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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Mundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mundi comes to the cage accompanied by Swallow The Sun - Hold This Woe. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hawk's choice of entrance music: This Fire Burns. Gordon Mundi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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389 lbs
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410 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Mundi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Mundi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk misses the jab.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Mundi with that takedown attempt.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Mundi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Mundi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mundi stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Mundi from controlling successfully.
Mundi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mundi landing with the ground and pound.
Mundi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mundi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Mundi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk has momentary wrist control but Mundi slips an elbow through the middle.
Hawk is rocked!
Mundi stands up over Hawk, holding on to his feet. Mundi throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Hawk is out cold! Mundi lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gordon Mundi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Zharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olliver Gullion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andrei Zharkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olliver Gullion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gullion. That's going to slow Zharkov down.
Zharkov misses the shot to the body.
Gullion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Zharkov misses its intended target.
Zharkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gullion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gullion staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Gullion.
Zharkov throws the left hand but Gullion avoids the punch easily.
Gullion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zharkov counters with a leg kick.
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gullion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zharkov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gullion wants to get back to his feet but Zharkov is dominant here and he's now got Gullion's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gullion takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Gullion trying to get back to his feet but Zharkov is in full control for now.
Zharkov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zharkov misses with a punch to the head.
Zharkov tries to get the hooks in deep but Gullion pushed the leg off.
Gullion is trying to stand back up.
Zharkov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Zharkov missing with strikes from the back.
Gullion is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zharkov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gullion taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrei Zharkov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klas Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Shaam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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203 lbs
17 - 13 - 1 |
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200 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klas Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kane Shaam!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaam lands a body shot.
Shaam throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Shaam finds it's way through Horn's defenses.
Shaam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaam ducks under a wild hook from Horn.
Horn throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaam throws a looping overhand right but Horn ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaam misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaam.
Horn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Shaam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaam cracks Horn with an open hand slap.
Horn lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaam enables Horn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horn throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn postures up and lands a big shot to Shaam's brow.
Horn distracts Shaam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horn stopping the sweep attempt from Shaam.
Horn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaam has his hands on Horn's head, controlling the position.
Horn cracks Shaam with a solid left hand.
Shaam looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaam, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horn preventing the sweep.
Shaam keeping full guard, as Horn tries to pass.
Shaam 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.
Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horn is in close to Shaam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shaam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Horn wants to get back to full guard.
Shaam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaam is trying to control. Horn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaam is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Horn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaam defends it easily.
Shaam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Horn's guard.
Shaam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shaam tries to pass to full mount but Horn defends it.
Shaam thows an elbow strike that misses. Horn gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Shaam doesn't seem too bothered but Horn quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Shaam is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Shaam really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Klas Horn!
Klas Horn 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn comes to the cage accompanied by The Blood of Cu Chulainn. McHughes has chosen Welcome To My Hood as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel McHughes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McHughes was covering up waiting for the punch and Chulainn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chulainn content to stall in guard here.
Chulainn postures up.
McHughes is pulling down on Chulainn's head to control his posture.
McHughes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn lands a couple of digs.
Chulainn postures up in McHughes's guard and throws a big left but McHughes blocks it.
McHughes is looking for a triangle but Chulainn pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chulainn advances position into side control!
McHughes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chulainn connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on McHughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chulainn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McHughes some visible discomfort.
Chulainn cracks McHughes with a big elbow.
McHughes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chulainn connects with a decent elbow.
McHughes sneaks back into half guard.
Chulainn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn 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.
Chulainn is nestled in close to McHughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McHughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chulainn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chulainn lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulainn moves nicely into side control.
McHughes struggling a bit here.
Chulainn working the head with strikes.
Chulainn trying to control the action but McHughes is working from the bottom.
McHughes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chulainn trying to control from half guard but McHughes is working away.
Chulainn winds up and cracks McHughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McHughes is looking to improve his position.
McHughes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chulainn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chulainn working over McHughes with some ground and pound. McHughes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chulainn is looking to take a break and control but McHughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chulainn lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Chulainn connects with a nice short shot to McHughes's temple.
Chulainn slips a nice elbow through McHughes's hands, connecting with McHughes's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chulainn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McHughes is rocked!
Chulainn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McHughes is still in real trouble! Can Chulainn finish him?
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but McHughes keeps working.
McHughes seems to have recovered his senses.
McHughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chulainn tries to pass to full mount but McHughes defends it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chulainn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McHughes is looking to chop away at Chulainn's legs.
Chulainn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McHughes can do to turn this around?
Chulainn checks a low kick from McHughes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chulainn feints and as McHughes raises his hands in defense, Chulainn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chulainn works over McHughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Chulainn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chulainn lands a couple of elbows.
Chulainn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McHughes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chulainn in side control lands a decent elbow.
McHughes is rocked!
Chulainn lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt McHughes! Chulainn senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put McHughes out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn very nearly forgot to thank AnonymouS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blind Shaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shaman's Dream. Blind Shaman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 lbs
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181 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blind Shaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shaman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones pulls guard.
Shaman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jones keeping full guard, as Shaman tries to pass.
Shaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Shaman is having none of it.
Shaman throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but Shaman keeps moving.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shaman controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shaman looking to control.
Shaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones gets to his feet - Shaman follows without any prompting.
Shaman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaman slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaman, right into the meat.
Shaman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaman looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaman throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Shaman wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Shaman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Shaman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Shaman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Shaman looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaman trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to hold on but Shaman pushes him away.
Shaman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Shaman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shaman connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones lands a jab to Shaman's midsection.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Shaman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws out a counter right but Shaman avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Shaman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Shaman, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Shaman against the cage but Shaman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shaman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Shaman sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Shaman is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Shaman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Jones misses.
Shaman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaman's guard.
Shaman is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Shaman has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Shaman is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shaman keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is looking to stand up but Shaman won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Shaman's legs - danger averted.
Jones wants to stand but Shaman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Leandro Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones stands up over Shaman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones 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.
Shaman has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Shaman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Shaman is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shaman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaman as he avoids it easily.
Blind Shaman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shaman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shaman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaman connects with a jab.
Jones moves to clinch but Shaman breaks away
letting Shaman counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Shaman saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaman jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Shaman.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaman. Shaman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shaman tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones thinks about the counter body kick.
Shaman blocks a jab.
Shaman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leandro Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Shaman's head but Shaman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaman forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaman.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shaman stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Shaman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leandro Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman'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. This is the final round!
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaman scores with a push kick.
Shaman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shaman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaman.
It looked like Shaman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blind Shaman is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaman tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Shaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaman throws a good cross that connects.
Shaman connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Shaman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Shaman there.
Shaman misses with an uppercut.
Shaman throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Shaman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good shot there by Shaman.
No joy there for Shaman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Shaman moves out of range easily.
It looked like Shaman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaman throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaman.
A solid body kick from Shaman.
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Shaman moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Shaman cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones walks into a jab.
Shaman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Shaman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaman misses with a kick to the body.
Shaman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones throws the left hand but Shaman avoids the punch easily.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Shaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaman.
Shaman connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
letting Shaman counter with a right hand.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Shaman moved out of range.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones tries to clinch but Shaman moves out of range.
Shaman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Shaman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaman misses with a kick to the body.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shaman defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones shoots and misses
and Shaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaman, right into the meat.
Shaman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Shaman catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Shaman keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shaman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Shaman keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shaman tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Shaman trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Shaman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blind Shaman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaman 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!
Blind Shaman 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome To The Jungle. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
28 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Masa Wasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Xi Jia misses its intended target.
Xi Jia lands a really nice looking cross but Wasa seems unphased.
Wasa throws out a leg kick but Xi Jia moves out of range and Wasa only half commits.
Xi Jia blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Wasa throws a head kick but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Wasa looks to throw the jab but Xi Jia is out of range.
Wasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xi Jia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xi Jia lands a jab to Wasa's midsection.
Wasa lands the left hand.
Xi Jia tries to bum rush Wasa with a series of wild strikes but Wasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wasa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wasa.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Xi Jia lands a front kick.
Xi Jia tries a head kick but it misses.
Wasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wasa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wasa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xi Jia momentarily.
Wasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xi Jia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wasa takes a swing at Xi Jia's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Xi Jia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xi Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xi Jia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasa.
Wasa misses with an uppercut
and Xi Jia counters with a nice body shot.
Wasa throws a big shot that misses.
Wasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wasa misses with a hook. Xi Jia ducked under it nicely.
Wasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xi Jia throws a right and a left that Wasa avoids nicely.
Wasa throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa tried to counter with a leg kick but Xi Jia avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xi Jia's calf.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xi Jia! But no joy.
Wasa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xi Jia counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia clobbers Wasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia misses the jab.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Wasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xi Jia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xi Jia throws out a powerful jab.
Wasa throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.
Xi Jia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wasa momentarily.
The fighters circling - Wasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws the left hand but Wasa avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia clobbers Wasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Wasa blocks a jab.
Wasa throws a big counter combination but Xi Jia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wasa throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xi Jia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Xi Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Wasa.
Wasa throws a jab when Xi Jia was well out of range.
Wasa misses the body punch
and Xi Jia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wasa misses with a kick to the body
and Xi Jia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wasa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xi Jia throws a series of punches but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Xi Jia will feel that in the morning.
Xi Jia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasa thuds a left hand into Xi Jia's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Wasa - just one landing.
Wasa lands a jab to Xi Jia's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Wasa.
Xi Jia lands with a right hand.
Wasa lands a nice shot that snaps Xi Jia's head back.
Wasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wasa dips to his left and cracks Xi Jia with an uppercut!
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Wasa.
Wasa lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xi Jia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wasa or perhaps it was just good defense by Xi Jia, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Wasa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wasa tries to land a leg kick but Xi Jia saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Wasa.
Wasa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Wasa goes for a double leg but Xi Jia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xi Jia continues to drive forward.
Wasa scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia swings for the body but Wasa moves out of range.
Wasa misses with a straight left.
Xi Jia wants to land a leg kick but Wasa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wasa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xi Jia.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasa misses with a right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xi Jia walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Xi Jia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Wasa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia takes a swing at Wasa's ribcage but misses.
Wasa misses with a body shot
and Wasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wasa shoots in for a double leg but Xi Jia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Wasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xi Jia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia blocks the body kick.
Xi Jia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wasa lands with an overhand left.
Kang Xi Jia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasa throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia counters with a straight right hand.
Xi Jia cracks Wasa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wasa falls backwards against the cage. Xi Jia follows up with more strikes that drop Wasa to his knees. Xi Jia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wasa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kang Xi Jia!
A victorious Kang Xi Jia 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Dahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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28
212 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taite Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahlberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abramss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dahlberg throws a hook but Abrams avoids it easily.
Abrams tries to clinch up
and Abrams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dahlberg tries to keep at a distance but Abrams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abrams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dahlberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dahlberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abrams throws a combination that misses
and Dahlberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahlberg avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Dahlberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abrams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dahlberg.
A telegraphed right hand from Abrams misses the target.
Dahlberg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dahlberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dahlberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abrams.
And Dahlberg responds with a good body kick, but Abrams manages to step out the way in time.
Abrams misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Dahlberg fakes the leg kick and cracks Abrams in the body.
Abrams tries to close the distance and clinch but Dahlberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Dahlberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abrams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abrams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abrams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abrams throws a hook to the side of Dahlberg's head but Dahlberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dahlberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abrams throws a leg kick
and Dahlberg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dahlberg scores with a shot to the body.
Abrams is breathing heavily.
Abrams wants to clinch.
Dahlberg with a nice cross.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Dahlberg instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrams digs a right hand underneath Dahlberg's ribcage. Dahlberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dahlberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abrams letting Dahlberg take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Abrams fails to land.
Dahlberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abrams tries a body shot but Dahlberg blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abrams.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dahlberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abrams lands a knee to the body.
Abrams crunches a lovely knee into Dahlberg's ribcage.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Dahlberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abrams lands an elbow inside.
Dahlberg pushes Abrams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dahlberg breaks the clinch.
Abrams swats away the attempt to clinch by Dahlberg.
Good work by Dahlberg as he checks the leg kick.
Abrams throws a head kick that Dahlberg semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams just misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg takes a swing at Abrams's ribcage but misses.
Dahlberg looks to land a combination but Abrams avoids it well.
Dahlberg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dahlberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Dahlberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abrams.
Abrams misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Dahlberg misses.
Dahlberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abrams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheers as Dahlberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abrams doesn't seem phased though.
Abrams moves in looking to clinch but Dahlberg pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Dahlberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses
and Dahlberg counters with a straight right hand.
Abrams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abrams looks to land a right hand but Dahlberg moved out of range.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abrams lands a front kick.
Dahlberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abrams.
Abrams swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dahlberg counter with a right hand.
Abrams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahlberg throws a shot from downtown. Abrams moves away and avoids it.
Abrams throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Abrams.
Abrams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg misses with a low kick.
Abrams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abrams is looking to slow Dahlberg down with leg kicks.
Abrams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg is looking to slow Abrams down with leg kicks.
Dahlberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dahlberg lands a jab to the nose.
Abrams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dahlberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abrams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dahlberg manages to avoid it.
Dahlberg throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg checks a leg kick.
Abrams throws a low kick but Dahlberg moves out of range easily.
Abrams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dahlberg lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Dahlberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abrams scores with a head kick. Dahlberg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've been told by Abrams's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abrams throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Dahlberg blocks the low kick.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Dahlberg lands with a cross.
Abrams lands a head kick. Dahlberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dahlberg has managed to clinch.
Dahlberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dahlberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrams.
Abrams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dahlberg's elbow.
Dahlberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Abrams.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abrams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dahlberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dahlberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dahlberg stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlberg breaks from the clinch.
Dahlberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Dahlberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dahlberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dahlberg avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abrams. That did some damage!
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Dahlberg moves out of range easily.
Abrams throws out a loose jab but Dahlberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abrams blocks the body kick.
Dahlberg is looking to slow Abrams down with leg kicks.
Dahlberg drops his hands momentarily and Abrams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johan Dahlberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Abrams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abrams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dahlberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dahlberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abrams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abrams is looking to counter the offense by Dahlberg and move into the clinch.
Abrams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams tries to land a front kick but Dahlberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Dahlberg tries to clinch up.
Dahlberg scores with a shot to the body.
Dahlberg moves into range and clinches up with Abrams.
Abrams misses with a punch on the inside.
Abrams missing with knees to the body.
Abrams misses with the head strike.
Dahlberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abramss head.
Dahlberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahlberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abrams's calf.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Dahlberg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abrams just misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dahlberg moves in looking to clinch but Abrams pushes him off.
Abrams throws a counter high kick but Dahlberg was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dahlberg tests Abrams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abrams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Dahlberg.
Abrams throws a poor cross that misses
and Dahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abrams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dahlberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abrams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dahlberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dahlberg, as that shot connected.
Dahlberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abrams doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dahlberg. That's going to slow Abrams down.
Dahlberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dahlberg lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahlberg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dahlberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abrams.
A big left from Abrams misses.
The crowd cheers as Dahlberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abrams doesn't seem phased though.
Dahlberg thuds a left hand into Abrams's body.
Dahlberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Dahlberg.
Decent striking displayed by Dahlberg there.
Abrams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abrams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dahlberg lands a body shot.
Dahlberg scores with a push kick.
Abrams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dahlberg gets a clinch.
Abrams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dahlberg lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahlberg scores with a leg kick.
Dahlberg clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Johan Dahlberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dahlberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abrams throws a leg kick
letting Dahlberg counter with a right hand.
Dahlberg misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Dahlberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abrams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Abrams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dahlberg is out of range and Abrams settles back down.
Dahlberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abrams scores with a leg kick.
Dahlberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abrams.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abrams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dahlberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abrams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dahlberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abrams is rocked!
Abrams throws a leg kick but Dahlberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dahlberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrams tries to clinch but Dahlberg moves away
and Dahlberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Abrams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahlberg takes a swing at Abrams's ribcage but misses.
Abrams seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dahlberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahlberg misses with a straight right.
Dahlberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dahlberg misses.
Dahlberg is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Abrams.
Abrams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dahlberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abrams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dahlberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abrams doesn't seem bothered though.
Abrams clinches with his opponent.
Dahlberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dahlberg breaks from the clinch.
Dahlberg throws out a powerful jab.
Dahlberg lands with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Abrams
and Dahlberg counters with a nice kick to the body.
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!
Abrams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dahlberg clinches.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dahlberg.
A short right from Dahlberg.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Dahlberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dahlberg.
Dahlberg digs a right hand into Abrams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrams's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Dahlberg.
A short body shot lands from Dahlberg as the two fighters clinch.
Dahlberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dahlberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses.
Dahlberg breaks the clinch.
Abrams avoids the head kick by Dahlberg.
Oooooh!!! Dahlberg has knocked Abrams down with a huge combo! Dahlberg steps away and waves a wobbly Abrams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dahlberg cracks Abrams with a hook to the temple - Abrams is on wobbly legs here! Dahlberg swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Abrams falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dahlberg wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johan Dahlberg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alasdair Thacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikkard Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alasdair Thacker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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28
191 lbs
14 - 10 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alasdair Thacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rikkard Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thacker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thacker connects with a crisp jab.
Hanson feints and as Thacker raises his hands in defense, Hanson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson trying to control but Thacker is working from the bottom.
Hanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thacker is looking for a triangle but Hanson pushes his legs off easily.
Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from Thacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Hanson stands and throws Thacker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thacker's coaches at Jed's Gym 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.
Thacker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hanson is looking to take a break and control but Thacker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thacker wants to get back to full guard.
Hanson trying to control from half guard but Thacker is working away.
Thacker wants to get back to full guard.
Thacker taking some punishment here, with Hanson in his half guard.
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thacker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson.
Thacker manages to get to full guard.
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.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Thacker pulls Hanson in close to prevent any damage.
Thacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Private Training Center inform me that Hanson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanson staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thacker tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position.
Thacker struggling a bit here.
Thacker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanson wants to control but Thacker is keeping him busy.
Hanson advances to full mount.
Hanson lands a big shot there that rocks Thacker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thacker is looking to escape.
Hanson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Hanson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikkard Hanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thacker throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanson misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Hanson misses.
Hanson misses with a looping left.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanson tries to keep at a distance but Thacker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thacker is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker lands a right hand.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanson is keeping busy.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Hanson avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to pull guard but Thacker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alasdair Thacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanson wants the takedown. Thacker is fighting it off but Hanson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thacker's guard against the cage.
Thacker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Thacker has wrist control.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Thacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Thacker is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hanson wants to free his trapped foot but Thacker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thacker is refusing to be controlled, as Hanson sits in half guard.
Thacker is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Thacker is in trouble now - Hanson has advanced to mount!
Hanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thacker is working to get back to half guard.
Hanson tries to control but Thacker wriggling away.
Thacker tries to hold on but Hanson postures up.
Hanson looking to control but Thacker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four 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.
Hanson controlling his opponent.
Hanson lands a big shot there that rocks Thacker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hanson controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thacker is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikkard Hanson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thacker tries to clinch up.
Hanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanson moves away.
Hanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thacker defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Thacker. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Thacker moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Hanson.
Hanson dives in and grabs Thacker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thacker pushes down on Hanson's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Thacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thacker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson gets a clinch.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thacker.
Hanson is working for takedown but Thacker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alasdair Thacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thacker.
Hanson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Thacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Hanson.
Hanson is trying to control. Thacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thacker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thacker working a defensive guard here.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker trying to control the position here.
Thacker keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Thacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Thacker is retaining full guard.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Hanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Hanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
Rikkard Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson throws a series of punches but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker misses with a wild combination.
Hanson looks to land a combination but Thacker avoids it well.
Thacker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanson in his tracks.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanson.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Thacker counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thacker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
Hanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thacker doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanson circles away.
Hanson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker closes the distance and pushes Hanson back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thacker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thacker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thacker tries to work over Hanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanson prevents a body shot from Thacker.
Hanson is looking for a takedown.
Thacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thacker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thacker lands an uppercut.
Rikkard Hanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanson blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikkard Hanson!
Rikkard Hanson gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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