Tuomiola is rocked!
Tuomiola gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Krylov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Tuomiola wakes up just in time to hear Krylov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mairbek Krylov!
Mairbek Krylov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chocolate Mousse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mousse's choice of entrance music: Adieu Vieille Europe. Chocolate Mousse is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Chocolate Mousse!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousse looks to throw the jab but Craig is out of range.
Craig walks into a jab.
Mousse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Craig counters with a nice uppercut.
Mousse misses with the combination.
It appears Craig was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've been hearing reports that Craig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Craig shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mousse's guard.
Mousse trying to keep a closed guard but Craig is proving a slippery customer.
Craig throws a big elbow that misses.
Craig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Craig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Craig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Craig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mousse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mousse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Craig with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mousse working a defensive guard but Craig manages to pass into side control anyway.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mousse can do anything to dispel that myth.
The strikes coming from Craig are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mousse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Craig decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Craig.
Craig closes the distance and clinches up with Mousse, looking for a takedown. Craig pushes Mousse against the cage but Mousse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mousse has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Craig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mousse.
Mousse throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jimmie Craig has been cut.
Mousse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craig clinches up against the cage.
Mousse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mousse wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig lands a right hand.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Mousse.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mousse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Craig is keeping busy.
Mousse throws a head punch that misses.
Mousse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mousse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mousse just misses with a punch to the body.
As Mousse looks to move away, Craig throws a big counter combo but Mousse just gets out of the way.
Craig shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Craig showed some decent athleticism there.
Craig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mousse's head.
Craig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Craig content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mousse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craig.
Craig wants to free his trapped foot but Mousse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mousse wants to control but Craig is keeping busy.
Craig trying to control from half guard but Mousse is working away.
Mousse is trying to get back to full guard.
Mousse trying to get back to full guard but Craig takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Craig throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mousse because Craig loaded up on that one.
Craig lands a big elbow.
Craig controlling from mount.
Craig throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mousse because Craig loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig punching from mount but Mousse doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Craig misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Craig landing shots from mount.
Mousse blocking the ground and pound.
Craig thowing shots but they're missing.
Craig throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig landing strikes, looking to finish!
Craig thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Craig punching from mount but Mousse doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mousse tries to reverse the position but Craig maintains control.
Mousse blocking the ground and pound.
Craig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mousse tries to lock up and control but Craig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Craig lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Craig putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Craig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmie Craig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Craig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mousse is trying to maintain the position but Craig is very close to passing his half guard.
Craig is taking a breather. Mousse says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mousse tries to get to full guard but Craig has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Craig.
Mousse is trying to get back to full guard.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mousse can do to turn this around?
Mousse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Craig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousse trying to control from the bottom.
Mousse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mousse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craig.
Craig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mousse has a hand on Craig's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Craig takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Craig thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Craig looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mousse blocking the ground and pound.
Craig punching from mount but Mousse doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Craig throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Craig misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Craig lands with some strikes.
Craig punching from mount but Mousse doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Craig controlling the pace for now.
Mousse avoids a series of strikes thrown by Craig.
Mousse is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mousse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Craig throws some wild stikes that Mousse manages to avoid easily.
Craig trying to control but Mousse is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig looking to finish with strikes here!
Craig looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Craig throwing strikes here but Mousse is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Craig throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Craig throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mousse because Craig loaded up on that one.
Craig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mousse is looking to escape.
Jimmie Craig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mousse avoids a series of strikes thrown by Craig.
Mousse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Craig punching from mount but Mousse doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Craig thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Craig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousse is looking to get to half guard.
Craig punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mousse wants to control but Craig is having none of it.
Craig misses with a head shot.
Craig looking to ground and pound but Mousse is blocking nicely.
Mousse tries to hold on but Craig pushes him away.
Craig throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Craig trying to control but Mousse is having none of it.
Mousse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Craig cracks Mousse with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mousse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mousse tries to hold on but Craig postures up.
Mousse is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Craig cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig controlling the pace for now.
Craig looking to ground and pound but Mousse is blocking nicely.
Craig throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig looking to control but Mousse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Craig throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Craig controlling the pace for now.
Mousse tries to lock up and control but Craig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mousse is trying desperately to improve position.
Craig thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Craig pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Craig throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Craig punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mousse is rocked!
Craig thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mousse is still in real trouble! Can Craig finish him?
Craig thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Craig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmie Craig'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mousse throws a right and a left that Craig avoids nicely.
Mousse seems to have recovered his senses.
Craig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mousse counters with a straight right hand.
Mousse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Craig.
Craig tries for a takedown but Mousse circles away easily
and Mousse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousse stuffs the takedown attempt from Craig. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Craig.
Mousse throws Craig to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig throws a head kick that Mousse semi-blocks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Craig.
Craig drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mousse is trying to control Craig's posture but Craig avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Mousse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mousse is not content to let Craig control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Craig.
Mousse tries to buck Craig off but Craig is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Craig creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mousse sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Craig working the ground and pound but Mousse is defending the strikes.
Craig decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Craig takes one to the side of the head.
Chocolate Mousse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mousse is fending him off so far but Craig persists. Nope, Mousse circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mousse swivels and escapes.
Craig goes for a double leg but Mousse avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mousse continues to drive forward.
Mousse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Craig.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craig tries for a takedown but Mousse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mousse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mousse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Mousse - just one landing.
Craig lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mousse counters with a series of strikes. Craig will be more careful next time no doubt.
Craig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mousse tries to avoid it but Craig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mousse to the ground. Mousse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Craig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig shoots in but Mousse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Mousse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mousse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mousse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Craig shoots in and bounces Mousse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Craig throwing strikes but missing.
Jimmie Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Craig fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mousse wants to control but Craig postures up.
Mousse tries to improve position but can't.
Craig remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mousse struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig decides to stand back up. Craig steps back and let's Mousse get back to his feet.
Craig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mousse. No joy for Craig on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mousse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Craig tries for a takedown but Mousse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mousse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Craig is fending him off so far but Mousse persists. Nope, Craig circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Craig shoots for a takedown but Mousse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Craig shoots in for a double leg but Mousse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Craig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mousse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Craig somewhat.
A jab from Mousse misses.
Mousse throws a hook to the side of Craig's head but Craig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chocolate Mousse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Craig 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Craig!
Jimmie Craig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calixtro Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askren has chosen wave after wave mr probs as his entrance music. Benny Askren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
270 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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31
274 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Calixtro Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Askren!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero clinches up against the cage.
Guerrero tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Guerrero back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Guerrero tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Guerrero back against the cage.
Guerrero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guerrero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Guerrero.
Guerrero keeps control of Askren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Askren pulls Guerrero into guard.
Guerrero stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guerrero pinned against the cage. Guerrero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero rushes Askren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guerrero misses with some punches.
Askren blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guerrero throws a head punch that misses.
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Guerrero wants to clinch up but Askren keeps it at a distance.
Guerrero drives through and clinches with Askren against the cage.
Askren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guerrero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrero misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren is trying to maintain a safe position but Guerrero gets an underhook and turns Askren into the cage.
Guerrero lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Askren being controlled against the cage.
Guerrero gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guerrero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Askren has had enough of the clinch but Guerrero keeps him there for the moment.
Guerrero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guerrero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guerrero walks away with a smile on his face. Askren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guerrero clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero misses with the head strike.
Guerrero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Guerrero.
A right hook to the body lands for Guerrero.
Askren looks winded!
Guerrero misses with a body punch.
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Guerrero's head coaches at Highland Brawl Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Calixtro Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerrero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guerrero can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero misses with a punch to the body.
Guerrero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guerrero is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guerrero down to the mat. Guerrero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Calixtro Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Askren.
Guerrero rushes Askren and presses him up against the cage.
Askren is trying to break the clinch but Guerrero has him pressed against the cage.
Guerrero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guerrero lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Guerrero.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Guerrero misses with a punch on the inside.
Guerrero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guerrero misses with a body punch.
Askren manages to break the clinch.
Guerrero pushes Askren up against the cage in a clinch.
Guerrero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero digs a right hand into Askren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Askren's gas tank.
Guerrero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guerrero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askren missing with knees to the body.
Guerrero lands an uppercut.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Guerrero lands a shoulder strike.
Guerrero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guerrero lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Guerrero.
Guerrero scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Guerrero on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guerrero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calixtro Guerrero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Guerrero pushes Askren up against the cage in a clinch.
Guerrero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Askren prevents a body shot from Guerrero.
Askren blocking some punches.
Guerrero lands a shot to the body.
Guerrero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Askren is trying to break free.
Guerrero lands with a left to the head.
Guerrero lands with a right to the head.
Guerrero tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Guerrero scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerrero.
Guerrero drops Askren onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Askren is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Askren is breathing heavily.
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!
Guerrero misses with some punches.
Guerrero misses with some punches.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Guerrero.
Askren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Guerrero.
A head punch on the inside from Guerrero fails to land.
Guerrero throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Guerrero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calixtro Guerrero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Guerrero misses with some punches.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Guerrero controls the action.
Guerrero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Guerrero fails to land.
Guerrero lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guerrero as Askren tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero stalling the fight.
Guerrero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guerrero keeps control of Askren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guerrero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Guerrero misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Guerrero fails to land.
Guerrero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guerrero misses with a body punch.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Guerrero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerrero tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Guerrero back against the cage.
Guerrero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Guerrero.
Guerrero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Askren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guerrero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerrero.
Guerrero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerrero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guerrero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Guerrero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Askren fails to pull guard.
Guerrero drops Askren onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Askren is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Askren is rocked!
Guerrero tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Askren is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerrero finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Guerrero fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren seems to have recovered his senses.
Guerrero tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Guerrero back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Guerrero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guerrero misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Guerrero misses with some punches.
Guerrero misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guerrero smiles and moves away.
Calixtro Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Askren.
Guerrero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Askren, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Guerrero.
Guerrero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero lands a right hand.
Guerrero struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calixtro Guerrero dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Guerrero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Askren, pushing him back against the cage.
Guerrero misses with the head strike.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Guerrero misses with the head strike.
Guerrero is pushing Askren up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Guerrero misses with a punch on the inside.
Guerrero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Guerrero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero pushes Askren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerrero has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Guerrero misses with a body punch.
Guerrero working aggressively here.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guerrero presses Askren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Guerrero on the inside.
Guerrero has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Guerrero lands with a left to the head.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrero creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Askren's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Askren drops to his knees and Guerrero pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixtro Guerrero!
Calixtro Guerrero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Benny Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'My chin is glass '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jet Hemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemi comes into the arena with Satyricon - Fuel For Hatred blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
140 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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28
137 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jet Hemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemi leaves Vorster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hemi tries to clinch but Vorster is having none of it.
Vorster with the counter takedown but Hemi avoids it easily.
Vorster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vorster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hemi closes the distance and clinches.
Hemi misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hemi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hemi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vorster has him pressed against the cage.
Hemi lands a hook that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vorster jumps guard.
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hemi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vorster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vorster trying to control but Hemi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vorster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vorster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vorster tries to roll over but Hemi keeps him under control.
Vorster trying to control but Hemi postures up.
Hemi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hemi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Vorster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vorster is looking to improve his position.
Vorster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vorster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hemi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hemi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vorster is looking for a triangle here but Hemi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is looking to reverse the position.
Vorster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemi trying to control the position but Vorster is working away.
Vorster tries to improve position but can't.
Hemi wants to control but Vorster is keeping him busy.
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.
Hemi working away.
Vorster tries to bench press Hemi off him but Hemi keeps the position.
Hemi wants to control but Vorster is keeping him busy.
Hemi working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hemi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hemi swings for the body but Vorster moves out of range.
Hemi keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hemi!
Vorster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
Vorster prevents a body shot from Hemi.
Hemi tries to break free but Vorster pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Hemi dominated that round.
That's time! Hemi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hemi lands a jab to Vorster's midsection.
Vorster clinches up against the cage.
Hemi is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hemi down to the mat. Hemi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hemi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hemi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hemi lands a jab to Vorster's midsection.
Vorster is looking to clinch but Hemi is avoiding it.
Vorster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hemi lands a knee to the head.
Vorster has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hemi regains guard immediately.
Vorster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hemi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vorster has Hemi in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vorster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hemi's guard.
Hemi trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Hemi keeps moving.
Hemi has his hands on Vorster's head, controlling the position.
Vorster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vorster drops back looking for a leg! Hemi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hemi manages to kick Vorster off! Vorster jumps back into Hemi's guard.
Hemi keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Vorster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hemi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vorster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hemi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hemi has escaped and now he's on top!
Hemi wanted to stand there but Vorster had control of the position.
Hemi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vorster looking to control but Hemi passes into half guard.
Hemi is keen to just control but Vorster is a slippery customer.
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vorster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vorster.
Hemi is stalling in the full guard.
Jandre Vorster has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vorster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hemi defends well.
Vorster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hemi stopping the sweep attempt from Vorster.
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 Jet Hemi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hemi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vorster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hemi.
Vorster tries to clinch but Hemi is having none of it.
Vorster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hemi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vorster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hemi walks away with a smile on his face. Vorster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vorster fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Hemi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Hemi.
Vorster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vorster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hemi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vorster.
Vorster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vorster lands in his opponent's guard.
Hemi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vorster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vorster blocking some punches.
Vorster wants a takedown.
Hemi breaks the clinch.
Hemi throws a body shot but no joy.
Vorster moves into range and clinches up with Hemi.
Hemi working aggressively here.
Hemi lands a hook that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hemi is defending well.
Jet Hemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vorster is trying to drag Hemi to the mat but Hemi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hemi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vorster looking for a takedown.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hemi breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Hemi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hemi.
Hemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vorster shoots in looking for a takedown. Hemi tries to sprawl out of it but Vorster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hemi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Hemi. Those never looked like landing.
Hemi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vorster wants to clinch.
Vorster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hemi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vorster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hemi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vorster has a takedown stuffed.
Hemi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Hemi. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vorster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vorster rushes Hemi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster is looking for a takedown.
Hemi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vorster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hemi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vorster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hemi stops a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Hemi manages to break the clinch.
Hemi tries to bum rush Vorster with a series of wild strikes but Vorster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jet Hemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch but Hemi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hemi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jandre Vorster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hemi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vorster eats them both and turns towards Hemi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hemi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vorster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vorster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hemi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vorster frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hemi is looking to escape.
Vorster goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hemi is on top in guard.
Vorster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hemi wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Hemi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hemi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Hemi!
After winning the bout, Jet Hemi 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Panteleev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Spazzin - Gary Podunk. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Panteleev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, James Helm!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Helm as he connects with a hook.
Panteleev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helm.
Helm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Helm throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Panteleev's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Helm dives in looking to finish as Panteleev flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Helm's strikes! Helm is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Panteleev's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Panteleev was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Helm!
A relieved looking James Helm thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailele Lealofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lealofi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mata Mata Me. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sailele Lealofi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson lands with a right hand.
It looks like Sailele Lealofi has been cut.
Lealofi drives through and clinches with Brunson against the cage.
Lealofi pulls guard effortlessly.
Lealofi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lealofi wants to sweep here but Brunson controlling him for the moment.
Brunson 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.
Lealofi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lealofi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brunson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lealofi wants to sweep here but Brunson controlling him for the moment.
Brunson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brunson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lealofi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brunson has managed to get both his arms back between Lealofi's legs - danger averted.
Lealofi wants to sweep here but Brunson controlling him for the moment.
Brunson 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.
Brunson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lealofi on the ground.
Lealofi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Brunson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Lealofi 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.
Lealofi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brunson controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lealofi ducks under a wild hook from Brunson.
Brunson stuns Lealofi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lealofi drops his hands momentarily and Brunson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lealofi shoots in for a takedown but Brunson shows good takedown defense.
Brunson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lealofi tries to clinch up but Brunson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Brunson.
Lealofi looks winded!
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lealofi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brunson smiles and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Brunson there.
Doyle Brunson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson missing with a left hand there. Lealofi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lealofi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brunson lands a big right hand that sends Lealofi crashing to the mat! Brunson stays standing though and waves Lealofi back to his feet!
Lealofi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson weaves into range and cracks Lealofi right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Lealofi goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Brunson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doyle Brunson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Doyle Brunson waved his t-shirt featuring Highland Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Sailele Lealofi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger.'.
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