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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Polyanskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by PSY - GENTLEMAN. Polyanskiy has chosen Oxxxymiron - Signs of life as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mighty Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Polyanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Polyanskiy is out of range.
Polyanskiy slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Polyanskiy misses the target.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Polyanskiy.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Polyanskiy misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Polyanskiy looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Polyanskiy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polyanskiy somewhat.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Mighty Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polyanskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Polyanskiy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson controlling the position.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polyanskiy on the ground.
Johnson pulls Polyanskiy in close to prevent any damage.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polyanskiy 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polyanskiy prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Polyanskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Polyanskiy.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Polyanskiy's head.
Polyanskiy misses with a head kick.
Donk. Johnson catches Polyanskiy right on the button with a cross.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Polyanskiy scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is controlling Polyanskiy's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polyanskiy has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Polyanskiy's guard.
Polyanskiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Polyanskiy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Johnson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Polyanskiy pulls down on the head and he's put Johnson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Polyanskiy!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Polyanskiy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Griffon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Negan Finnigan (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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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Griffon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Negan Finnigan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnigan throws a body punch but Griffon moves out of range.
Griffon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griffon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finnigan lands a really nice looking cross but Griffon seems unphased.
Griffon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Finnigan counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnigan scores with a one two! Griffon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Finnigan misses the shot to the body.
Griffon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finnigan.
Negan Finnigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finnigan tries to avoid it but Griffon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finnigan to the ground. Finnigan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finnigan!
Griffon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finnigan defends it nicely.
Finnigan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Griffon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnigan misses with a few strikes there.
Finnigan tests Griffon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Finnigan catches Griffon right on the button with a cross.
Griffon tries to clinch there but Finnigan circles away.
Finnigan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Griffon eats them both and turns towards Finnigan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Griffon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffon with a poor takedown
and Finnigan counters with a huge left! Griffon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Finnigan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Griffon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Finnigan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Negan Finnigan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herman Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herman Kruger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herman Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karlsson wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Karlsson pulls Kruger in close to prevent any damage.
Kruger landing some decent shots from guard.
Kruger won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson has a closed guard, preventing Kruger from standing up.
Karlsson pulls Kruger in close to his closed guard and prevents Kruger from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kruger scoring with some ground and pound.
Kruger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kruger trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karlsson fails with the takedown.
Kruger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kruger somewhat.
Kruger shoots in for a double leg but Karlsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger forces Karlsson back against the cage and clinches.
Kruger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Karlsson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Kruger breaks the clinch.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruger.
Kruger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson misses with a left hand
and Kruger counters with a single leg into guard. Karlsson didn't expect that.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Karlsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kruger has picked Karlsson up and slammed him! Karlsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Kruger manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger tries to stand but Karlsson is controlling his head.
Karlsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet but Kruger drags him back down.
Karlsson tries to bench press Kruger off him but Kruger keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Kruger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karlsson avoids a kick to the body.
Karlsson with the counter takedown but Kruger avoids it easily.
Karlsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Karlsson misses
and Kruger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karlsson's guard.
Karlsson wants to stand but Kruger is controlling the position.
Karlsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Karlsson, not yet.
Kruger postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kruger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karlsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger content to stall in guard here.
Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlsson can do to turn this around?
Karlsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kruger defends it well.
Kruger tries to land a leg kick but Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Kruger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karlsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Karlsson's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Kruger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kruger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kruger wants to stand and escape but instead Karlsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Kruger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Kruger is keeping the position.
Karlsson trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger has his foot on Karlsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karlsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Karlsson won't allow Kruger to sweep him here.
Karlsson drops back looking for a leg! Kruger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kruger manages to kick Karlsson off! Karlsson jumps back into Kruger's guard.
Karlsson drops back looking for a leg! Kruger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kruger manages to kick Karlsson off! Karlsson jumps back into Kruger's guard.
Kruger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herman Kruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Karlsson trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.
Kruger tries to counter with a takedown but Karlsson is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
and Kruger counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at Kruger to acknowledge the strikes.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Kruger dominated that second round.
That's time! Kruger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kruger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kruger showed some decent athleticism there.
Karlsson tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.
Karlsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is looking to control Kruger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karlsson avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karlsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruger's back!
Karlsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Kruger pushed the leg off.
Karlsson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kruger is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julius Karlsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Listerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Listerman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan takes the fight into the clinch.
Listerman avoiding damage as Duncan throws knees to the body.
Duncan trying to land knees to the body.
Duncan trying to land knees to the body.
Duncan misses with a knee to the head.
Listerman avoids the elbow strike from Duncan, against the cage.
Duncan pushes off an throws an elbow but Listerman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duncan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Duncan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Duncan stalling in the clinch but Listerman improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan throws an elbow but it misses.
Listerman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Listerman managing to block the knees to the body from Duncan.
Duncan tries a knee to the head but Listerman blocks it.
Duncan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Listerman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Duncan 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.
Listerman controlling the action here for a moment.
Listerman slowing the pace effectively.
Duncan being controlled against the cage.
Duncan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Listerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Listerman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Duncan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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.
Duncan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Listerman is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Duncan.
It looks like James Listerman has been cut.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Listerman avoids it.
Duncan tries a knee to the head but Listerman blocks it.
Listerman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duncan lands an elbow that stopped Listerman in his tracks for a moment.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the head but Listerman blocks with his arms.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duncan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Listerman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duncan tries to land knees in the clinch but Listerman avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Listerman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Listerman avoiding damage as Duncan throws knees to the body.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Listerman avoids it.
Duncan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Listerman stalling against the cage.
Duncan effectively controlling the action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Listerman.
Duncan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Listerman.
Duncan tries to land knees in the clinch but Listerman avoids the damage to the body.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Listerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duncan looking to throw knees to the head but Listerman is blocking nicely.
Duncan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan tries to land knees in the clinch but Listerman avoids the damage to the body.
Duncan slows down the pace here.
Listerman avoiding damage as Duncan throws knees to the body.
Duncan being controlled against the cage.
Duncan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duncan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duncan misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan letting Listerman take a breather here.
Listerman managing to block the knees to the body from Duncan.
Listerman leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Duncan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Listerman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duncan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Listerman.
Duncan trying to land knees to the body.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Listerman effectively controlling the action here.
Duncan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Listerman can do to turn this around?
Listerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Listerman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duncan up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Listerman.
Duncan has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Listerman avoids it.
Listerman slows down the pace here.
Listerman just leaning against Duncan, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Listerman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Duncan.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Listerman managing to block the knees to the body from Duncan.
Duncan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Listerman is defending well for now.
Duncan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Listerman blocks it with crossed arms.
Duncan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Listerman is defending well for now.
Listerman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Listerman stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Listerman is pushing Duncan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duncan scores a nice knee to the body.
Listerman is breathing heavily.
Listerman stalling in the clinch but Duncan improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Listerman.
Listerman dodges the punch combination from Duncan.
Duncan throws a solid leg kick but Listerman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duncan.
Listerman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Duncan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Listerman tries to keep at a distance but Duncan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duncan managing to block the knees to the body from Listerman.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Duncan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Listerman.
Duncan throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Listerman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Duncan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duncan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duncan tries to land knees in the clinch but Listerman avoids the damage to the body.
Duncan landing knees to the head.
Duncan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duncan trying to land knees to the body.
Duncan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Listerman.
Duncan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Listerman is defending well for now.
Duncan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Listerman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Listerman managing to block the knees to the body from Duncan.
Duncan tries to land knees in the clinch but Listerman avoids the damage to the body.
Listerman missing with knees to the body.
Duncan missing with knees to the body.
Duncan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duncan misses with a knee strike.
Listerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Listerman avoiding damage as Duncan throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan misses with a knee to the head.
Listerman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duncan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duncan misses with a knee strike.
Listerman just leaning against Duncan, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Duncan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Listerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Duncan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duncan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harry Duncan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duncan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Listerman's brow.
Listerman blocks an elbow strike from Duncan.
Listerman avoiding damage as Duncan throws knees to the body.
Listerman taking a breather.
Listerman has Duncan pressed against the cage.
Listerman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Listerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duncan lands a good knee to the midsection. Listerman won't want to take too many of those.
Duncan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duncan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Listerman effectively controlling the action here.
Duncan looking to throw knees to the head but Listerman is blocking nicely.
Duncan leaning against his opponent.
Listerman stalling.
Listerman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duncan throws an elbow but it misses.
Listerman stalling the fight.
Duncan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duncan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Listerman's brow.
Listerman managing to block the knees to the body from Duncan.
Duncan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Listerman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan tries to land knees in the clinch but Listerman avoids the damage to the body.
Duncan trying to land knees to the body.
Duncan throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Listerman to work.
Duncan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Listerman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duncan misses with a knee strike.
Duncan missing with knees to the body.
Duncan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Listerman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duncan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Listerman.
Duncan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Listerman.
Listerman avoids the elbow strike from Duncan, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan stalling in the clinch but Listerman improves position.
Listerman blocks the elbow strike.
Listerman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Listerman tightens his grip and picks Duncan up, before dumping him to the ground. Duncan manages to land in guard.
Duncan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Harry Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duncan clinches with his opponent.
Listerman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Duncan letting Listerman take a breather here.
Listerman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Listerman slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duncan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Listerman blocks it with crossed arms.
Listerman managing to block the knees to the body from Duncan.
Duncan tries to land knees in the clinch but Listerman avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Listerman missing with knees to the body.
Duncan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Listerman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duncan up against the cage.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James Listerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Duncan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Listerman blocks an elbow strike from Duncan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duncan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Duncan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harry Duncan thanked //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wouter Leg Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wouter Leg Lock will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wouter Leg Lock!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Leg Lock is just out of range.
Leg Lock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Leg Lock.
Leg Lock is looking for the big counter here.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Leg Lock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith tries to bum rush Leg Lock with a series of wild strikes but Leg Lock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Leg Lock tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leg Lock slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Leg Lock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leg Lock tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Leg Lock defends it.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Leg Lock's temple.
Smith is trying to control. Leg Lock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leg Lock looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Leg Lock is looking to get to half guard.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith avoids the attempt from Leg Lock to control.
Smith cracks Leg Lock with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Leg Lock is rocked!
Smith connects with a bit shot that sees Leg Lock covering up! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Smith!
Xavier Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kresimir Zivkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kresimir Zivkovic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kresimir Zivkovic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zivkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Zivkovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Zivkovic drops Smith with a nice combination! Zivkovic dives into Smith's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Jack Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looking to control.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zivkovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Zivkovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith 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.
Zivkovic is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Zivkovic is retaining full guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Zivkovic blocks nicely.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith'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.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Zivkovic has wrist control.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zivkovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zivkovic is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Zivkovic looking to control.
Smith works over Zivkovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith trying to control but Zivkovic is working from the bottom.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Zivkovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Zivkovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zivkovic manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Zivkovic's guard.
Smith passes Zivkovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is looking for submissions but instead, Zivkovic has regained full guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zivkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zivkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Zivkovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zivkovic manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Zivkovic's guard.
Zivkovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zivkovic misses with a hook
and Zivkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zivkovic tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Zivkovic throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Zivkovic throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
As Zivkovic backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zivkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith looks for a takedown but Zivkovic sprawls well.
Zivkovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Zivkovic.
Zivkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zivkovic lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Smith sprawling to the canvas. Zivkovic follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Smith hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kresimir Zivkovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zivkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivkovic cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Zivkovic blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Jack Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zivkovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Zivkovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zivkovic's head.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zivkovic is trying to keep Smith in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivkovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to control but Zivkovic is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zivkovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith stops Zivkovic from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zivkovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Zivkovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zivkovic pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Zivkovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zivkovic is aware though and is defending well.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zivkovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zivkovic looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith has his foot on Zivkovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zivkovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zivkovic rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Zivkovic is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Smith!
Jack Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kano Kobayashii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kano Kobayashii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kano Kobayashii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Cage!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashii throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Cage throws a body punch but Kobayashii moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kobayashii.
Kobayashii throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage throws a leg kick but Kobayashii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body kick from Kobayashii.
Cage looks to land a combination but Kobayashii avoids it well.
Cage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobayashii.
Cage has Kobayashii up against the cage in a clinch.
Kobayashii working hard to break the clinch.
Cage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kano Kobayashii has been cut.
Kobayashii is breathing heavily.
Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kobayashii backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobayashii wants to break free but Cage has control.
Cage with a knee to the head.
Cage lands a nice knee to the body.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks it.
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Cage on the inside.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cage misses with a knee strike.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks it.
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobayashii backwards.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Cage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobayashii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cage crunches a lovely knee into Kobayashii's ribcage.
Cage landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kobayashii managing to block the knees to the body from Cage.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Cage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cage scores a nice knee to the body.
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cage works on Kobayashii's body with a couple of short punches.
Cage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cage landing knees to the body.
Cage misses with a knee strike.
Cage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobayashii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Cage landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cage.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Kobayashii's head.
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kobayashii lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cage landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
Cage working Kobayashii over with knees to the body.
Cage lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobayashii missing with knees to the body.
Cage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobayashii avoids the damage to the body.
Kobayashii takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobayashii backwards.
Cage landing knees to the body.
Cage lands a good knee to the midsection. Kobayashii won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Cage landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobayashii's face.
A knee to the head by Cage.
Cage connects with a knee to the head.
Cage scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cage.
A hook to the body from Cage.
Kobayashii wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
Cage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cage pushes Kobayashii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kobayashii avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.
Cage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cage drops Kobayashii with a big knee straight up the middle! Kobayashii is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Kano Kobayashii's cut is getting worse.
Cage has Kobayashii up against the cage in a clinch.
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobayashiis head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kobayashii can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cage.
Cage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cage scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kano Kobayashii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Cage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobayashii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cage as the two fighters clinch.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobayashii.
Cage works on Kobayashii's body with a couple of short punches.
Cage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobayashii is defending well for now.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashii avoids it.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Cage.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage lands a knee to the head.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashii avoids it.
Kobayashii tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Cage scores with a hook to the body.
Cage cracks Kobayashii with a nice body shot.
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks it.
Kobayashii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kobayashii breaks from the clinch.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cage gets a clinch.
Kobayashii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luke Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kobayashii managing to block the knees to the body from Cage.
Cage works on Kobayashii's body with a couple of short punches.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobayashiis head.
Cage scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kobayashii is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Kobayashii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kobayashii is trying to break the clinch but Cage is controlling him.
Cage drops Kobayashii with a big knee straight up the middle! Kobayashii is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Kobayashii misses with a low kick.
Cage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Kobayashii circles away.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashii seems to have got his legs back now.
Kano Kobayashii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kobayashii throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Kobayashii.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobayashii is trying to push Cage away but Cage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobayashii's efforts to push away.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashii avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kobayashii takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobayashii's face.
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
Cage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Cage keeps control of Kobayashii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobayashii takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
Cage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobayashii avoids the damage to the body.
Cage has Kobayashii pressed against the cage, preventing Kobayashii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobayashii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobayashii avoids the damage to the body.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobayashii is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Kobayashii is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Kobayashii tries to break the clinch but Cage is controlling the position.
Cage managing to block the knees to the body from Kobayashii.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Cage.
Cage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobayashii working hard to break the clinch.
Cage is leaning against Kobayashii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cage lands a knee to the body.
Cage lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
Kobayashii avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kano Kobayashii's cut.
That's time! Kobayashii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kobayashii scores with a head kick. Cage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kobayashii lands a high kick!
Kobayashii throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashii misses with a low kick.
Cage instigates a clinch.
Cage misses with a knee strike.
Cage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobayashii's face.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cage.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Cage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobayashii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cage with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kobayashii can't break the clinch.
Cage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cage misses with a knee strike.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks it.
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kobayashii has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
Kobayashii has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Kobayashii is trying to break free.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage lands a knee to the head.
Cage lands a knee to the head.
Kano Kobayashii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cage missing with knees to the body.
Kobayashii wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage scores a nice knee to the body.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobayashii blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage prevents Kobayashii from breaking the clinch.
Cage landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kobayashii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Kobayashii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobayashii.
Kobayashii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
Cage presses Kobayashii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobayashii.
Cage looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashii is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobayashii is defending well for now.
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks it.
Kobayashii is trying to force a seperation but Cage has the dominant position.
Kobayashii has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Cage lands a good knee to the midsection. Kobayashii won't want to take too many of those.
Kobayashii wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
Kano Kobayashii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobayashii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kobayashii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kobayashii wants to break free but Cage has control.
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kobayashii lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cage lands a nice knee to the body.
Cage lands a good knee to the midsection. Kobayashii won't want to take too many of those.
Kobayashii has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Cage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Kobayashii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobayashii is defending well for now.
Cage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Kobayashii can't break the clinch.
Cage scores with a knee to the head.
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
Cage lands a knee to the body.
Kobayashii managing to block the knees to the body from Cage.
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks with his arms.
Kobayashii is trying to push Cage away but Cage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
Kobayashii takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but Kobayashii blocks with his arms.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashii avoids it.
Cage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luke Cage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kobayashii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cage 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 James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Cage!
Luke Cage gave a mention to //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Viera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farnad Behpour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Behpour has chosen Baba O'Riley as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Viera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farnad Behpour!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behpour loads up on a big right hand but Viera slips the punch.
Viera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Behpour.
Viera takes a swing at Behpour's ribcage but misses.
Behpour throws a jab when Viera was well out of range.
Behpour throws a front kick that sends Viera stumbling back into the cage.
Behpour throws a shot from downtown. Viera moves away and avoids it.
Viera misses the body punch
and Behpour counters with a head kick.
Behpour throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Viera.
It looks like Patrick Viera has been cut.
Behpour throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Viera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Behpour manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Behpour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viera scores with a jab to the body.
Behpour avoids the body shot from Viera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viera throws a body shot but no joy.
Behpour misses with an uppercut. Viera saw that one coming.
Viera rushes Behpour and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behpour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Behpour at a distance.
Behpour getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Viera moves into range and clinches up with Behpour.
Viera prevents Behpour from breaking the clinch.
Viera throws a head punch that misses.
Viera prevents Behpour from breaking the clinch.
Behpour is trying to push Viera away but Viera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Viera tries a body shot but Behpour blocks it.
Viera is struggling to control the position.
Viera misses with the head strike.
Viera pushes Behpour back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viera misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behpour tries to break the clinch but Viera is controlling the position.
Viera misses with a punch on the inside.
Behpour blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Farnad Behpour has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Behpour.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Viera.
Behpour blocks an uppercut.
Behpour wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viera lands a hook that snaps the head of Behpour backwards.
Behpour looks winded!
Behpour wants to get back to striking at distance but Viera won't allow it.
Viera misses with the head strike.
Viera works on Behpour's body with a couple of short punches.
Viera lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viera mutters something to Behpour before pushing him back against the cage. As Behpour comes back towards him, Viera unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Behpour clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Viera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Rumble (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 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthew Fang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, AJ Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fang trying to control but Rumble is working from the bottom.
Fang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rumble is keeping the position for now.
Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Fang from controlling successfully.
Rumble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang is looking to work some ground and pound but Rumble has wrist control.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Fang from controlling successfully.
Fang throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble keeping full guard, as Fang tries to pass.
Fang throws a big elbow that misses.
Rumble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fang.
Rumble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fang.
Fang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fang throws an elbow that misses. Rumble uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fang's guard. Nice move by Rumble!
Rumble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fang doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble preventing the sweep.
Rumble tries to free his leg and advance position but Fang is retaining full guard.
Fang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rumble uses it to pass to side control.
Fang struggling a bit here.
Fang tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Rumble stalls from top position.
Fang is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fang is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Fang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fang is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rumble is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fang flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fang tries to hold on but Rumble postures up.
Fang is desperately trying to improve his position but Rumble has a good base and remains in mount.
My spies in Odins Body Workshop inform me that Rumble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fang regains half guard.
Fang is looking to control Rumble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fang avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fang tries to roll over but Rumble keeps him under control.
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 Matthew Fang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fang shoots and misses
and Rumble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fang moves forwards but Rumble connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fang shoots in for a takedown but Rumble shows good takedown defense.
Rumble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rumble uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rumble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rumble wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fang moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rumble.
Rumble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rumble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rumble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fang.
Rumble scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot lands for Rumble.
Rumble scores with a decent looking hook.
Rumble throws a good cross that connects.
Rumble thuds a left hand into Fang's body.
Rumble connects with a body shot.
Fang gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rumble gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Rumble!
AJ Rumble is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking AJ Rumble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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