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HFC 20 Calypso vs. Johnson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Barklong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Barklong!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barklong cracks the inside of Cooper's front leg.
Barklong slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Barklong misses.
Cooper tries to clinch but Barklong is having none of it.
Barklong throws a counter combo.
Barklong shoots in but no luck this time.
Cooper tries to counter by clinching up but Barklong breaks away and moves out of range.
Cooper shoots in but no luck this time.
Barklong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barklong wants it to stay on the feet.
Barklong tries to counter with a clinch but Cooper shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper dives in for a single leg takedown but Barklong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Barklong slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barklong throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Barklong circles away.
Cooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Barklong is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Cooper can't fight it off and eventually Barklong manages to take the fight to the floor. Cooper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cooper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper trying to control the position.
Cooper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cooper trying to keep a closed guard but Barklong is proving a slippery customer.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Barklong isn't so interested in that idea.
Barklong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Barklong trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barklong is now in half guard.
Cooper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barklong is looking to take a break and control but Cooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Barklong is controlling well.
Cooper is looking to escape.
Barklong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barklong gets a takedown into half guard.
Cooper trying to control from the bottom.
Cooper is pressing down on Barklong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cooper throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cooper working a defensive guard here.
Cooper looking for subs off his back but Barklong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barklong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barklong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barklong has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at England Fight Club MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is trying to maintain the position but Barklong is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper is looking to escape.
Barklong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barklong prevents Cooper from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Barklong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cooper shoots in looking for a takedown. Barklong tries to sprawl out of it but Cooper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Barklong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cooper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barklong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barklong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cooper has his takedown stuffed
and Barklong counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Cooper on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barklong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barklong counters with a left and a right that stings Cooper.
Barklong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cooper sprawls well initially but Barklong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barklong is taking a breather. Cooper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barklong is thwarting Cooper's attempts to control the position.
Barklong prevents Cooper from improving his position.
Cooper regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper working for a triangle but Barklong defends it easily.
Cooper controls Barklong momentarily but Barklong frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cooper wants to sweep here but Barklong controlling him for the moment.
Cooper looking to control but Barklong passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barklong tries to pass to full mount but Cooper defends it.
Barklong stalling away here and it's allowed Cooper to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cooper wants to stand up but Barklong is controlling him.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Barklong tries to pass.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Barklong isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cooper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barklong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cooper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barklong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barklong is trying to keep an underhook but Cooper manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Barklong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cooper is on him like a limpet, forcing Barklong back against the ropes.
Barklong drags the fight down to the ground.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Barklong keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Barklong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barklong shoots in looking for a takedown but Cooper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barklong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cooper wants to slow Barklong down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Barklong circles away.
Cooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Leo Barklong has been cut.
Leo Barklong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Barklong.
Cooper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches up with Barklong, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes Barklong against the ropes but Barklong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barklong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barklong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Barklong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barklong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cooper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barklong moves into the clinch.
Barklong manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barklong slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Cooper tries to clinch but Barklong moves out of range.
Barklong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barklong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barklong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barklong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barklong is looking to take a break and control but Cooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cooper is looking to control Barklong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooper avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to control but Barklong passes into side.
Cooper wants to control but Barklong postures up.
Cooper sneaks out the side door and pushes Barklong away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
No luck for Cooper with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barklong swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barklong fails with a takedown attempt.
Cooper has Barklong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cooper wants to break free but Barklong has control.
Cooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barklong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barklong shoots in for a takedown but Cooper shows good takedown defense.
Barklong rushes Cooper and presses him up against the ropes.
Barklong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooper looks to clinch
and Barklong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barklong.
Cooper wants to sweep here but Barklong controlling him for the moment.
Cooper working a defensive guard here.
Cooper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Barklong.
Well Barklong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Barklong!
Leo Barklong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Pickerage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Trousers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Pickerage has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Pickerage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Trousers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickerage clinches up against the ropes.
Trousers is trying to push Pickerage away but Pickerage has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pickerage lands a shot to the body.
Trousers is trying to break the clinch but Pickerage has him pressed against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Pickerage.
Trousers looks winded!
A short right from Pickerage.
Pickerage is working Trousers over against the ropes.
Pickerage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trousers backwards.
Pickerage is leaning against Trousers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trousers's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($50 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Trousers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pickerage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pickerage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pickerage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trousers backwards.
Good body shot from Pickerage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pickerage.
Pickerage lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Pickerage.
I was talking to Pickerage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pickerage digs a right hand underneath Trousers's ribcage. Trousers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Pickerage - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickerage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pickerage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pickerage gets through Trousers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pickerage lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Pickerage.
Pickerage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pickerage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Pickerage.
Pickerage lands a hook that snaps the head of Trousers backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pickerage.
Pickerage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pickerage lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trousers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pickerage has him pressed against the ropes.
Pickerage works on Trousers's body with a couple of short punches.
Pickerage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trousers backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trousers takes a shot to the head.
Trousers wants to stall.
Pickerage is working Trousers over against the ropes.
Pickerage lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pickerage.
A body shot lands from Pickerage.
A short right from Pickerage.
Trousers is rocked!
Pickerage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trousers.
A left hand lands to the body for Pickerage.
Trousers is pressed up against the ropes. Pickerage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trousers down to the mat. Trousers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice jab there from Pickerage.
Trousers is still on wobbly legs! Can Pickerage finish him?
Pickerage moves into range and clinches up with Trousers.
Pickerage scores with a hook to the body.
Pickerage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickerage cracks Trousers with a nice body shot.
Pickerage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pickerage lands a left hand.
Pickerage creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Trousers with a big uppercut! Trousers tries to clinch up but Pickerage pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Trousers to the mat! Trousers covers up and Pickerage unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taylor Pickerage!
Taylor Pickerage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Rise of the Northstar - Sound of Wolves as his entrance music. Tito Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Rockhold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold staying out of range there.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Rockhold instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rockhold.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rockhold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockhold is defending well for now.
Rockhold lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rockhold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rockhold keeps him there for the moment.
Rockhold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones is rocked!
A short right from Rockhold.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockhold finish him?
Rockhold creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jones's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jones drops to his knees and Rockhold pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Rockhold!
Luke Rockhold is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Luke Rockhold thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Tito Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'Argh!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva with a jab.
It looks like Daniel Hayden has been cut.
Hayden misses with the combination.
Hayden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva blocks a jab.
Hayden avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva cracks Hayden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hayden to stand back up!
Silva fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hayden square on the jaw! Damn, Hayden is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Silva!
Our winner, Antonio Silva, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Donal Brogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Stander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Stander acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donal Brogue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Stander!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stander moves into the clinch successfully.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Stander.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stander has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brogue breaks the clinch.
Stander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Bobby Stander has been cut.
Brogue walks into a left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Brogue.
Stander is rocked!
Brogue cracks Stander with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stander is still on wobbly legs! Can Brogue finish him?
Brogue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stander lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brogue avoids the head kick by Stander.
Brogue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stander shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brogue tries to bum rush Stander with a series of wild strikes but Stander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stander seems to have recovered his senses.
Brogue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stander.
Nice uppercut there from Stander.
Donal Brogue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brogue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brogue takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brogue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stander misses with a punch on the inside.
Brogue blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stander tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brogue tries to score a body lock takedown but Stander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stander throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stander struggles to land a body shot inside as Brogue controls his hands.
Stander tries to pull guard but Brogue won't allow it.
Stander struggles to land a body shot inside as Brogue controls his hands.
Stander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brogue stops a takedown attempt from Stander.
Stander misses with the head strike.
Stander fails to pull guard.
Donal Brogue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Stander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stander tries a body shot but Brogue blocks it.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Stander.
Stander has Brogue pressed against the ropes, preventing Brogue from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brogue just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Brogue dodges an elbow strike from Stander.
Stander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stander tries a body shot but Brogue blocks it.
Stander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brogue.
Stander misses with an elbow over the top.
Brogue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stander.
Brogue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stander lands a hook that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Brogue.
Brogue avoids a wild elbow strike from Stander.
A right hook to the body lands for Brogue.
Stander lands a nice uppercut.
Stander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brogue after a bit of a struggle.
Stander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brogue working hard to break the clinch.
Brogue has had enough of the clinch but Stander keeps him there for the moment.
Stander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brogue walks away with a smile on his face. Stander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brogue connects with a body shot.
Brogue connects with a body shot that sends Stander's belly button to the back.
Brogue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brogue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogue moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brogue gets caught flat footed, as Stander shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Stander lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stander seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stander chips away with some ground and pound.
Stander stands up and waves to Brogue to follow him.
Brogue's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brogue duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donal Brogue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Stander's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brogue walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brogue moves away.
Brogue clobbers Stander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brogue circles away quickly and effectively.
Stander misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Stander misses.
A punch combination from Brogue misses.
Stander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brogue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogue thuds his right hand into Stander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stander. Brogue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donal Brogue is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogue works over Stander's head and body with a nice combination.
Stander drives through with a takedown into Brogue's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stander drops back looking for a leg! Brogue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brogue manages to kick Stander off! Stander jumps back into Brogue's guard.
Brogue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stander.
Brogue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stander on the ground.
Stander controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brogue keeping moving, preventing Stander from controlling successfully.
Stander seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stander wants to control from the top but Brogue keeps moving.
Brogue wants to stand but Stander is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stander slips a jab and a cross from Brogue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stander throws a head kick but Brogue moves out of range.
Brogue lands a nice looking body shot.
Stander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brogue. That did some damage!
No joy there for Brogue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Brogue.
Brogue throws a right hand that misses
letting Stander counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stander.
Brogue wants to clinch up but Stander keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Brogue misses its intended target.
It seemed like Stander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brogue misses with a body shot.
A jab from Brogue does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogue scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brogue.
Stander throws a solid leg kick but Brogue takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stander.
Brogue checks a low kick from Stander.
Brogue misses with a few strikes there.
Stander cracks Brogue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brogue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brogue throws a series of punches but Stander avoids them all with ease.
Donal Brogue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brogue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stander! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brogue throws a nice looking combination but Stander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stander thuds his right hand into Brogue's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stander moves out of range as Brogue strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donal Brogue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Stander's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brogue ducks under a wild hook from Stander.
Brogue misses with a double jab.
Stander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stander throws a looping overhand right but Brogue ducks down to avoid it.
Brogue takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Donal Brogue has been cut.
Brogue throws a combination that misses
and Stander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stander slips under a jab from Brogue.
Stander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Brogue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogue moves forwards but Stander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Brogue misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brogue throws a right and a left that Stander avoids nicely.
Brogue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stander throws the kick towards the body but Brogue avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Stander catches Brogue right on the button with a cross.
Stander cracks Brogue with a good jab.
Brogue checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brogue throws a hook to the side of Stander's head but Stander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stander cracks Brogue with a good jab.
Brogue closes the distance but Stander moves to the side
and Stander counters with a straight right hand.
Brogue is rocked!
No joy there for Brogue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stander feints a counter leg kick.
Brogue slips a jab and a cross from Stander.
It looked like Brogue was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brogue shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brogue throws a hook but Stander avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brogue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stander follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brogue feints a jab promting Stander to slip. Brogue then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stander slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stander shoots in for a takedown but Brogue shows good takedown defense.
Stander doesn't manage to clinch there - Brogue circles away.
Brogue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brogue tries to bum rush Stander with a series of wild strikes but Stander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stander counters with a body kick.
Stander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brogue takes a step back to recover.
Stander has closed the distance and engaged Brogue in a clinch.
Brogue blocks a body shot from Stander.
Nice body punch from Stander - that landed with a thud.
Bobby Stander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brogue.
Stander tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brogue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stander is struggling to control the position.
Brogue dodges an elbow strike from Stander.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stander.
Brogue is trying to break free.
Stander pushes Brogue back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brogue avoiding damage as Stander throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brogue wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stander keeps control of Brogue as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brogue breaks from the clinch.
Stander misses with a head kick.
Stander misses with a hook to the body
and Stander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brogue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brogue circles away.
Donal Brogue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brogue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Stander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brogue has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donal Brogue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Duponte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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23
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
139 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Perry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Duponte!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry moves into the clinch successfully.
Perry gets through Duponte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perry has managed to clinch.
Perry tries to throw a body punch but Duponte avoids it by throwing Perry back against the ropes.
Duponte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duponte misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duponte moves away.
Perry seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Perry rushes Duponte and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Perry pushes Duponte back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Perry.
Perry digs a right hand underneath Duponte's ribcage. Duponte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perry lands with a light punch inside.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duponte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duponte throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Perry.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duponte is keeping busy.
Perry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duponte backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
A right hand to the body from Perry.
Duponte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duponte misses with the head strike.
Perry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duponte backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duponte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Duponte misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perry misses with a body punch.
Perry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duponte.
Stalling in the clinch from Perry.
Perry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perry pushes Duponte back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perry scores with a shoulder strike.
Perry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duponte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duponte misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duponte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Perry on the inside.
Duponte throws a head punch that misses.
Perry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perry breaks from the clinch.
Duponte swings widly with a right hand
and Perry counters with a nice uppercut.
Perry has Duponte up against the ropes in a clinch.
Duponte has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Duponte swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duponte backwards.
Perry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duponte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perry.
A short right from Perry on the inside.
Perry breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry slips under a jab.
Duponte misses with a hook
and Perry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perry drives through and clinches with Duponte against the ropes.
Perry lands a right hand.
Duponte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duponte swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perry.
Perry presses Duponte against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perry.
We've been informed that Duponte has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Perry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perry slips a straight right by Duponte.
Perry instigates a clinch.
Duponte swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid 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!
Duponte throws a head punch that misses.
Perry breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Duponte catches Perry right on the button with a cross.
Perry digs a good body shot into Duponte's ribs.
Duponte throws a jab when Perry was well out of range.
Duponte misses with a looping left.
Perry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perry cracks Duponte with a good jab.
Perry lands a head shot.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duponte was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Perry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duponte.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duponte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perry tries to clinch but Duponte moves out of range.
Perry slips a jab from Duponte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Perry dominated that round.
That's time! Perry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Duponte.
Perry slips under a jab.
It looked like Perry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duponte.
Duponte misses with a right hand
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duponte.
Perry closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Perry.
Duponte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perry avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Perry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duponte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duponte can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duponte.
Perry is looking to control Duponte's arms but Duponte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perry has his back to the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perry misses with some punches.
Perry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duponte misses with a hook
and Perry counters with a nice uppercut.
Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duponte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perry rushes Duponte and presses him up against the ropes.
Duponte working aggressively here.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry lands with a short shot to the head.
Duponte throws a head punch that misses.
Perry digs a right hand underneath Duponte's ribcage. Duponte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duponte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duponte throws a punch but it's blocked by Perry.
Duponte swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duponte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duponte has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Perry.
Duponte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perry lands a nice uppercut.
Perry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perry scores with a shot to the side of Duponte's head.
Perry lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Duponte fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Perry.
Duponte misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Perry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duponte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perry lands a right hand.
Duponte is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Duponte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duponte is still on wobbly legs! Can Perry finish him?
Perry lands a nice uppercut.
Duponte swings wildly with an uppercut but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duponte seems to have recovered his senses.
Duponte misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duponte backwards.
Duponte misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Perry.
Mike Perry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perry scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Duponte misses with the head strike.
Duponte misses with the head strike.
Perry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
Perry gets through Duponte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duponte misses with the head strike.
Perry scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Perry blocking some punches.
Perry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duponte backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Duponte to his knees! Perry keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Perry!
Mike Perry retains his bantamweight title!
Mike Perry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Random Fighter Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Laston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
274 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Random Fighter Three!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Laston!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laston tries to clinch but Fighter Three moves away
and Fighter Three counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fighter Three.
Fighter Three might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fighter Three with a nice head shot there.
Fighter Three scoring with some ground and pound.
Fighter Three postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Dave Laston has been cut.
Fighter Three works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nice strikes from Fighter Three there.
Still in half guard, Fighter Three seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fighter Three connects with a nice short shot to Laston's temple.
Fighter Three scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Laston pushes Fighter Three off, looking to escape but Fighter Three dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Laston is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Random Fighter Three!
Random Fighter Three retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and My Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Powell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to My Name's chin.
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141 lbs
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25
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, My Name!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Name has Powell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Name creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Name creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Name lands an elbow inside that Powell shrugs off.
Powell avoids a wild elbow strike from Name.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Name just misses with a elbow thrown towards Powell's brow.
Powell blocks an elbow strike from Name.
Name pushes off an throws an elbow but Powell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Name avoids a wild elbow strike from Powell.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Name throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Name takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like My Name has been cut.
Name misses with an elbow strike.
Powell blocks an elbow strike.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Name leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Name blocks the elbow strike.
Name lands an elbow inside.
Name avoids a wild elbow strike from Powell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Name pushes off an throws an elbow but Powell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell blocks an elbow strike.
Name blocks the elbow strike.
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Powell misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name pushes off an throws an elbow but Powell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Name creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Powell blocks an elbow strike.
Name blocks an elbow strike from Powell.
Name looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Name leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Name looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Name throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Name blocks the elbow strike.
Powell takes an elbow to the temple.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Name leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Name blocks the elbow strike.
Powell blocks an elbow strike.
Powell lands an elbow just above Name 's eye.
Name throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powell avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
Powell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Name blocks an elbow strike from Powell.
Powell lands an elbow inside that Name shrugs off.
Powell avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
Powell throws an elbow that misses.
Name takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Name throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up My Name's cut even more.
Powell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell misses with an elbow over the top.
Powell dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Powell dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Name throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Name dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
Powell avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
Name throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
Powell blocks an elbow strike from Name.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Powell throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Powell throws an elbow but misses.
Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Powell dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Name leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Name leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell misses with an elbow over the top.
Powell throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell lands an elbow just above Name 's eye.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Powell throws an elbow but misses.
Name avoids the elbow strike from Powell, against the ropes.
Powell dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Powell avoids a wild elbow strike from Name.
Name dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
Name dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powell blocks the elbow strike.
Powell lands an elbow inside.
Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Name throws an elbow that misses.
Name pushes off an throws an elbow but Powell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Name pushes off an throws an elbow but Powell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell avoids a wild elbow strike from Name.
Powell blocks an elbow strike from Name.
Name throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Powell blocks an elbow strike.
Powell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Name throws an elbow but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Name misses with an elbow strike.
Powell blocks the elbow strike.
Powell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Name avoids the elbow strike from Powell, against the ropes.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Powell.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Powell.
Powell blocks an elbow strike.
Powell blocks the elbow strike.
Name throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Name blocks an elbow strike from Powell.
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Name avoids the elbow strike from Powell, against the ropes.
Name dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
Name looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Name blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Powell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Name's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Name blocks the elbow strike.
Powell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Name dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
Name looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Powell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on My Name's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Name rushes Powell and presses him up against the ropes.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Name avoids a wild elbow strike from Powell.
Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Name creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Scott Powell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Name throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Powell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Powell misses with an elbow over the top.
Powell avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Name leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Name.
Powell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell lands an elbow inside that Name shrugs off.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above My Name's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Powell avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell blocks the elbow strike.
Name blocks an elbow strike.
Name throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Name can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell blocks an elbow strike.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Name leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Powell throws an elbow but misses.
Name throws an elbow that misses.
Name misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Name throws an elbow but misses.
Powell avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Name leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Name blocks the elbow strike.
Powell blocks an elbow strike.
Name throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Powell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Name's defenses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Powell throws an elbow but misses.
Powell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Powell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Name looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Powell avoids the elbow strike from Name, against the ropes.
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Name throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Name throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell dodges an elbow strike from Name.
Name blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Name misses with an elbow over the top.
Powell blocks an elbow strike from Name.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Name leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Name blocks an elbow strike.
Name avoids a wild elbow strike from Powell.
Name lands a damaging elbow.
Powell blocks the elbow strike.
Name lands an elbow inside.
Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Name creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Name avoids a wild elbow strike from Powell.
Powell blocks an elbow strike from Name.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Powell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but Name leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
My Name'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 My Name's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scott Powell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Scott Powell waved his t-shirt featuring Versus's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Muhammad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhammad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor has his takedown stuffed
and Muhammad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muhammad cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Jason Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Muhammad circles away easily
enabling Muhammad to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Taylor is predictable there
and Muhammad counters with a two punch combo.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Muhammad circles away easily
and Muhammad counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Taylor falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abraham Muhammad!
Abraham Muhammad retains his light heavyweight title!
Abraham Muhammad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twist Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Twist Calypso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Calypso's head.
Calypso tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Calypso tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Calypso tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calypso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calypso tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calypso blocks a jab.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Calypso has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Johnson 's head.
Calypso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Calypso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Calypso slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calypso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso.
I was talking to Calypso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson pushes Calypso back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Calypso working aggressively here.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Calypso controls his hands.
Calypso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson 's elbow.
Calypso trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Calypso.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Calypso stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson .
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Calypso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson tries to work over Calypso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calypso swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calypso lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Calypso is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike.
Calypso lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson .
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Calypso's ribcage. Calypso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head.
Calypso leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Calypso lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calypso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso pushes Johnson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calypso has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson .
Calypso working aggressively here.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Calypso blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Calypso.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Calypso takes a shot to the head.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Twist Calypso will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Calypso closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calypso instigates a clinch.
A short right from Calypso on the inside.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Johnson .
Twist Calypso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Calypso fails to land.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso tries to work over Johnson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Calypso fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso.
Calypso throws a head punch that misses.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calypso has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson .
Calypso blocks a body shot from Johnson .
Johnson working aggressively here.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson .
A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Calypso looking to stall.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Calypso fails to land.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calypso working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Calypso leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calypso trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calypso into the ropes.
Maybe Calypso would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calypso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnson s head.
Calypso is looking to control Johnson 's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calypso has his back to the ropes.
Calypso lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Calypso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Calypso trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calypso into the ropes.
Calypso looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Calypso tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Calypso back against the ropes.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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 body punch from Calypso.
Calypso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calypso.
Calypso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calypso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson throws a body punch but Calypso moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Calypso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Calypso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calypso slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Calypso is looking to clinch.
Calypso wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson has Calypso up against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Johnson .
Calypso is looking to control Johnson 's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calypso has his back to the ropes.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Johnson .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calypso struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso.
Calypso lands with a right to the head.
Calypso gets through Johnson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Calypso blocks a body shot from Johnson .
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Calypso tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson .
Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Johnson 's head.
Johnson gets through Calypso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calypso has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson .
Calypso trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calypso into the ropes.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calypso prevents a body shot from Johnson .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso.
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calypso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson .
Johnson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow.
Calypso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Johnson .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson .
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Johnson !
Dwayne Johnson is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Dwayne Johnson 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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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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