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UGD 30:Escobarre Vs Richmond PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Immortal Technique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Technique kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye in the sky . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Insanely flexible |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immortal Technique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Immortal Technique has been cut.
Technique fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Technique rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Immortal Technique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon throws a nice looking combination but Technique bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonon dodges the punch combination from Technique.
Tonon stalks Technique and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Technique's face. Technique staggers backwards, shaken.
We've been told by Technique's head coaches at FORBIDDEN VOILENCE WARRIORS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Technique throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tonon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Technique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Technique bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Technique lands a two punch combo.
Technique takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Technique lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tonon backs up against the cage.
Technique chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonon can pounce on him.
Technique slips under a jab from Tonon.
Technique misses with a two punch combination.
Tonon thuds his shin into the meat of Technique's side.
A cross from Tonon lands.
A combination from Technique does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Technique on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Technique throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Tonon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Technique.
Technique throws a series of punches but Tonon avoids them all with ease.
Technique tries to bum rush Tonon with a series of wild strikes but Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tonon throws a nice looking combination but Technique bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Technique fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Technique.
Technique lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tonon misses with the combination.
Technique blocks the body kick.
Tonon looks to land a left hand but Technique moved out of range nicely.
Technique throws a series of punches but Tonon moves out of range.
Technique looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonon is just out of range.
Technique connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonon tries to land a front kick but Technique steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tonon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonon looks to land a combination but Technique avoids it well.
Tonon connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonon misses with a hook.
Technique misses with a jab, cross combination.
Technique misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonon counters with an outside leg kick.
Technique throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tonon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tonon is keen to just control but Technique is a slippery customer.
Tonon stops Technique from getting back to his feet.
Technique kicks Tonon off and gets back to his feet.
Tonon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Technique moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Technique fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Technique.
Nice uppercut lands for Tonon. That snapped Technique's head back.
Technique pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Technique throws a right hand that Tonon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonon also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Technique throws a series of strikes that have Tonon backpedaling.
Technique misses with a series of wild punches.
Technique is breathing heavily.
Tonon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tonon swinging wildly here.
Technique on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonon. Tonon obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonon connects with a high kick.
Technique misses with a hook. Tonon ducked under it nicely.
Technique slips under a jab from Tonon.
Technique throws a nice looking combination but Tonon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Technique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonon.
Tonon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Technique. Technique circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonon lands a jab-cross combination.
Immortal Technique's cut is getting worse.
Technique misses with a double jab
and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Technique has one foot on Tonon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tonon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Technique misses with a wild body shot.
Tonon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tonon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tonon.
Technique slips under a jab.
Tonon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Technique.
Technique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Technique. Those never looked like landing.
Tonon misses with a low kick as Technique jumps back.
Technique looks to land a combination but Tonon avoids it well.
Tonon avoids the head kick by Technique.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tonon misses with a double jab.
Technique throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely.
Tonon walks into a left hand.
Tonon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Technique takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Tonon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Immortal Technique's cut.
That's time! Technique's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tonon tries a low kick but Technique avoids it.
Technique cracks Tonon with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Technique does no damage.
Gary Tonon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Technique throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tonon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Technique misses with a double jab.
Immortal Technique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Technique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonon works the jab nicely.
Tonon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Technique's head.
Tonon scores with a jab. Technique acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tonon fakes the leg kick and cracks Technique in the body.
A big right from Technique misses.
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!
Technique throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonon.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tonon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tonon with a hook.
Technique takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tonon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonon lands with a shot to the body.
Tonon slips a jab and a cross from Technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Technique misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Technique tries a head kick but it misses.
Technique misses with a two punch combination.
Technique avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Technique fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Technique moves out of range of the body kick.
Technique fails to land with a series of punches.
Tonon is looking for the big counter here.
Oooooh!!! Tonon has knocked Technique down with a huge combo! Tonon steps away and waves a wobbly Technique back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Technique is rocked!
Technique throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Oh Technique is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Tonon has cracked Technique with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Tonon lands another huge swinging hook and Technique tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Technique, before Tonon can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gary Tonon!
After winning the bout, Gary Tonon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Daranbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sni Probong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daranbolt comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Of My Enemies. Probong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bodhi Mandala. Sni Probong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoran Daranbolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sni Probong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daranbolt throws a nice looking combination but Probong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Probong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Probong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Probong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daranbolt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daranbolt misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Daranbolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daranbolt misses with a combination
and Probong counters with a stiff right hand.
Probong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Probong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Probong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zoran Daranbolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daranbolt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Probong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daranbolt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Probong counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Daranbolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probong.
Probong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daranbolt with a body shot.
Daranbolt throws a leg kick which misses Probong's front leg but catches the back leg as Probong tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daranbolt pushes Probong away with a front kick.
Probong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daranbolt throws a hook to the side of Probong's head but Probong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Probong scores with a shot to the body.
Daranbolt moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Daranbolt throws a hook but Probong avoids it easily.
Daranbolt throws a poor cross that misses
and Probong counters with an inside leg kick.
Daranbolt misses with a hook
and Daranbolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daranbolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Probong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daranbolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Daranbolt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Probong.
Probong throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daranbolt lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daranbolt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daranbolt lands a right hook to the body.
Daranbolt looks to throw the jab but Probong is out of range.
Jab from Probong.
Daranbolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daranbolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probong.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daranbolt moves away.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Daranbolt.
Daranbolt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Daranbolt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daranbolt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daranbolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probong.
Probong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daranbolt throws out a loose jab but Probong uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daranbolt misses with the combination.
Probong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Probong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Probong tries a head kick but it misses.
Daranbolt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Probong. That one must have hurt.
Daranbolt misses with a left hand
and Probong counters with a nice body shot.
Daranbolt misses the jab.
A punch combination from Daranbolt misses.
Probong avoids the body shot from Daranbolt.
Daranbolt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Probong cracks Daranbolt with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Probong.
Sloppy strikes from Probong. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Daranbolt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daranbolt misses with a right hand
and Probong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daranbolt throws a lazy uppercut
and Probong counters with a nice uppercut.
Daranbolt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daranbolt throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
A head kick misses from Daranbolt.
Probong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daranbolt.
That kick from Probong tenderised Daranbolt's leg. Daranbolt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daranbolt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Probong moves away from the strike by Daranbolt.
Probong thumps Daranbolt with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sni Probong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Probong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daranbolt.
Probong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daranbolt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daranbolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Probong scores with a jab.
Daranbolt throws a head kick but Probong moves out of range.
Daranbolt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Probong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daranbolt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Daranbolt throws an off balance right hand
letting Probong counter with a right hand.
Daranbolt looks to land a right hand but Probong moved out of range.
Daranbolt jabs at Probong's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daranbolt clobbers Probong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daranbolt misses with an uppercut
and Probong counters with a nice uppercut.
Probong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Probong is trying to counter with his kicks.
Daranbolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Daranbolt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Probong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Daranbolt blocks it well.
Daranbolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probong.
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daranbolt.
Probong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daranbolt ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daranbolt moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Daranbolt as he connects with a hook.
Daranbolt misses with a lunging right hand
and Daranbolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daranbolt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daranbolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Daranbolt throws the left hand but Probong avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daranbolt moves away.
Probong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daranbolt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Probong swings widly with a right hand
and Daranbolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daranbolt misses with a jab to the body
and Probong counters with a stiff right hand.
Daranbolt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Daranbolt.
Daranbolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.
Daranbolt looks to throw a body kick
and Probong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Probong tries to land a front kick but Daranbolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daranbolt jabs Probong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Daranbolt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probong connects with the punch.
Daranbolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daranbolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daranbolt misses with a kick to the body.
Probong slips under a jab.
Daranbolt throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Probong there.
Daranbolt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Probong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Probong misses with a double jab.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daranbolt manages to avoid it.
Probong misses with an uppercut.
Probong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daranbolt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong takes one to the chin there.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Daranbolt is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Probong.
A big left from Probong misses.
Daranbolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daranbolt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daranbolt jabs Probong right on the nose. Probong blinks but takes it well.
Daranbolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Daranbolt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daranbolt lands a jab to the head.
Probong wants to slow Daranbolt down by chopping away at his legs.
Probong cracks Daranbolt with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zoran Daranbolt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Daranbolt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daranbolt throws a big shot that misses.
Daranbolt misses with a wild body shot.
Daranbolt lands with an uppercut that bounces Probong off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by Daranbolt.
Daranbolt slips a straight right by Probong.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Daranbolt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daranbolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probong moves away.
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daranbolt cracks a nice hook into Probong's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daranbolt misses with a left hand
and Probong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daranbolt slips under a jab from Probong.
Probong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daranbolt.
Probong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daranbolt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daranbolt misses with an uppercut
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Probong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daranbolt.
Sni Probong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daranbolt misses with an uppercut
and Probong counters with a body kick.
Daranbolt misses with a left hand
letting Probong counter with a right hand.
Probong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daranbolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probong.
Daranbolt scores with a jab.
Probong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daranbolt's calf.
Probong misses with a body punch
and Daranbolt counters with a body kick that stops Probong in his tracks momentarily.
Daranbolt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Probong throws a low kick but Daranbolt moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daranbolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Probong with a hook.
A jab from Daranbolt misses.
Probong tries a quick counter leg kick but Daranbolt is wise to it.
Probong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daranbolt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daranbolt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daranbolt lands with a kick to the temple. Probong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Sni Probong has been cut.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daranbolt manages to avoid it.
Probong scores with a decent looking hook.
Daranbolt tries a head kick but it misses.
Daranbolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Probong feints a counter leg kick.
Daranbolt loads up on a big right hand but Probong slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daranbolt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Daranbolt backs off Probong throws a huge counter combo but Daranbolt manages to avoid it all.
Daranbolt misses with a jab to the body
and Probong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Probong slips under a jab.
Probong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Probong misses with a straight right.
Probong ducks under a wild hook from Daranbolt.
Probong feints a counter leg kick.
Probong misses with a low kick.
Probong misses with a leg kick.
Daranbolt blocks a head kick by Probong.
Daranbolt throws a body kick that misses.
Daranbolt misses with an uppercut
and Probong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daranbolt thinking.
A leg kick checked by Daranbolt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong moves forwards but Daranbolt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daranbolt tried to score with a low kick but Probong checks it.
Probong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daranbolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Probong.
Daranbolt misses with a series of wild punches.
Probong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daranbolt lands a jab.
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!
Probong moves away from the strike by Daranbolt.
Daranbolt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daranbolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Probong.
An attempted straight right counter from Daranbolt misses the target.
Probong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daranbolt's head backwards.
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 Zoran Daranbolt.
I think Daranbolt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Daranbolt!
A very excited looking Zoran Daranbolt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Clavette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Clavette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Murdock!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clavette shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clavette is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murdock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murdock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clavette loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clavette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clavette throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Clavette in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clavette in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clavette postures up in Murdock's guard and throws a big left but Murdock blocks it.
Clavette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock wants to stand up but Clavette is controlling him.
Clavette cracks Murdock with a solid left hand.
Murdock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clavette accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clavette working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murdock's head.
Clavette working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clavette tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.
Clavette trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clavette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murdock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clavette is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clavette is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murdock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murdock has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock wants to control from the top but Clavette keeps moving.
Murdock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clavette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murdock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clavette is looking for a triangle but Murdock pushes his legs off easily.
Clavette 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.
Murdock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clavette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Murdock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clavette looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murdock dives on top into guard.
Clavette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clavette looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murdock puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murdock prevents Clavette from improving his position.
Clavette has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clavette is pressing down on Murdock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette wants to sweep but no luck.
Clavette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murdock defends well.
Clavette has an active guard here but Murdock has managed to pass into half guard.
Clavette is trying to get back to full guard.
Clavette manages to get to full guard.
Clavette is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clavette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Clavette dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clavette fails with a takedown attempt.
Murdock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clavette manages to avoid it.
Murdock leaves Clavette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clavette fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoul Clavette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clavette throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murdock was covering up waiting for the punch and Clavette finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette landing some decent shots from guard.
Clavette distracts Murdock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clavette has gone for a leg lock! Murdock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clavette's guard.
Murdock won't allow Clavette to sweep him here.
Clavette is working hard here to advance position.
Clavette is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murdock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clavette working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clavette seems to be working for a kimura but Murdock defends the submission attempt.
Clavette is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdock has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette seems to be working for a kimura but Murdock defends the submission attempt.
Murdock felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Clavette is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murdock defends it well.
Murdock is concentrating on defense, preventing Clavette from advancing position.
Clavette throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clavette throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clavette thows a huge punch but Murdock dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clavette.
Murdock has hold of Clavette's hands but Clavette slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clavette is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murdock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clavette.
Clavette works his way into full mount!
Clavette throws some wild stikes that Murdock manages to avoid easily.
Murdock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clavette looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clavette working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murdock because Clavette loaded up on that one.
Clavette with good strikes from the mount here!
Clavette thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Clavette moves to the back position.
Clavette goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Murdock escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Raoul Clavette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clavette manages to get to full guard.
Clavette is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Clavette dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Clavette misses with a takedown
and Murdock counters with a right hand to the body.
A leg kick checked by Clavette.
Clavette gets a takedown into half guard.
Clavette is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murdock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clavette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette is working for a submission of some sort.
Clavette looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murdock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette is pressing down on Murdock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdock is holding on for now.
Clavette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clavette is looking for a kimura but Murdock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clavette to get the leverage.
Murdock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clavette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clavette passes into half guard.
Clavette is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette is trying for a kimura here. Murdock looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Clavette wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raoul Clavette!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dandy Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazier comes to the cage accompanied by Decisions. Swanson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kill For Satan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dandy Swanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Brazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Dandy Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Brazier.
Brazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brazier throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Swanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brazier counters with a one-two to the body.
Swanson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brazier connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($50 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Swanson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brazier moves into the clinch.
Swanson fails to pull guard.
Conor Brazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Brazier stops a takedown attempt from Swanson.
Brazier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brazier pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson wants a takedown but no success here.
Brazier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brazier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swanson successfully pulls guard.
Swanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brazier puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson looking for subs from the bottom but Brazier mounts him!
Brazier prevents Swanson from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson tries to hold on but Brazier postures up.
Swanson is trying to escape the mount.
Brazier controlling the pace for now.
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brazier content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazier tries to control but Swanson wriggling away.
Swanson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brazier wants to control the pace but Swanson is squirming around nicely.
Swanson working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Brazier's attempts to control the action.
Swanson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Swanson is looking to control Brazier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swanson avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brazier stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Swanson to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Brazier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Brazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Brazier clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brazier.
Brazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brazier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swanson scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brazier. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brazier has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brazier stalls.
Swanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazier effectively controlling the action here.
Swanson tries for a takedown but Brazier manages to get underhooks.
Conor Brazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dandy Swanson.
Swanson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brazier blocks it with crossed arms.
Swanson is trying to drag Brazier to the mat but Brazier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swanson can't get the takedown.
Our sources have told us that Brazier has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Brazier breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A good leg kick by Brazier.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Brazier to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brazier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Brazier misses its target.
Brazier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brazier lands a jab.
Conor Brazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brazier was covering up waiting for the punch and Swanson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brazier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazier digs a right hand into Swanson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swanson's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Brazier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swanson fails to pull guard.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Brazier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Swanson is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Brazier.
Swanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brazier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swanson has picked Brazier up - he's going for a ride! Swanson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Swanson trying to control the action but Brazier is working from the bottom.
Brazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Brazier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brazier is just riding it out for now. Swanson eventually gives up the hold.
Swanson wants to control but Brazier is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Brazier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dandy Swanson's cut.
That's time! Brazier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Brazier won't allow it.
Swanson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brazier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brazier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brazier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Brazier.
Despite the aggression on Swanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left lands for Brazier.
Brazier works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Brazier moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson wants to break free but Brazier has control.
Swanson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Swanson manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Brazier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brazier keeps working.
Brazier gets back to half guard.
Conor Brazier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazier wants to get back to his feet.
Swanson trying to mount his opponent but Brazier defends it.
Brazier is looking to improve his position.
Swanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson slips a nice elbow through Brazier's hands, connecting with Brazier's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Swanson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Swanson controlling his opponent.
Brazier is looking to improve his position but Swanson isn't that keen on the idea.
Brazier wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brazier holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Swanson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Swanson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brazier?
Dandy Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking to ground and pound but Brazier is blocking nicely.
Brazier is looking to get to half guard.
Brazier suckers Swanson into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Brazier is now in Swanson's guard!
Swanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson 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.
Brazier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brazier wanted to stand there but Swanson had control of the position.
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 Conor Brazier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brazier, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Brazier!
Conor Brazier 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.
In defeat, Dandy Swanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Higgs Boson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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301 lbs
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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
11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Higgs Boson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boson swats away the attempt to clinch by Maafala.
Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch but Boson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maafala momentarily.
It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.
Boson cracks Maafala with an uppercut from hell and Maafala crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Boson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maafala 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.
Boson has gone for a leg lock! Maafala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boson's guard.
Boson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boson keeping moving, preventing Maafala from controlling successfully.
Maafala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maafala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maafala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maafala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maafala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maafala throws an elbow that misses. Boson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maafala's guard. Nice move by Boson!
Maafala keeping moving, preventing Boson from controlling successfully.
Boson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maafala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maafala dives on top into guard.
Boson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maafala.
Maafala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maafala is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maafala trying to control but Boson is working from the bottom.
Maafala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boson's head.
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
Boson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Maafala with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maafala seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sloppy strikes from Boson. Those never looked like landing.
Maafala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maafala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boson is defending well for now.
Maafala lands a good knee to the midsection. Boson won't want to take too many of those.
Boson looks winded!
Maafala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maafala pushes Boson up against the cage in a clinch.
Maafala leaning against his opponent.
Boson manages to break the clinch.
Maafala darts in and clinches Boson up against the cage.
Maafala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Maafala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boson takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boson's efforts to push away.
Maafala trying to land knees to the body.
Maafala lands a good knee to the midsection. Boson won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boson avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Boson is pressed up against the cage. Maafala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boson down to the mat. Boson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itula Maafala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boson throws a body punch but Maafala moves out of range.
Maafala tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boson manages to circle out of the way.
Maafala clinches.
Maafala avoiding damage.
Boson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maafala drops Boson with a big knee straight up the middle! Boson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Boson is rocked!
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 Itula Maafala will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Boson scores with a four punch combination!
Boson is still on wobbly legs! Can Maafala finish him?
Maafala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boson seems to have recovered his senses.
Maafala is struggling to control the position.
Maafala stalling the fight.
Maafala trying to land knees to the body.
Maafala creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Boson with a big uppercut! Boson tries to clinch up but Maafala pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Boson to the mat! Boson covers up and Maafala unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Itula Maafala!
In defeat, Higgs Boson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wu Fei Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selfie Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fei Chung's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God of Gamblers. Selfie Lord has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wu Fei Chung's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wu Fei Chung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Lord misses
enabling Fei Chung to counter with a crisp jab.
Lord is looking to slow Fei Chung down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Lord.
Lord looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lord throws a right hand that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a nice body kick.
Lord throws a leg kick but Fei Chung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fei Chung is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lord uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fei Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Fei Chung throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord tries to land a front kick but Fei Chung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Fei Chung's shoulder, as Fei Chung tries to avoid the shot.
Lord connects with a right hand. Fei Chung shakes it off.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Fei Chung moved out of range.
Lord connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fei Chung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lord.
Fei Chung tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord throws a lazy uppercut
and Fei Chung counters with an outside leg kick.
Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lord connects with a leg kick. Fei Chung looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fei Chung shoots in for a takedown but Lord shows good takedown defense.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
Lord doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
Lord gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fei Chung counters with a thumping low kick.
Lord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fei Chung in his tracks.
Lord throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lord misses with an uppercut
and Lord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fei Chung has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Lord connects with a jab.
Fei Chung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Fei Chung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Selfie Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lord throws a sloppy body shot
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lord throws a solid leg kick but Fei Chung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lord.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fei Chung - that will leave a mark!
Lord connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lord misses with a body shot
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Lord throws a hook but Fei Chung blocks it.
Lord connects with a solid leg kick.
Selfie Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fei Chung moves away from the strike by Lord.
A cross from Lord lands.
Lord looks for the body kick but Fei Chung saw that one coming.
Fei Chung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Lord is predictable there
and Fei Chung counters with a leg kick.
Lord throws a head kick but Fei Chung moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lord.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fei Chung lands a right hook to the body.
Lord throws a body kick that misses.
Fei Chung tries to counter with a takedown but Lord is quick to defend against it.
Lord pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fei Chung is out of range and Lord settles back down.
Fei Chung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lord to score with a decent uppercut.
Fei Chung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lord throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fei Chung connects with a leg kick. Lord looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fei Chung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lord's head backwards.
Fei Chung scores with a body shot.
Lord cracks Fei Chung with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lord slips under a jab from Fei Chung.
Lord throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.
Fei Chung throwing a counter right hand but Lord manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fei Chung finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord misses the jab.
Lord throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.
Fei Chung feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down.
Fei Chung cracks Lord with an open hand slap.
Fei Chung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fei Chung misses the jab.
Fei Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Fei Chung tried to counter with a leg kick but Lord avoided it.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Donk. Lord catches Fei Chung right on the button with a cross.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Lord.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Lord.
Fei Chung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lord lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lord pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fei Chung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lord to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lord throws a nice head kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fei Chung might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fei Chung.
Lord checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lord misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Fei Chung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lord looks for the body kick but Fei Chung saw that one coming.
Fei Chung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung moves away from the strike by Lord.
Fei Chung is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lord checks it well.
Lord only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lord is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Lord misses
and Fei Chung counters with a stiff right hand.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lord lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Fei Chung.
Lord with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fei Chung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fei Chung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lord.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Lord tried to score with a low kick but Fei Chung checks it.
Fei Chung is looking to counter with a body kick.
A lazy left from Lord finds it's target.
Lord misses with an uppercut
and Fei Chung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lord with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fei Chung to score with a decent uppercut.
Fei Chung scores with a nice head shot.
Fei Chung is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fei Chung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fei Chung.
Lord with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord throws a leg kick that misses.
Lord listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fei Chung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lord throws a head kick that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fei Chung tries to counter by clinching up but Lord breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Lord - just one landing.
Lord throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fei Chung's head.
Lord keeps Fei Chung at a distance using the push kick.
Nice jab there from Lord.
Fei Chung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lord listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lord connects with a high kick.
Lord misses with an uppercut
and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Fei Chung is just out of range.
Fei Chung feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the strikes.
Fei Chung wants to clinch.
Lord keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fei Chung throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Fei Chung checks a low kick from Lord.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
Fei Chung quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lord throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.
Fei Chung throws a front kick that sends Lord stumbling back into the cage.
Lord connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung avoids a kick to the body.
Fei Chung is looking to counter punch.
Fei Chung slips a jab from Lord.
Jab by Fei Chung.
Lord tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fei Chung is able to avoid easily.
Fei Chung defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Fei Chung is out of range.
Selfie Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fei Chung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei Chung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head but Fei Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fei Chung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lord at a distance.
Lord attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lord misses with a lunging right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Chung throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Lord releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lord misses with a straight right.
Lord is looking to slow Fei Chung down with leg kicks.
Fei Chung misses with a straight right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head but Fei Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fei Chung just misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Chung avoids a kick to the body.
Lord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fei Chung.
Lord walks into a left hand.
Lord throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord throws an off balance right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Fei Chung is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Lord misses
and Fei Chung counters with a solid body kick.
Fei Chung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Lord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it.
Fei Chung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lord misses with an uppercut
and Fei Chung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lord throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fei Chung.
A jab from Fei Chung does it's job there.
Lord throws a shot from downtown. Fei Chung moves away and avoids it.
Fei Chung moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Lord throws a series of punches but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Lord throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fei Chung looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range.
Lord walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fei Chung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick
and Fei Chung counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei Chung trying to control the action but Lord is working from the bottom.
Wu Fei Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lord is squirming around, avoiding Fei Chung's attempts to control the action.
Lord is trying desperately to improve position.
Selfie Lord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lord is on top in guard.
Fei Chung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fei Chung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lord must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lord stopping the sweep attempt from Fei Chung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord is stalling in the full guard.
Lord looking to pass the guard.
Lord looking to sit in guard and control but Fei Chung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Wu Fei Chung.
I think Lord 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfie Lord!
Selfie Lord is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Selfie Lord made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexy Innokenti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Innokenti has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alexy Innokenti!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Innokenti fails in his attempt to clinch.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Innokenti throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Innokenti throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Innokenti throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
West misses with an uppercut.
Innokenti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Innokenti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Innokenti throws a lazy uppercut
letting West counter with a right hand.
It looks like Alexy Innokenti has been cut.
West throws a shot from downtown. Innokenti moves away and avoids it.
Innokenti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
West misses the shot to the body.
Alexy Innokenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Innokenti misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Innokenti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Innokenti pushes West away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, West gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
West misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Innokenti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Innokenti has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been hearing that West has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
West working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Innokenti wants to get back to his feet.
West misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Innokenti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
West in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
West misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West working the ground and pound but Innokenti is defending the strikes.
West throwing strikes but Innokenti manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
West manages to work his way to half guard, despite Innokenti's best efforts.
Innokenti decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Innokenti slips a straight right by West.
Innokenti clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Innokenti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it.
Innokenti throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
Innokenti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Innokenti won't allow it.
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Innokenti misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innokenti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Innokenti misses with an uppercut
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West slips under a jab.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Innokenti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
West scores with a punch to the head.
Innokenti wants to clinch
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Innokenti's shoulder, as Innokenti tries to avoid the shot.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Innokenti.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by West.
Innokenti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Innokenti forces West back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Innokenti tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Innokenti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Innokenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Innokenti misses with some punches.
Innokenti has West pressed against the cage, preventing West from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Innokenti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Innokenti.
Innokenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Innokenti lands with a short shot to the head.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Innokenti clinches up against the cage.
West blocks a body shot from Innokenti.
Innokenti struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Innokenti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Alexy Innokenti's cut even more.
Innokenti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Innokenti.
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 Billy West will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Innokenti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West slips under a jab.
West misses with a hook. Innokenti ducked under it nicely.
West defending well as Innokenti loads up on a big left hand.
Innokenti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but West is out of range.
Innokenti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Innokenti punishes West's body with a nice straight punch.
Billy West is winning the standup battle so far.
Innokenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Innokenti slips under a jab.
Innokenti throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Innokenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
Innokenti ducks under a wild hook from West.
Innokenti throws a leg kick that is checked
and West counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Innokenti thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Innokenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Innokenti throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Innokenti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Innokenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Innokenti connects with a crisp jab.
Innokenti looks to clinch
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Innokenti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Innokenti.
Innokenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West manages to break the clinch.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Innokenti throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Innokenti misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws out a loose jab but Innokenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexy Innokenti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Innokenti slips under a jab from West.
Innokenti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Innokenti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from West.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! West crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Innokenti - the referee stops the clock and West gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Innokenti. West manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Innokenti throws a head kick that misses.
Innokenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Innokenti tries to clinch but West moves away
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from West.
Innokenti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.
Innokenti thuds a left hand into West's body.
West looks to throw the jab but Innokenti is out of range.
Innokenti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from West.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Innokenti throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Innokenti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Innokenti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West lands a slapping body shot.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Innokenti.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Innokenti misses with a few strikes there.
West throwing a counter right hand but Innokenti manages to avoid it.
West lands a jab to the nose.
Innokenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Innokenti fails in his attempt to clinch.
West throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Innokenti tumbling to the canvas!
Innokenti is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Innokenti seems keen to control West's posture.
Innokenti is still in real trouble! Can West finish him?
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Innokenti has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West passes Innokenti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
West throwing shots but Innokenti is blocking nicely.
Innokenti seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West throwing shots but Innokenti is blocking nicely.
Innokenti wants to get back to his feet.
West not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
West sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Innokenti defending well though.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
West missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
West seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The cut above Alexy Innokenti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Innokenti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from West.
West winds up and cracks Innokenti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexy Innokenti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexy Innokenti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy West!
An out of breath Billy West thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Alexy Innokenti stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, it feels as if I have lost my mojo.. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
160 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Wax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shipman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wax defends it well.
Shipman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shipman lands in his opponent's guard.
Shipman drops back looking for a leg! Wax is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wax manages to kick Shipman off! Shipman jumps back into Wax's guard.
Wax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wax has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wax is looking for a triangle but Shipman pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shipman passes into half guard.
Wax trying to control but Shipman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax is looking for a sweep. Shipman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shipman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shipman moves nicely into side control.
Shipman trying to control the action but Wax is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wax sneaks back into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shipman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wax looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wax wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman is trying to control the action in half guard but Wax is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shipman connects with a nice short shot to Wax's temple.
Shipman is thwarting Wax's attempts to control the position.
Shipman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shipman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wax taking some punishment here, with Shipman in his half guard.
Shipman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shipman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shipman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wax is rocked!
Shipman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shipman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wax is looking for a sweep. Shipman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax is refusing to be controlled, as Shipman sits in half guard.
Wax regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shipman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wax wants to sweep but no luck.
Wax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shipman stands up over Wax, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Shipman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shipman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wax.
Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shipman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wax misses with a looping left.
Jab by Wax.
Wax tries to clinch up but Shipman circles away and keeps his distance.
Shipman feints the counter takedown.
Shipman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Shipman.
Wax scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman misses with an uppercut. Wax saw that one coming.
Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Shipman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wax throws a hook but Shipman avoids it easily.
Shipman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wax tries to clinch but Shipman is having none of it.
Shipman with the counter takedown but Wax avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wax doesn't manage to clinch there - Shipman circles away.
Shipman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wax misses with a leg kick.
Wax slips a straight right by Shipman.
Wax defending well as Shipman loads up on a big left hand.
Wax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shipman.
Nice body punch from Wax.
Wax misses with an uppercut
and Shipman counters with a straight right hand.
Wax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shipman was well out of range. Poor timing from Wax.
Shipman throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily.
Wax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipman.
Wax scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wax.
Wax with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wax misses with a kick to the body
and Shipman counters with a straight right hand.
Shipman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wax.
A countering left hand to the body from Shipman misses.
Wax is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shipman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shipman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shipman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wax lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wax throws a good cross that connects.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Shipman misses.
Shipman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wax.
Shipman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wax.
It looked like Wax was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shipman.
Shipman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wax throws a wild body kick that Shipman sees coming a mile off.
Wax walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wax smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shipman is rocked!
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Shipman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shipman is still on wobbly legs! Can Wax finish him?
Wax throws a monster overhand right that drops Shipman! Wax follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Wax!
After the fight, Charlie Wax was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doc Dykstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KaSolomon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2-pac kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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11 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Dykstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaka KaSolomon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dykstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KaSolomon.
Dykstra lands a head kick!
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
KaSolomon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dykstra feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends KaSolomon sprawling to the canvas! KaSolomon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dykstra finish him?!
Dykstra and KaSolomon are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Dykstra throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking KaSolomon into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Dykstra knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Doc Dykstra!
Doc Dykstra thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Escobarre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Xzibit- Alcoholic . Richmond has chosen Dont Stop Me Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charles Richmond enters the cage!
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28
187 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobarre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Richmond!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond pushes Escobarre up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobarre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richmond blocks a jab.
Richmond tries to clinch up
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richmond tries to clinch there but Escobarre circles away.
Good exchange - Escobarre coming out on top.
Richmond misses with a two punch combination.
Escobarre lands with a nice body punch.
Escobarre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richmond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richmond manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobarre, pushing him back against the cage.
Richmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richmond.
Escobarre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobarre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobarre lands a hook that snaps the head of Richmond backwards.
Escobarre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Richmond is rocked!
Richmond is looking to control Escobarre's arms but Escobarre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richmond has his back to the cage.
Richmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobarre finish him?
Escobarre creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Richmond with a big uppercut! Richmond tries to clinch up but Escobarre pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Richmond to the mat! Richmond covers up and Escobarre unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Escobarre!
A victorious Pablo Escobarre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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