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KFC 8: Leary vs Johnson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jagga Mushu (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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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jagga Mushu!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Mushu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg connects with a single shot there.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Mushu avoids them all with ease.
Goldberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldberg lands a head shot.
Goldberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldberg sets himself, and Mushu steps forward looking for the clinch! Goldberg avoids it this time.
Goldberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldberg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mushu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mushu shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mushu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goldberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mushu or perhaps it was just good defense by Goldberg, which made it look bad.
Goldberg works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldberg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Goldberg scores with a jab. Mushu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mushu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goldberg circles away.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagga Mushu.
Goldberg throws a shot to the body.
Goldberg digs a good body shot into Mushu's ribs.
Mushu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
Goldberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mushu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mushu lands in his opponent's guard.
Goldberg wants to stand but Mushu is controlling the position.
Goldberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mushu controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mushu postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Mushu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mushu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mushu content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mushu wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mushu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mushu has a takedown stuffed.
Mushu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mushu taking a break here but Goldberg is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mushu not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg pushes Mushu off looking to stand but Mushu dives back in and keeps control.
Mushu thows a huge punch but Goldberg dodges it nicely.
Mushu is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goldberg won't allow Mushu to pass to mount.
Mushu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mushu throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goldberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mushu.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mushu trying to mount his opponent but Goldberg defends it.
Goldberg is not content to let Mushu control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goldberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mushu shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg shows good takedown defense.
Mushu shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg shows good takedown defense.
Mushu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Goldberg.
Goldberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mushu.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagga Mushu.
Mushu walks into a left hand.
Goldberg connects with the punch.
Goldberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mushu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bill Goldberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldberg throws a good cross that connects.
Goldberg stuffs the takedown.
Goldberg punishes Mushu's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Goldberg does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Mushu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mushu shoots for a double leg takedown but Goldberg sprawls well. He's pushed Mushu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mushu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goldberg is able to avoid easily.
Goldberg is looking for a counter combo.
Mushu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mushu is keen to just control but Goldberg is a slippery customer.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mushu can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg pushes Mushu off looking to stand but Mushu dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mushu in particular looking to stall.
Jagga Mushu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Mushu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mushu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mushu with the ground and pound but Goldberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Goldberg being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mushu wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mushu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldberg.
Goldberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mushu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goldberg sprawls well. Goldberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mushu gets slowly back to his feet.
Mushu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mushu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goldberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mushu is pressing down on Goldberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goldberg is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mushu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mushu is working for a submission of some sort.
Mushu stands up and beckons Goldberg to join him on the feet.
Mushu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mushu momentarily.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg throws a nice looking combination but Mushu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mushu avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mushu darts in looking for a takedown but Goldberg gets double underhooks and turns Mushu into the cage.
Mushu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Mushu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mushu is trying to get an arm triangle but Goldberg is defending well.
Mushu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Goldberg is not content to let Mushu control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Goldberg.
Mushu shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mushu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Mushu avoids them all with ease.
Mushu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goldberg.
Goldberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mushu moves away.
Goldberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Mushu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goldberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Goldberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goldberg lands with a right hand.
Mushu closes the distance and clinches up with Goldberg, looking for a takedown. Mushu pushes Goldberg against the cage but Goldberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagga Mushu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mushu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goldberg's waist but Goldberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mushu off to one side.
Goldberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Mushu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mushu moves forwards but Goldberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goldberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mushu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goldberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goldberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mushu is rocked!
Goldberg throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Mushu colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Goldberg as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Mushu is left battered and dazed whilst Goldberg and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yodsanan Sityodtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Azorre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Azorre is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsanan Sityodtong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Azorre!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sityodtong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azorre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sityodtong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sityodtong misses with a few strikes there.
Sityodtong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azorre.
Sityodtong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sityodtong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Azorre lands a leg kick that knocks Sityodtong off balance momentarily.
Azorre lands a head kick. Sityodtong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Azorre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sityodtong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azorre throws a sloppy head kick and Sityodtong moves out of range easily.
A combination from Azorre does no damage.
Sityodtong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azorre.
James Azorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sityodtong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azorre throws a body shot but no joy.
Sityodtong is looking for a counter combo.
Sityodtong stuns Azorre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Azorre misses.
Azorre throws a series of punches but Sityodtong moves out of range.
Sityodtong blocks a low kick nicely.
Azorre throws a lazy head kick
and Sityodtong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azorre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Azorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sityodtong dodges the punch combination from Azorre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azorre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Sityodtong.
James Azorre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azorre looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sityodtong lands a right hand from hell, dropping Azorre. Sityodtong pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodsanan Sityodtong!
Yodsanan Sityodtong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fitz Hall (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fitz Hall!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Beltran closes the distance and clinches.
Beltran prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Hall wants to break free but Beltran has control.
Beltran digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beltran.
Beltran pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beltran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beltran in his tracks.
A leg kick checked by Beltran.
Fitz Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beltran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beltran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been hearing reports that Beltran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beltran rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beltran is trying to trip Hall. He has hold of a leg but Hall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beltran persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hall pushes Beltran off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall scores with a jab. Beltran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beltran dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Beltran appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hall throws a leg kick but Beltran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beltran moves into the clinch.
Beltran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Beltran slows down the pace here.
Beltran blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beltran takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beltran slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beltran as Hall tries to tie him up.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Beltran has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran blocking some punches.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Beltran has double underhooks.
Hall can't break the clinch.
Beltran misses with some punches.
Beltran manages to pull guard.
Hall won't allow Beltran to sweep him here.
Beltran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.
Hall is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beltran not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beltran wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Beltran seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
Hall tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran seems to be looking for submissions.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beltran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall pushes Beltran off looking to stand but Beltran dives back in and keeps control.
Beltran wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beltran is working away from the top position though.
Beltran 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.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beltran.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four 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.
Hall throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Beltran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Hall punching from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beltran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Beltran off the cage and back into range.
Beltran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beltran eats them both and turns towards Hall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Beltran pushes Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Beltran breaks the clinch.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Beltran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Fitz Hall has been cut.
Beltran moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
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 Max Beltran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fitz Hall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beltran closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Beltran pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hall on his heels. He'll look to pass Hall's guard now, I'm sure.
Hall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beltran stops Hall from standing up.
Beltran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall wants to stand up but Beltran is controlling him.
Hall can't keep his opponent in guard - Beltran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall missing with punches from the bottom.
Max Beltran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beltran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is trying to stand up here but Beltran is controlling him well.
Beltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Beltran blocks the strikes from Hall.
Hall is looking to escape.
Beltran moves nicely into side control.
Hall is trying to control Beltran's posture but Beltran avoids it.
Beltran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Beltran looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hall is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran landing strikes.
Beltran decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hall to his feet.
Beltran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beltran is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.
Beltran looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beltran is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Beltran is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Beltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Hall tries to kick Beltran off but Beltran keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beltran throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
Beltran is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beltran.
Beltran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Beltran is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beltran to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beltran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beltran prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall pushes Beltran off looking to stand but Beltran dives back in and keeps control.
Hall makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitz Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beltran doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Beltran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A right-left combo lands from Hall.
Beltran tries to clinch
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Max Beltran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fitz Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Beltran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beltran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beltran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Hall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Beltran wants to clinch.
Beltran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beltran off to one side.
Beltran doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran has managed to clinch.
Hall is trying to push Beltran away but Beltran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hall is trying to maintain a safe position but Beltran gets an underhook and turns Hall into the cage.
Beltran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Beltran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Hall can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beltran trying to stall but Hall improves his position.
Beltran lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Beltran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Beltran has double underhooks.
A short right from Beltran on the inside.
Beltran looking for a takedown.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Beltran.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beltran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beltran lands a right hand.
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall connects with a jab.
Hall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hall with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beltran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beltran momentarily.
Beltran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hall tries to escape but Beltran is in control.
Beltran throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Beltran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beltran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beltran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
Hall tries to bench press Beltran off him but Beltran keeps the position.
Hall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Beltran is controlling him well.
Beltran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beltran wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hall, who protects the arm well.
Beltran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Beltran keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beltran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beltran working away.
Fitz Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beltran postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hall throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Beltran.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beltran, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Beltran!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Longin Slusarczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Longin Slusarczyk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slusarczyk lands a head kick!
It looks like Reggie Braga has been cut.
Slusarczyk lands a leg kick that knocks Braga off balance momentarily.
Slusarczyk lands a nice hook to Braga's body. Braga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slusarczyk throws a body punch but Braga moves out of range.
Slusarczyk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slusarczyk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Braga under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Slusarczyk.
Nice sprawl there from Slusarczyk as Braga shoots in.
Slusarczyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Braga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Slusarczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Braga moves out of range easily.
Slusarczyk tries a head kick but it misses.
Slusarczyk fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slusarczyk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braga's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slusarczyk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Braga takes a step back to recover.
Slusarczyk lands a high kick!
Slusarczyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slusarczyk feints and then cracks Braga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braga down.
Slusarczyk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Slusarczyk misses the shot to the body.
Braga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slusarczyk tries to clinch up.
Braga tries to counter with a takedown but Slusarczyk is quick to defend against it.
Braga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Braga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Braga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slusarczyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braga.
Slusarczyk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Longin Slusarczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slusarczyk lands with a straight right. Braga didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Slusarczyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Braga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slusarczyk.
Longin Slusarczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Braga.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slusarczyk sprawls well. Slusarczyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slusarczyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braga throws a leg kick but Slusarczyk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Braga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Braga throws out a leg kick but Slusarczyk moves out of range and Braga only half commits.
Braga blocks a head kick by Slusarczyk.
Braga motions for Slusarczyk to come forward. Braga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slusarczyk throws out a loose jab but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slusarczyk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braga has time to react.
Slusarczyk with a nice cross.
Slusarczyk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A leg kick checked by Slusarczyk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slusarczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slusarczyk checks a leg kick.
Slusarczyk tries to bum rush Braga with a series of wild strikes but Braga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Braga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slusarczyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Braga moves out of range of the strikes.
Braga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braga slips under a jab from Slusarczyk.
Braga attempts a counter takedown but Slusarczyk avoids it well and moves away.
Slusarczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Braga is just out of range.
Braga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Braga's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slusarczyk lands with a nice body kick.
Slusarczyk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slusarczyk throws the kick towards the body but Braga avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Longin Slusarczyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Braga's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Danga de danga de dang - Slusarczyk scores with a four punch combination!
Slusarczyk throws a body punch but Braga moves out of range.
Braga tries to counter with a takedown but Slusarczyk is quick to defend against it.
Slusarczyk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Braga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Braga might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Slusarczyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braga feinted with a counter takedown.
Slusarczyk lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Slusarczyk there.
Slusarczyk lunges at Braga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Braga's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slusarczyk looks to land a left hand but Braga moved out of range nicely.
Braga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slusarczyk.
Braga walks into a stiff left hand from Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Slusarczyk misses the target.
Braga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slusarczyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slusarczyk misses with a body shot.
Braga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slusarczyk sprawls and moves away.
Slusarczyk throws a big shot that misses.
Braga checks the leg kick.
Donk. Slusarczyk catches Braga right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Slusarczyk catches Braga right on the button with a cross.
Braga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braga tries to counter with a takedown but Slusarczyk is quick to defend against it.
Slusarczyk throws a low kick but Braga moves out of range easily.
Braga feinted with a counter takedown.
Braga takes one on the button.
Slusarczyk misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slusarczyk lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slusarczyk defending well as Braga loads up on a big left hand.
Slusarczyk lands a slapping body shot.
Braga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slusarczyk.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Slusarczyk blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Slusarczyk.
Braga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slusarczyk sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Slusarczyk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slusarczyk lands with a shot to the body.
Braga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slusarczyk avoids it really well and circles away.
Slusarczyk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braga avoids the body shot from Slusarczyk.
Braga tries to counter with a takedown but Slusarczyk is quick to defend against it.
Braga rushes Slusarczyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slusarczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slusarczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braga manages to avoid it.
Slusarczyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slusarczyk tries to clinch up but Braga circles away and keeps his distance.
Slusarczyk lands a head shot.
Slusarczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Braga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slusarczyk throws a looping overhand right but Braga ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slusarczyk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Braga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Braga takes one to the chin there.
Slusarczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Braga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slusarczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braga moves away.
Slusarczyk tries to work over Braga's front leg with a kick but Braga checks it.
Slusarczyk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slusarczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slusarczyk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Braga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slusarczyk sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Slusarczyk.
Braga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Longin Slusarczyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reggie Braga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Slusarczyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slusarczyk takes a swing at Braga's ribcage but misses.
Braga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Braga drops his hands momentarily and Slusarczyk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slusarczyk looks to land a combination but Braga avoids it well.
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slusarczyk.
Braga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Slusarczyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slusarczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braga was well out of range. Poor timing from Slusarczyk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga throws a lazy body kick
and Slusarczyk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Braga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Slusarczyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slusarczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Slusarczyk misses with a head kick.
Slusarczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slusarczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Braga moves out of range easily.
Braga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slusarczyk swivels and escapes.
Braga blocks a jab.
Slusarczyk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braga.
Slusarczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Braga moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slusarczyk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Braga takes a step back to recover.
A bone on bone clash there as Slusarczyk blocks the leg kick.
Braga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Braga blocks the leg kick.
Braga feinted with a counter takedown.
Braga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slusarczyk.
Braga wants to clinch.
A jab from Slusarczyk misses.
Braga feinted with a counter takedown.
Slusarczyk tried to score with a low kick but Braga checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slusarczyk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Braga.
Braga attempts a counter takedown but Slusarczyk avoids it well and moves away.
Braga throws a low kick but Slusarczyk avoids it.
Slusarczyk is looking to chop away at Braga's legs.
Slusarczyk jabs at Braga's body.
Slusarczyk throws a nice looking combination but Braga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Braga tries to counter with a takedown but Slusarczyk is quick to defend against it.
Slusarczyk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slusarczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Braga misses with a low kick.
Longin Slusarczyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slusarczyk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slusarczyk blocks a low kick nicely.
Braga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slusarczyk sprawls well. Slusarczyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braga gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga moves away from the strike by Slusarczyk.
Slusarczyk feints and then cracks Braga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braga down.
Slusarczyk throws a series of punches but Braga moves out of range.
Braga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slusarczyk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Braga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slusarczyk is looking to land body kicks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Braga. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Slusarczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braga.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Slusarczyk misses.
Braga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longin Slusarczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slusarczyk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Braga attempts a counter takedown but Slusarczyk avoids it well and moves away.
Reggie Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slusarczyk scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Longin Slusarczyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slusarczyk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Longin Slusarczyk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mountain Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabian Marconi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabian Marconi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann rushes Marconi and presses him up against the cage.
Marconi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
Marconi tries a body shot but Mann blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land.
Mann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Marconi controls the action.
Mann scores with a shot to the side of Marconi's head.
It looks like Fabian Marconi has been cut.
Marconi prevents a body shot from Mann.
A left hand lands to the body for Mann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann throws a punch but it's blocked by Marconi.
Mann lands with a right to the head.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Marconi controls the action.
Marconi tries to break free but Mann pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marconi looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Mann.
A left hand lands to the body for Mann.
A short right from Mann on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mann.
Mann tries a body shot but Marconi blocks it.
Mann can't find room to land a body shot as Marconi controls the action.
Mann pushes Marconi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mann tries to throw a body punch but Marconi avoids it by throwing Mann back against the cage.
Mann is working Marconi over against the cage.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marconi backwards.
Mann drops Marconi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Marconi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Marconi is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann has Marconi pressed against the cage. Marconi drops his hands and Mann takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Marconi tumbling to the canvas! Mann rains down with more punches but Marconi was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Mann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mountain Mann!
After the fight, Mountain Mann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerhard De Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Lange is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nemo. On his way into the cage it seems that Kenneth Francis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kenneth Francis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerhard De Lange!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lange shoots in looking for a takedown. Francis tries to sprawl out of it but De Lange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Francis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Lange sprawls and moves away.
Francis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Lange sprawls well initially but Francis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De Lange really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Francis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Francis is trying to work for a kimura but De Lange is defending well.
Francis passes to side control.
Francis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis trying to control the position but De Lange is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Francis wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Lange keeps working.
Francis takes a little break here. De Lange wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
De Lange is not content to let Francis control the position.
Francis advances to mount.
Francis lands a nice shot to the head.
Francis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lange defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Francis.
De Lange wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Francis landing strikes from the mount and De Lange is in trouble!
Francis controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Lange can do anything to dispel that myth.
Francis wants to finish this one by submission but De Lange is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Francis.
Francis landing strikes from the mount.
Francis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis landing strikes from the mount.
Francis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lange tries to buck Francis off but he can't manage it.
De Lange is squirming around, avoiding Francis's attempts to control the action.
Francis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Francis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Francis controlling from the full mount.
Francis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Francis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Francis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Lange has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Francis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Francis lands a big shot there that rocks De Lange but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis trying to control but De Lange is having none of it.
Francis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Francis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis looking to control but De Lange is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Francis avoids the attempt from De Lange to control.
Francis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Francis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by De Lange or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
De Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
De Lange shoots in and drives through. Francis sprawls well.
De Lange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenneth Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard De Lange.
De Lange tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Francis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As De Lange looks to move away, Francis throws a big counter combo but De Lange just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francis is defended easily by De Lange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but De Lange persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Francis misses the jab.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lange can do to turn this around?
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Lange enables Francis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Lange manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Francis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Francis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Francis won't allow De Lange to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis 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.
Francis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Francis drops back looking for a leg! De Lange is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Lange manages to kick Francis off! Francis jumps back into De Lange's guard.
Francis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Lange's guard.
Francis prevents De Lange from standing back up.
Francis is trying to work for a kimura but De Lange is defending well.
Francis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Francis is nestled in close to De Lange, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Francis.
De Lange is trying to stand back up but Francis is controlling him
Francis is keen to just control but De Lange is a slippery customer.
Francis is looking for a kimura here.
Francis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Lange with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Francis wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Lange keeps working.
Still in half guard, Francis seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lange has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francis is working away from the top position though.
Francis working the head and body with strikes.
Kenneth Francis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Francis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Francis seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Francis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Francis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Francis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Lange is just riding it out for now. Francis eventually gives up the hold.
Francis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis uses his free foot to push down on De Lange's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Lange.
Francis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Francis tries to control but De Lange wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Lange has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Francis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Lange shoots for a double leg takedown but Francis sprawls well. He's pushed De Lange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Francis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Lange swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for De Lange on that attempt.
Francis tries to counter with a takedown but De Lange is quick to defend against it.
De Lange dives in and grabs Francis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes down on De Lange's head and hops out.
Kenneth Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard De Lange.
De Lange tries to clinch but Francis moves away
and Francis counters with a shoot takedown. De Lange fights it but they end up in guard.
Francis 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.
De Lange is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Lange's guard.
Francis passes to full mount!
Francis lands a big shot there that rocks De Lange but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
De Lange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Francis 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.
Francis controlling the position easily from mount.
Francis wants to finish this one by submission but De Lange is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Francis.
Francis trying to control but De Lange is having none of it.
De Lange trying desperately to get to his feet.
Francis tries to control but De Lange wriggling away.
Francis lands a big elbow.
Francis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Lange to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Lange shrugs it off.
Gerhard De Lange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis controlling his opponent.
Francis working De Lange over with strikes here.
De Lange's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
De Lange wants to control but Francis is having none of it.
De Lange wants to try and get back to his feet.
Francis working for a submission but De Lange is keeping him at bay.
Francis landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis looking for a guillotine from mount but De Lange is having none of it.
De Lange defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Francis.
Francis with a couple of short strikes.
Francis wants to control the pace but De Lange is squirming around nicely.
Francis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Francis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Francis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Lange to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Lange shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis controlling from the full mount.
Francis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Francis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Francis has hold of De Lange's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Lange manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Francis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Lange has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Francis looking to finish De Lange with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Lange!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francis 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Francis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Skrarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Perfect-Ed Sheeran. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Las Vegas, Adrian Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francesco Skrarez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skrarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Skrarez misses with a wild body shot.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skrarez misses with a takedown
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steve's guard.
Skrarez lands a couple of digs.
Skrarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve wants to sweep here but Skrarez controlling him for the moment.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skrarez on the ground.
Skrarez throwing strikes from guard but Steve blocks nicely.
Skrarez landing with the ground and pound.
Skrarez is working Steve over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skrarez is working Steve over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skrarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skrarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skrarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Skrarez wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Skrarez stands and steps away. Steve gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Skrarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skrarez wants to clinch but Steve slips to the side
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrarez moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrarez tries to clinch up
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adrian Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Skrarez.
Skrarez closes the distance and pushes Steve back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
A short right from Steve.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Skrarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Skrarez with a big uppercut! Skrarez tries to clinch up but Steve pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Skrarez to the mat! Skrarez covers up and Steve unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adrian Steve!
Adrian Steve decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Djagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve has chosen Perfect-Ed Sheeran as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasili Djagoev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Steve!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djagoev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djagoev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Djagoev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Djagoev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Djagoev throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Djagoev slips under a jab from Steve.
Djagoev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Djagoev misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Djagoev lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djagoev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Djagoev lands a right hook to the body.
Steve misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Djagoev connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djagoev throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Djagoev coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Djagoev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve slips under a jab from Djagoev.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Djagoev throws a body shot but no joy.
Djagoev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Djagoev looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Djagoev misses with a body punch
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Djagoev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Steve misses the jab.
Djagoev throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djagoev looks to clinch
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Djagoev misses.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Djagoev is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Djagoev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djagoev misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Djagoev catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Djagoev misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Djagoev moves out of range of the strikes.
Djagoev swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Djagoev just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Djagoev moves away.
Djagoev connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Djagoev finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djagoev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve misses the jab.
Djagoev scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Djagoev gets a clinch.
Djagoev throws a head punch that misses.
Djagoev misses with some punches.
Steve tries to work over Djagoev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Djagoev working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Djagoev tries to tie him up.
Djagoev throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djagoev misses with a body punch.
Djagoev blocks an uppercut.
Djagoev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Djagoev backwards.
Djagoev misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Djagoev.
A short right from Steve.
A short left from Djagoev.
Djagoev blocks an uppercut.
Djagoev is struggling to control the position.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Djagoev controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Djagoev.
Djagoev effectively controlling the action here.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve 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 Vasili Djagoev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Djagoev throws a lazy uppercut
and Djagoev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasili Djagoev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve slips under a jab from Djagoev.
Steve cracks Djagoev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steve tries to keep at a distance but Djagoev has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Djagoev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Djagoev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Djagoev misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djagoev just leaning against Steve, taking a breather.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Djagoev avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Djagoev blocking some punches.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djagoev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Djagoev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Djagoev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Djagoev misses with some punches.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Djagoev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Djagoev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Djagoev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Djagoev has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve presses Djagoev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Djagoev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Djagoev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Djagoev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Djagoev blocking some punches.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Djagoev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djagoev blocking some punches.
Djagoev throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Djagoev.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Djagoev controls his hands.
Djagoev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Djagoev blocks a body shot from Steve.
Djagoev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Djagoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djagoev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Djagoev digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Djagoev.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Djagoev.
Djagoev throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve tries to work over Djagoev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djagoev stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
Djagoev has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Djagoev tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Djagoev back against the cage.
Djagoev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Djagoev controls the action.
Djagoev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Djagoev.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Djagoev controls his hands.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Djagoev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Djagoev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Djagoev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Djagoev ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Djagoev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Djagoev misses the shot to the body.
Djagoev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve misses the jab.
Djagoev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Djagoev slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Djagoev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djagoev jabs at Steve's body.
Djagoev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Djagoev counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve moves away from the strike by Djagoev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djagoev tries to clinch up
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve tries to keep at a distance but Djagoev has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Djagoev.
Djagoev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Djagoev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Djagoev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Djagoev working aggressively here.
Steve pushes Djagoev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Djagoev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Djagoev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Djagoev controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Djagoev.
Djagoev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Djagoev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Djagoev throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Djagoev's elbow.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Djagoev's head.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve blocks a body shot from Djagoev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Djagoev.
Djagoev tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Djagoev back against the cage.
Djagoev working aggressively here.
Djagoev tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Djagoev back against the cage.
Djagoev looking to slow down the pace here.
Steve presses Djagoev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands a body punch.
Djagoev working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Djagoev swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Djagoev throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Djagoev fails to land.
Djagoev tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Djagoev back against the cage.
Djagoev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Djagoev's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Djagoev or not.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Djagoev scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Djagoev backwards.
Steve prevents a body shot from Djagoev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Steve!
Jack Steve tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cobra Commander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Commander has chosen Cobra Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cobra Commander!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Commander changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tucker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
Commander is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tucker is trying to escape and Commander transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tucker is forced to tap! Nice work there by Commander! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cobra Commander!
Cobra Commander seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Johnson (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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leary!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Leary.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Leary has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leary decides to pull guard.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson working away.
Leary is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leary gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leary wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leary.
Leary is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson is posturing up here but Leary has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johnson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johnson has to tap! Slick submission there by Leary!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Leary!
Chris Leary is the new light heavyweight champion!
Chris Leary decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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