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Highland Games 199 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chest Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Enkamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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167 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chest Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Enkamp!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockwell's knee momentarily.
Rockwell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Enkamp counters with a good, hard body kick but Rockwell shrugs it off.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Enkamp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockwell.
Chest Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell missing with a left hand there. Enkamp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enkamp follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A big left from Rockwell misses.
Enkamp feints a counter leg kick.
Rockwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Rockwell 's knee.
Enkamp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Rockwell scores with a jab. Enkamp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Enkamp's shoulder, as Enkamp tries to avoid the shot.
Enkamp is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkamp moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockwell.
Rockwell backing away here, and Enkamp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rockwell throws a big shot that misses.
Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Rockwell punishes Enkamp's body with a nice straight punch.
Rockwell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rockwell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rockwell scores with a one two! Enkamp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Enkamp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rockwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rockwell 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.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Rockwell was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockwell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Rockwell. Beautiful body shot.
Enkamp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Enkamp follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Enkamp moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Enkamp's shoulder, as Enkamp tries to avoid the shot.
Rockwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rockwell swings widly with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Rockwell misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A combination from Rockwell does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell misses with a hook.
Rockwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enkamp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Rockwell is breathing heavily.
Enkamp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockwell's calf.
A low kick from Rockwell is predictable there
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Rockwell throws a combination that misses
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Enkamp counters with a body kick that stops Rockwell in his tracks momentarily.
Enkamp throws a nice head kick!
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enkamp counters with a body kick that stops Rockwell in his tracks momentarily.
Enkamp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Enkamp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rockwell really felt that one!
Rockwell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four 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!
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Rockwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enkamp scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockwell throws a lazy right hand but Enkamp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Rockwell swings widly with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockwell's knee momentarily.
Rockwell throws a right hand that misses
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rockwell throws a right hand that misses
and Enkamp counters with a good, hard body kick but Rockwell shrugs it off.
Enkamp lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Enkamp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Enkamp pushes Rockwell away with a front kick.
Rockwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockwell misses the body punch
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Rockwell was not able to check.
Rockwell throws a right hand that misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Enkamp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Enkamp ducks under a wild hook from Rockwell.
Enkamp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rockwell blocks it well.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut
and Enkamp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rockwell really felt that one!
Enkamp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockwell misses with a head kick.
Enkamp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rockwell blocks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Enkamp, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell throws a sloppy head kick
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Rockwell was not able to check.
Enkamp lands with a kick to the ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Enkamp.
Nice defenses there by Enkamp.
Rockwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enkamp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Chest Rockwell has been cut.
Enkamp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockwell.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rockwell might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rockwell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Enkamp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rockwell blocks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Enkamp.
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!
Enkamp blocks a jab.
Enkamp counters with a body kick.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Jesse Enkamp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rockwell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Enkamp throws a head kick that Rockwell semi-blocks.
Enkamp thuds his shin into the meat of Rockwell's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Enkamp scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Rockwell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rockwell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Enkamp.
Good leg kick by Enkamp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rockwell misses with a double jab
and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body.
Enkamp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Enkamp throws a head kick that misses.
Rockwell misses the body punch
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockwell's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enkamp moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Rockwell 's knee.
Rockwell throws a hook to the side of Enkamp's head but Enkamp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Enkamp looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rockwell throws a leg kick
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
Enkamp lands a high kick!
Rockwell throws a leg kick
and Enkamp counters with a body kick that stops Rockwell in his tracks momentarily.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Enkamp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chest Rockwell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rockwell throws a combination that misses
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Enkamp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
and Enkamp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rockwell really felt that one!
Rockwell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Enkamp.
Rockwell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Enkamp.
A slapping body kick lands there for Enkamp.
Enkamp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkamp scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a head kick. That will keep Rockwell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Enkamp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rockwell. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enkamp counters with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Rockwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enkamp is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rockwell's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Rockwell swings for the body but Enkamp moves out of range.
And Enkamp responds with a good body kick, but Rockwell manages to step out the way in time.
Rockwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rockwell misses the body punch
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockwell's knee momentarily.
Enkamp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Rockwell misses with a wild body shot.
Enkamp raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enkamp counters with a solid body kick.
Rockwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Enkamp!
Rockwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Enkamp counters with a head kick. That will keep Rockwell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Enkamp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rockwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Rockwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Enkamp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Enkamp cracks the inside of Rockwell's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enkamp lands a leg kick that knocks Rockwell off balance momentarily.
Enkamp thows a body kick. Rockwell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut
and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockwell's knee momentarily.
Enkamp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rockwell throws a body punch but Enkamp moves out of range.
Enkamp throws a big counter head kick but Rockwell avoids it with no problem.
Rockwell swings widly with a right hand
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
Rockwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rockwell really felt that one!
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rockwell.
Rockwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Enkamp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockwell's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Enkamp scoring well with a low kick there.
Enkamp lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chest Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockwell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Enkamp.
Rockwell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Enkamp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enkamp has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Enkamp!
An out of breath Jesse Enkamp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferris Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Keene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bueller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Footloose by Kenny Loggins. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
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158 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferris Bueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Keene!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keene jabs Bueller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Bueller misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Keene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bueller.
Keene connects with a jab.
Keene slips a jab from Bueller.
Bueller moves into the clinch.
Bueller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bueller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keene prevents a body shot from Bueller.
Keene blocking some punches.
Bueller gets through Keene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bueller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bueller lands a shoulder strike.
Keene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keene is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bueller scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bueller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bueller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bueller.
Bueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keene tries to break the clinch but Bueller is controlling the position.
Keene misses with a punch on the inside.
Keene has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bueller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Keene can turn it around.
Bueller can't find room to land a body shot as Keene controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueller.
Keene prevents a body shot from Bueller.
Bueller pushes Keene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Bueller.
Bueller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bueller swings wildly with an uppercut but Keene uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bueller.
Bueller takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Ferris Bueller has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keene blocking some punches.
Bueller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bueller.
Keene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keene blocking some punches.
Bueller throws a head punch that misses.
Bueller throws a head punch that misses.
Bueller stalling the fight.
Bueller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keene backwards.
Keene misses with the head strike.
Bueller lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bueller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueller.
Keene blocks an uppercut.
Bueller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bueller.
A head punch on the inside from Bueller fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueller.
Bueller working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bueller.
Bueller prevents a body shot from Keene.
Bueller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bueller throws a punch but it's blocked by Keene.
Keene misses with a punch on the inside.
Keene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Keene fails to land.
A short left from Bueller.
Bueller lands with a right to the head.
Keene misses with the head strike.
Bueller scores with a hook to the body.
Bueller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bueller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keene's efforts to push away.
Keene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bueller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keene at a distance.
Keene avoids the body shot from Bueller.
Nice straight punches there by Bueller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bueller.
Bueller darts in trying to clinch
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bueller tries to clinch there but Keene circles away.
A little jabbing left from Keene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferris Bueller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferris Bueller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bueller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keene can do to turn this around?
Keene misses with a body shot.
Bueller drops his hands momentarily and Keene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scott Keene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keene lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bueller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keene counters with a right hand to the body.
Bueller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bueller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keene.
Bueller instigates a clinch.
Keene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bueller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Bueller.
Bueller misses with some punches.
A short right from Bueller.
Keene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene has a couple of punches blocked by Bueller.
Bueller has a couple of punches blocked by Keene.
Keene throws a punch but it's blocked by Bueller.
Bueller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bueller.
Bueller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller misses with some punches.
Keene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bueller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bueller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keene tries a body shot but Bueller blocks it.
Bueller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bueller.
Keene tries a body shot but Bueller blocks it.
Bueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene struggles to land a body shot inside as Bueller controls his hands.
Bueller swings wildly with an uppercut but Keene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keene tries to keep at a distance but Bueller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bueller swings wildly with an uppercut but Keene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueller has a couple of punches blocked by Keene.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueller.
Bueller blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bueller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keene throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keene blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene lands with a left to the head.
Keene prevents a body shot from Bueller.
Bueller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bueller misses with some punches.
Keene has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bueller backwards.
Keene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bueller swings wildly with an uppercut but Keene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueller misses with some punches.
Bueller can't find room to land a body shot as Keene controls the action.
Bueller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bueller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bueller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Bueller.
Bueller tries to throw a body punch but Keene avoids it by throwing Bueller back against the cage.
Keene working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueller misses with some punches.
Bueller lands a hook that snaps the head of Keene backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bueller tries to stall but Keene uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bueller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bueller working aggressively here.
Keene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bueller blocking some punches.
A short left from Keene.
Keene lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keene blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bueller.
Bueller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bueller misses with some punches.
Bueller struggles to land a body shot inside as Keene controls his hands.
Bueller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keene blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferris Bueller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ferris Bueller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice jab there from Keene.
Bueller lands a nice shot that snaps Keene's head back.
Keene misses with a few strikes there.
Bueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Keene lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bueller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keene is rocked!
Bueller misses with a double jab.
Keene is still on wobbly legs! Can Bueller finish him?
Bueller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keene seems to have recovered his senses.
Keene throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bueller on the side of the head.
Keene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bueller to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bueller tries to clinch but Keene moves out of range.
Keene slips under a jab.
Keene scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Bueller is looking for a counter combo.
Bueller tries to move into range but Keene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bueller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bueller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bueller staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Bueller.
Bueller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bueller misses the target.
Bueller slips a straight right by Keene.
Keene looks to land a right hand but Bueller moved out of range.
Keene keeps the fight on the outside.
Bueller throws a hook to the side of Keene's head but Keene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keene gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keene loads up on a big right hand but Bueller slips the punch.
Ferris Bueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bueller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bueller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Keene misses.
Bueller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferris Bueller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bueller throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott Keene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bueller takes one on the button.
Keene jabs Bueller right on the nose. Bueller blinks but takes it well.
Keene connects with a jab.
Bueller takes one on the button.
Bueller is rocked!
Keene takes a swing at Bueller's ribcage but misses.
Oh Bueller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Bueller misses.
Keene steps in with a hook that catches Bueller right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Keene follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bueller looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Keene!
A victorious Scott Keene 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 Paulo Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Machado 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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Lazaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Machado!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazaro is just out of range.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Lazaro with an uppercut!
Machado tries for a takedown but Lazaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lazaro misses its target.
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Lazaro counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Carlos Machado has been cut.
Lazaro thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lazaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.
Machado tries for a takedown but Lazaro circles away easily
and Lazaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Paulo Lazaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Machado.
Lazaro cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Machado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lazaro is trying to escape and Machado transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lazaro is forced to tap! Nice work there by Machado! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Machado!
After the fight, Carlos Machado 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fray Bentos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dandy Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentos comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Swanson has chosen Kill For Satan as his entrance music. Dandy Swanson 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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fray Bentos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dandy Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swanson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Swanson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bentos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swanson on the ground.
Swanson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bentos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Swanson landing strikes from the mount and Bentos is in trouble!
Bentos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swanson with shots to the head and body - Bentos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Swanson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson working for a submission but Bentos is keeping him at bay.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swanson landing strikes from the mount and Bentos is in trouble!
It looks like Fray Bentos has been cut.
Bentos is bucking up trying to escape but Swanson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bentos is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson lands a couple of good shots and Bentos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Swanson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bentos! Can he survive? No! He's out! Swanson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dandy Swanson!
Dandy Swanson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Mighty Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Quinn's choice of entrance music: Mighty Quinn. The Mighty Quinn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Mighty Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver swings widly with a right hand
letting Quinn counter with a right hand.
Driver swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn cracks Driver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Driver misses with a series of wild punches.
Driver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quinn under the eye.
Driver clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
Quinn blocks a body shot from Driver.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver tries a body shot but Quinn blocks it.
Quinn lands a right hand.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
A short left from Quinn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Quinn.
Quinn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Quinn.
Quinn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quinns head.
Driver digs a right hand into Quinn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quinn's gas tank.
Driver pushes off an throws an elbow but Quinn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver wants to stall.
Driver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Driver.
Quinn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Driver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quinn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Driver can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
Quinn works on Driver's body with a couple of short punches.
Quinn scores with a hook to the body.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
Quinn lands a body punch.
Quinn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quinn scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Quinn.
Quinn tries to work over Driver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quinn lands a right hand.
Driver blocking some punches.
Driver wants to break free but Quinn has control.
Quinn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quinn lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Quinn.
Quinn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Driver seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quinn can turn it around.
A right hook to the body lands for Driver.
Quinn lands a nice uppercut.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Driver.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver is trying to break free.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quinn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driver digs a right hand underneath Quinn's ribcage. Quinn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Quinn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driver lands a nice uppercut.
Quinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quinn throws a punch but it's blocked by Driver.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Driver.
Driver digs a right hand into Quinn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quinn's gas tank.
Driver digs a right hand underneath Quinn's ribcage. Quinn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quinn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quinn avoids a wild elbow strike from Driver.
Quinn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
Driver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Mighty Quinn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Driver misses with a looping right.
Driver misses with the combination.
Quinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quinn missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quinn throws a hook but Driver avoids it easily.
Driver moves into range and clinches up with Quinn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driver.
A short body shot lands from Quinn as the two fighters clinch.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
Quinn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quinn can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driver is looking to break free of the clinch but Quinn has double underhooks.
Driver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Driver swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
Driver lands a right hand.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike.
Quinn lands a right hand.
Quinn blocking some punches.
Driver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quinn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quinn scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn is leaning against Driver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quinn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Driver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Quinn on the inside.
Quinn keeps control of Driver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
Quinn scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Driver stalling in the clinch but Quinn improves position.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Quinn on the inside.
Quinn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Driver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
Driver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driver is rocked!
Quinn prevents a body shot from Driver.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver seems to have got his legs back now.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Quinn.
Driver trying to control the position but instead, Quinn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Driver into the cage.
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
The Mighty Quinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Quinn.
Driver lands with a left to the head.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Driver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quinn thuds his right hand into Driver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn lands with a good body shot.
Quinn lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quinn drives through and clinches with Driver against the cage.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
Driver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn gets through Driver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driver is looking to break free of the clinch but Quinn has double underhooks.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Mighty Quinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Driver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quinn.
Driver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quinn throws a lazy right hand but Driver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driver needs to keep his hands up - Quinn had a free shot at his head there.
Driver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driver moves away.
Driver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Quinn jabs at Driver's body.
Quinn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quinn darts in and clinches Driver up against the cage.
Quinn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quinn.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Quinn.
Quinn tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quinn.
Quinn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quinn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quinn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Quinn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quinn prevents Driver from breaking the clinch.
Driver tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Driver misses with the head strike.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quinn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Quinn lands a nice uppercut.
Driver blocking some punches.
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!
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Mighty Quinn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Quinn.
Driver can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Quinn is keeping busy.
Driver can't break the clinch.
A short right from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Driver taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Quinn.
Driver has a couple of punches blocked by Quinn.
Driver lands an uppercut.
Driver looking to slow down the pace here.
Driver working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Driver.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver is trying to stall.
Driver misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver wants to get back to striking at distance but Quinn won't allow it.
Driver lands a shoulder strike.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driver is trying to push Quinn away but Quinn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quinn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drivers head.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Driver on the inside.
Ed Driver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driver taking a breather.
Driver misses with a punch on the inside.
Driver lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Mighty Quinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quinn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Mighty Quinn!
The Mighty Quinn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beach Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Campion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Campion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beach Bum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum jabs at Campion's body.
We've been hearing reports that Campion has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bum with a poor takedown
letting Campion counter with a right hand.
Bum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campion feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Bum misses.
Campion feinted with a counter takedown.
Campion stuffs the takedown attempt from Bum. Bum gets slowly back to his feet.
Campion tries to counter with a takedown but Bum is quick to defend against it.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beach Bum.
A left and a right from Bum both land. Nice combination.
Campion shoots for a double leg takedown but Bum sprawls well. He's pushed Campion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Campion throws a nice looking combination but Bum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bum throws a combination that misses
and Campion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion stands up over Bum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
Bum has momentary wrist control but Campion slips an elbow through the middle.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.
Bum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campion defends well.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion drops back looking for a leg! Bum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bum manages to kick Campion off! Campion jumps back into Bum's guard.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campion chips away with some ground and pound.
Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bum's head.
Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted.
Campion working some strikes from top position.
Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion distracts Bum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.
Campion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Campion landing some decent shots from guard.
Campion lands a couple of digs.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Campion dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Campion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bum.
Bum misses with a two punch combination.
Bum throws a body punch but Campion moves out of range.
Campion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Campion shoots in for a double leg but Bum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bum looks to throw the jab but Campion is out of range.
Bum takes one on the button.
Campion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bum can do to turn this around?
Bum misses with a body shot
and Campion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bum's guard.
Campion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bum, up you get!
Bum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Campion counters with a shoot takedown. Bum fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion chips away with some ground and pound.
Campion stands and throws Bum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bum tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion working the head and body with strikes.
Campion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Campion trying to control the action but Bum is working from the bottom.
Bum is trying to get back to half guard.
Bum struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bum is looking to regain half guard here but Campion keeps moving and retains side control.
Campion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bum to his feet.
Campion slips a jab from Bum.
Campion attempts a counter takedown but Bum avoids it well and moves away.
Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bum sprawls and moves away.
Bum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bum stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bum misses with a straight left.
Campion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bum gets caught napping as Campion dives in and scores a takedown. Bum manages to retain guard.
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted.
Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
Campion stands up over Bum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum working a defensive guard here.
Bum has momentary wrist control but Campion slips an elbow through the middle.
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted.
Campion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Campion is looking to take a break and control but Bum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bum, who protects the arm well.
Bum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Campion dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campion pinned against the cage. Campion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Campion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Campion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campion slips a jab and a cross from Bum.
A big right from Bum misses.
Bum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campion 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.
Campion doesn't manage to clinch there - Bum circles away.
Campion closes the distance and clinches.
Campion blocks an uppercut.
Bum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bum gets caught napping as Campion dives in and scores a takedown. Bum manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion is working Bum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bum keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas Campion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campion passes Bum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Campion seems to be working for a kimura but Bum defends the submission attempt.
Campion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Campion scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beach Bum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well.
Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bum actively working from the bottom here.
Campion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Campion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Campion is pressing down on Bum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bum is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Campion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bum tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Campion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Campion!
Thomas Campion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popper comes to the cage accompanied by Runnin with the Devil. Munoz has chosen Lil Wayne ft Drake - Right above it as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bung Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Munoz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popper lands with a right hand.
Munoz misses with an uppercut
and Popper counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Popper misses.
A combination from Munoz does no damage.
Munoz tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Popper.
Munoz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munoz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Munoz manages to avoid it.
Munoz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popper finds it's way round the side to connect with Munoz's head.
A shot to the liver by Popper. Beautiful body shot.
Popper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Popper has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper with a nice cross.
Popper scores with a nice right hand.
Munoz is rocked!
Munoz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popper.
Munoz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munoz misses with a few strikes there.
Popper throws a jab when Munoz was well out of range.
Munoz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Popper's head.
Popper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munoz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper throwing strikes but missing.
Munoz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Popper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popper throwing strikes but missing.
Popper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Popper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Popper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Munoz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Popper looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Munoz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Popper trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Popper is controlling him.
Popper with a nice head shot there.
Munoz wants to stand up but Popper is controlling him.
Munoz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Popper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Popper trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popper misses with a hook. Munoz ducked under it nicely.
Munoz unleashes a big counter combination but Popper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Popper moves out of range.
Popper shoots in but no luck this time.
Popper cracks Munoz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Munoz tries to bum rush Popper with a series of wild strikes but Popper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munoz throws a leg kick but Popper checks it.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munoz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popper drops Munoz with a beautiful combination! Munoz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Popper is looking for the KO!
Munoz is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Munoz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Popper swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Munoz's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machine Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinnie Longworth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longworth misses with a straight right.
Vorster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Longworth scores with a jab. Vorster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Vorster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Longworth with a jab.
Vorster tries to clinch up but Longworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Longworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Vorster.
The crowd cheers as Longworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vorster doesn't seem phased though.
Vorster ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Vorster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Longworth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at England Fight Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longworth keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Vorster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Longworth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Longworth has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longworth has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.
Vorster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Longworth escapes and throws Vorster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vorster is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Vorster is defending well.
Longworth is nestled in close to Vorster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vorster is trying to control but Longworth manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Longworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vorster is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Longworth looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth lands with some strikes.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Longworth with good strikes from the mount here!
Longworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Longworth unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth avoids the attempt from Vorster to control.
Vorster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vorster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vorster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Longworth keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Longworth punching to the body, from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vorster's guard.
Vorster looking to control.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Longworth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Longworth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vorster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Longworth working the ground and pound.
Vorster struggling a bit here.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vorster gets full guard.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Vorster blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vorster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Longworth defends it nicely.
Vorster tries to sprawl but Longworth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Longworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vorster looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Longworth pushes past his half guard into mount!
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
Vorster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth working the head and body with strikes.
Vorster is not content to let Longworth control the position.
Longworth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster has hold of Longworth's hands but Longworth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Vorster is defending well.
Longworth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
Longworth is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster gets full guard.
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Longworth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Longworth has control of an arm but Vorster manages to advance to Longworth's back!
Vorster doesn't have the hooks in and Longworth manages to turn into his guard.
Longworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Longworth pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vorster has momentary wrist control but Longworth slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth lands a couple of elbows.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Longworth trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vorster has momentary wrist control but Longworth slips an elbow through the middle.
Longworth lands a couple of elbows.
Vinnie Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longworth won't allow Vorster to sweep him here.
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longworth has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Longworth landing with the ground and pound.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Vorster blocks nicely.
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Longworth passes into side control.
Vorster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Longworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vorster pushes Longworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Longworth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Longworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longworth pushes Vorster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vorster is trying to drag Longworth to the mat but Longworth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vinnie Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vorster lands a takedown into guard.
Vorster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Longworth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vorster has Longworth in his guard.
Longworth is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vorster has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Longworth is looking to defend but Vorster has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Longworth! Vorster pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Longworth taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jandre Vorster!
A very excited looking Jandre Vorster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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185 cm
33
214 lbs
25 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Theodorou!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Abrams.
Abrams pushes Theodorou up against the cage in a clinch.
Abrams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abrams lands an elbow inside that Theodorou shrugs off.
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
Abrams swings wildly with an uppercut but Theodorou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abrams throws a punch but it's blocked by Theodorou.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Theodorou.
Abrams lands an elbow that stopped Theodorou in his tracks for a moment.
Theodorou takes a shot to the head.
Theodorou wants to take the fight to the mat but Abrams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Theodorou 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.
Abrams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Theodorou blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abrams.
Theodorou blocks the elbow strike.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses.
Theodorou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Theodorou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abrams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taite Abrams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Abrams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou moves away from the strike by Abrams.
Theodorou feints the counter takedown.
Theodorou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abrams tries to clinch there but Theodorou circles away.
Abrams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abrams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Theodorou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Theodorou fails with the takedown.
Abrams throws a right and a left that Theodorou avoids nicely.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abrams is trying to defend but Theodorou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Theodorou is thwarting Abrams's attempts to control the position.
Abrams kicks off Theodorou and gets to his feet.
Abrams tries to clinch but Theodorou moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abrams on his heels. He'll look to pass Abrams's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theodorou being controlled here momentarily.
Theodorou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abrams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abrams working for a triangle but Theodorou defends it easily.
Abrams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theodorou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Theodorou landing some decent shots from guard.
Theodorou scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Theodorou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abrams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theodorou is aware though and is defending well.
Theodorou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abrams trying to keep a closed guard but Theodorou is proving a slippery customer.
Theodorou works over Abrams with some ground and pound from guard.
Theodorou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abrams has his foot on Theodorou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theodorou works his way back into a safe position though.
Theodorou stands up over Abrams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Theodorou working some strikes from top position.
Theodorou working some strikes from top position.
Theodorou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Theodorou chips away with some ground and pound.
Theodorou won't allow Abrams to sweep him here.
Theodorou scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Theodorou chips away with some ground and pound.
Abrams is rocked!
Abrams has his foot on Theodorou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theodorou works his way back into a safe position though.
Theodorou distracts Abrams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Theodorou works over Abrams with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Abrams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Theodorou chips away with some ground and pound.
Theodorou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Theodorou postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Abrams covers up, he's hurt! Theodorou keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Theodorou and the ref steps in to end the fight! Theodorou can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Theodorou!
A less than humble Jake Theodorou misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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