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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dion Abramo (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dion Abramo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abramo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Logan counters with a right hand to the body.
Abramo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Logan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abramo.
Abramo fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan is looking to counter punch.
Logan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan lands a jab.
Abramo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abramo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abramo gets a double leg takedown into Logan's guard.
Abramo stopping the sweep attempt from Logan.
Abramo looking to pass the guard.
Abramo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Logan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Logan coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abramo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abramo doesn't seem phased though.
Dion Abramo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abramo misses with a takedown
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Abramo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abramo is rocked!
Jimmy Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Abramo.
Abramo looks winded!
Abramo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abramo tries for a takedown but Logan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Logan tests Abramo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abramo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abramo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abramo is still on wobbly legs! Can Logan finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan drops Abramo with a huge uppercut! Abramo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Logan is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Logan!
A very excited looking Jimmy Logan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathis LU (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Rockhold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mathis LU!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LU chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockhold can pounce on him.
Rockhold clinches up against the cage.
Rockhold pulls guard successfully.
LU must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rockhold is adopting a defensive guard.
Rockhold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LU's guard.
Rockhold advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
LU tries to kick Rockhold off but Rockhold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LU is trying to control but Rockhold passes into side control!
Rockhold remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rockhold trying to control the action but LU is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Rockhold crashes against the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two 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.
Rockhold thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rockhold stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick and LU moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from LU on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LU throws a right hand that Rockhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockhold also avoids with ease.
Mike Rockhold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LU avoids a punch combination nicely.
LU uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockhold.
Rockhold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockhold fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Rockhold backs off LU throws a huge counter combo but Rockhold manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LU avoids the head kick by Rockhold.
Rockhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
LU scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rockhold misses with an uppercut
and LU counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockhold scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Mathis LU has been cut.
LU slips a jab from Rockhold.
The crowd cheers as LU lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rockhold doesn't seem phased though.
Rockhold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LU throws a lazy right hand but Rockhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockhold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LU.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LU digs a good body shot into Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from LU misses.
LU scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LU lands a jab-cross combination.
LU scores with a hook to the body. Rockhold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LU misses with a straight right.
Rockhold has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold is trying to stall.
LU pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Rockhold.
LU feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockholds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been informed that LU has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rockhold rushes LU and presses him up against the cage.
Rockhold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockhold pulls guard effortlessly.
LU gets to his feet. Rockhold looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rockhold throws an overhand right that lands on LU's shoulder, as LU tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from LU both land. Nice combination.
LU swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LU takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rockhold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockhold is breathing heavily.
Rockhold falls off balance throwing a combination
and LU counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Rockhold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mathis LU's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LU lands a jab to the nose.
Rockhold has his takedown stuffed
enabling LU to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockhold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rockhold throws a combination that misses
and LU counters with a left to the body.
LU throws a big shot that misses.
Rockhold closes the distance and clinches.
LU manages to break the clinch.
Rockhold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Rockhold misses.
LU lands a nice hook to Rockhold's body. Rockhold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockhold slips under a jab from LU.
LU throws a right hand that Rockhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockhold also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockhold slips a straight right by LU.
Rockhold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LU doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
LU jabs Rockhold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockhold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LU scores with a hook to the body. Rockhold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LU jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LU connects with a jab.
LU throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike Rockhold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LU misses with a hook
enabling Rockhold to counter with a crisp jab.
LU swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockhold closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rockhold slips a straight right by LU.
Rockhold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rockhold misses with a looping right.
Rockhold throws the left hand but LU avoids the punch easily.
LU works over Rockhold's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LU uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockhold.
Rockhold takes one to the chin there.
Rockhold misses the jab.
Rockhold scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LU connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockhold momentarily.
Rockhold misses with a shot to the body
and LU counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockhold tried to score with a low kick but LU checks it.
LU lands a really nice looking cross but Rockhold seems unphased.
LU sizes up Rockhold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rockhold moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockhold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LU lands an overhand right.
Rockhold tries for a takedown but LU circles away easily
and LU counters with a straight right hand.
LU throws the left hand but Rockhold avoids the punch easily.
LU steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockhold.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LU.
LU fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockhold on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LU throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockhold.
LU thuds his right hand into Rockhold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LU tries to bum rush Rockhold with a series of wild strikes but Rockhold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LU swinging wildly here.
Rockhold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LU.
LU connects with the punch.
LU misses with a series of wild punches.
LU throws out a loose jab but Rockhold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockhold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockhold fails to land with a series of punches.
LU looks to throw the jab but Rockhold is out of range.
LU fails to land with a series of punches.
LU has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LU throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
LU connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
LU fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Rockhold.
LU misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from LU.
Rockhold looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rockhold tries to bum rush LU with a series of wild strikes but LU uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockhold moves out of range as LU strikes.
Rockhold throws a big counter combination but LU scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
LU looks to land a combination. Rockhold sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
LU slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LU scores with a three punch combo!
LU lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockhold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LU throws out a counter right but Rockhold avoids it with no problem.
Rockhold tries for a takedown but LU circles away easily
and LU counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathis LU showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mathis LU's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rockhold misses with a low kick.
Rockhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockhold misses with a head kick.
Rockhold throws a head kick but LU moves out of range.
LU throws a hook but Rockhold avoids it easily.
LU missing with a left hand there. Rockhold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockhold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockhold fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from LU.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold throws a series of punches but LU avoids them all with ease.
Rockhold misses with a double jab
and LU counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LU misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LU changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LU fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rockhold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LU will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Rockhold misses the target.
Rockhold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LU, pushing him back against the cage.
LU lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rockhold tries to pull guard but LU won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockhold.
LU throws a head punch that misses.
Rockhold tries to score a body lock takedown but LU shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rockhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LU misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LU softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockhold wants to stall.
LU breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LU lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockhold ducks right into an uppercut from LU.
LU looks to land a left hand but Rockhold moved out of range nicely.
LU dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
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!
LU lunges at Rockhold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rockhold's hand.
Mathis LU is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LU scores with a jab to the head.
Rockhold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LU misses with a short punch on the inside.
LU tries to throw a body punch but Rockhold avoids it by throwing LU back against the cage.
LU manages to break the clinch.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick
letting LU counter with a right hand.
Rockhold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from LU.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LU throws a right and a left that Rockhold avoids nicely.
LU lands with a shot to the body.
LU scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Rockhold.
LU throws out a counter right but Rockhold avoids it with no problem.
LU stuns Rockhold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LU works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LU works the jab nicely.
LU lands with a hook. Rockhold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LU dodges the punch combination from Rockhold.
Rockhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockhold throws a leg kick that is checked
and LU counters with a stiff right hand.
LU throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LU throws a combination. Rockhold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rockhold throws a sloppy head kick
and LU counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LU lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LU throws a nice looking combination but Rockhold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockhold dives in for a single leg takedown but LU sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from LU does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by LU as he connects with a hook.
Rockhold moves out of range of the strikes.
LU connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mathis LU seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockhold walks into a stiff left hand from LU.
LU lands a jab-cross combination.
LU showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockhold.
Rockhold throws a combination that misses
letting LU counter with a right hand.
LU stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockhold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathis LU comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LU 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathis LU!
Mathis LU thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Cosgrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Pettis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Cosgrave!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cosgrave.
Cosgrave shoots for a takedown but Pettis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettis misses the target.
Pettis scores with a hook.
It looks like James Cosgrave has been cut.
Cosgrave takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pettis lands a left and a right that send Cosgrave crashing to the mat, dazed. Pettis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cosgrave is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cosgrave square on the jaw! Damn, Cosgrave is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Pettis!
After the big win, Anthony Pettis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Tillman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Tillman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillman gets the takedown into side control.
Maia sneaks out the side door and pushes Tillman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tillman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tillman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maia working a defensive guard here.
Tillman trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tillman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tillman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tillman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tillman wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tillman frees his head nicely. Oh but Maia has switched to an armbar! Tillman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Demian Maia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Random Fighter Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willem Van Der Weegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willem Van Der Weegh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Random Fighter Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willem Van Der Weegh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter Three scores with a shot to the body.
Van Der Weegh misses with a head kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Van Der Weegh has eaten all the pies!
Van Der Weegh moves to clinch but Fighter Three breaks away
and Fighter Three counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Der Weegh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter Three sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Der Weegh somewhat.
Fighter Three misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter Three throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Der Weegh's waist but Van Der Weegh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter Three off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter Three stuffs the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Van Der Weegh
and Fighter Three counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Der Weegh!
Van Der Weegh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fighter Three asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fighter Three definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter Three lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter Three scores with punches from side control.
Fighter Three landing a few strikes.
Fighter Three lands a strong strike to the head of Van Der Weegh. That's dazed him! Fighter Three looking to finish here. Van Der Weegh is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fighter Three lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Pickerage (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, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Ward!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Pickerage!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickerage clinches up against the cage.
Ward misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ward stalling in the clinch but Pickerage improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pickerage.
Ward stalls.
Pickerage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
Ward definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ward manages to break the clinch.
Ward scores with a head kick.
Pickerage slips a straight right by Ward.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pickerage moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pickerage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickerage misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Pickerage.
Pickerage ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Pickerage steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ward.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pickerage throws out the jab.
Ward misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Ward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickerage takes the fight into the clinch.
Pickerage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pickerage throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pickerage prevents a body shot from Ward.
Ward stalling.
Ward misses with a punch to the body.
Ward misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Pickerage.
Pickerage has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ward seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pickerage can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Pickerage.
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pickerage scores with a shot to the body.
Pickerage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ward manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pickerage moves out of range of the body kick from Ward.
Pickerage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ward's head.
Pickerage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pickerage closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickerage tries to throw a body punch but Ward avoids it by throwing Pickerage back against the cage.
Pickerage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wards head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pickerage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pickerage as Ward tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Pickerage fails to land.
Pickerage lands a right hand.
Pickerage tries to throw a body punch but Ward avoids it by throwing Pickerage back against the cage.
Pickerage pushes Ward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Pickerage finds it's target.
Pickerage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward misses with a body kick.
Ward scores with a nice right hand.
Pickerage misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Pickerage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pickerage has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Pickerage.
Pickerage scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pickerage.
Pickerage pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pickerage lands a left hand.
Pickerage lands an uppercut.
Pickerage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ward misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pickerage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Pickerage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pickerage lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Pickerage fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Pickerage.
A short left from Pickerage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickerage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Pickerage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pickerage lands a nice uppercut.
Pickerage digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pickerage.
Pickerage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pickerage blocks a body shot from Ward.
A short uppercut from Pickerage.
Pickerage is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pickerage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Good body shot from Pickerage.
Pickerage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pickerage tries a body shot but Ward blocks it.
Pickerage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ward tries a body shot but Pickerage blocks it.
Ward takes a shot to the head.
Pickerage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Pickerage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pickerage clinches.
Ward prevents a body shot from Pickerage.
Pickerage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pickerage lands a nice shot to the body.
Pickerage digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Pickerage.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pickerage.
A short left from Pickerage.
Pickerage gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pickerage scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor Pickerage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pickerage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ward is rocked!
Pickerage dips a shoulder and cracks Ward with a mighty uppercut! Ward falls back against the cage and Pickerage unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ward is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pickerage screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Pickerage!
Taylor Pickerage is the new middleweight champion!
Taylor Pickerage decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Mccarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Mccarthy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aidan Foster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Mccarthy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccarthy lands a nice looking body shot.
Mccarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Foster is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Mccarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mccarthy scores with a jab.
It looks like Aidan Foster has been cut.
Mccarthy lands a body shot.
Mccarthy plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Foster swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Foster face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Mccarthy!
Josh Mccarthy is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donal Brogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Roberts !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donal Brogue!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brogue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brogue shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roberts eats them both and turns towards Brogue to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brogue lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brogue.
Brogue bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brogue drops Roberts with a left right combo! Brogue follows him down to the ground into side control.
Roberts is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brogue working the ground and pound.
Oh Roberts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brogue postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brogue cracks Roberts with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Brogue immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Roberts is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Brogue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donal Brogue!
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