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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Bon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sota Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sankari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Die for Metal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sota Sankari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Bon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sota Sankari!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bon clinches up with Sankari and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Sankari.
It looks like King Bon has been cut.
Sankari pushes Bon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sankari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bon backwards.
Sankari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sankari.
Sankari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sankari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bon takes an elbow to the forehead.
King Bon's cut is getting worse.
Sankari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sankari.
Bon avoids a wild elbow strike from Sankari.
Sankari lands an elbow inside.
Bon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Bon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon defending well as Sankari loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Sankari misses.
Bon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sankari instigates a clinch.
Sankari keeps control of Bon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sankari tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sankari misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sankari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bon's brow.
Sankari lands a nice elbow.
King Bon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bon wants to get back to striking at distance but Sankari won't allow it.
Bon working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon wants to break free but Sankari has control.
Sankari prevents Bon from breaking the clinch.
Bon lands a hook that snaps the head of Sankari backwards.
Sankari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bon's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sankari.
Sankari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sankari misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sankari.
Sankari misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sankari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bon can't break the clinch.
Sankari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bon's elbow.
Nice body punch from Sankari - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari swings wildly with an uppercut but Bon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari misses with the head strike.
Bon has had enough of the clinch but Sankari keeps him there for the moment.
Sankari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sankari lands with a right to the head.
Jeez, King Bon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sankari struggles to land a body shot inside as Bon controls his hands.
Sankari swings wildly with an uppercut but Bon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sankari tries to throw a body punch but Bon avoids it by throwing Sankari back against the cage.
Sankari lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at King Bon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sota Sankari!
Sota Sankari spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lu Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasva Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hao comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Jorma has chosen Captain Awesome's Theme Song as his entrance music. 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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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Lu Hao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasva Jorma!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao cracks a nice hook into Jorma's ribs.
Hao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorma.
A jab from Jorma misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jorma checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jorma!
That kick from Hao tenderised Jorma's leg. Jorma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jorma tries to land a leg kick but Hao saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hao.
Hao lands a body shot.
Rasva Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jorma misses with an uppercut.
Hao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Jorma.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hao 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 Jorma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jorma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao slips under a jab from Jorma.
Jorma staying out of range there.
Hao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jorma at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao manages to avoid it.
Jorma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jorma throws a leg kick but Hao moved away.
Jorma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hao scores with a head kick.
Hao misses the shot to the body.
Jorma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hao missing with a left hand there. Jorma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hao swings for the body but Jorma moves out of range.
Hao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hao misses with a body kick.
Jorma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hao.
Hao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jorma misses with a punch to the body.
Hao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
Hao lands a left hand.
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!
Hao swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Hao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jorma misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorma blocks a body shot from Hao.
Jorma tries to throw a body punch but Hao avoids it by throwing Jorma back against the cage.
Hao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorma is leaning against Hao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hao lands with a light punch inside.
Jorma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jorma lands a shoulder strike.
Hao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorma.
Jorma blocking some punches.
Hao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
Jorma blocks an uppercut.
Jorma blocking some punches.
Hao breaks from the clinch.
Jorma blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao tries to clinch but Jorma moves out of range.
Jorma missing with a left hand there. Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jorma. Hao shrugs it off though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jorma.
Jorma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao swings for the body but Jorma moves out of range.
Hao lands with a kick to the ribs.
That kick from Hao tenderised Jorma's leg. Jorma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jorma throws a wild body kick that Hao sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hao, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Hao coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hao.
Hao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Hao misses with a left hand
and Jorma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jormas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao connects with a solid leg kick.
Hao misses with a body kick.
Hao moves out of range as Jorma strikes.
Jorma scores with a hook to the body. Hao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma looks to land a right hand but Hao moved out of range.
Jorma throws a hook but Hao avoids it easily.
Hao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jorma throws a looping overhand right but Hao ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Jorma does no damage.
Jorma tries for a takedown but Hao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jorma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hao is out of range.
Hao throws a leg kick which misses Jorma's front leg but catches the back leg as Jorma tries to avoid it.
Hao scores with a jab.
Jorma wants to land a leg kick but Hao is out of range.
Jorma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hao lands the left hand.
Jorma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hao tried to counter with a leg kick but Jorma avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hao.
Jorma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jorma throws out a leg kick but Hao moves out of range and Jorma only half commits.
Jorma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jorma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jorma! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jorma pushes Hao away with a front kick.
Hao takes a swing at Jorma's ribcage but misses.
Hao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorma moves away.
Jorma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hao.
Hao dives in and scores a takedown into Jorma's guard.
Hao drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jorma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jorma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jorma!
Jorma lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jorma connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorma can do to turn this around?
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!
Jorma manages to get to full guard.
Hao throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao has gone for a leg lock! Jorma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hao's guard.
Jorma chips away with some ground and pound.
Jorma throws a big right hand that misses.
Jorma lands a couple of elbows.
Jorma throwing strikes from guard but Hao blocks nicely.
Jorma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jorma wants to control from the top but Hao keeps moving.
Hao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma throwing strikes but missing.
Hao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jorma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorma.
Jorma throws a big right hand that misses.
Jorma cracks Hao with a solid left hand.
Rasva Jorma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jorma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jorma throws an elbow that misses. Hao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jorma's guard. Nice move by Hao!
Hao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jorma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao preventing the sweep.
Jorma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hao trying to control but Jorma is working from the bottom.
Jorma wants to sweep but no luck.
Jorma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hao pushes down on Jorma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jorma is looking for a sweep. Hao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jorma still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jorma has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jorma misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma is trying to ground and pound but Hao uses the momentary lack of control by Jorma to regain half guard.
Jorma is looking for a kimura but Hao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jorma to get the leverage.
Jorma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jorma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jorma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jorma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jorma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hao wants to improve his position but Jorma is controlling well.
Jorma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasva Jorma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hao slips a jab from Jorma.
Hao throws a shot from downtown. Jorma moves away and avoids it.
Hao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jorma is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Jorma.
Hao throws a series of punches but Jorma moves out of range.
Hao tests Jorma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
Jorma throws a leg kick but Hao checks it.
Jorma misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Hao.
Hao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao blocks the body kick.
Hao is looking to wear down Jorma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jorma's corner calls for a 1-2. Jorma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jorma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hao is out of range and Jorma settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma gets tackled into the cage by Hao. Hao maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jorma.
Jorma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jorma to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jorma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jorma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jorma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jorma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Hao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jorma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Hao backs off Jorma throws a huge counter combo but Hao manages to avoid it all.
Jorma lands a nice shot that snaps Hao's head back.
Jorma misses with a hook.
Hao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hao misses with a low kick as Jorma jumps back.
Jorma steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jorma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hao is out of range and Jorma settles back down.
Jorma misses with a body kick.
Jorma feints and then cracks Hao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hao down.
Hao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jorma tries to score with a low kick but Hao moves his leg out of the way.
Hao throws a nice head kick!
Hao checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorma works the jab nicely.
Hao motions for Jorma to come forward. Hao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hao looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorma is just out of range.
Hao throws a low kick, looking for Jorma's leg but Jorma calmly moves out of range.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jorma.
Hao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorma.
Jorma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hao.
Jorma moves away from the strike by Hao.
Nice jab there from Jorma.
Hao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hao.
Hao throws a counter high kick but Jorma was just alert enough to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hao.
Hao wants to clinch
and Jorma counters with a low kick, right behind Hao 's knee.
Hao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorma.
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorma.
Jorma throws a right and a left that Hao avoids nicely.
It looked like Hao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jorma throws a looping overhand right but Hao ducks down to avoid it.
Jorma misses with a left hand
and Hao counters with a series of strikes. Jorma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jorma fails to land with a series of punches.
Hao checks a leg kick nicely.
Jorma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jorma lands with a nice body kick.
Jorma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hao lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorma throws a wild body kick that Hao sees coming a mile off.
Jorma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jorma throws an overhand right that lands on Hao's shoulder, as Hao tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma looks to throw the jab but Hao is out of range.
Hao throws the kick towards the body but Jorma avoids it.
Jorma cracks the inside of Hao's front leg.
Jorma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jorma tries to work over Hao's front leg with a kick but Hao checks it.
Hao avoids the body shot from Jorma.
Hao has closed the distance and engaged Jorma in a clinch.
Jorma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hao slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Hao.
Jorma lands an uppercut.
Hao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorma's elbow.
Hao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jorma is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasva Jorma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jorma 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasva Jorma!
Rasva Jorma very nearly forgot to thank On Tap (160Q & Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes to the cage accompanied by Life Is Beautiful. Victor Sagat told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon with a poor takedown
enabling Sagat to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Sagat circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sagat to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sagat defends well and Brandon ends up having to push Sagat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brandon takes the fight into the clinch.
Brandon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sagat pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat misses with a hook.
Sagat misses with an uppercut.
Brandon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sagat as he avoids it easily.
Sagat shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandon walks into a straight right hand from Sagat.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but Sagat shows good takedown defense.
Brandon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sagat counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sagat.
Sagat connects with a jab.
Brandon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sagat but Sagat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sagat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandon circles away quickly and effectively.
Sagat misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandon shoots in and gets a takedown into Sagat's guard.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagat told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sagat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brandon stands and throws Sagat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brandon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sagat has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brandon but great work by Sagat.
Brandon is trying to improve his position.
Brandon is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon struggling a bit here.
Brandon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sagat in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Brandon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sagat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sagat misses with a left hand
and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brandon is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior Brandon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon tries to pass to full mount but Sagat defends it.
Sagat is trying to maintain the position but Brandon is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Sagat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Brandon.
Sagat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sagat is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Brandon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brandon is looking to stall here but Sagat recovers full guard.
Sagat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brandon is stalling in the full guard.
Brandon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sagat for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon moves in looking to clinch but Sagat pushes him off.
Sagat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandon misses with a takedown
and Brandon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandon takes one to the side of the head.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brandon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sagat quickly recovers to half guard.
Brandon throwing shots but Sagat is blocking nicely.
Sagat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brandon is looking for a kimura but Sagat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brandon to get the leverage.
Brandon slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon wants to take a breather but Sagat is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagat is looking to control Brandon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sagat avoid being mounted?
Sagat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brandon.
Brandon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brandon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagat desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brandon passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Brandon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brandon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sagat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sagat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice takedown defense from Sagat. No joy for Brandon on that attempt.
As Brandon backs off Sagat throws a huge counter combo but Brandon manages to avoid it all.
Brandon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sagat misses with a left hand
and Brandon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sagat!
Brandon throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sagat works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagat keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brandon prevents Sagat from improving his position.
Brandon looks to land a strike but Sagat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon is pushing down on Sagat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sagat is fighting to maintain full guard but Brandon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brandon wants to take a breather but Sagat is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sagat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sagat desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brandon stalling.
Brandon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sagat's head.
Brandon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sagat trying to hold on to Brandon's head to control him but Brandon postures up.
Brandon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brandon is trying to control. Sagat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brandon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sagat but Sagat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Sagat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Victor Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon scores with a takedown into Sagat's guard.
Sagat keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Sagat is trying to keep Brandon in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat 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.
Sagat managing to control the position.
Brandon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagat is keeping the position for now.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sagat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandon looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brandon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sagat! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon with a poor takedown
and Brandon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sagat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sagat wants it to stay on the feet.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt
and Sagat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandon has his takedown stuffed
and Sagat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagat cracks Brandon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Sagat.
I think Sagat 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Sagat!
A very excited looking Victor Sagat made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Blazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Danilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danilov has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Part II as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Blazing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Danilov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danilov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blazing is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blazing looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Blake Blazing has been cut.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Blazing.
Danilov throws a series of punches but Blazing avoids them all with ease.
Blazing has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training $800 13 LEGIT elite coaches in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Blazing misses the target.
Blazing lands with an overhand left.
Blazing misses with a looping left.
Danilov is looking for the big counter here.
Blazing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blazing throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazing falls off balance throwing a combination
and Danilov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blazing misses with a body punch
enabling Danilov to counter with a crisp jab.
Blazing lands a really nice looking cross but Danilov seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danilov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Danilov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blazing connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Danilov momentarily.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blazing.
It looked like Blazing was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A cross from Blazing lands.
Danilov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Danilov duly obliges.
Danilov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blazing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danilov tries a quick counter leg kick but Blazing is wise to it.
Blazing looks to land a combination but Danilov avoids it well.
Blazing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danilov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danilov blocks the body kick.
Blake Blazing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazing fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danilov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blazing has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danilov throws a shot to the body.
Blazing throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Blazing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazing.
Danilov is looking for the big counter here.
Danilov scores with a leg kick.
Blazing throws a right hand that Danilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Danilov also avoids with ease.
Blazing scores with a nice head shot.
Blazing slips under a jab from Danilov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blazing tries to bum rush Danilov with a series of wild strikes but Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blazing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danilov looks to land a combination but Blazing avoids it well.
Danilov slips under a jab.
Danilov misses with a looping right.
It looked like Blazing wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blazing lands a nice looking body shot.
Danilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blazing seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Danilov shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Blazing is backing up but Danilov catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Blazing covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Danilov Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Danilov!
Andrey Danilov 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamai Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Maslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Red Sky. Maslow has chosen Werewolves Of London as his entrance music. Hoi has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akamai Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladislav Maslow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoi connects with a solid leg kick.
Maslow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoi thuds his shin into the meat of Maslow's side.
Maslow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maslow moves out of range as Hoi throws a body kick.
Maslow misses with a combination
and Hoi counters with a thumping low kick.
Maslow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoi on the side of the head.
Maslow dips to his left and cracks Hoi with an uppercut!
Hoi connects with a leg kick. Maslow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maslow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoi. That one must have hurt.
Maslow lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maslow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maslow.
Maslow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maslow closes the distance and clinches.
Maslow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maslow pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi being controlled here momentarily.
Hoi preventing the sweep.
Maslow trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoi wants to get up but he can't break Maslow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maslow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maslow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maslow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoi sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoi is not content to let Maslow control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maslow is looking to advance position but Hoi won't allow it.
Maslow is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hoi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Maslow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Maslow from controlling successfully.
Hoi is pulling down on Maslow's head. It's preventing any offense from Maslow, at least for the moment.
Maslow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maslow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maslow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maslow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maslow feints and then cracks Hoi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoi down.
Maslow throws a low kick but Hoi avoids it.
Maslow just misses with a punch to the body.
Maslow scores with a jab. Hoi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maslow throws an off balance right hand
and Hoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoi throws a solid leg kick but Maslow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoi.
Hoi tries to work over Maslow's front leg with a kick but Maslow checks it.
Maslow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoi is breathing heavily.
Hoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maslow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maslow clinches.
Maslow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoi backwards.
Maslow blocks an uppercut.
Maslow gets through Hoi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maslow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoi's efforts to push away.
Hoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Maslow.
Maslow prevents Hoi from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoi.
Hoi working aggressively here.
Maslow is trying to pull guard but Hoi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maslow has a couple of punches blocked by Hoi.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maslow keeps control of Hoi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maslow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoi.
Maslow working aggressively here.
Maslow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoi to keep the fight standing.
Maslow scores with a shot to the side of Hoi's head.
Maslow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoi is looking to break free of the clinch but Maslow has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maslow.
Nice body punch from Hoi.
Maslow blocking some punches.
Maslow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Maslow controls his hands.
Hoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maslow lands with a left to the head.
Hoi is rocked!
Maslow tries to pull guard but Hoi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Akamai Hoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladislav Maslow.
Hoi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maslow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Hoi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoi misses with a body punch.
Hoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maslow misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoi seems to have got his legs back now.
Maslow tries to stall but Hoi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Maslow.
Hoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maslow gets control of Hoi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maslow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maslow is on top in guard.
Maslow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maslow looking to pass the guard.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Maslow from controlling successfully.
Hoi can't keep his opponent in guard - Maslow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maslow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maslow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maslow wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maslow is looking for a kimura here.
Maslow is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoi wants to control but Maslow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoi is defending against the submission attempts here by Maslow.
Maslow trying to control from half guard but Hoi is working away.
Hoi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maslow is working away from the top position though.
Maslow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hoi wants to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maslow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maslow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maslow misses with a hook. Hoi ducked under it nicely.
Hoi looks to land a body kick but Maslow moved away.
Maslow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Maslow.
Maslow connects with the punch.
Maslow lands a nice shot that snaps Hoi's head back.
Hoi looks to land a body kick but Maslow moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladislav Maslow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maslow 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladislav Maslow!
A victorious Vladislav Maslow 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry's entrance music is Molly Malone - The Dubliners. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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233 lbs
79 - 42 - 7 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
79 - 42 - 7, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry lands a body shot.
Bomb takes a kick to the side of the head.
Curry scores with a shot to the body.
Curry blocks a head kick by Bomb.
Bomb walks into a left hand.
Curry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomb.
Curry catches Bomb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Curry jabs at Bomb's body.
Bomb jabs Curry right on the nose. Curry blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb slips under a jab from Curry.
Curry lands a big head kick that sends Bomb tumbling to the mat! Curry takes a step backwards and waves Bomb back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bomb is rocked!
Curry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curry throws a hook to the side of Bomb's head but Bomb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry is looking to slow Bomb down with leg kicks.
Bomb lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and Curry moves out of range easily.
Curry throws a lazy head kick
and Bomb counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bomb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Curry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bomb.
Bomb throws a right hand that misses
and Curry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curry walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bomb.
Curry scores with a nice body kick.
Curry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bomb.
Curry works Bomb's body with a nice hook.
Arthur Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomb throws a push kick but Curry slaps the foot to one side.
Curry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bomb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bomb is still on wobbly legs! Can Curry finish him?
Curry fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bomb out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Arthur Curry!
After the fight, Arthur Curry 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Griezmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandersson comes to the cage accompanied by Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now. Griezmann has chosen 2Pac – Scared Straight as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Griezmann!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griezmann misses with a straight right.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Griezmann moves out of range.
Alexandersson ducks right into an uppercut from Griezmann.
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Griezmann misses with an uppercut. Alexandersson saw that one coming.
Alexandersson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griezmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandersson walks into a stiff left hand from Griezmann.
Griezmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griezmann looks to throw the jab but Alexandersson is out of range.
Alexandersson throws a looping overhand right but Griezmann ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griezmann misses with a body shot.
Griezmann jabs Alexandersson right on the nose. Alexandersson blinks but takes it well.
Alexandersson misses with an uppercut.
Griezmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandersson manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Griezmann misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson blocks a head kick by Griezmann.
Griezmann misses the shot to the body.
Alexandersson throws a lazy right hand but Griezmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griezmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson takes one to the side of the head.
Gymer Alexandersson's cut is getting worse.
Griezmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexandersson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Griezmann's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alexandersson connects with a nice looking jab.
That has opened up Ricardo Griezmann's cut even more.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griezmann.
Alexandersson throws a looping overhand right but Griezmann ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandersson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griezmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Griezmann misses.
Alexandersson cracks Griezmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alexandersson looks for the body kick but Griezmann saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griezmann throws a head kick that misses
and Alexandersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whack! Alexandersson lands a heavy head kick that drops Griezmann. The ref tackles Alexandersson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Griezmann was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Gymer Alexandersson!
A victorious Gymer Alexandersson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony of Destruction. Carlton has chosen 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) as his entrance music. Grigori Rasputin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Carlton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Carlton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rasputin.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlton as he connects with a hook.
Rasputin slips a straight right by Carlton.
As Carlton looks to move away, Rasputin throws a big counter combo but Carlton just gets out of the way.
Rasputin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rasputin. Rasputin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carlton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
Rasputin looks to land a right hand but Carlton moved out of range.
Carlton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rasputin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlton's head.
Rasputin 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.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlton tries to clinch but Rasputin moves away
and Rasputin scores with a counter punch that sends Carlton to the canvas! Rasputin smells blood - he's punishing Carlton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Carlton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
A relieved looking Grigori Rasputin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kyle Carlton was interviewed post fight and said 'Had a terrible flight, had no energy at all. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward McLauglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLauglin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You Belong To The City kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! McLauglin has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Edward McLauglin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ashley Harrington's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ashley Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward McLauglin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLauglin blocks the body kick.
McLauglin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLauglin throws a leg kick but Harrington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harrington just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrington blocks a low kick nicely.
McLauglin misses the jab.
Edward McLauglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLauglin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harrington works McLauglin's body with a nice hook.
Harrington tried to score with a low kick but McLauglin checks it.
McLauglin wants to counter the offense by Harrington and move into the clinch position.
Harrington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLauglin.
Harrington defending well as McLauglin loads up on a big left hand.
Harrington appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harrington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McLauglin looks winded!
McLauglin walks into a left hand.
That has opened up Edward McLauglin's cut even more.
McLauglin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harrington misses the body punch
and McLauglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington lands a big head kick that sends McLauglin tumbling to the mat! Harrington takes a step backwards and waves McLauglin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McLauglin is rocked!
Harrington scores with a leg kick.
McLauglin is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrington finish him?
McLauglin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McLauglin tries to keep at a distance but Harrington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harrington pushes McLauglin against the cage and as McLauglin bounces back, Harrington cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Harrington follows up with more strikes but McLauglin was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ashley Harrington!
A victorious Ashley Harrington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Newmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newmark's entrance music is On the run. A fine choice. Tyson has chosen Mary had a little lamb as his entrance music. Bobby Newmark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Newmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Newmark swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Newmark - the referee stops the clock and Tyson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Newmark. Tyson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Newmark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Newmark throws a push kick but Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.
Bobby Newmark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson moves forwards but Newmark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Newmark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Newmark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newmark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Newmark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tyson in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newmark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newmark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newmark scrambles back to his feet.
Newmark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newmark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Bobby Newmark has been cut.
Newmark thows a body kick. Tyson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tyson throws an off balance right hand
and Newmark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyson has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newmark.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newmark.
Newmark blocks an uppercut.
Tyson leaning against his opponent.
Newmark cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newmark can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
Newmark tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newmark lands a body punch.
Newmark prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Nice body punch from Newmark - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newmark trying to land knees to the body.
Newmark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
A body shot lands from Newmark.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Newmark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newmark trying to land knees to the body.
Newmark lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Newmark.
Tyson looks winded!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Newmark obliges.
Newmark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Newmark tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
Newmark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyson stalling in the clinch but Newmark improves position.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newmark has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Newmark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newmark working aggressively here.
Newmark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Newmark.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newmark is looking to counter the offense by Tyson and move into the clinch.
Tyson lands with a straight right. Newmark didn't see that one coming.
Crunch! Newmark slams his shin into Tyson's torso.
Newmark lands a big uppercut and Tyson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tyson looks OK. Newmark waves Tyson back to his feet!
Tyson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson is aggressively charging in as Newmark backs up avoiding any damage. Newmark tosses out a jab and Tyson runs right into it face first! Tyson is out cold! Newmark dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tyson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Newmark!
A very excited looking Bobby Newmark 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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