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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Roussow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldous Wensleydale (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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168 lbs
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Roussow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aldous Wensleydale!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wensleydale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roussow, pushing him back against the cage.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roussow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wensleydale lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Roussow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roussow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wensleydale lands a nice elbow.
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roussow can't find room to land a body shot as Wensleydale controls the action.
Roussow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wensleydale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wensleydale is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roussow can't fight it off and eventually Wensleydale manages to take the fight to the floor. Roussow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wensleydale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roussow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roussow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussow looking for a sweep. Not yet Roussow, not yet.
Roussow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussow 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.
Wensleydale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roussow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roussow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wensleydale manages to get himself to full guard.
Roussow looking to pass the guard.
Roussow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wensleydale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roussow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wensleydale is tightening it up a little... Roussow has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Roussow reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Roussow taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wensleydale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aldous Wensleydale!
Aldous Wensleydale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martyn Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martyn Ford!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver scores with a nice strike.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford with the counter takedown but Driver avoids it easily.
Ford shoots and misses
and Driver counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford gets a double leg takedown into Driver's guard.
Ford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford stands and throws Driver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Driver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Driver's legs.
Driver can't do much from the bottom here.
Ford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Driver is defending well.
Ford wants to control but Driver is keeping him busy.
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Driver is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Driver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ford tries to move to full mount but Driver actually manages to regain half guard.
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage.
Driver tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
Driver trying to hold on to Ford's head to control him but Ford postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage.
Ford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Driver trying to control but Ford postures up.
Ford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driver is just riding it out for now. Ford eventually gives up the hold.
Driver trying to control but Ford postures up.
Driver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Driver is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver pulls Ford in close to prevent any damage.
Ford is pushing down on Driver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driver is fighting to maintain full guard but Ford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ford is looking for a kimura here.
Driver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ford is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driver is refusing to be controlled, as Ford sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martyn Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Driver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Driver keeping full guard, as Ford tries to pass.
Ford pushes down on Driver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Driver trying to hold on to Ford's head to control him but Ford postures up.
Driver is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford wants to free his trapped foot but Driver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ford is thwarting Driver's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford is looking for a kimura but Driver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ford to get the leverage.
Ford works his way into side control.
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Driver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Driver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it.
Ford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Driver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martyn Ford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Driver has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ford but great work by Driver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver tries to advance to mount but can't.
Driver is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford manages to get back to half guard.
Ford is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford working for a triangle but Driver defends it easily.
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driver is aware though and is defending well.
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ford is trying to keep Driver in close.
Driver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martyn Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ford shoots in but Driver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Driver is looking to counter punch.
Driver cracks Ford with a good jab.
Ford fails to land the takedown.
Driver misses with a looping right.
Driver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Ed Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Ford.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Driver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Driver avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Driver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driver throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
Driver loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Driver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Driver.
Driver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Driver.
Driver has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Driver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Driver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Driver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford jumps guard but Driver stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Driver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford being controlled against the cage.
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
Driver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Driver with a nice cross.
Ford has his takedown stuffed
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver steps in with a hook that catches Ford right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Driver follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ford looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
A very excited looking Ed Driver 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Piston Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Pinaglabanan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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144 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Piston Horiguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pinaglabanan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Pinaglabanan.
Horiguchi throws a solid leg kick but Pinaglabanan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horiguchi.
Nice cross by Horiguchi.
Pinaglabanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinaglabanan, as that shot connected.
Pinaglabanan moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Horiguchi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi is trying to get back to half guard.
Horiguchi wants to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Horiguchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pinaglabanan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Horiguchi is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Horiguchi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Horiguchi tries to escape but Pinaglabanan is in control.
Horiguchi wants to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Horiguchi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan slows the pace down.
Horiguchi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Cooker, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Horiguchi is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horiguchi keeps working.
Pinaglabanan throws a strike aimed at the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi avoids it well.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pinaglabanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinaglabanan misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is looking to regain half guard here but Pinaglabanan keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Horiguchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinaglabanan goes for a double leg but Horiguchi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Horiguchi continues to drive forward.
Pinaglabanan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Horiguchi on his heels. He'll look to pass Horiguchi's guard now, I'm sure.
Horiguchi is wriggling around but Pinaglabanan manages to pass to half guard.
Horiguchi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Horiguchi trying to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horiguchi's head.
Pinaglabanan working the head and body with strikes.
Horiguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Horiguchi is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pinaglabanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pinaglabanan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horiguchi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horiguchi tries to avoid it but Pinaglabanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horiguchi to the ground. Horiguchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horiguchi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Horiguchi gets caught napping as Pinaglabanan dives in and scores a takedown. Horiguchi manages to retain guard.
Horiguchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horiguchi being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horiguchi holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan preventing the sweep.
Horiguchi is pulling down on Pinaglabanan's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi working a defensive guard here.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinaglabanan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinaglabanan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Horiguchi's half guard.
Horiguchi kicks off Pinaglabanan and gets to his feet.
Pinaglabanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinaglabanan misses with a straight right.
Horiguchi moves in looking to clinch but Pinaglabanan pushes him off.
Pinaglabanan gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horiguchi has control of Pinaglabanan's left arm, preventing Pinaglabanan from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing.
Horiguchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Horiguchi, not yet.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Horiguchi keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pinaglabanan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinaglabanan being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinaglabanan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinaglabanan misses with an uppercut.
Horiguchi half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horiguchi leaves Pinaglabanan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinaglabanan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinaglabanan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up but Pinaglabanan circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Horiguchi's guard.
Horiguchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Horiguchi controlling the action here.
Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but Horiguchi is controlling well.
Horiguchi is keen to just control but Pinaglabanan is a slippery customer.
Horiguchi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Pinaglabanan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Pinaglabanan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinaglabanan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi scores with a kick to the body.
Pinaglabanan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Horiguchi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Horiguchi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinaglabanan off and has taken his back!
Pinaglabanan is in bad spot here.
Horiguchi is looking to control Pinaglabanan but Pinaglabanan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pinaglabanan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Horiguchi's guard. Nice work there by Pinaglabanan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinaglabanan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes from guard but Horiguchi blocks nicely.
Horiguchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pinaglabanan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horiguchi is trying to keep Pinaglabanan in close.
Pinaglabanan scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pinaglabanan postures up.
Pinaglabanan landing some decent shots from guard.
Pinaglabanan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pinaglabanan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pinaglabanan cracks Horiguchi with a solid left hand.
Pinaglabanan working some strikes from top position.
Pinaglabanan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi trying to keep a closed guard but Pinaglabanan is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Horiguchi to the ground. Pinaglabanan is now in Horiguchi's guard.
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Piston Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinaglabanan controlling from the top position.
Horiguchi has Pinaglabanan pulled in close to control his posture.
Pinaglabanan works over Horiguchi with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes from guard but Horiguchi blocks nicely.
Pinaglabanan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Horiguchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinaglabanan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pinaglabanan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pinaglabanan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pinaglabanan!
A very excited looking John Pinaglabanan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington comes to the cage accompanied by Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy. Zoran Jolevi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Moshington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoran Jolevi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Moshington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moshington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jolevi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moshington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moshington throws a head punch that misses.
Moshington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moshingtons head.
Jolevi prevents a body shot from Moshington.
Moshington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moshington blocks an uppercut.
Moshington tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moshington gets through Jolevi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moshington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi swings wildly with an uppercut but Moshington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moshington pulls guard.
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.
Jolevi pushes down on Moshington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moshington is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moshington throws a strike from the bottom but Jolevi passes into side control!
Moshington is looking to regain half guard here but Jolevi keeps moving and retains side control.
Jolevi wants to control but Moshington is keeping him busy.
Moshington on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moshington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moshington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jolevi trying to control but Moshington is working from the bottom.
Moshington working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moshington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jolevi defends it easily.
Jolevi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jolevi trying to control but Moshington is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moshington has an active guard here but Jolevi has managed to pass into half guard.
Jolevi wants to free his trapped foot but Moshington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Jolevi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jolevi throws a lazy right hand but Moshington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jolevi lands a nice shot to the body.
George Moshington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jolevi staying out of range there.
Jolevi misses with a hook. Moshington ducked under it nicely.
Moshington with a hook.
Jolevi looks to score with a jab to the body but Moshington is just out of range.
Moshington scores with a decent looking hook.
Jolevi just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Moshington. Beautiful body shot.
Jolevi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moshington throws a lazy right hand but Jolevi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moshington takes one to the chin there.
Moshington scores with a shot to the body.
Jolevi sizes up Moshington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moshington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moshington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jolevi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Moshington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jolevi.
Moshington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi ducks under a wild hook from Moshington.
Jolevi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoran Jolevi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moshington throws a shot from downtown. Jolevi moves away and avoids it.
Moshington misses with a series of wild punches.
Jolevi tries to clinch but Moshington moves out of range.
Jolevi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jolevi misses with a series of wild punches.
Moshington throws a big counter combination but Jolevi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moshington misses with an uppercut. Jolevi saw that one coming.
Moshington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jolevi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moshington.
Moshington's corner calls for a 1-2. Moshington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jolevi wants to clinch up but Moshington keeps it at a distance.
Moshington lands a nice hook to Jolevi's body. Jolevi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Jolevi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moshington rather than just go for the knockout.
Moshington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jolevi on the side of the head.
Jolevi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moshington counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Moshington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jolevi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moshington moves forwards but Jolevi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jolevi connects with a single shot there.
Moshington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jolevi.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington cracks Jolevi with a good jab.
Jolevi lands a lovely overhand right.
Moshington looks to land a left hand but Jolevi moved out of range nicely.
Jolevi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moshington.
Jolevi tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jolevi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington connects with a right hand. Jolevi shakes it off.
Jolevi slips under a jab from Moshington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jolevi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moshington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jolevi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Moshington.
Jolevi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from Moshington misses
and Jolevi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jolevi just misses with a punch to the body.
Moshington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jolevi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moshington throws out the jab.
Moshington lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Jolevi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jolevi throws the left hand but Moshington avoids the punch easily.
Jolevi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moshington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moshington misses with a wild combination.
Jolevi misses with a right hand
and Moshington counters with a stiff right hand.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Moshington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jolevi circles away quickly and effectively.
Jolevi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington missing with a left hand there. Jolevi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jolevi ducks under a wild hook from Moshington.
Jolevi slips a jab from Moshington.
Jolevi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moshington.
Moshington just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jolevi misses.
A big right from Jolevi misses.
Moshington lands a nice hook to Jolevi's body. Jolevi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jolevi misses the shot to the body.
Moshington throws a lazy uppercut
and Jolevi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moshington scores with a punch to the head.
Jolevi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moshington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jolevi scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jolevi.
Moshington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jolevi.
Moshington fails to land with a series of punches.
Moshington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moshington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moshington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jolevi throws a nice looking combination but Moshington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington looks to score with a jab to the body but Jolevi is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jolevi! But no joy.
Moshington walks into a stiff left hand from Jolevi.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Jolevi slips a jab from Moshington.
Moshington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jolevi.
Moshington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jolevi's head.
Moshington takes a swing at Jolevi's ribcage but misses.
Moshington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jolevi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jolevi moves out of range of the strikes.
Jolevi connects with the punch.
It looks like George Moshington has been cut.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jolevi.
A lazy left from Jolevi finds it's target.
Moshington is rocked!
Moshington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jolevi can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jolevi slips a straight right by Moshington.
Oh Moshington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moshington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moshington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jolevi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moshington throws a hook but Jolevi blocks it.
Jolevi tries to counter with a clinch but Moshington shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on George Moshington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jolevi tries to clinch but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington seems to have got his legs back now.
Moshington throws a big shot that misses.
Moshington throws a hook to the side of Jolevi's head but Jolevi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jolevi tries to counter with a clinch but Moshington shakes him off and moves away.
Moshington lands with a nice combination. Jolevi backs away looking to recover.
Moshington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jolevi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jolevi moves out of range of the strikes.
Moshington moves out of range of the strikes.
Moshington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington sets himself, and Jolevi steps forward looking for the clinch! Moshington avoids it this time.
Jolevi scores with a nice head shot.
Moshington swings for the body but Jolevi moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolevi slips under a jab.
Jolevi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jolevi lands with a straight right. Moshington didn't see that one coming.
Jolevi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jolevi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moshington.
Nice cross by Jolevi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi moves out of range as Moshington strikes.
Jolevi walks into a straight right hand from Moshington.
Jolevi dodges the punch combination from Moshington.
Jolevi swings for the body but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington takes a swing at Jolevi's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Jolevi misses.
A jab from Jolevi finds it's way through Moshington's defenses.
Jolevi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moshington.
Jolevi misses the shot to the body.
Moshington lands with a shot to the body.
Moshington missing with a left hand there. Jolevi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jolevi misses the jab.
Moshington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moshington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moshington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Moshington.
Moshington sets himself, and Jolevi steps forward looking for the clinch! Moshington avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Jolevi takes a swing at Moshington's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moshington lands a lovely overhand right.
Jolevi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moshington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moshington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Moshington there.
Jolevi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moshington. Moshington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jolevi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moshington cracks Jolevi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moshington misses with a straight left.
Moshington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moshington misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moshington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moshington misses with a wild body shot.
Jolevi pushes Moshington up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington had his way with Zoran Jolevi in that round.
The cut man is working on George Moshington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jolevi moves in looking to clinch but Moshington pushes him off.
Moshington thuds his right hand into Jolevi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jolevi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moshington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moshington misses with an uppercut. Jolevi saw that one coming.
Jolevi misses with a wild body shot.
Moshington walks into a stiff left hand from Jolevi.
Jolevi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moshington swats away the attempt to clinch by Jolevi.
Jolevi moves into range and clinches up with Moshington.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Moshington controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Moshington scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moshington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow.
I was talking to Moshington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moshington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Moshington.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moshington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington misses the shot to the body.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Jolevi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jolevi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jolevi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moshington was well out of range. Poor timing from Jolevi.
Moshington feints a jab promting Jolevi to slip. Moshington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jolevi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moshington punishes Jolevi's body with a nice straight punch.
Moshington missing with a left hand there. Jolevi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moshington works over Jolevi's head and body with a nice combination.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington lands a head shot.
Moshington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Moshington misses.
Moshington throws a jab when Jolevi was well out of range.
Jolevi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jolevi connects with the punch.
Jolevi rushes Moshington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moshington struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Moshington misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jolevi on the inside.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Moshington avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Moshington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moshington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jolevi rushes Moshington and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jolevi fails to land.
Jolevi lands with a left to the head.
Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoran Jolevi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoran Jolevi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Jolevi - that landed with a thud.
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 George Moshington.
I think Moshington 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Moshington!
George Moshington gave a mention to King of Fists in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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134 lbs
28 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jandre Vorster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Arnold!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorster rushes Arnold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arnold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vorster wants to clinch but Arnold slips to the side
and Arnold counters with an inside leg kick.
Arnold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vorster tries to clinch up
and Arnold counters with a good low kick that Vorster was not able to check.
Vorster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arnold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold lands a left hand.
Arnold tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Arnold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Arnold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arnold prevents it.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Arnold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arnold is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arnold down to the mat. Arnold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arnold keeps the fight on the outside.
Arnold misses with a body shot.
Arnold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vorster fails with a takedown attempt.
Vorster tries to clinch but Arnold moves out of range.
Vorster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arnold sprawls well. Arnold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vorster gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster shoots and misses
and Arnold counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vorster moves into the clinch.
Arnold lands a left hand.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vorster is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Arnold can't fight it off and eventually Vorster manages to take the fight to the floor. Arnold looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vorster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vorster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vorster is aware though and is defending well.
Arnold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vorster is aware though and is defending well.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vorster is aware though and is defending well.
Arnold trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Vorster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Arnold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vorster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vorster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vorster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vorster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arnold keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Vorster 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.
Arnold is looking for a triangle but Vorster pushes his legs off easily.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vorster tries to clinch there but Arnold circles away.
Arnold replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vorster blocks it well.
Vorster tries to clinch up but Arnold circles away and keeps his distance.
Vorster dives in and grabs Arnold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnold pushes down on Vorster's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vorster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Arnold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vorster tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Arnold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jandre Vorster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vorster.
Vorster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vorster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arnold, who protects the arm well.
Arnold tries to bench press Vorster off him but Vorster keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arnold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vorster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vorster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arnold can't do much from the bottom here.
Vorster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vorster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Arnold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vorster trying to control the position but Arnold is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster is trying to get an arm triangle but Arnold is defending well.
Vorster has hold of Arnold's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Arnold tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vorster cranks the arm and Arnold screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Arnold, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster is the new bantamweight champion!
Jandre Vorster bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Keene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Seery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seery has chosen An Irish Pub Song as his entrance music. Patrick Seery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Seery!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seery connects with a looping right hand.
Keene scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seery in his tracks.
Keene takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seery lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Keene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seery comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seery fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keene on the side of the head.
Keene slips under a jab from Seery.
Keene looks to throw the jab but Seery is out of range.
Seery has closed the distance and engaged Keene in a clinch.
Seery stalling against the cage.
Keene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seery misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene looks to land a left hand but Seery moved out of range nicely.
Seery loads up on a big right hand but Keene slips the punch.
Keene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seery.
Seery swings for the body but Keene moves out of range.
Keene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seery.
Seery throws a looping overhand right but Keene ducks down to avoid it.
Keene looks to throw the jab but Seery is out of range.
Seery tries to counter with a clinch but Keene shakes him off and moves away.
Seery scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keene doesn't seem bothered though.
Seery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
A countering left hand to the body from Seery misses.
Keene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seery is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seery lands with a good body shot.
Seery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Seery throws an overhand right that lands on Keene's shoulder, as Keene tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Seery on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keene.
Keene gets tackled into the cage by Seery. Seery maintains the clinch.
Seery leaning his opponent against the cage.
Seery controlling the action here for a moment.
Seery receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Keene swings wildly with an uppercut but Seery uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keene wants to break free but Seery has control.
Seery working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seery stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seery has Keene pressed against the cage.
Seery stalling.
The crowd are getting on Seery's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Keene blocks an uppercut.
Seery tries to throw a body punch but Keene avoids it by throwing Seery back against the cage.
Seery tries a body shot but Keene blocks it.
Seery controlling the action here for a moment.
Seery misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Patrick Seery.
Seery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keene connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seery scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seery.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seery! But no joy.
Keene tests Seery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keene dodges the punch combination from Seery.
Seery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seery throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab.
Keene takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Keene. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keene.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seery swings for the body but Keene moves out of range.
Keene looks to throw the jab but Seery is out of range.
Keene sets himself, and Seery steps forward looking for the clinch! Keene avoids it this time.
Keene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Keene wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seery slips a straight right by Keene.
Keene scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Seery dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Keene throws a lazy uppercut
and Seery makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keene scores with a body shot.
Seery clinches with his opponent.
Seery gets through Keene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seery lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Seery.
A head punch on the inside from Keene fails to land.
Seery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keene.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seery lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keene.
Seery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seery can't find room to land a body shot as Keene controls the action.
Seery lands a hook that snaps the head of Keene backwards.
Seery has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Keene seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seery can turn it around.
Seery tries to throw a body punch but Keene avoids it by throwing Seery back against the cage.
Seery struggles to land a body shot inside as Keene controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Seery 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.
Keene wants to break free but Seery has control.
Seery lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keene or not.
Seery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seery taking a breather.
Seery throws a head punch that misses.
Seery tries a body shot but Keene blocks it.
Seery blocking some punches.
Seery throws a punch but it's blocked by Keene.
Seery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seery lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seery pressing his opponent against the cage.
Seery throws a punch but it's blocked by Keene.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seery just leaning against Keene, taking a breather.
Seery pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keene wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seery has him pressed against the cage.
Seery stalling against the cage.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seery.
Seery misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seery tries a body shot but Keene blocks it.
Seery lands a left hand.
Seery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seery lands with a right to the head.
Seery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Seery.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seery.
Patrick Seery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Seery to work.
Seery lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seery - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Seery.
Seery misses with some punches.
Seery scores with a shot to the side of Keene's head.
Seery controlling the action here for a moment.
Seery is pushing Keene up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Keene is trying to break free.
Seery throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Seery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Seery lands a slapping body shot.
Keene takes one to the side of the head.
Keene throws an off balance right hand
enabling Seery to counter with a crisp jab.
Keene is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Seery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Keene misses.
Keene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seery counters with a nice uppercut.
Keene misses with the combination.
Keene throws a shot from downtown. Seery moves away and avoids it.
Keene misses with a left hand
and Seery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keene lands with a nice body punch.
Seery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keene connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seery misses with an uppercut. Keene saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seery walks into a jab.
Seery slips under a jab from Keene.
Keene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seery.
A quick step to the side and Keene tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patrick Seery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seery throws a lazy right hand but Keene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keene takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keene misses with an uppercut. Seery saw that one coming.
Seery misses with a body shot.
Keene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Seery lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keene doesn't seem phased though.
Keene uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seery.
An attempted straight right counter from Keene misses the target.
Seery throws an off balance right hand
enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab.
Seery pushes Keene up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Keene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seery lands with a short shot to the head.
Seery tries to work over Keene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seery - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seery lands a nice uppercut.
Keene prevents a body shot from Seery.
Seery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keene backwards.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seery tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keene's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seery creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seery blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keene misses with the head strike.
Seery will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Keene up against the cage.
Keene misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seery is looking to control Keene's arms but Keene gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seery has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Seery.
Seery stalls.
A short right from Keene on the inside.
Keene blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seery has a couple of punches blocked by Keene.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keene.
Seery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Keene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seery lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Seery.
Keene struggles to land a body shot inside as Seery controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seery.
Seery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keene is rocked!
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!
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
Oh Keene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seery pressing his opponent against the cage.
Seery leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Seery really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Seery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keene seems to have got his legs back now.
Seery moves away from the strike by Keene.
Keene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seery takes the fight into the clinch.
Keene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Seery finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Keene misses the target.
Seery wants to counter with a clinch but Keene pushes him away.
Seery lands a nice hook to Keene's body. Keene takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery tries to clinch but Keene is having none of it.
Keene throwing a counter right hand but Seery manages to avoid it.
Seery fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keene misses with a hook. Seery ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Keene misses.
Seery moves into range and clinches up with Keene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seery effectively controlling the action here.
Keene throws a punch but it's blocked by Seery.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keene misses with a punch to the body.
Keene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seery lands a right hand.
Seery throws a punch but it's blocked by Keene.
Keene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keene takes a swing at Seery's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seery slips under a jab from Keene.
Seery pushes Keene up against the cage in a clinch.
Seery displaying some good clinch control by pressing Keene up against the cage.
Keene scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seery is struggling to control the position.
Keene blocks an uppercut.
Seery lands a left hand.
Keene swings wildly with an uppercut but Seery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seery content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene cracks Seery with a nice body shot.
Seery lands a body shot.
Seery working aggressively here.
Seery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seery keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keene's efforts to push away.
Keene blocks a body shot from Seery.
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Seery fails to land.
Seery lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Seery as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seery working aggressively here.
Seery lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seery lands with a left to the head.
Keene misses with a body punch.
Keene wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seery has him pressed against the cage.
Keene lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Seery to work.
Seery throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keene blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Seery dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Seery slips under a jab from Keene.
Keene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seery.
Seery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keene.
Keene throws the left hand but Seery avoids the punch easily.
Keene lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Seery misses the target.
Keene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seery.
Seery throws a series of strikes that have Keene backpedaling.
Keene staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery misses with a body shot
letting Keene counter with a right hand.
Seery swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keene manages to avoid it.
Keene is looking to counter punch.
Keene with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seery clinches.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seery keeps control of Keene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Seery.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seery creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keene scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keene lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keene.
Keene letting Seery take a breather here.
Keene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott Keene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seery connects with a body shot.
Seery throws a hook but Keene avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Keene.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seery catches Keene with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seery is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Seery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Keene misses.
Keene jabs at Seery's body.
Keene looks to land a right hand but Seery moved out of range.
Seery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seery comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seery comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keene works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Patrick Seery has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seery lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seery lands a nice looking body shot.
Keene misses with a straight left.
A cross from Seery lands.
Seery lands with a shot to the body.
Keene throws a lazy uppercut
and Seery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seery blocks a jab.
Seery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keene takes a swing at Seery's ribcage but misses.
Keene cracks Seery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keene misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Seery was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seery misses with a body shot.
Seery connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keene keeps the fight on the outside.
Seery avoids the body shot from Keene.
Keene takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seery cracks Keene with a hook to the temple - Keene is on wobbly legs here! Seery swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Keene falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Seery wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patrick Seery! Patrick Seery retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Patrick Seery, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Texas Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Texas Pete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Pete misses.
Pete scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Harry Holliday has been cut.
Pete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Holliday misses with a straight left.
Holliday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pete momentarily.
Oooooh!!! Pete has knocked Holliday down with a huge combo! Pete steps away and waves a wobbly Holliday back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday misses with a looping left.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Pete moved out of range nicely.
Pete was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pete keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holliday.
Pete just misses with a punch to the body.
Pete throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
Holliday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up Harry Holliday's cut even more.
Holliday 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.
Holliday swings for the body but Pete moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Holliday 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.
Holliday scores with a sloppy right hand. Pete should have avoided that one.
Holliday jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pete moves away.
Holliday misses the jab.
Pete throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
Harry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday lands with an uppercut that bounces Pete off the cage and back into range.
Pete misses with a few strikes there.
Holliday misses with a straight right.
It appears Pete was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pete throws a body shot but no joy.
Pete missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Holliday.
Holliday digs a good hook to Pete's body.
Holliday lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete throws a shot from downtown. Holliday moves away and avoids 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!
A punch lands to the side of Pete 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pete lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Holliday catches Pete right on the button with a cross.
Pete scores with a jab.
Holliday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pete sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holliday cracks Pete with a good jab.
Holliday is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pete had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pete bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pete was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pete misses with the combination.
Pete misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
Holliday throws a jab when Pete was well out of range.
Pete jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pete takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday slips under a jab.
Pete pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pete swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holliday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pete's hands.
Holliday misses with an uppercut
and Pete counters with a head kick.
Holliday getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pete shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pete fakes the leg kick and cracks Holliday in the body.
Pete lands a nice looking body kick.
Holliday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Holliday.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pete swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Pete just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Pete.
Pete dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holliday. That did some damage!
Holliday checks a leg kick nicely.
Holliday smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pete looks to land a body kick but Holliday moved away.
Holliday walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Holliday misses its intended target.
Pete throwing a counter right hand but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Pete slips a straight right by Holliday.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pete buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pete misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pete.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Pete dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good shot there by Pete.
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Pete is just out of range.
Pete tried to counter with a leg kick but Holliday avoided it.
Pete throws a body shot but no joy.
Holliday throws the left hand but Pete avoids the punch easily.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Holliday might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pete has got the better of the exchanges.
Pete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pete takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pete.
Pete misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday cracks Pete with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holliday throws a hook but Pete blocks it.
Pete is looking to counter punch.
Holliday throws a jab when Pete was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Pete.
Holliday stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday throws a body punch but Pete moves out of range.
Holliday connects with a looping right hand.
Holliday lands with a right hand.
Holliday throws a looping overhand right but Pete ducks down to avoid it.
Pete misses the jab.
Holliday looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pete lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holliday backs up against the cage.
The cut above Harry Holliday's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Holliday moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pete blocks a jab.
Pete slips a straight right by Holliday.
Good exchange - Pete coming out on top.
Holliday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pete. Pete circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Nice defenses there by Pete.
Holliday missing with a left hand there. Pete was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Pete misses the target.
Holliday checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Pete does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday misses with a hook. Pete ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Pete misses the target.
Pete clobbers Holliday with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harry Holliday'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 Harry Holliday's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Texas Pete!
A very excited looking Texas Pete 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 Nuke Laloosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Theodorou (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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuke Laloosh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Theodorou!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodorou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laloosh throws out the jab.
Theodorou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Laloosh to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
Theodorou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Laloosh tries to roll over but Theodorou keeps him under control.
Laloosh is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laloosh 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.
Laloosh trying to control from the bottom.
Theodorou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Theodorou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Theodorou thows a huge punch but Laloosh dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Theodorou lands strikes from half guard.
Theodorou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laloosh is looking to improve his position.
Theodorou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laloosh defending well though.
Theodorou looks to land a strike but Laloosh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Theodorou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laloosh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laloosh wants to sweep here but Theodorou controlling him for the moment.
Theodorou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laloosh's head.
Theodorou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Theodorou preventing the sweep.
Laloosh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh keeping moving, preventing Theodorou from controlling successfully.
Laloosh is pulling down on Theodorou's head. It's preventing any offense from Theodorou, at least for the moment.
Laloosh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodorou is working Laloosh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theodorou is looking to work some ground and pound but Laloosh has wrist control.
Theodorou throwing strikes but missing.
Theodorou wants to control from the top but Laloosh keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theodorou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theodorou throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou misses with a takedown
and Laloosh counters with a body kick that stops Theodorou in his tracks momentarily.
Theodorou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laloosh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nuke Laloosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
Theodorou with a poor takedown
and Laloosh counters with an inside leg kick.
Theodorou looks winded!
Theodorou is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laloosh.
Theodorou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laloosh.
Theodorou misses with a left hand
enabling Laloosh to counter with a crisp jab.
Theodorou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Laloosh to counter with a crisp jab.
Laloosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Theodorou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laloosh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laloosh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That has opened up Jake Theodorou's cut even more.
Theodorou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theodorou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laloosh scores with a hook to the body.
Theodorou wants a takedown but no success here.
Laloosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laloosh working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Laloosh.
Laloosh misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuke Laloosh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
That's time! Laloosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laloosh cracks Theodorou with a right hand to the side of the head.
Theodorou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laloosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theodorou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laloosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The cut above Jake Theodorou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Laloosh digs a good body shot into Theodorou's ribs.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laloosh sprawls well. Laloosh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theodorou gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuke Laloosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Theodorou blocks the low kick.
Theodorou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laloosh defends it well.
Jake Theodorou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodorou or perhaps it was just good defense by Laloosh, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh throws a wild body kick that Theodorou sees coming a mile off.
Theodorou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laloosh defends it well.
Laloosh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Laloosh misses with a hook to the body
and Theodorou counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laloosh won't be happy with that.
Theodorou working the head and body with strikes.
Laloosh is trying to improve his position.
Theodorou in the domination position with Laloosh hanging on.
Laloosh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theodorou can do to turn this around?
Laloosh is looking for a sweep.
Laloosh wants to control but Theodorou postures up.
Laloosh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Theodorou's best efforts.
Theodorou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Theodorou throwing shots but Laloosh is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Theodorou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Theodorou's back!
Theodorou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Theodorou is trying to break free.
Theodorou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Laloosh's guard. Nice work there by Theodorou.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theodorou cracks Laloosh with a solid left hand.
Laloosh wants to sweep but no luck.
Laloosh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Laloosh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laloosh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Theodorou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou is still trying to improve position.
Laloosh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Theodorou keeping full guard, as Laloosh tries to pass.
Laloosh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Theodorou seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Theodorou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laloosh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laloosh forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuke Laloosh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
That's time! Laloosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laloosh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Theodorou shoots in and drives through. Laloosh sprawls well.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown but Laloosh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodorou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laloosh as he jumps to the side.
Nuke Laloosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
Laloosh throws a body punch but Theodorou moves out of range.
Theodorou feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou dives in and grabs Laloosh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laloosh pushes down on Theodorou's head and hops out.
Theodorou shoots in but Laloosh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou misses with a takedown
and Laloosh counters with a thumping low kick.
Theodorou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Theodorou shoots in but no luck this time.
Laloosh is looking to counter punch.
Laloosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laloosh, right into the meat.
Laloosh throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Theodorou to counter with a crisp jab.
Laloosh connects with a right hand. Theodorou shakes it off.
Laloosh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laloosh. That's going to slow Theodorou down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Laloosh counter with a right hand.
Laloosh swings widly with a right hand
and Theodorou counters with a straight right hand.
Theodorou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theodorou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laloosh is fending him off so far but Theodorou persists. Nope, Laloosh circles away and we're back to standing.
Laloosh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodorou or perhaps it was just good defense by Laloosh, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou takes one on the button.
Theodorou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laloosh.
Theodorou fails with the takedown.
Laloosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theodorou was well out of range. Poor timing from Laloosh.
Theodorou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Laloosh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Theodorou is in Laloosh's guard.
Jake Theodorou has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theodorou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laloosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Laloosh, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh is pulling down on Theodorou's head. It's preventing any offense from Theodorou, at least for the moment.
Theodorou postures up and lands a big shot to Laloosh's brow.
Theodorou is working Laloosh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theodorou cracks Laloosh with a solid left hand.
Theodorou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Theodorou being controlled here momentarily.
Theodorou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theodorou prevents Laloosh from getting back to his feet.
Theodorou chips away with some ground and pound.
Laloosh is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuke Laloosh clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Theodorou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Theodorou tries for a takedown but Laloosh circles away easily
and Theodorou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theodorou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Theodorou closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Laloosh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Theodorou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laloosh taking a bit of punishment here - Theodorou scoring with strikes.
Laloosh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Theodorou in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Laloosh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laloosh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Theodorou.
Theodorou tries to score with some ground and pound. Laloosh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Laloosh seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou cracks Laloosh with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Theodorou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Theodorou in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Laloosh looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Theodorou turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Theodorou! Jake Theodorou retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jake Theodorou started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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