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StrikeForce Union #23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Askles Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nightmare. Djin Kvasir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Askles Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kvasir.
Garcia scores with a jab.
Kvasir fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia clinches.
Kvasir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Askles Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djin Kvasir.
Garcia has Kvasir up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Kvasir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kvasir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kvasir looks winded!
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Kvasir shrugs off.
It looks like Djin Kvasir has been cut.
Kvasir tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kvasir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garcia lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Garcia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia has managed to clinch.
Kvasir avoids a wild elbow strike from Garcia.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Kvasir shrugs off.
Garcia pushes off an throws an elbow but Kvasir leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia clinches.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Garcia clinches up against the cage.
Kvasir avoids a wild elbow strike from Garcia.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Kvasir.
Kvasir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kvasir's defenses.
Garcia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Kvasir dodges an elbow strike from Garcia.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kvasir takes an elbow to the temple.
Kvasir takes an elbow to the temple.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garcia lands a nice elbow.
Kvasir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
Garcia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Garcia lands an elbow just above Kvasir 's eye.
Kvasir is rocked!
That has opened up Djin Kvasir's cut even more.
Kvasir takes an elbow to the temple.
Kvasir is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia feints a jab and as Kvasir dips his head, Garcia unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kvasir right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kvasir falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Garcia smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Askles Garcia!
A very excited looking Askles Garcia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Djin Kvasir had this to say: 'next time is the time'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands in his opponent's guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dirt holds on and takes a little breather.
Dirt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt working for a triangle but Seven Nine Zero Four Two defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seven Nine Zero Four Two defends it easily.
Dirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seven Nine Zero Four Two has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dirt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a guillotine here but Dirt defends easily.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to keep a closed guard but Dirt is proving a slippery customer.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt postures up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a guillotine here but Dirt defends easily.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dirt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dirt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seven Nine Zero Four Two, who protects the arm well.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two struggling a bit here.
Dirt wants to control but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dirt dominated that round.
That's time! Seven Nine Zero Four Two's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dirt gets caught napping as Seven Nine Zero Four Two dives in and scores a takedown. Dirt manages to retain guard.
Dirt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dirt not doing much here.
Dirt is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dirt is aware though and is defending well.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seven Nine Zero Four Two swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe Dirt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Dirt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Seven Nine Zero Four Two, not yet.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt stopping the sweep attempt from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dirt has Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two taking a breather.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Dirt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Seven Nine Zero Four Two uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two effectively controlling the action here.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to control Dirt's arms but Dirt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seven Nine Zero Four Two has his back to the cage.
Dirt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seven Nine Zero Four Two's elbow.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two missing with knees to the body.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Dirt.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dirt has him pressed against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a shoulder strike.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking to throw knees to the head but Dirt is blocking nicely.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking to stall.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slowing the pace effectively.
Dirt misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirt tries for a takedown but Seven Nine Zero Four Two manages to get underhooks.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt is trying to pull guard but Seven Nine Zero Four Two turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Dirt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dirt just misses with a punch to the body.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dirt manages to circle out of the way.
Dirt jabs Seven Nine Zero Four Two to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two jabs at Dirt's body.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two darts in and clinches Dirt up against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirt has double underhooks.
Dirt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dirt.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocking some punches.
Dirt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dirt is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dirt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dirt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seven Nine Zero Four Two backwards.
Dirt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dirt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seven Nine Zero Four Two backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to drag Dirt to the mat but Dirt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to stall but Dirt improves his position.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dirt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
Dirt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dirt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seven Nine Zero Four Two pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dirt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dirt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is rocked!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oh Seven Nine Zero Four Two is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dirt creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Seven Nine Zero Four Two's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops to his knees and Dirt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dirt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brent Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wictor Johanessburgson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wictor Johanessburgson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johanessburgson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Banger!
Banger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johanessburgson is controlling him well.
Johanessburgson swings around for an armbar but Banger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johanessburgson's guard.
Banger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johanessburgson pulls Banger in close to prevent any damage.
Banger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johanessburgson's guard.
Banger postures up.
Banger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johanessburgson's guard.
Johanessburgson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banger is aware though and is defending well.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johanessburgson is on top in guard.
Johanessburgson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanessburgson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banger is keeping the position for now.
Banger is looking to stand up but Johanessburgson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johanessburgson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johanessburgson trying to control the position from guard on top but Banger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johanessburgson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banger keeping moving, preventing Johanessburgson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johanessburgson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banger can't keep his opponent in guard - Johanessburgson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johanessburgson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johanessburgson is trying to work for a kimura but Banger is defending well.
Banger looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanessburgson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banger defends it well.
Johanessburgson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Banger could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Johanessburgson has cracked it and Banger is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Johanessburgson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wictor Johanessburgson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victorio Faber Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). . Carlos Ortega has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victorio Faber Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber Jr. fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Faber Jr..
Faber Jr. looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
Faber Jr. is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Ortega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Faber Jr..
Ortega throws a looping overhand right but Faber Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Victorio Faber Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Faber Jr..
A head kick misses from Faber Jr..
Faber Jr. throws a leg kick but Ortega moved away.
Faber Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Faber Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faber Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Faber Jr. changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ortega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Faber Jr. fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortega.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Faber Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber Jr. misses with a leg kick.
Faber Jr. looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ortega!
Faber Jr. tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faber Jr. has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Faber Jr. tries for a kimura but Ortega is defending well.
Faber Jr. goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ortega has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Faber Jr. but great work by Ortega.
Faber Jr. tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faber Jr. wants to control but Ortega postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega stands up and beckons Faber Jr. to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber Jr. throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Faber Jr..
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faber Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Faber Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber Jr. moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Faber Jr. avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Faber Jr. there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Faber Jr., right into the meat.
Faber Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Faber Jr. throws a quick inside leg kick.
Faber Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Faber Jr. throws a head kick that Ortega semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber Jr. moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Faber Jr. blocks a jab.
Faber Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
Faber Jr. looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ortega sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Faber Jr. throws a front kick aimed at Ortega's knee but Ortega avoids it well.
Faber Jr. lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ortega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Faber Jr. tries a head kick but it misses.
Faber Jr. moves away from the strike by Ortega.
Faber Jr. looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Faber Jr. misses with the body kick
and Faber Jr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faber Jr. is rocked!
Faber Jr. has his takedown stuffed
and Ortega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Faber Jr. is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortega finish him?
Ortega fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Faber Jr. square on the jaw! Damn, Faber Jr. is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Ortega!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Vidienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vidienko has chosen Monster - The Automatic as his entrance music. Nemanja Vidienko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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222 lbs
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216 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentin Skovgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nemanja Vidienko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidienko tries to clinch up but Skovgaard circles away and keeps his distance.
As Vidienko backs away, Skovgaard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vidienko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vidienko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vidienko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vidienko tries to clinch but Skovgaard is having none of it.
Vidienko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Skovgaard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vidienko doesn't seem phased though.
Nemanja Vidienko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidienko tries to clinch but Skovgaard is having none of it.
Skovgaard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vidienko. Vidienko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Vidienko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skovgaard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vidienko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vidienko misses with a hook.
Skovgaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidienko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vidienko stalling away here and it's allowed Skovgaard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidienko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skovgaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vidienko is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Vidienko from controlling successfully.
Vidienko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skovgaard has his hands on Vidienko's head, controlling the position.
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.
Vidienko cracks Skovgaard with a solid left hand.
Skovgaard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vidienko throws a big right hand that misses.
Vidienko trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
Skovgaard keeping full guard, as Vidienko tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Vidienko from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vidienko is looking to clinch but Skovgaard is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vidienko's hands.
Vidienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skovgaard dodges the punch combination from Vidienko.
Skovgaard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skovgaard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skovgaard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skovgaard scores with a hook to the body.
Vidienko looks winded!
Skovgaard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skovgaard pushes Vidienko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Skovgaard.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skovgaard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vidienkos head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skovgaard lands a nice uppercut.
Skovgaard pushes Vidienko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vidienko misses with the head strike.
Skovgaard lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands an uppercut.
Skovgaard lands a right hand.
Skovgaard scores with a shoulder strike.
Vidienko is rocked!
Skovgaard digs a right hand underneath Vidienko's ribcage. Vidienko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vidienko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vidienko is still on wobbly legs! Can Skovgaard finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Skovgaard.
Still in the clinch, Skovgaard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a right hand.
Skovgaard creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vidienko with a big uppercut! Vidienko tries to clinch up but Skovgaard pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vidienko to the mat! Vidienko covers up and Skovgaard unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Valentin Skovgaard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody has chosen my name is mud as his entrance music. Christian Battle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Brody's chin.
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145 lbs
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Brody!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brody looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Battle!
Brody tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Battle is trying to get back to his feet.
Brody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
Brody controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Brody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle prevents Brody from improving position.
Brody taking a break here but Battle is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brody uses his free foot to push down on Battle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Battle.
Battle's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Battle is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brody has taken his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle is trying to get back to his feet but Brody has full control of the position and if anything, Battle has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brody working for a choke but Battle is defending well.
Brody keeps control of the position easily here as Battle tries to buck him off.
Brody tightening his grip on Battle, looking for the choke.
Brody is persistently looking for the submission but Battle is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle is trying to get back to his feet but Brody has full control of the position and if anything, Battle has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brody working for a choke but Battle is defending well.
Brody biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brody working for the choke.
Battle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brody biding his time, controlling Battle.
Brody trying to control momentarily.
Battle is trying to stand back up.
Brody has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battle showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Brody dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Battle shoots in for a takedown but Brody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brody shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Battle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brody goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Battle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brody's guard! Nice work there by Battle!
Brody is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brody managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle gets to his feet. Brody looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle misses with a two punch combination.
Battle looks to land a combination but Brody avoids it well.
Brody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brody circles away quickly and effectively.
Brody throws a right hand that Battle ducks under and follows up with a left that Battle also avoids with ease.
Brody misses with a two punch combination.
Battle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Battle.
Brody misses with a double jab.
Brody scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Battle. Those never looked like landing.
Brody changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brody manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Battle on his heels. He'll look to pass Battle's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully.
Battle wants to stand up but Brody is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully.
Brody is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brody wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
Brody looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brody is continuing to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brody looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brody looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brody is taking a breather. Battle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brody is trying to work for a kimura but Battle is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brody not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle is looking to escape.
Brody slows the pace down in half guard.
Brody looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brody is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Brody will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brody shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Battle as he avoids it easily.
Battle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brody fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Battle to the ground. Brody is now in Battle's guard.
Battle wants to stand up but Brody is controlling him.
Brody trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brody stops Battle from standing up.
Brody controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brody looking to sit in guard and control but Battle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle stopping the sweep attempt from Brody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brody bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Battle's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Battle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Brody lands a takedown into guard.
Brody not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brody trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Battle wants to stand and escape but Brody is having none of it.
Brody trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle wants to stand up but Brody is controlling him.
Christian Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody is standing up over Battle. Battle looks to escape but Brody dives into side control.
Brody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
Battle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brody taking a break here but Battle is having none of it and regains half guard.
Brody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Battle wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle is not content to let Brody control the position.
Brody looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Battle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brody moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brody closes this distance looking for a takedown but Battle circles away.
As Brody looks to move away, Battle throws a big counter combo but Brody just gets out of the way.
Battle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Battle dodges the punch combination from Brody.
Battle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brody shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Battle is trying to defend but Brody finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battle manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brody keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle pulls guard effortlessly.
Battle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brody.
Brody slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brody trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Brody sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Battle's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christian Battle.
I think Brody has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Brody!
Bob Brody was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crusher Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Stand Alone. This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
11 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Benn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Crusher Breaker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn Jr rushes Breaker and presses him up against the cage.
Breaker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benn Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Breaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benn Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Benn Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benn Jr gets control of Breaker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benn Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker has gone for a leg lock! Benn Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breaker's guard.
Benn Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Benn Jr'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.
Breaker keeping full guard, as Benn Jr tries to pass.
Breaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benn Jr defends it easily.
Breaker is looking for a triangle but Benn Jr pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr stands up over Breaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet.
Benn Jr lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benn Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benn Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Breaker's legs - danger averted.
Breaker looks winded!
Benn Jr wanted to stand there but Breaker had control of the position.
Benn Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Breaker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Benn Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Benn Jr throws a nice looking combination but Breaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benn Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Benn Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Benn Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Benn Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Breaker to see if he's OK.
Benn Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Benn Jr tries for a kimura but Breaker is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benn Jr stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benn Jr circles away.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crusher Breaker.
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
Benn Jr instigates a clinch.
Benn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Breaker walks into a stiff left hand from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Breaker sprawls well. Breaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benn Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr moves into the clinch.
Breaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benn Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Breaker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benn Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Benn Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benn Jr.
Benn Jr stalks Breaker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Breaker's face. Breaker staggers backwards, shaken.
Breaker is rocked!
Benn Jr is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Benn Jr shuts the power down on Breaker. Lights out, game over! Benn Jr is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nigel Benn Jr!
Nigel Benn Jr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Heinrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heinrich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drowning Pool - Bodies. Jacob Frye has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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189 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Frye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Heinrich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heinrich wants to clinch.
Heinrich tries to land a front kick but Frye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heinrich thows a leg kick but Frye checks it
and Frye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heinrich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frye slips under a jab.
Frye cracks Heinrich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heinrich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frye.
Frye avoids a kick to the body.
Frye circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heinrich on the side of the head.
Frye tests Heinrich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heinrich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frye checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Heinrich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heinrich. Heinrich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice cross by Frye.
Frye clobbers Heinrich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heinrich is rocked!
Heinrich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frye counters with a big right hand! Oh Heinrich is in trouble here! Frye follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Frye!
Jacob Frye very nearly forgot to thank M.O. Fight Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Dirk Heinrich stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gotta work harder!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Funnie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funnie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Doug Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doug Funnie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funnie throws a right hand that misses
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
Kush scores with a nice head shot.
Funnie looks to land a right hand but Kush moved out of range.
Funnie tries a head kick but it misses.
Funnie throws a lazy right hand but Kush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Funnie tenderised Kush's leg. Kush is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Kush misses.
Funnie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kush's sensitive parts.
Bubba Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funnie throws a leg kick but Kush checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush cracks Funnie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been hearing reports that Kush has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kush blocks a low kick nicely.
Kush misses with a low kick.
Funnie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kush swings for the body but Funnie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush throws a good cross that connects.
Kush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funnie throws out the jab.
Funnie misses with a body kick.
It looked like Kush was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Funnie throws the kick towards the body but Kush avoids it.
Funnie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kush moves out of range of the strikes.
Kush looks to score with a jab to the body but Funnie is just out of range.
Funnie connects with a leg kick. Kush looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Funnie misses with a kick to the body.
Funnie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kush counters with a slapping leg kick.
Funnie misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kush throws a hook but Funnie blocks it.
Funnie flicks out a counter leg kick but Kush steps away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funnie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funnie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Funnie is rocked!
Kush ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Funnie's jaw. Funnie's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kush does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Kush!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Kush 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Markus Woodsmall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Woodsmall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woodsmall misses with a straight right.
Woodsmall stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Woodsmall lands a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Woodsmall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Woodsmall struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Woodsmall on the inside.
Woodsmall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
A short body shot lands from Woodsmall as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Woodsmall up against the cage.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Woodsmall fails to land.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Woodsmall misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Woodsmall is looking to escape.
Woodsmall's coaches at Restricted area have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Woodsmall is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Woodsmall won't allow it.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodsmall is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Woodsmall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woodsmall looks like he's trying to stand up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Woodsmall won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woodsmall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie is keen to just control but Woodsmall is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall wants to get back to his feet.
Woodsmall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Woodsmall tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Woodsmall blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodsmall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Woodsmall is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
No joy there for Woodsmall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Woodsmall avoids them all with ease.
Markus Woodsmall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woodsmall closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Woodsmall on the inside.
Gracie lands an elbow inside that Woodsmall shrugs off.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Woodsmall walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Woodsmall in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Woodsmall fails to land.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Woodsmall walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Markus Woodsmall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab from Woodsmall.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Woodsmall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 Markus Woodsmall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woodsmall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Woodsmall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woodsmall throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Woodsmall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Woodsmall tries to clinch up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Woodsmall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markus Woodsmall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodsmall.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Woodsmall avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woodsmall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodsmall throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodsmall misses with the combination.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Woodsmall defends it well.
Gracie slips under a jab from Woodsmall.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Gracie tries to get set, Woodsmall tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodsmall.
A jab from Woodsmall misses.
Woodsmall tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie slips a straight right by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Woodsmall's half guard.
Gracie prevents Woodsmall from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Woodsmall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie working for a submission but Woodsmall is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie wants to take Woodsmall's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Woodsmall is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodsmall tries to buck Gracie off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woodsmall is trying to escape the mount but Gracie keeps good control and instead manages to take Woodsmall's back.
Rollo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie tightening his grip on Woodsmall, looking for the choke.
Woodsmall wants to get back to his feet.
Woodsmall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie working for a choke but Woodsmall is defending well.
Gracie looking to break Woodsmall's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Woodsmall remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Woodsmall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woodsmall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woodsmall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woodsmall is looking to clinch.
Woodsmall throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Woodsmall avoids it easily.
No joy there for Woodsmall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woodsmall moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Woodsmall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Woodsmall quickly recovers to half guard.
Woodsmall pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Woodsmall defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Woodsmall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Woodsmall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woodsmall is holding on for now.
Woodsmall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Woodsmall pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Woodsmall is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Woodsmall reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie controls Woodsmall momentarily but Woodsmall frees himself.
Woodsmall wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Gracie has his foot on Woodsmall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woodsmall works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie seems keen to control Woodsmall's posture.
Our spies down at at HFC Training Center inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woodsmall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woodsmall wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Woodsmall misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woodsmall won't be happy with that.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woodsmall keeps working.
Woodsmall is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Woodsmall is not content to let Gracie control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodsmall is looking to get back to his feet here but Gracie is keeping cool and he's managed to take Woodsmall's back.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Woodsmall is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Woodsmall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Woodsmall showing good submission defense here.
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Woodsmall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Woodsmall taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rollo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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