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StrikeForce Union #65 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Basurto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akheem Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basurto's entrance music is Tapout - Birdman. A fine choice. 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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Powerful takedowns
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Basurto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akheem Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flynn scores with a three punch combo!
Basurto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flynn.
Flynn misses with a combination
letting Basurto counter with a right hand.
Flynn gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basurto tries to bench press Flynn off him but Flynn keeps the position.
Flynn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Basurto to his feet.
Flynn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flynn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flynn stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Flynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Basurto dodges the punch combination from Flynn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Flynn. Those never looked like landing.
Basurto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flynn throws a combination. Basurto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Basurto trying to control from the bottom.
Flynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Basurto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Basurto.
Basurto wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Basurto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is keen to just control but Basurto is a slippery customer.
Flynn stands up and beckons Basurto to join him on the feet.
Flynn feints and as Basurto raises his hands in defense, Flynn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Basurto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Basurto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Basurto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flynn tries to stand but Basurto is controlling from the bottom.
Flynn gets to his feet - Basurto follows without any prompting.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Basurto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flynn misses with a double jab
and Basurto counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basurto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basurto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Basurto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Basurto trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Basurto won't allow Flynn to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Basurto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Flynn wants to stand up but Basurto is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Basurto drops back looking for a leg! Flynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flynn manages to kick Basurto off! Basurto jumps back into Flynn's guard.
Basurto 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.
Basurto scoring with some ground and pound.
Basurto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basurto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Basurto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Basurto drops back looking for a leg! Flynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flynn manages to kick Basurto off! Basurto jumps back into Flynn's guard.
Flynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akheem Flynn dominated that round.
That's time! Basurto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flynn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Basurto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basurto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flynn defends it easily.
Basurto pushes a forearm under Flynn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Flynn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Basurto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfonso Garrett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Pan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfonso Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garrett is trying to defend but Pan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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. Pan connects with a nice short shot to Garrett's temple.
Pan working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garrett wants to control but Pan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garrett taking some punishment here, with Pan in his half guard.
Pan drops an elbow to the side of Garrett's head.
Garrett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ground and pound from Pan.
Garrett is looking to control Pan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garrett avoid being mounted?
Pan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garrett is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pan lands a big elbow - Garrett is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Pan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Pan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Cambridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squidward Squarepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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140 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinn Cambridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Squidward Squarepants!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambridge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Squarepants swivels and escapes.
Cambridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cambridge misses with a takedown attempt - Squarepants sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cambridge stuffs the takedown attempt from Squarepants. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet.
Squarepants goes for a double leg but Cambridge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cambridge continues to drive forward.
Cambridge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cambridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Cambridge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cambridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinn Cambridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Squarepants tries to pull guard but Cambridge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Squarepants pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cambridge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cambridge shoots in but Squarepants avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cambridge back to the cage. Squarepants follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Quinn Cambridge has been cut.
Squarepants tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cambridge defends well and Squarepants ends up having to push Cambridge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Squarepants avoids the body shot from Cambridge.
Squarepants tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cambridge defends well and Squarepants ends up having to push Cambridge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Cambridge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Squarepants.
Cambridge with a poor takedown
and Squarepants counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cambridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Squarepants as he avoids it easily.
Squarepants fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cambridge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cambridge shoots in looking for a takedown. Squarepants tries to sprawl out of it but Cambridge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Squarepants manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cambridge tries for a takedown but Squarepants circles away easily
and Squarepants counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cambridge walks into a stiff left hand from Squarepants.
Cambridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Squarepants tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cambridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Squarepants takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Squarepants fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cambridge rushes Squarepants and presses him up against the cage.
Cambridge jumps guard but Squarepants stands there with Cambridge around his waist. Cambridge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cambridge tries to pull guard but Squarepants won't allow it.
Cambridge tries to pull guard but Squarepants forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants is working for takedown but Cambridge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cambridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Squarepants fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cambridge tries to move into range but Squarepants moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cambridge gets a clinch.
Cambridge blocks an elbow strike from Squarepants.
Squarepants jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cambridge walks away with a smile on his face. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cambridge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Squarepants defends it nicely.
Cambridge missing with a left hand there. Squarepants was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cambridge sprawls well. Cambridge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge has managed to clinch.
Cambridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cambridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Squarepants counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Squarepants tries for a takedown but Cambridge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cambridge throws a head kick but Squarepants moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Squarepants.
Cambridge darts in and clinches Squarepants up against the cage.
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!
Cambridge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Squarepants is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cambridge content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Squidward Squarepants will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quinn Cambridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cambridge.
Squidward Squarepants seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Squarepants blocks a head kick by Cambridge.
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt - Cambridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cambridge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Squarepants as he jumps to the side.
Cambridge throws a head kick but Squarepants moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown but Cambridge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinn Cambridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Cambridge shoots in for a takedown but Squarepants shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cambridge closes the distance and pushes Squarepants back into the cage.
Squarepants working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants wants to get back to striking at distance but Cambridge won't allow it.
Squarepants fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cambridge has Squarepants pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Squarepants manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cambridge pulls guard effortlessly.
Cambridge is looking to stand back up but Squarepants counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cambridge.
Cambridge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cambridge wants to get back to full guard.
Squarepants is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants prevents Cambridge from improving his position.
Squarepants working over Cambridge with some ground and pound. Cambridge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Squarepants stops Cambridge from getting back to his feet.
Cambridge throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cambridge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Squarepants passes to full mount!
Cambridge tries to lock up and control but Squarepants gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cambridge looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Squarepants cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cambridge tries to lock up and control but Squarepants gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cambridge is trying desperately to improve position.
Squarepants controlling the pace for now.
Squarepants working for a guillotine from mount but Cambridge is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants wants to control the pace but Cambridge is squirming around nicely.
Cambridge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cambridge is working hard here to advance position.
Squarepants lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cambridge hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cambridge trying desperately to get to his feet.
Squarepants working Cambridge over with strikes here.
Squarepants working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squidward Squarepants showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinn Cambridge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt - Cambridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cambridge darts in looking for a takedown but Squarepants gets double underhooks and turns Cambridge into the cage.
Squarepants dives in and grabs Cambridge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cambridge pushes down on Squarepants's head and hops out.
Cambridge clinches.
Cambridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Squarepants shoots for a double leg takedown but Cambridge sprawls well. He's pushed Squarepants's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cambridge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quinn Cambridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Cambridge clinches.
Cambridge manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants tries to clinch up.
Cambridge throws a quick counter head kick but Squarepants was just out of range.
Squarepants goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Squarepants looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants connects with a body shot that sends Cambridge's belly button to the back.
Squarepants shoots in for a double leg but Cambridge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cambridge forces Squarepants back against the cage and clinches.
Squarepants gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cambridge.
Cambridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Squarepants is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cambridge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cambridge clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge tries to pull guard but Squarepants holds him up against the cage and eventually Cambridge drops back down to his feet.
Cambridge looking for a takedown.
Cambridge misses with an elbow strike.
Squarepants tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cambridge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cambridge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Squarepants avoids it.
Squarepants is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cambridge to keep the fight standing.
Cambridge turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cambridge manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Squarepants tries to bench press Cambridge off him but Cambridge keeps the position.
Cambridge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cambridge with the ground and pound but Squarepants regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge prevents Squarepants from improving his position.
Squarepants moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cambridge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cambridge won't allow Squarepants to sweep him here.
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.
Squarepants is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cambridge is aware though and is defending well.
Cambridge is stalling in the full guard.
Squarepants trying to keep a closed guard but Cambridge is proving a slippery customer.
Cambridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Squarepants is trying to hold Cambridge in close to prevent damage but Cambridge has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cambridge is trying to control. Squarepants wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quinn Cambridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Squidward Squarepants is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cambridge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Squarepants doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cambridge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Cambridge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Squarepants 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squidward Squarepants!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed Taylor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dwayne Johnson's chin.
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275 lbs
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290 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Taylor!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taylor.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson cracks Taylor with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Taylor looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
It looks like Reed Taylor has been cut.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Taylor falls backwards - clearly groggy! Johnson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quincy McBonebrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Lainey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy McBonebrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Lainey!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from McBonebrook.
Lainey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McBonebrook circles away quickly and effectively.
McBonebrook takes one to the chin there.
Sloppy strikes from Lainey. Those never looked like landing.
Lainey clinches.
McBonebrook tries to throw a body punch but Lainey avoids it by throwing McBonebrook back against the cage.
Lainey lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Quincy McBonebrook has been cut.
Nice body punch from McBonebrook - that landed with a thud.
Lainey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBonebrook with a knee to the head.
McBonebrook lands with a light punch inside.
McBonebrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lainey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lainey is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
Lainey is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
McBonebrook scores with a shot to the side of Lainey's head.
Lainey is still on wobbly legs! Can McBonebrook finish him?
McBonebrook misses with a body punch.
McBonebrook is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lainey seems to have recovered his senses.
Lainey working hard to break the clinch.
McBonebrook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lainey is trying to break the clinch but McBonebrook has him pressed against the cage.
McBonebrook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McBonebrook is looking to take this one to the mat.
McBonebrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Lainey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McBonebrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBonebrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from McBonebrook.
Still in the clinch, McBonebrook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lainey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lainey tries to circle away but McBonebrook has him pinned against the cage.
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
McBonebrook works on Lainey's body with a couple of short punches.
McBonebrook lands a shoulder strike.
McBonebrook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lainey to keep the fight standing.
McBonebrook presses Lainey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McBonebrook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McBonebrook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from McBonebrook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBonebrook lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McBonebrook pushes Lainey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McBonebrook wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy McBonebrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBonebrook is stalling here.
McBonebrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lainey prevents a body shot from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lainey blocks it with crossed arms.
McBonebrook pushes Lainey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lainey is trying to break free.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lainey tries to keep at a distance but McBonebrook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lainey swings wildly with an uppercut but McBonebrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBonebrook lands a hook that snaps the head of Lainey backwards.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McBonebrook.
McBonebrook lands a big right hand that sends Lainey crashing to the mat! McBonebrook stays standing though and waves Lainey back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lainey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McBonebrook's head.
Lainey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lainey, pushing him back against the cage.
Lainey wants to break free but McBonebrook has control.
Lainey is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
Lainey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McBonebrook throws an elbow but it misses.
Lainey can't break the clinch.
McBonebrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lainey scores with a hook.
Lainey moves in looking to clinch but McBonebrook pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Lainey misses the target.
McBonebrook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McBonebrook rushes Lainey and presses him up against the cage.
Lainey working hard to break the clinch.
McBonebrook lands a nice uppercut.
Lainey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McBonebrook has Lainey pressed against the cage, preventing Lainey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lainey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lainey is trying to push McBonebrook away but McBonebrook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lainey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lainey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McBonebrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lainey, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBonebrook looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lainey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBonebrook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBonebrook connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Lainey as he connects with a hook.
Lainey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBonebrook.
Lainey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lainey misses with a body shot.
A combination from Lainey does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McBonebrook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBonebrook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lainey scores with a shot to the body.
Lainey cracks McBonebrook with an open hand slap.
McBonebrook avoids the body shot from Lainey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy McBonebrook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quincy McBonebrook's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McBonebrook takes one to the side of the head.
Lainey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McBonebrook slips under a jab.
Lainey tests McBonebrook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lainey slips under a jab from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lainey.
Lainey loads up on a big right hand but McBonebrook slips the punch.
McBonebrook blocks a jab.
McBonebrook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McBonebrook misses with a wild combination.
McBonebrook throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lainey throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and McBonebrook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBonebrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lainey, as that shot connected.
Donk. Lainey catches McBonebrook right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lainey tries to move into range but McBonebrook moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBonebrook needs to keep his hands up - Lainey had a free shot at his head there.
McBonebrook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBonebrook feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lainey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBonebrook.
Lainey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lainey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McBonebrook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lainey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McBonebrook scrambles back to his feet.
Lainey tries to clinch but McBonebrook moves out of range.
Lainey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McBonebrook has taken the fight to the clinch.
McBonebrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lainey can't break the clinch.
Lainey wants to break the clinch but can't.
McBonebrook trying to land knees to the body.
McBonebrook keeps control of Lainey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McBonebrook lands a shoulder strike.
Quincy McBonebrook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lainey.
Still in the clinch, McBonebrook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lainey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBonebrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lainey takes a shot to the head.
McBonebrook lands a nice shot to the body.
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
Lainey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBonebrook unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lainey! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McBonebrook is unloading with more strikes now! Lainey drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy McBonebrook!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasir comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare. Djin Kvasir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Winkle's chin.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Winkle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winkle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kvasir keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully.
Kvasir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winkle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kvasir has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Winkle doesn't defend quickly enough and Kvasir has managed to lock this one up! Can Winkle escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kvasir on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Djin Kvasir!
An out of breath Djin Kvasir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. Escobar Chavez has chosen Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes tries to circle away but Escobar Chavez has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A right hand to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez is working Barnes over against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes is rocked!
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Escobar Chavez pushes Barnes against the cage. Escobar Chavez is working some dirty boxing. Escobar Chavez pushes off with a quick right hook! Barnes goes down! Barnes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Escobar Chavez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Escobar Chavez! Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remy Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remy Lacroix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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164 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacroix's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lacroix duly obliges.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacroix misses the target.
Ronaldo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Lacroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lacroix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacroix wants it to stay on the feet.
Remy Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Lacroix lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Souza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lacroix's half guard.
Lacroix's coaches at Scorpion MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lacroix is looking to escape.
Souza passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lacroix can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Souza has control of Lacroix's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lacroix regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Souza with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Souza mounts Lacroix! Really nice guard pass there!
Souza tries to control but Lacroix wriggling away.
Souza moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lacroix has worked his arm free - good work by Lacroix!
Lacroix tries to buck Souza off but Souza is having none of it.
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.
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacroix has escaped the position, nice work there.
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lacroix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lacroix is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it.
Lacroix wants to get back to his feet.
Souza wants to control but Lacroix is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Lacroix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix is trying to get back to his feet.
Lacroix can't do much from the bottom here.
Lacroix is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lacroix is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Souza is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Lacroix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Souza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza prevents Lacroix from getting back to his feet.
Souza trying to control but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza prevents Lacroix from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Lacroix. No joy for Souza on that attempt.
Souza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Souza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronaldo Souza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lacroix circles away.
It looked like Lacroix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lacroix but Lacroix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lacroix counters with a series of strikes. Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Remy Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Lacroix lands with a cross.
Lacroix gets caught flat footed, as Souza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacroix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lacroix wants to stand and escape but Souza is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Souza wants to control from the top but Lacroix keeps moving.
Lacroix wants to get back to his feet but Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Lacroix wants to stand and escape but Souza is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Lacroix, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Lacroix against the cage but Lacroix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lacroix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souza in his tracks.
Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacroix to score with a decent uppercut.
Remy Lacroix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacroix cracks Souza with an open hand slap.
Jab by Lacroix.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacroix counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacroix connects with a body shot.
Remy Lacroix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza looks for a takedown but Lacroix sprawls well.
Lacroix throwing a counter right hand but Souza manages to avoid it.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lacroix fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacroix. That snapped Souza's head back.
Souza misses with a takedown
and Lacroix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Lacroix lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lacroix scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacroix wants it to stay on the feet.
Lacroix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacroix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lacroix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lacroix scores with the left hand. Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Lacroix scores with a four punch combination!
Lacroix throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix lands a nice shot that snaps Souza's head back.
Lacroix lands a lovely overhand right.
Souza shoots in and bounces Lacroix off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacroix trying to control the position.
Souza won't allow Lacroix to get back to his feet.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Lacroix is keeping the position.
Lacroix has his hands on Souza's head, controlling the position.
Souza pushing down on Lacroix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lacroix dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lacroix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacroix wants it to stay on the feet.
Souza gets a double leg takedown into Lacroix's guard.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacroix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza advances to half guard.
Ronaldo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lacroix is trying to stand.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza slows the pace down in half guard.
Lacroix is looking to control Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lacroix avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Souza is trying to control. Lacroix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lacroix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lacroix keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza won't allow Lacroix to get back to his feet.
Lacroix pushes Souza off and scrambles back to his feet.
Souza looking to score a takedown here. Lacroix is defending well but Souza drives through and ends up in Lacroix's guard.
Lacroix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lacroix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souza controls the pace.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lacroix wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Souza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lacroix dives on top into guard.
Souza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lacroix puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lacroix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lacroix is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix prevents Souza from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacroix defends well.
Lacroix preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza keeps trying to improve his position.
Souza is looking for a triangle but Lacroix pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Souza is looking for a triangle here but Lacroix uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Souza is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Remy Lacroix.
I think Lacroix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Remy Lacroix!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brent Boston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Stahl misses
and Boston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boston in particular looking to stall.
Boston drops an elbow to the side of Stahl's head.
Boston is thwarting Stahl's attempts to control the position.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Boston is controlling well.
Boston working Stahl over with strikes.
Stahl tries to get to full guard but Boston has control of the leg.
Boston is taking a breather. Stahl says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boston 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.
Boston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stahl trying to control from the bottom.
Boston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl is looking to control Boston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stahl avoid being mounted?
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. Boston connects with a nice short shot to Stahl's temple.
Stahl tries to roll over but Boston keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stahl is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stahl tries to roll over but Boston keeps him under control.
Stahl has hold of Boston's hands but Boston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stahl tries to roll over but Boston keeps him under control.
Stahl is refusing to be controlled, as Boston sits in half guard.
Boston drops an elbow to the side of Stahl's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Boston there.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Boston is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boston working over Stahl with some ground and pound. Stahl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stahl is looking to improve his position.
Boston slows the pace down in half guard.
Stahl taking some punishment here, with Boston in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boston working Stahl over with strikes.
Stahl is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boston lands strikes from half guard.
Boston trying to control the pace.
Boston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boston stalling.
Stahl wants to control but Boston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boston lands a nice short elbow.
Stahl trying to control from the bottom.
Boston drops an elbow to the side of Stahl's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston is thwarting Stahl's attempts to control the position.
Stahl is looking for a sweep. Boston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stahl is looking to control Boston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stahl avoid being mounted?
Boston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stahl is trying to get back to full guard.
Stahl wants to control but Boston is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Boston.
Stahl trying to control from the bottom.
Stahl makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stahl.
Stahl has momentary wrist control but Boston slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Boston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boston throwing a counter right hand but Stahl manages to avoid it.
Stahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boston.
Boston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahl can do to turn this around?
Boston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boston counters with a shoot takedown. Stahl fights it but they end up in guard.
Boston scoring with some ground and pound.
Boston landing with the ground and pound.
Boston stopping the sweep attempt from Stahl.
Boston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boston is working Stahl over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl has an active guard here but Boston has managed to pass into half guard.
Stahl is trying to get back to full guard.
Stahl trying to control but Boston postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Boston seems content to control.
Boston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stahl tries to get to full guard but Boston has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Boston.
Boston is trying to control the action in half guard but Stahl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Boston.
Stahl is looking to improve his position.
Stahl trying to control from the bottom.
Stahl is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stahl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stahl tries to roll over but Boston keeps him under control.
Boston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brent Boston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl wants to control but Boston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stahl is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boston is staying active.
Boston drops an elbow to the side of Stahl's head.
Stahl is looking for a sweep. Boston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boston drops an elbow to the side of Stahl's head.
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. Boston connects with a nice short shot to Stahl's temple.
Stahl is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stahl is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stahl wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Boston there.
Stahl is still in real trouble! Can Boston finish him?
Stahl is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boston lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Stahl! More strikes land and this one is all over! Boston jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Boston!
Brent Boston retains his super heavyweight title!
Brent Boston spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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