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StrikeForce Union #17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Malingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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146 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Malingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bordignon Miyao throws a looping overhand right but Malingo ducks down to avoid it.
Malingo looking to score a takedown here. Bordignon Miyao is defending well but Malingo drives through and ends up in Bordignon Miyao's guard.
Malingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bordignon Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bordignon Miyao holds on and takes a little breather.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to keep Malingo in close.
Bordignon Miyao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao pushes Malingo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malingo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malingo feints and then cracks Bordignon Miyao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bordignon Miyao down.
Malingo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao scores with a jab.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown attempt - Malingo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malingo attempts a counter takedown but Bordignon Miyao avoids it well and moves away.
Bordignon Miyao takes one to the side of the head.
Malingo fails with a takedown attempt.
Bordignon Miyao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malingo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bordignon Miyao somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao shoots for a takedown but Malingo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malingo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eddie Malingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bordignon Miyao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bordignon Miyao throws a lazy right hand but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown but Malingo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malingo connects with a body shot.
Bordignon Miyao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malingo, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malingo, as that shot connected.
Malingo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malingo cracks Bordignon Miyao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo digs a good body shot into Bordignon Miyao's ribs.
Malingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bordignon Miyao.
Malingo connects with an inside leg kick.
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch but Malingo moves out of range.
Malingo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bordignon Miyao under the eye.
Bordignon Miyao drops his hands momentarily and Malingo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malingo misses with a double jab.
Bordignon Miyao wants to counter the offense by Malingo and move into the clinch position.
Malingo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malingo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malingo being controlled here, momentarily.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control but Malingo is working from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao preventing the sweep.
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Malingo is retaining full guard.
Malingo is pulling down on Bordignon Miyao's head to control his posture.
Bordignon Miyao content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Malingo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bordignon Miyao with a poor takedown
and Malingo counters with a shoot takedown. Bordignon Miyao fights it but they end up in guard.
Malingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bordignon Miyao can do to turn this around?
Malingo slips nicely into half guard.
Bordignon Miyao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malingo is controlling him.
Bordignon Miyao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bordignon Miyao seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao prevents Malingo from improving his position.
Malingo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao tries to stand but Malingo is controlling from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malingo wants to sweep but no luck.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Bordignon Miyao from controlling successfully.
Malingo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu inform me that Bordignon Miyao has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bordignon Miyao postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bordignon Miyao won't allow Malingo to sweep him here.
Malingo keeping full guard, as Bordignon Miyao tries to pass.
Malingo controls Bordignon Miyao momentarily but Bordignon Miyao frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a takedown attempt - Malingo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bordignon Miyao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bordignon Miyao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eddie Malingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao tries to work over Malingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bordignon Miyao gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bordignon Miyao is thwarting Malingo's attempts to control the position.
Malingo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Bordignon Miyao from controlling successfully.
Bordignon Miyao tries to stand but Malingo is controlling from the bottom.
Malingo controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malingo continues to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malingo thuds a left hand into Bordignon Miyao's body.
Malingo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bordignon Miyao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malingo content to control rather than advance.
Malingo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bordignon Miyao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malingo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bordignon Miyao pushes Malingo off looking to stand but Malingo dives back in and keeps control.
Malingo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Malingo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Malingo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bordignon Miyao eats them both and turns towards Malingo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch up
and Malingo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malingo.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malingo passes Bordignon Miyao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Malingo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malingo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Malingo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malingo to keep the fight standing.
Malingo wants a takedown but no success here.
Malingo pulls guard successfully.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Bordignon Miyao from controlling successfully.
Bordignon Miyao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malingo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bordignon Miyao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malingo looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malingo trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bordignon Miyao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bordignon Miyao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malingo's hands.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown but Malingo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malingo tries to counter with a takedown but Bordignon Miyao is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Malingo thuds his right hand into Bordignon Miyao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malingo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bordignon Miyao defends well and Malingo ends up having to push Bordignon Miyao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malingo looks to land a left hand but Bordignon Miyao moved out of range nicely.
Eddie Malingo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bordignon Miyao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malingo throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Bordignon Miyao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eddie Malingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao lands a lovely overhand right.
Malingo misses with a wild body shot.
Bordignon Miyao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malingo cracks Bordignon Miyao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malingo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bordignon Miyao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eddie Malingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Malingo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bordignon Miyaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malingo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Malingo!
Eddie Malingo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Ruttenum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Battle!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruttenum is trying to stand.
Ruttenum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Battle seems to be working for a kimura but Ruttenum defends the submission attempt.
Ruttenum trying to hold on to Battle's head to control him but Battle postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is looking to advance position but Ruttenum won't allow it.
Ruttenum is trying to stand up here but Battle is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruttenum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruttenum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruttenum pulls guard.
Battle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Battle keeps trying to improve his position.
Battle passes into half guard.
Battle moves nicely into side control.
Ruttenum tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ruttenum is controlling an arm, preventing Battle from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ruttenum has worked his arm free - good work by Ruttenum!
Ruttenum tries to escape but Battle is in control.
Ruttenum is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canadian Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Battle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruttenum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruttenum is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruttenum, who protects the arm well.
Battle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ruttenum is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Battle is controlling him well.
Battle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Battle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Battle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Battle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum wants to get back to his feet.
Battle tries to advance to mount but Ruttenum denies him.
Ruttenum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battle tries to move to mount but Ruttenum blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Battle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Battle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruttenum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Battle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruttenum tries to improve position but can't.
Ruttenum pushes Battle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Battle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Battle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle tries for a kimura but Ruttenum is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruttenum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle advances to full mount.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Battle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ruttenum really wants to buck Battle off and get back to his feet.
Battle goes for an armbar but Ruttenum turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ruttenum.
Ruttenum is looking to stand up but Battle won't let him.
Battle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle has a closed guard, preventing Ruttenum from standing up.
Ruttenum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruttenum wants to stand and escape but instead Battle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ruttenum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Battle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Battle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Battle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruttenum is defending well.
Ruttenum wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ruttenum is looking for a sweep.
Ruttenum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Battle is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruttenum pushes Battle off but Battle dives into side control.
Battle is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruttenum is defending well.
Battle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruttenum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Battle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruttenum has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle tries to advance to mount but Ruttenum denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Battle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ruttenum closes the distance and pushes Battle back into the cage.
Ruttenum gets control of Battle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruttenum will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruttenum keeping full guard, as Battle tries to pass.
Ruttenum is wriggling around but Battle manages to pass to half guard.
Ruttenum wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is working for a kimura but Ruttenum is defending it quite comfortably.
Battle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruttenum defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruttenum is trying to stand back up but Battle is controlling him
Ruttenum keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ruttenum is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Battle escapes and gets back to his feet.
Battle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruttenum quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruttenum is looking to escape.
Battle passes to full mount!
Battle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ruttenum to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ruttenum shrugs it off.
Ruttenum tries to lock up and control but Battle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Battle fails to advance to Ruttenum's back.
Ruttenum wants to get back to his feet.
Battle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum is trying to stand but he's just given Battle his back.
Ruttenum is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Battle sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Ruttenum has no choice but to tap and Battle jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Battle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tarkhan Naranbaatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anony Mous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naranbaatar comes to the cage accompanied by Batzorig Vaanchig. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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176 lbs
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149 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anony Mous!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naranbaatar stuffs the takedown attempt from Mous. Mous gets slowly back to his feet.
Naranbaatar lands with a shot to the body.
Mous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Naranbaatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Naranbaatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Naranbaatar keeps the fight on the outside.
Naranbaatar keeps the fight on the outside.
Naranbaatar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mous with a lazy takedown attempt
and Naranbaatar counters with a three punch combo that has Mous backing up. Mous nods at Naranbaatar to acknowledge the strikes.
Mous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naranbaatar counters with a huge left! Mous is in big trouble! He's backing up but Naranbaatar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mous from any more damage. A dominating finish by Naranbaatar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
A relieved looking Tarkhan Naranbaatar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Heinrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heinrich comes into the arena with Drowning Pool - Bodies blaring out of the sound system. Bryant has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music. Bryant has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Angus Bryant is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Heinrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Angus Bryant!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heinrich.
Bryant looks winded!
Heinrich clinches up against the cage.
Heinrich tries to land a knee to the head but Bryant blocks with his arms.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heinrich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heinrich throws an elbow that misses.
Heinrich looking to throw knees to the head but Bryant is blocking nicely.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Heinrich.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Heinrich.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Heinrich misses with a knee to the head.
Heinrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike from Heinrich.
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heinrich wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Bryant throws a solid leg kick but Heinrich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinrich tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Heinrich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heinrich tries to land a knee to the head but Bryant blocks with his arms.
Bryant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bryant looking to stall.
Heinrich missing with knees to the body.
Heinrich lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Heinrich throws a head punch that misses.
Heinrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heinrich prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.
Heinrich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bryant looking to slow down the pace here.
Heinrich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich throws an elbow that misses.
Heinrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heinrich lands a damaging elbow.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Heinrich avoiding damage.
Heinrich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heinrich scores with a knee to the head.
Heinrich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heinrich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heinrich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
Heinrich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heinrich as Bryant tries to tie him up.
Heinrich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heinrich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
Heinrich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
Heinrich has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Heinrich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
Bryant takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Angus Bryant's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Heinrich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heinrich.
Nice elbow from Heinrich.
Heinrich tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Heinrich back against the cage.
Heinrich scores a nice knee to the body.
Heinrich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Heinrich, against the cage.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heinrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heinrich throws an elbow but it misses.
Heinrich misses with a knee strike.
Heinrich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bryant's face.
Heinrich pushes off an throws an elbow but Bryant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heinrich misses with an elbow over the top.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heinrich throws an elbow that misses.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heinrich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Heinrich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Heinrich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heinrich lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Heinrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus Bryant's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Heinrich.
Bryant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Heinrich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heinrich darts in and clinches Bryant up against the cage.
Heinrich tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heinrich misses with a punch on the inside.
Heinrich working Bryant over with knees to the body.
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Heinrich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant looking to slow down the pace here.
Heinrich breaks the clinch.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heinrich looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
Heinrich pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Heinrich misses with an elbow over the top.
Bryant working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinrich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heinrich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bryant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heinrich misses with a punch on the inside.
Heinrich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bryant's defenses.
Heinrich is struggling to control the position.
Heinrich can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Heinrich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heinrich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heinrich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Bryant blocking some punches.
Dirk Heinrich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heinrich is trying to maintain a safe position but Bryant gets an underhook and turns Heinrich into the cage.
Heinrich effectively controlling the action here.
Heinrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heinrich has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Heinrich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Heinrich misses with a body punch.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Heinrich keeps him there for the moment.
Heinrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heinrich blocks an uppercut.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heinrich throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich avoiding damage.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Heinrich.
Heinrich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bryant avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heinrich.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Heinrich keeps him there for the moment.
Heinrich missing with knees to the body.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
Heinrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heinrich misses with a punch on the inside.
Heinrich throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich missing with knees to the body.
Heinrich misses with an elbow over the top.
Bryant wants to break free but Heinrich has control.
Heinrich's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Heinrich fails to land.
Heinrich throws an elbow that misses.
Heinrich prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Heinrich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heinrich obliges.
Heinrich lands an elbow inside.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Heinrich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus Bryant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bryant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Heinrich counters with a quick kick to the body but Bryant blocks it.
Heinrich moves to clinch but Bryant breaks away
and Bryant counters with a leg kick.
Bryant moves out of range as Heinrich strikes.
Heinrich wants to clinch.
Heinrich forces Bryant back against the cage and clinches.
Heinrich connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heinrich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Heinrich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Heinrich misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Heinrich.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heinrich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bryant's brow.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Heinrich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heinrich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Heinrich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heinrich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heinrich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Heinrich misses with some punches.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Heinrich.
Bryant takes an elbow to the temple.
Angus Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heinrich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heinrich pressing his opponent against the cage.
Heinrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heinrich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Heinrich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heinrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant tries to break the clinch but Heinrich is controlling the position.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Heinrich, against the cage.
Heinrich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heinrich misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Heinrich, against the cage.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heinrich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bryant's brow.
Heinrich misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heinrich throws an elbow but misses.
Heinrich looking to throw knees to the head but Bryant is blocking nicely.
Heinrich throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Heinrich.
Heinrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Heinrich blocks an uppercut.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Heinrich, against the cage.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike.
Heinrich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bryant is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich throws a head punch that misses.
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Heinrich trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Heinrich, against the cage.
Heinrich is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Heinrich has his back to the cage.
Heinrich controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Heinrich.
Heinrich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Heinrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Heinrich.
Dirk Heinrich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heinrich connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Heinrich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heinrich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Heinrich!
Post fight, Dirk Heinrich stared into the camera and said 'I am a huge prospect. Make no mistake, the bards will sing my name in the future.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartley Gorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartley Gorman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Connor MacLeod's chin.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartley Gorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacLeod.
MacLeod takes a swing at Gorman's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gorman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gorman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gorman clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacLeod.
Gorman lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod wants a takedown.
MacLeod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gorman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gorman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartley Gorman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Gorman stalls.
Gorman stops a takedown attempt from MacLeod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gorman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gorman.
MacLeod tries for a takedown but Gorman manages to get underhooks.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod is looking to take this one to the mat.
MacLeod letting Gorman take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gorman fails to land.
MacLeod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gorman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gorman misses with a punch to the body.
Gorman lands a knee to the head.
MacLeod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gorman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacLeod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gorman pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacLeod keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorman wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance.
Bartley Gorman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorman drops MacLeod with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MacLeod looks back up at him and smiles so Gorman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorman tries to clinch up.
MacLeod throws a nice looking combination but Gorman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gorman misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacLeod.
Gorman doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
Gorman drops MacLeod with a big left hand! MacLeod is injured, injured bad! Gorman jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartley Gorman!
In his post fight interview, Bartley Gorman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bring Ithome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mclittle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclittle is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Here comes your warrior. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bring Ithome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Mclittle!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclittle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mclittle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No joy there for Ithome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ithome explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mclittle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ithome.
It looks like John Mclittle has been cut.
OH! Mclittle has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Ithome smells blood and charges in for the finish! Ithome unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Mclittle sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bring Ithome!
The defeated John Mclittle had this to say: 'Shit happens just gotta train harder'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert McCaffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupert McCaffrey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 Montreal, Jeff Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rupert McCaffrey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaffrey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rupert McCaffrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCaffrey misses with a kick to the body
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCaffrey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Roberts presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCaffrey 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.
McCaffrey trying to land knees to the body.
McCaffrey lands a left hand.
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
McCaffrey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
McCaffrey looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by McCaffrey as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from McCaffrey. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Roberts dives in and scores a takedown into McCaffrey's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCaffrey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
McCaffrey keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
McCaffrey wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but McCaffrey has wrist control.
Roberts is working McCaffrey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCaffrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts pushes down on McCaffrey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roberts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCaffrey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throwing shots but McCaffrey is blocking nicely.
Roberts has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McCaffrey defend it? Roberts steps over the head and cranks it - McCaffrey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff Roberts!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeff Roberts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oldaghar Khara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khara comes to the cage accompanied by Khusugtun Batzorig Chinggis khaan . Peter Larsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oldaghar Khara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khara moves out of range of the strikes.
Khara misses with an uppercut. Larsson saw that one coming.
Khara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larsson misses with a left hand
and Khara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Khara's head coaches at Pewter Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khara throws a jab when Larsson was well out of range.
A big right from Larsson misses.
Khara blocks a low kick nicely.
Khara lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson throws an overhand right that lands on Khara's shoulder, as Khara tries to avoid the shot.
Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khara.
Larsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Khara counters with a good low kick that Larsson was not able to check.
Khara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson looks to land a right hand but Khara moved out of range.
Khara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Larsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Khara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khara throws a right hand that misses
and Larsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Khara digs a good hook to Larsson's body.
Larsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khara tried to counter with a leg kick but Larsson avoided it.
Decent striking displayed by Khara there.
Khara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Khara.
Larsson throws a jab when Khara was well out of range.
Larsson clobbers Khara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larsson cracks Khara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larsson takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson misses with a hook.
Khara tries to clinch up but Larsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Khara lands a lovely overhand right.
Larsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Larsson swings widly with a right hand
and Khara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khara lands a head shot.
Khara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larsson checks it well.
Larsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khara swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Khara throws a body shot but no joy.
Khara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larsson has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Khara.
Larsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khara.
Khara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khara blocks a jab.
Larsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Larsson with a jab.
Larsson tries to score with a low kick but Khara moves his leg out of the way.
Larsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Khara lands with a cross.
Larsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Khara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Larsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khara slips under a jab from Larsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khara checks a low kick from Larsson.
Khara throws a solid leg kick but Larsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khara.
Larsson walks into a straight right hand from Khara.
Khara lands the left hand.
Khara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khara.
Larsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Larsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Khara counter with a right hand.
Larsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsson misses with a low kick as Khara jumps back.
Larsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khara. Khara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khara just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oldaghar Khara will probably get the nod.
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.
Khara moves into range and clinches up with Larsson.
Khara blocks an uppercut.
Khara scores with a hook to the body.
Khara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by Khara.
Larsson tries a body shot but Khara blocks it.
Larsson blocks a body shot from Khara.
Khara throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Khara.
Khara pushes Larsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Larsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khara lands an elbow that stopped Larsson in his tracks for a moment.
Khara lands with a left to the head.
Khara scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khara has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body punch from Khara - that landed with a thud.
Larsson is breathing heavily.
Khara misses with a punch to the body.
Khara lands a nice elbow.
Khara works on Larsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Khara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Khara.
Khara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khara dips a shoulder and cracks Larsson with a mighty uppercut! Larsson falls back against the cage and Khara unloads with a barrage of strikes! Larsson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Khara screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oldaghar Khara!
Oldaghar Khara took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel FalleN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Lisztomania as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
144 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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28
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel FalleN!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brayden Barnes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FalleN jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FalleN definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and FalleN counters by clinching up.
FalleN blocks an uppercut.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but FalleN pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
FalleN lands with a good body shot.
Barnes looks to clinch
and FalleN counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at FalleN to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
FalleN lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes 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.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but FalleN is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and FalleN counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes is rocked!
It looks like Brayden Barnes has been cut.
A combination from FalleN does no damage.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can FalleN finish him?
Barnes tries to clinch up
and FalleN makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from FalleN finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. FalleN manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes looks to clinch
and FalleN counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
FalleN misses with a combination
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by FalleN. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes scores with a one two! FalleN had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FalleN misses the jab.
Barnes tries to clinch but FalleN is having none of it.
Barnes seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. FalleN shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Barnes is backing up but FalleN catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Barnes covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! FalleN Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel FalleN!
Gabriel FalleN is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Quinn Mcdonagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Conquistador as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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284 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Quinn Mcdonagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Walker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Quinn Mcdonagh.
As Quinn Mcdonagh backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Quinn Mcdonagh manages to avoid it all.
Quinn Mcdonagh tries to keep at a distance but Walker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quinn Mcdonagh breaks from the clinch.
Walker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quinn Mcdonagh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quinn Mcdonagh throws a combination that misses
and Walker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quinn Mcdonagh keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker wants to stand but Quinn Mcdonagh is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn Mcdonagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker is looking to work some ground and pound but Quinn Mcdonagh has wrist control.
Quinn Mcdonagh wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Walker manages to pass to side control.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Quinn Mcdonagh to regain full guard.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quinn Mcdonagh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Walker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walker stops Quinn Mcdonagh from standing up.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker throws an elbow that misses. Quinn Mcdonagh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by Quinn Mcdonagh!
Quinn Mcdonagh stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Walker controls Quinn Mcdonagh momentarily but Quinn Mcdonagh frees himself.
Walker is working an open guard so Quinn Mcdonagh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn Mcdonagh lands a head shot.
Walker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker won't allow Quinn Mcdonagh to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Walker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Quinn Mcdonagh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Quinn Mcdonagh's head coaches at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James Quinn Mcdonagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn Mcdonagh.
Walker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Quinn Mcdonagh throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Quinn Mcdonagh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quinn Mcdonagh punishes Walker's body with a nice straight punch.
Walker looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Quinn Mcdonagh works Walker's body with a nice hook.
Quinn Mcdonagh feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Walker sprawling to the canvas! Walker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Quinn Mcdonagh finish him?!
Walker is rocked!
It looks like Luke Walker has been cut.
Quinn Mcdonagh cracks Walker's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Walker slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Quinn Mcdonagh can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Quinn Mcdonagh!
James Quinn Mcdonagh 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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