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Highland Games 156 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squiggy Squirrelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Take my hand. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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146 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Squiggy Squirrelly!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Squirrelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Squirrelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Squirrelly to the ground. Jones is now in Squirrelly's guard.
Squirrelly wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Squirrelly uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Squirrelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Squirrelly punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones has been working on his balance at MMA Gods Elite Gym (13 Elites), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Squirrelly.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Squirrelly is out of range.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Squirrelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Squirrelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Squirrelly.
Squiggy Squirrelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones avoids the body shot from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Squirrelly scores with a nice strike.
Squirrelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Squirrelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Squirrelly connects with a looping right hand.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Squirrelly. That did some damage!
Squirrelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Squirrelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Squirrelly scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Squirrelly with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Squirrelly's calf.
Squirrelly checks the leg kick.
Jones walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Squirrelly.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Squirrelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Squirrelly misses with a looping right.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Squirrelly blocks it.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Squirrelly misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Squirrelly scores with a nice right hand.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Squirrelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Squirrelly moved away.
Squirrelly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones scores with a takedown into Squirrelly's guard.
Squirrelly keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Squirrelly has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Squirrelly from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Squirrelly is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Squirrelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones has his foot on Squirrelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Squirrelly works his way back into a safe position though.
Squirrelly stands up from Jones's guard - Squirrelly perhaps looking for a knockout.
Squirrelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Squirrelly.
Squirrelly scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Squirrelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Squirrelly looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Squirrelly misses with a wild body shot.
Squirrelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Squirrelly avoids it.
Squirrelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Squirrelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones pushes Squirrelly away with a front kick.
Squirrelly misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Squirrelly in his tracks momentarily.
Squirrelly thumps Jones with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Squirrelly throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Squirrelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Squirrelly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Squirrelly gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Squirrelly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Squirrelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squiggy Squirrelly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Squirrelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Squirrelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Squirrelly backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Squirrelly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Squirrelly's guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Brian Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Squirrelly has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Squirrelly.
Jones wants a takedown.
Squirrelly tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrelly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Squirrelly breaks from the clinch.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Squirrelly throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Squirrelly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Squirrelly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Squirrelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Squirrelly scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Squirrelly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones avoids the head kick by Squirrelly.
Squirrelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick but Squirrelly moves out of range.
Squirrelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Squirrelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Squiggy Squirrelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Squirrelly.
Squirrelly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squirrelly cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones avoids the body shot from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Squirrelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly checks a low kick from Jones.
A nice side step and Squirrelly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Squiggy Squirrelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Squirrelly misses the target.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Squirrelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Squirrelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Squirrelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Squirrelly.
Squirrelly lands with a shot to the body.
Squirrelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Squirrelly.
Jones slips under a jab from Squirrelly.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Squirrelly counters with a straight right hand.
Squirrelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Squirrelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Squirrelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Squirrelly blocks the body kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Squirrelly.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That kick from Jones tenderised Squirrelly's leg. Squirrelly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Squirrelly with a hook.
Jones shoots in but Squirrelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Squirrelly misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Squirrelly looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Squirrelly lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Squirrelly shrugs it off though.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Squirrelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Squirrelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Squirrelly throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Squirrelly but Squirrelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly lands a jab to the head.
Squirrelly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Squirrelly thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Squirrelly as he jumps to the side.
Squirrelly has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Squirrelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Squirrelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Squirrelly scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Squirrelly lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Squirrelly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squirrelly.
Squirrelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squiggy Squirrelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Squirrelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Squirrelly avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Squirrelly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Squirrelly wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Squirrelly misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Squirrelly is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Squirrelly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Squirrelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Squirrelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Squirrelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Squirrelly.
A jab lands there for Squirrelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Squirrelly connects with a single shot there.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Squirrelly misses with a wild body shot.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Squirrelly sprawls and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones motions for Squirrelly to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Squirrelly stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Squirrelly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Squirrelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Squirrelly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Squirrelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Squirrelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Squirrelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Squirrelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Squirrelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Squirrelly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Squirrelly. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Squirrelly thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Squirrelly throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Squirrelly just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones.
Squirrelly lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Squirrelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Squirrelly.
Brian Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Squirrelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Squirrelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Squirrelly leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Squirrelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Squirrelly works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squirrelly.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Squirrelly is quick to defend against it.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Squirrelly just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Squirrelly works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Squirrelly digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Squirrelly thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab, jab by Squirrelly - just one landing.
Squirrelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Squirrelly misses the shot to the body.
Squirrelly scores with a shot to the body.
Squiggy Squirrelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squirrelly.
Squirrelly scores with a hook.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Squirrelly finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Squirrelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Squirrelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Squirrelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Squirrelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Squirrelly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
It appears Jones was looking to counter with a kick there.
Squirrelly lands with a right hand.
Squirrelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Squirrelly checks it.
Squirrelly scores with a jab to the head.
Squirrelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Squirrelly connects with a crisp jab.
Squirrelly lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Squirrelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Squirrelly connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Squiggy Squirrelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Squirrelly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squiggy Squirrelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vice Versa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cho King Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Versa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Unshakable (dedicated to victims and survivors of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vice Versa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cho King Fang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by King Fang or perhaps it was just good defense by Versa, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Versa misses the target.
Nice jab there from Versa.
King Fang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Versa circles away.
Vice Versa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cho King Fang.
King Fang has his takedown stuffed
and Versa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King Fang shoots in and gets a takedown into Versa's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Fang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King Fang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Versa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Versa tries to get out of the position.
King Fang throws a big elbow that misses.
King Fang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Versa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King Fang stopping the sweep attempt from Versa.
King Fang throwing strikes from guard but Versa blocks nicely.
King Fang throws a big elbow that misses.
King Fang drops back looking for a leg! Versa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Versa manages to kick King Fang off! King Fang jumps back into Versa's guard.
King Fang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Versa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King Fang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King Fang throwing strikes but missing.
King Fang throws a big right hand that misses.
Versa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King Fang on the ground.
King Fang scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King Fang postures up in Versa's guard and throws a big left but Versa blocks it.
King Fang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King Fang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King Fang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King Fang distracts Versa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
King Fang throws an elbow that misses. Versa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King Fang's guard. Nice move by Versa!
Versa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King Fang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King Fang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King Fang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Fang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Versa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Versa is looking to stand up but King Fang won't let him.
King Fang looking for subs off his back but Versa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Versa wants to stand up but King Fang is controlling the position.
Versa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
King Fang with a lazy takedown attempt
and King Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Versa catches King Fang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Versa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Versa lands a really nice looking cross but King Fang seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versa throws a good cross that connects.
King Fang tries to clinch but Versa moves away
and Versa counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by King Fang or perhaps it was just good defense by Versa, which made it look bad.
King Fang fails with the takedown
and Versa counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King Fang has his takedown stuffed
and Versa counters with a stiff right hand.
King Fang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Versa sprawls well. Versa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King Fang gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vice Versa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King Fang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Versa counters with a stiff right hand.
Versa stuffs the takedown.
Good exchange - Versa coming out on top.
King Fang tries to clinch but Versa is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Versa misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Versa.
A jab from Versa does it's job there.
King Fang misses with a takedown attempt
and Versa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vice Versa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cho King Fang.
Versa stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Fang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Versa but Versa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Versa misses the target.
King Fang goes for a double leg but Versa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Versa continues to drive forward.
Versa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King Fang on the side of the head.
King Fang doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Versa to counter with a crisp jab.
King Fang is breathing heavily.
Versa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King Fang.
King Fang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Versa is fending him off so far but King Fang persists. Nope, Versa circles away and we're back to standing.
King Fang shoots and misses
letting Versa counter with a right hand.
King Fang shoots and misses
letting Versa counter with a right hand.
King Fang is rocked!
Versa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King Fang is still on wobbly legs! Can Versa finish him?
Versa moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! King Fang goes down! Can Versa finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versa tries to stand but King Fang is controlling from the bottom.
Cho King Fang has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versa stands up from King Fang's guard - Versa perhaps looking for a knockout.
King Fang seems to have recovered his senses.
No luck for King Fang with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Versa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King Fang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Versa counters with a series of strikes that sends King Fang to the canvas! Versa follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Versa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King Fang can do to turn this around?
Versa got a little sloppy there for a moment and King Fang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Versa has managed to get both his arms back between King Fang's legs - danger averted.
Versa gets to his feet. King Fang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Versa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King Fang has time to react.
Cho King Fang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King Fang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by King Fang or perhaps it was just good defense by Versa, which made it look bad.
Jab from Versa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Fang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Versa tries to avoid it but King Fang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Versa to the ground. Versa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Versa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King Fang.
Cho King Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King Fang shoots in but no luck this time.
King Fang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Versa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Versa works the jab nicely.
King Fang looks up at the clock. Bad move! Versa lands a right hand from hell, dropping King Fang. Versa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vice Versa!
A victorious Vice Versa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marley OConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Wilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marley OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Wilt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
OConnor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilt passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wilt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wilt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilt looking to control but OConnor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilt has hold of OConnor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and OConnor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor is trying to escape the mount.
Wilt lands a big elbow.
It looks like Marley OConnor has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilt goes for an armbar but OConnor turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from OConnor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilt 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.
OConnor wants to stand but Wilt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
OConnor is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilt has wrist control.
OConnor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
OConnor lands with a good body shot.
OConnor throws a right and a left that both miss.
OConnor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilt.
Wilt is looking for the big counter here.
OConnor works the jab nicely.
OConnor swings widly with a right hand
and Wilt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilt trying to control but OConnor is working from the bottom.
OConnor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilt's guard.
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!
OConnor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OConnor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilt on the ground.
OConnor throws an elbow that misses. Wilt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in OConnor's guard. Nice move by Wilt!
Wilt wants to pass the guard but OConnor is keeping the position.
OConnor trying to keep a closed guard but Wilt is proving a slippery customer.
Wilt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilt is looking for a kimura but OConnor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilt to get the leverage.
OConnor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilt's back!
OConnor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Wilt hold on?!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
OConnor scores with punches to the body.
Wilt trying to control the action but OConnor just sinks the hooks in.
Wilt turns into OConnor and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OConnor is on top in guard.
OConnor landing some decent shots from guard.
OConnor landing some decent shots from guard.
OConnor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OConnor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OConnor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilt is trying to keep OConnor in close.
OConnor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilt trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilt trying to keep a closed guard but OConnor is proving a slippery customer.
OConnor throws an elbow that misses. Wilt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in OConnor's guard. Nice move by Wilt!
Wilt preventing the sweep.
OConnor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilt manages to get himself to full guard.
OConnor postures up.
Wilt looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilt, not yet.
OConnor with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnor is in close to Wilt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OConnor defends well.
Wilt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marley OConnor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marley OConnor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from OConnor finds it's target.
OConnor doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilt circles away.
OConnor lands with a shot to the body.
OConnor clobbers Wilt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OConnor misses with a looping left.
OConnor lands a big right hand that sends Wilt crashing to the mat! OConnor stays standing though and waves Wilt back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnor misses with a shot to the body
and Wilt counters with a takedown into side control.
OConnor throws Wilt to one side and escapes!
OConnor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilt can do to turn this around?
OConnor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OConnor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marley OConnor is winning the standup battle so far.
OConnor drops Wilt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wilt looks back up at him and smiles so OConnor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wilt is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilt walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from OConnor! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marley OConnor!
Marley OConnor took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm the bigger man! I'm the biggest man around, and I will fight any man who comes round and says any different! I will fight any man!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Luiz Angelo enters the cage!
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28
265 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luiz Angelo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado shoots for a takedown but Angelo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Angelo feints the counter takedown.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angelo slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angelo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Angelo circles away.
Angelo works over Machado's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like John Machado has been cut.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Angelo avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Angelo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Machado has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Angelo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Angelo wants to control but Machado postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angelo is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
Angelo struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Machado stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Angelo is looking for a sweep.
Machado has hold of Angelo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Angelo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Machado cranks the arm and Angelo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Angelo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Machado!
A victorious John Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bob Bob (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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142 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bob Bob!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bob Bob looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob Bob lands with a good body shot.
Bob Bob cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bob Bob throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small takes one to the chin there.
Small looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Small.
Small appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bob Bob dips to his left and cracks Small with an uppercut!
Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bob Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Small half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bob Bob walks into a stiff left hand from Small.
Small looks for a takedown but Bob Bob sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bob Bob.
Small attempts a counter takedown but Bob Bob avoids it well and moves away.
Bob Bob moves into the clinch.
Small has Bob Bob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bob Bob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bob Bob.
A right hand to the body from Bob Bob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bob Bob misses with the head strike.
Bob Bob lands with a right to the head.
Bob Bob scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bob Bob misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Bob Bob.
Small is looking to control Bob Bob's arms but Bob Bob gets an underhook and turns him. Now Small has his back to the cage.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob Bob misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bob Bob after a bit of a struggle.
Bob Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bob Bob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bob Bob lands with a left to the head.
Bob Bob misses with a punch to the body.
Small stalling in the clinch but Bob Bob improves position.
Bob Bob throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bob Bob lands a right hand.
Bob Bob trying to land knees to the body.
Small has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bob Bob avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bob Bob dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bob Bob misses with a looping left.
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bob Bob sprawls and moves away.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob Bob thuds a left hand into Small's body.
Bob Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bob Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small blocks a jab.
Small appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bob Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small tries to counter with a takedown but Bob Bob is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob Bob misses the target.
Small changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bob Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Small attempts a counter takedown but Bob Bob avoids it well and moves away.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby Bob Bob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Bob Bob misses.
Small tries to counter with a takedown but Bob Bob is quick to defend against it.
Small slips a straight right by Bob Bob.
Small tries to counter with a takedown but Bob Bob is quick to defend against it.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Bob Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob Bob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Bob Bob misses.
Small changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Small slips under a jab from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob misses with a straight left.
Small changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob Bob moves away.
Bob Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bob Bob misses with a left hand
and Small counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Small.
Bob Bob can't keep his opponent in guard - Small advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bob Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Small. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small is looking for a kimura but Bob Bob is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Small to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Small is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Small frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bob Bob is trying to escape the mount.
Small looking to control but Bob Bob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Small.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bob Bob has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dan Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Small is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Bob Bob is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Small!
Dan Small was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Sandov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf has chosen POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
250 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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31
265 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Sandov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sandov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kedorf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sandov moves out of range as Kedorf strikes.
Sandov misses with a straight right.
Kedorf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sandov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kedorf misses with a straight left.
Sandov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Sandov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kedorf throws the left hand but Sandov avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandov misses the target.
Sandov lands a nice shot that snaps Kedorf's head back.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Sandov there.
Sandov walks into a straight right hand from Kedorf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Sandov does no damage.
Kedorf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandov.
Kedorf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sandov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sandov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kedorf keeping moving, preventing Sandov from controlling successfully.
Kedorf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandov throwing strikes but missing.
Sandov throwing strikes from guard but Kedorf blocks nicely.
Kedorf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandov wants to control from the top but Kedorf keeps moving.
Sandov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sandov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kedorf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sandov lands a nice hook to Kedorf's body. Kedorf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Kedorf.
Sandov connects with a single shot there.
Sandov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sandov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kedorf is not content to let Sandov control the position.
Kedorf throws Sandov to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf dodges the punch combination from Sandov.
Sandov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kedorf takes a swing at Sandov's ribcage but misses.
Kedorf lands with a good body shot.
Kedorf lands a right hook to the body.
Sandov misses with a straight right.
Sandov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kedorf.
Kedorf connects with a body shot.
Kedorf misses the shot to the body.
Sandov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kedorf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandov.
Kedorf misses with a wild body shot.
Kedorf takes a swing at Sandov's ribcage but misses.
Sandov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf.
Kedorf scores with a jab. Sandov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sandov.
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!
Kedorf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kedorf lands a nice looking body shot.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandov is breathing heavily.
Sandov avoids the body shot from Kedorf.
Kedorf scores with a shot to the body.
Kedorf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandov at a distance.
Sandov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Sandov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kedorf is just out of range.
Sandov defending well as Kedorf loads up on a big left hand.
Kedorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandov moves away.
Kedorf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sandov's head backwards.
Sandov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kedorf gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barol Kedorf!
Barol Kedorf took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rama Udo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marx Bronson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Udo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marx Bronson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Udo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronson.
Bronson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Bronson is predictable there
letting Udo counter with a right hand.
Udo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Udo defends it well.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Udo throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Udo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bronson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Udo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Udo misses with an uppercut.
Bronson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Udo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Udo swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rama Udo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udo moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bronson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Udo - the referee stops the clock and Bronson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Udo. Bronson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bronson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Udo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson feints the counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Udo.
Udo cracks Bronson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Udo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Udo scores with a nice body kick.
Udo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Udo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Udo throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a single leg into guard. Udo didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Udo is keeping the position for now.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Udo keeps moving.
Udo looking for a sweep. Not yet Udo, not yet.
Bronson won't allow Udo to get back to his feet.
Bronson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Udo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Udo has escaped and now he's on top!
Bronson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Udo is defending well. Bronson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Udo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bronson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marx Bronson!
After the fight, Marx Bronson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garrick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrick Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Haze!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haze moves away from the strike by Head.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Head swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Head jabs Haze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Head avoids the body shot from Haze.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Head's head coaches at 🔥 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice cross by Haze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze walks into a straight right hand from Head.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Haze thumps Head with a low kick.
Haze tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Head seems unphased.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.
Haze lands a two punch combo.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haze has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Haze defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haze's head backwards.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Haze.
Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haze moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Haze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Head misses with an uppercut
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
Haze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Head takes one to the chin there.
Haze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haze scores with a punch to the head.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Haze looking to score a takedown here. Head is defending well but Haze drives through and ends up in Head's guard.
Head is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haze is controlling him.
Haze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Head keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze won't allow Head to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Head keeping full guard, as Haze tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head lands a jab to the head.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Haze.
Haze connects with a jab.
Garrick Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Haze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Haze's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Head throws a jab when Haze was well out of range.
Haze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haze to score with a decent uppercut.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Haze's shoulder, as Haze tries to avoid the shot.
Haze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Head pushes Haze off and gets back to his feet.
Haze 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.
Head thuds his right hand into Haze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Haze misses the target.
Head with a jab.
Haze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Head throws a jab when Haze was well out of range.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haze doesn't seem bothered though.
Head stuns Haze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Garrick Head will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Head misses the jab.
Head checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haze looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Head tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haze scores with a shot to the body.
Haze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Haze slams his shin into Head's torso.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head thuds his right hand into Haze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Head misses with a looping left.
Haze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Head with a body shot.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head cracks Haze with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haze works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head misses with a hook. Haze ducked under it nicely.
Head moves out of range of the leg kick from Haze.
A slow jab from Haze misses its intended target.
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Haze connects with an inside leg kick.
Haze misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Haze there.
Haze slips a jab from Head.
Haze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
Head is looking to counter punch.
Jerry Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haze moves away from the strike by Head.
Haze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Head checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Haze misses.
Haze lands with a shot to the body.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Head ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Head stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
Head swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Haze takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haze. That's going to slow Head down.
Haze throws a low kick, looking for Head's leg but Head calmly moves out of range.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Haze moves away and avoids it.
Haze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Head's sensitive parts.
Haze fails with the takedown.
Head throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze.
Haze moves out of range as Head strikes.
Head lands with a shot to the body.
Head takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haze slips under a jab.
Head missing with a left hand there. Haze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze throws a leg kick which misses Head's front leg but catches the back leg as Head tries to avoid it.
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
Haze misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Haze blocks a jab.
Head blocks a low kick nicely.
Haze staying out of range there.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Haze counters with a nice low kick that buckles Head's knee momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Head blocks the leg kick.
Head takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haze scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Haze.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head slips a straight right by Haze.
It looked like Head was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Head moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Haze.
Haze tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head blocks a head kick by Haze.
A slow jab from Haze misses its intended target.
Head checks a low kick from Haze.
Nice uppercut lands for Haze. That snapped Head's head back.
Jab from Haze.
Haze throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Head is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haze just misses with a punch to the body.
Head takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Head scores with a sloppy right hand. Haze should have avoided that one.
Head takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Head swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Head walks into a jab.
Haze connects with the punch.
Head scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haze doesn't seem bothered though.
Haze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haze was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze lands a nice looking body shot.
Head throws out a powerful jab.
Haze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Head slips under a jab from Haze.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Nice jab there from Haze.
Haze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Head. That snapped Haze's head back.
Head throws a jab when Haze was well out of range.
Haze counters with a body kick.
Haze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Head tests Haze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Head connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze.
Haze shoots in looking for a takedown but Head manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haze loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Head misses.
Head lands a glancing blow to the side of Haze's head.
Haze shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Head manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Head has momentary wrist control but Haze slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Head manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Haze.
A short right from Head on the inside.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haze's elbow.
Haze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
Head scores with a body shot.
Haze throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Haze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Head.
Head missing with a left hand there. Haze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haze has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Haze.
Haze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Head missing with a left hand there. Haze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Haze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Haze!
Jerry Haze thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor MuayThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullard comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball. Tony Bullard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Razor MuayThai's chin.
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Razor MuayThai!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from MuayThai misses
and Bullard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MuayThai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MuayThai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Bullard lands.
MuayThai takes a swing at Bullard's ribcage but misses.
MuayThai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bullard throws out the jab.
Bullard moves out of range of the body kick.
MuayThai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bullard will feel that in the morning.
Bullard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MuayThai circles away quickly and effectively.
MuayThai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bullard takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've been told by Bullard's head coaches at Highland Brawl Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bullard gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Bullard.
MuayThai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bullard.
Bullard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MuayThais head.
MuayThai tries a body shot but Bullard blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bullard lands a hook that snaps the head of MuayThai backwards.
MuayThai is rocked!
Bullard lands with a short shot to the head.
MuayThai is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullard finish him?
MuayThai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullard scores with a shot to the side of MuayThai's head.
Bullard dips a shoulder and cracks MuayThai with a mighty uppercut! MuayThai falls back against the cage and Bullard unloads with a barrage of strikes! MuayThai is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bullard screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bullard!
A relieved looking Tony Bullard 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Sauvageau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noah Sauvageau will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Sauvageau!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva tries for a kimura but Sauvageau is defending well.
Sauvageau is trying to improve his position.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sauvageau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauvageau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sauvageau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauvageau struggling a bit here.
Silva tries for a kimura but Sauvageau is defending well.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Sauvageau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sauvageau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sauvageau tries to improve position but can't.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sauvageau keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauvageau can't do much from the bottom here.
Sauvageau gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing that Silva has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sauvageau is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sauvageau and Silva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sauvageau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sauvageau, who protects the arm well.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sauvageau keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sauvageau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Sauvageau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sauvageau misses with a straight right.
Silva dives in and grabs Sauvageau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sauvageau pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Sauvageau's guard.
Roberto Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sauvageau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sauvageau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sauvageau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva trying to control but Sauvageau is working from the bottom.
Sauvageau thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauvageau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sauvageau can do to turn this around?
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Sauvageau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sauvageau manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Sauvageau's guard.
Sauvageau is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Sauvageau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sauvageau defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in and bounces Sauvageau off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sauvageau manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Sauvageau in his guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Sauvageau from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauvageau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva working for a triangle but Sauvageau defends it easily.
Sauvageau wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sauvageau is aware though and is defending well.
Sauvageau throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sauvageau is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauvageau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sauvageau trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Sauvageau defends easily.
Sauvageau throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sauvageau has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Sauvageau manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Sauvageau, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Sauvageau against the cage but Sauvageau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sauvageau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Sauvageau misses the shot to the body.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sauvageau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sauvageau's guard.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Sauvageau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sauvageau manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Sauvageau's guard.
Sauvageau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sauvageau has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sauvageau is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Sauvageau to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roberto Silva!
Roberto Silva is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Roberto Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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