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AFC 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newell Vib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vib has chosen OMFG- I Love You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Newell Vib!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vib lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts.
That kick from Vib tenderised McGregor's leg. McGregor is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Vib.
McGregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vib.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vib.
Vib fails to pull guard.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
Newell Vib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crunch! Vib slams his shin into McGregor's torso.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vib tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vib prevents a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Vib controls his hands.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vib throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGregor.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Vib is out of range.
McGregor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
Vib breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vib keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick from Vib lands but McGregor takes it in his stride.
Vib takes one to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGregor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vib misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Vib looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
Vib throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor gets a clinch.
Vib tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newell Vib.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
Vib is looking for a takedown.
Vib wants a takedown.
Vib looks winded!
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vib.
Still in the clinch, McGregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vib breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
Vib goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Vib.
Still in the clinch, McGregor scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vib tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vib takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vib avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Vib circles away.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Vib is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vib throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Vib misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Vib.
McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGregor has managed to clinch.
Vib has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Vib moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vib throws a head kick that half lands.
Vib looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Vib.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Vib throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vib misses with a head kick.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vib connects with a high kick.
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Vib in a clinch.
McGregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGregor has Vib pressed against the cage, preventing Vib from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Vib.
McGregor moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor 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.
McGregor darts in and clinches Vib up against the cage.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
McGregor crunches a lovely knee into Vib's ribcage.
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vib can do to turn this around?
Vib tries a head kick but it misses.
Vib tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vib thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGregor if he has to take too many more of those.
McGregor darts in and clinches Vib up against the cage.
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
McGregor digs a right hand into Vib's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vib's gas tank.
Vib jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGregor walks away with a smile on his face. Vib gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vib tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vib on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vib is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Vib circles away and keeps his distance.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vib tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vib avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor thumps Vib with a low kick.
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Vib avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Vib avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
McGregor lands a left hand.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vib is defending well for now.
Vib on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vib drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor clinches.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Vib avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor keeps control of Vib as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for McGregor.
McGregor presses Vib against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vib blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vib escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor has Vib up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Vib is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Vib is blocking nicely.
Vib being controlled against the cage.
Connor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vib has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from Vib.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newell Vib.
Vib pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vib lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts.
Vib throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to clinch but Vib moves out of range.
McGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor pushes Vib away with a front kick.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGregor.
Vib keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vib attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Vib.
Vib pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor darts in and clinches Vib up against the cage.
McGregor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vib's defenses.
Vib blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from McGregor.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Vib has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vib tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vib misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vib counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGregor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vib pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vib throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vib blocks the body kick.
Vib swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Vib.
McGregor forces Vib back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vib takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vib blocks a body shot from McGregor.
Vib is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vib manages to break the clinch.
Vib scores with a head kick. McGregor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vib throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vib tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vib plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Vib circles away.
A good leg kick by McGregor.
Vib throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vib.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vib throws a big counter head kick but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
McGregor lands a head kick. Vib smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vib misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vib, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Vib avoids nicely.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vib swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vib tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vib thuds his shin into the meat of McGregor's side.
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGregor.
Vib tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Vib drops back down to his feet.
Vib tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Vib.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vib pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Vib circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor clinches.
Vib on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vib backwards.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor gets a clinch.
Vib breaks the clinch.
McGregor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vib tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vib blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vib avoiding damage as McGregor throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vib dodges an elbow strike from McGregor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for McGregor.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vib is defending well for now.
Vib's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor lands a nice elbow.
McGregor misses with an elbow strike.
Newell Vib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vib tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Vib circles away and keeps his distance.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newell Vib seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Vib throws a head kick that misses
and McGregor counters with a left to the body.
McGregor clinches up with Vib and pushes him back against the cage.
Vib is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregor to keep the fight standing.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newell Vib.
McGregor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vib tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walloping Willy Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace has chosen Flower Of Scotland as his entrance music. The key to victory for Craig Hammer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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290 lbs
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302 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Walloping Willy Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Hammer throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Wallace's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hammer dives in looking to finish as Wallace flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hammer's strikes! Hammer is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Wallace's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Wallace was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chael Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murmillo Crixus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murmillo Crixus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crixus to score with a decent uppercut.
Crixus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crixus connects with a right hand. Henderson shakes it off.
Crixus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crixus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crixus misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Crixus didn't expect that.
Crixus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crixus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Crixus blocks nicely.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crixus looks winded!
Henderson cracks Crixus with a solid left hand.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Crixus keeps moving.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Henderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Crixus's brow.
Crixus keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Crixus is rocked!
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Crixus is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson loads up on a big left hand. Crixus felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Henderson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Crixus can't hide his disappointment, as Henderson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Henderson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve McAdams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAdams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nunes to the mat! Nunes manages to get full guard.
McAdams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that McAdams has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McAdams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McAdams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McAdams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nunes looking to control.
McAdams lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McAdams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McAdams lands a couple of elbows.
Nunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams postures up in Nunes's guard and throws a big left but Nunes blocks it.
McAdams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McAdams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McAdams throws a big elbow that misses.
McAdams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McAdams trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAdams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McAdams throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McAdams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McAdams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunes defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nunes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McAdams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nunes is aware though and is defending well.
McAdams pulls Nunes in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McAdams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nunes defends it easily.
Nunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McAdams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McAdams working for a triangle but Nunes defends it easily.
McAdams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes won't allow McAdams to sweep him here.
McAdams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McAdams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nunes has picked McAdams up and slammed him! McAdams can't keep hold of the triangle and Nunes manages to pass to side control!
Nunes landing strikes.
Nunes tries to advance to mount but McAdams denies him.
Nunes working the ground and pound but McAdams is defending the strikes.
McAdams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nunes working the ground and pound but McAdams is defending the strikes.
McAdams tries to buck Nunes off but Nunes is having none of it.
McAdams throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Nunes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McAdams is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McAdams is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
McAdams is trying to control but can't.
Nunes seems to be looking for submissions.
McAdams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunes pulls his head out easily.
Nunes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McAdams wants to get back to full guard but Nunes has passed into side control.
Nunes tries to move into full mount but can't pass McAdams's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAdams 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.
Steve McAdams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McAdams shoots in and bounces Nunes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
McAdams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McAdams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nunes's head.
Nunes is rocked!
McAdams looking to sit in guard and control but Nunes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nunes is still in real trouble! Can McAdams finish him?
McAdams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunes defends well.
Nunes seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes drops back looking for a leg! McAdams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McAdams manages to kick Nunes off! Nunes jumps back into McAdams's guard.
Steve McAdams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McAdams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
McAdams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McAdams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McAdams lands a couple of elbows.
McAdams throws a sloppy strike and Nunes has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McAdams is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Nunes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Nunes! Gustavo Nunes retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex MacAndrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoo Zoo Buu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buu has chosen Asian Entrance as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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253 lbs
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex MacAndrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoo Zoo Buu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacAndrew to the ground. Buu is now in MacAndrew's guard.
MacAndrew keeping moving, preventing Buu from controlling successfully.
Buu looking to sit in guard and control but MacAndrew gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacAndrew controlling from the top position.
MacAndrew's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buu seems keen to control MacAndrew's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu is trying to control the position but MacAndrew postures up.
MacAndrew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buu controls MacAndrew momentarily but MacAndrew frees himself.
MacAndrew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacAndrew postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Buu is looking for a triangle but MacAndrew pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buu throws a nice head kick!
Buu tries to clinch up but MacAndrew circles away and keeps his distance.
Buu throws a sloppy head kick
and MacAndrew counters with a right hand to the body.
Buu looks winded!
Buu moves out of range of the strikes.
Buu feints the counter takedown.
Buu misses with a takedown attempt - MacAndrew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacAndrew moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Zoo Zoo Buu has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu throws a lazy head kick
and MacAndrew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacAndrew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buu prevents a body shot from MacAndrew.
MacAndrew digs a right hand into Buu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buu's gas tank.
Buu prevents a body shot from MacAndrew.
MacAndrew pushes Buu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacAndrew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from MacAndrew.
Buu leaves his chin hanging out and MacAndrew seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Buu crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex MacAndrew!
After the fight, Alex MacAndrew 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Drako Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Maher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Eddie Bravo. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Maher!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maher.
Bravo gets a takedown into half guard.
Bravo working over Maher with some ground and pound. Maher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maher has hold of Bravo's hands but Bravo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bravo controlling the action here.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maher defends it well.
Bravo prevents Maher from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maher keeps working.
Bravo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bravo.
Bravo uses his free foot to push down on Maher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maher.
Maher is looking to get to half guard.
Bravo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Maher is rocked!
It looks like Jason Maher has been cut.
Bravo lands a big shot to the head and Maher winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Drako Bravo!
A relieved looking Drako Bravo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bubbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McHamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHamilton has chosen Canadian Idiot - Weird Al Yankovic as his entrance music. Ricky Bubbles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Conor McHamilton's chin.
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Bubbles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conor McHamilton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubbles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bubbles moves into range and clinches up with McHamilton.
Bubbles lands a takedown into guard.
McHamilton is looking to stand up but Bubbles isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McHamilton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bubbles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bubbles trying to control the position from guard on top but McHamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHamilton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bubbles stands up over McHamilton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubbles connects with a couple of short punches.
McHamilton wants to stand up but Bubbles is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bubbles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McHamilton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHamilton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McHamilton has momentary wrist control but Bubbles slips an elbow through the middle.
Bubbles loads up on a big left hand. McHamilton felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bubbles looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! McHamilton can't hide his disappointment, as Bubbles celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Bubbles!
Ricky Bubbles really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Fists logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Lu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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19
281 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brent Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackie Lu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lu shoots for a takedown but Boston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lu darts in trying to clinch
and Boston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boston.
Boston trying to control the position from guard on top but Lu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing good reports from Boston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston working some strikes from top position.
Boston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston scoring with some ground and pound.
Boston is stalling in the full guard.
Boston won't allow Lu to sweep him here.
Boston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boston connects with a couple of short punches.
Boston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boston working some strikes from top position.
Boston lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston chips away with some ground and pound.
Lu keeping moving, preventing Boston from controlling successfully.
Boston stands up over Lu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lu can't keep his opponent in guard - Boston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Boston.
Lu looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston winds up and cracks Lu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boston is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Lu is hurt! He's hurt bad - Boston fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Lu from any more punishment! Congratulations to Boston! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Boston!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wotan Krigson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassios Ginga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krigson comes to the cage accompanied by Finntroll - Trollhammaren. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cassios Ginga was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wotan Krigson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cassios Ginga!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krigson rushes Ginga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ginga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ginga.
Ginga is trying to force a seperation but Krigson has the dominant position.
Krigson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krigson can't find room to land a body shot as Ginga controls the action.
Ginga lands a left hand.
Krigson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Krigson fails to land.
Ginga blocks a body shot from Krigson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krigson has a couple of punches blocked by Ginga.
Ginga blocks an uppercut.
Krigson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krigson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginga blocks an uppercut.
Krigson has a couple of punches blocked by Ginga.
Krigson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ginga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ginga wants to get back to striking at distance but Krigson won't allow it.
Krigson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krigson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krigson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ginga.
A body shot lands from Ginga.
Ginga blocks an uppercut.
Ginga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krigson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ginga can't find room to land a body shot as Krigson controls the action.
Ginga prevents a body shot from Krigson.
Ginga manages to break the clinch.
Ginga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Ginga misses.
Krigson throws a looping overhand right but Ginga ducks down to avoid it.
Krigson lands with a cross.
Ginga lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Wotan Krigson has been cut.
Ginga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ginga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krigson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ginga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krigson is looking to clinch but Ginga is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Ginga.
Ginga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krigson on the side of the head.
Ginga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Krigson.
Ginga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ginga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krigson misses with an uppercut. Ginga saw that one coming.
Ginga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krigson moves out of range as Ginga strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krigson moves in looking to clinch but Ginga pushes him off.
Ginga throws a shot from downtown. Krigson moves away and avoids it.
Krigson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ginga.
Ginga is looking to slow Krigson down with leg kicks.
Krigson pushes Ginga up against the cage in a clinch.
Ginga lands with a short shot to the head.
Krigson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krigson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ginga blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Krigson.
Ginga looks winded!
Krigson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krigson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krigson lands a right hand.
Krigson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ginga backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krigson lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ginga.
Ginga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krigson lands with a light punch inside.
Ginga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ginga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krigson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ginga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginga working aggressively here.
Krigson tries to work over Ginga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ginga blocking some punches.
Krigson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krigson has a couple of punches blocked by Ginga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wotan Krigson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wotan Krigson's cut.
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.
Krigson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ginga circles away.
Krigson misses with a left hand
and Ginga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krigson closes the distance and clinches.
Krigson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ginga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krigson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krigson.
Krigson misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ginga.
Ginga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krigson prevents Ginga from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginga tries to throw a body punch but Krigson avoids it by throwing Ginga back against the cage.
Ginga struggles to land a body shot inside as Krigson controls his hands.
Ginga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Krigson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ginga can turn it around.
Krigson throws a head punch that misses.
Krigson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krigson misses with some punches.
Krigson 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.
Krigson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krigson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ginga blocks an uppercut.
Ginga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krigson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krigson keeps control of Ginga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Krigson.
Ginga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ginga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krigson's elbow.
Krigson has a couple of punches blocked by Ginga.
Krigson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krigson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Ginga on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginga is trying to break the clinch but Krigson is controlling him.
Krigson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Krigson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ginga working hard to break the clinch.
Krigson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ginga backwards.
Krigson misses with some punches.
Ginga throws a head punch that misses.
Krigson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ginga backwards.
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!
Krigson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krigson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krigson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ginga! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Krigson is unloading with more strikes now! Ginga drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wotan Krigson!
Wotan Krigson retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wotan Krigson thanked Shinobi for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasen Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reem comes to the cage accompanied by BAMF! - Bring back the pit. Perkins has chosen 'breathe' by The Prodigy as his entrance music. Ali Reem could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kasen Perkins's chin.
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300 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kasen Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem tries to clinch up but Perkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkins! But no joy.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Perkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perkins misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Reem misses the target.
Reem moves into the clinch successfully.
Reem is struggling to control the position.
Perkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Perkins.
It looks like Ali Reem has been cut.
Perkins blocks an uppercut.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Perkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem working aggressively here.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkins controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands with a right to the head.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkins backwards.
It looks like Kasen Perkins has been cut.
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Perkins blocking some punches.
Reem tries to work over Perkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reem is looking to clinch but Perkins is avoiding it.
Perkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem rushes Perkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem prevents a body shot from Perkins.
Perkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Perkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reem or not.
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
A short left from Reem.
Perkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem cracks Perkins with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem blocking some punches.
Reem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Perkins avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Perkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem drops Perkins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Perkins looks back up at him and smiles so Reem waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Perkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.
Reem goes for a small jab and connects. Now Reem goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Perkins stumbles back but Reem runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Perkins to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Perkins will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ali Reem!
Ali Reem 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.
In defeat, Kasen Perkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Uhm, yeah okay.'.
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