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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dantes DeKorveia (ranked 23459 p4p, 443 weight class) and Tadakatsu Honda (ranked 5794 p4p, 291 weight class). Dantes DeKorveia had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dantes DeKorveia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadakatsu Honda!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda blocks a jab.
Honda feints and as DeKorveia raises his hands in defense, Honda 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.
DeKorveia keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
DeKorveia is looking to stand up but Honda isn't so interested in that idea.
Honda advances position into side control!
Honda tries to score with some ground and pound. DeKorveia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Honda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeKorveia, who protects the arm well.
DeKorveia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Honda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Honda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Honda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Honda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Honda prevents DeKorveia from escaping the position.
Honda is looking to take a break and control but DeKorveia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeKorveia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Honda on the ground.
Honda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Honda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Honda prevents DeKorveia from escaping the position.
Honda working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda prevents DeKorveia from escaping the position.
Honda in side control lands a decent elbow.
Honda is working to tighten his grip on DeKorveia's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. DeKorveia has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Honda is really squeezing tight and eventually DeKorveia passes out! Honda breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tadakatsu Honda!
Tadakatsu Honda very nearly forgot to thank Juggernaut And Gladiators 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uppoamaton Titanic (ranked 6029 p4p, 711 weight class) and Michio Kaku (ranked 5757 p4p, 697 weight class). Kaku has chosen We will rock you as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Uppoamaton Titanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michio Kaku!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titanic lands with a straight right. Kaku didn't see that one coming.
Kaku has his takedown stuffed
and Titanic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Titanic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Titanic.
Kaku shoots and misses
and Titanic counters with a stiff right hand.
Uppoamaton Titanic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
Kaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Titanic.
Kaku doesn't manage to clinch there - Titanic circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Titanic.
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!
Titanic lands a big right hand that sends Kaku crashing to the mat! Titanic stays standing though and waves Kaku back to his feet!
Kaku is rocked!
Titanic lands a jab to Kaku's midsection.
Kaku looks winded!
Titanic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Titanic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Titanic scores with a jab to the body.
Titanic is looking to slow Kaku down with leg kicks.
Titanic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Titanic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Titanic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaku drops his hands for a split second and Titanic immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Kaku face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Titanic follows up with a right hand that knocks Kaku into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uppoamaton Titanic!
Michio Kaku was interviewed post fight and said '...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Chipperson (ranked 3338 p4p, 463 weight class) and Gnarls Ford (ranked 5508 p4p, 668 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chipperson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chip Chipperson - Tears. Lyle Chipperson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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216 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyle Chipperson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gnarls Ford!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chipperson.
Chipperson attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford lands a jab to Chipperson's midsection.
Ford scores with a body shot.
A big left from Ford misses.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chipperson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chipperson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford scores with a hook to the body. Chipperson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chipperson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Ford misses the target.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chipperson.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Chipperson avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chipperson has time to react.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chipperson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Gnarls Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Chipperson slips the punch.
Ford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford throws a hook but Chipperson avoids it easily.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Chipperson slips under a jab.
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!
Ford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chipperson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Chipperson's shoulder, as Chipperson tries to avoid the shot.
Ford lands a jab to Chipperson's midsection.
Ford lands a jab to Chipperson's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws the left hand but Chipperson avoids the punch easily.
Gnarls Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Chipperson.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chipperson.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chipperson blocks a jab.
Chipperson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chipperson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chipperson scrambles back to his feet.
Ford jabs Chipperson right on the nose. Chipperson blinks but takes it well.
Ford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chipperson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a poor cross that misses
and Chipperson counters with a single leg into guard. Ford didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chipperson stops Ford from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chipperson is pushing down on Ford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ford is fighting to maintain full guard but Chipperson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chipperson is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Chipperson is thwarting Ford's attempts to control the position.
Chipperson is working for a submission of some sort.
Ford wants to control but Chipperson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ford is not content to let Chipperson control the position.
Ford is trying to stand up here but Chipperson is controlling him well.
Chipperson seems to be working for a kimura but Ford defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gnarls Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chipperson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Chipperson saw that one coming.
Chipperson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford stuns Chipperson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Chipperson saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Chipperson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chipperson advances to half guard.
Chipperson stops Ford from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.
Chipperson stops Ford from getting back to his feet.
Chipperson is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Chipperson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
Chipperson slows the pace down in half guard.
Ford is defending against the submission attempts here by Chipperson.
Chipperson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford trying to control but Chipperson postures up.
Chipperson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ford is looking to control Chipperson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
Chipperson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chipperson is looking for a kimura but Ford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chipperson to get the leverage.
Chipperson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ford defends it well.
Ford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chipperson is on him like a limpet, forcing Ford back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford tries a body shot but Chipperson blocks it.
I was talking to Chipperson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chipperson manages to pull guard.
Ford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chipperson wants to sweep here but Ford controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford wants to stand but Chipperson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ford postures up in Chipperson's guard and throws a big left but Chipperson blocks it.
Ford wants to control from the top but Chipperson keeps moving.
Chipperson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chipperson seems keen to control Ford's posture.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Chipperson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chipperson is pulling down on Ford's head. It's preventing any offense from Ford, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ford swings for the body but Chipperson moves out of range.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gnarls Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chipperson at a distance.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Chipperson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chipperson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chipperson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford throws a series of strikes that have Chipperson backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gnarls Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Chipperson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chipperson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chipperson ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford throws a hook but Chipperson avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Chipperson misses its target.
Ford misses with a looping right.
Chipperson staying out of range there.
Chipperson attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chipperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Chipperson attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
Ford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Chipperson saw that one coming.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ford misses the jab.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ford looks to land a right hand but Chipperson moved out of range.
Lyle Chipperson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gnarls Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Chipperson's head but Chipperson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Chipperson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chipperson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chipperson. Chipperson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Ford finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson staying out of range there.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chipperson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chipperson.
Chipperson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ford sprawls and moves away.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Ford.
Chipperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Chipperson moved out of range nicely.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chipperson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a series of punches but Chipperson avoids them all with ease.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ford. That snapped Chipperson's head back.
Nice defenses there by Chipperson.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gnarls Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gnarls Ford!
A victorious Gnarls Ford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Lyle Chipperson spoke after the fight, saying 'This greased-up steroid-monster won just because my pre-fight blueberry smoothie was laced! And the judges and the referee were bought! And it was an early stoppage! And even the goddamn mat was too slippery!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsing Tsing Khan (ranked 2842 p4p, 341 weight class) and George Michaels (ranked 2998 p4p, 357 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tsing Tsing Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michaels has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Michaels.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Michaels ducks down to avoid it.
Khan clobbers Michaels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan scores with a jab.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Michaels counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tsing Tsing Khan has been cut.
Michaels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khan lunges at Michaels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Michaels's hand.
Khan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Michaels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Khan is looking for a counter combo.
Michaels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Michaels swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.
Tsing Tsing Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Khan.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Michaels takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Michaels misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Michaels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Michaels swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan slips a jab from Michaels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels looks winded!
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan lands a nice shot that snaps Michaels's head back.
Michaels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
Khan sends Michaels crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Khan is motioning to the referee to let Michaels up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Michaels is rocked!
Michaels looks up at the clock. Bad move! Khan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Michaels. Khan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsing Tsing Khan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Marciano (ranked 801 p4p, 93 weight class) and Arjan Bhullar (ranked 2137 p4p, 254 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by Marciano is a stone cold pimp out there. Bhullar has chosen Lords of the Underground - Chief Rocka as his entrance music. Rocco Marciano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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21
265 lbs
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocco Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arjan Bhullar!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhullar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocco Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano fakes the leg kick and cracks Bhullar in the body.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Bhullar checks it.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bhullar.
Marciano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Marciano.
Marciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marciano looks to throw a body kick
and Bhullar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano is holding on to half guard well.
Marciano trying to control but Bhullar postures up.
Marciano is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bhullar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marciano defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is looking to control Bhullar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marciano avoid being mounted?
Marciano gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano trying to control the position here.
Bhullar trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Marciano is controlling Bhullar's posture.
Marciano is trying to keep Bhullar in close.
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Bhullar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bhullar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bhullar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rocco Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bhullar thuds a left hand into Marciano's body.
Marciano misses with the body kick
and Bhullar counters with a single leg into guard. Marciano didn't expect that.
Bhullar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bhullar scoring with some ground and pound.
Bhullar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marciano's head.
Bhullar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marciano controlling Bhullar's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bhullar connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bhullar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marciano is keeping the position for now.
Bhullar trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano is controlling Bhullar's posture.
Bhullar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Bhullar trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marciano is trying to control the position but Bhullar postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Bhullar moves out of range easily.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick
and Bhullar counters with a single leg into guard. Marciano didn't expect that.
Bhullar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marciano looking to control.
Marciano pulls Bhullar in close to prevent any damage.
Bhullar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bhullar postures up.
Marciano keeping full guard, as Bhullar tries to pass.
Marciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjan Bhullar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bhullar misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marciano throws a head kick that Bhullar semi-blocks.
Marciano feints and then cracks Bhullar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bhullar down.
Bhullar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Bhullar slips a jab and a cross from Marciano.
Marciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bhullar. That did some damage!
Marciano lands a head shot.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhullar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bhullar rushes Marciano and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bhullar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Bhullar.
A short left from Marciano.
Bhullar lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bhullar or not.
Marciano is working Bhullar over against the cage.
Bhullar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bhullar blocking some punches.
Bhullar wants to take the fight to the mat but Marciano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Bhullar blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano tries to work over Bhullar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bhullar is trying to maintain a safe position but Marciano gets an underhook and turns Bhullar into the cage.
Bhullar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marciano is defending well.
Rocco Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Bhullar.
Bhullar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bhullar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marciano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
Bhullar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marciano circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano dips to his left and cracks Bhullar with an uppercut!
Marciano throws a low kick but Bhullar avoids it.
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Bhullar's side.
Marciano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Marciano is predictable there
and Bhullar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano trying to control but Bhullar postures up.
Bhullar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bhullar is nestled in close to Marciano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marciano has hold of Bhullar's hands but Bhullar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bhullar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is not content to let Bhullar control the position.
Marciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marciano tries to get to full guard but Bhullar has control of the leg.
Marciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bhullar working Marciano over with strikes.
Marciano tries to roll over but Bhullar keeps him under control.
Marciano is pressing down on Bhullar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but Bhullar is proving a slippery customer.
Bhullar throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Bhullar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bhullar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marciano is trying to keep Bhullar in close.
Bhullar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bhullar postures up.
Bhullar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bhullar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marciano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bhullar's best efforts.
Bhullar trying to mount his opponent but Marciano defends it.
Bhullar is trying to control the action in half guard but Marciano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rocco Marciano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Bhullar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marciano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bhullar's head.
It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
Bhullar fails with the takedown.
Marciano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bhullar avoids it.
Bhullar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Marciano.
Marciano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhullar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marciano lands a nice looking body shot.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Bhullar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marciano throws a head kick but Bhullar moves out of range.
Bhullar lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Marciano misses.
Bhullar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marciano with a body shot.
Bhullar wants to clinch but Marciano slips to the side
and Bhullar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Marciano misses
and Bhullar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Bhullar is just out of range.
Bhullar wants to clinch up but Marciano keeps it at a distance.
Marciano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Marciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bhullar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bhullar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Bhullar moved away.
Marciano misses with a low kick as Bhullar jumps back.
Bhullar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhullar.
Marciano throws a sloppy body shot
and Bhullar counters with a right hand to the body.
Bhullar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Bhullar stuns Marciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body
so Bhullar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bhullar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar connects with a couple of short punches.
Bhullar is in close to Marciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bhullar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bhullar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bhullar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bhullar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Marciano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marciano is trying to keep Bhullar in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marciano being controlled here, momentarily.
Bhullar trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marciano throws the kick towards the body but Bhullar avoids it.
Marciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano swings for the body but Bhullar moves out of range.
Marciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bhullar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marciano thinking.
Marciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bhullar throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arjan Bhullar.
I think Bhullar 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Roper (ranked 1330 p4p, 159 weight class) and Buck Minster (ranked 1841 p4p, 204 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Minster's choice of entrance music: Thunder shock. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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28
166 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Roper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Minster!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Roper.
Minster throws a looping overhand right but Roper ducks down to avoid it.
Roper slips a straight right by Minster.
Minster throws a nice looking combination but Roper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roper lands with an overhand left.
Minster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roper counters with a straight right hand.
Minster avoids the body shot from Roper.
Minster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roper in his tracks.
Roper with a nice cross.
Roper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roper throws a looping overhand right but Minster ducks down to avoid it.
Minster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Minster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Minster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minster scores with a hook to the body. Roper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Minster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Minster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minster moves out of range of the strikes.
Roper misses with a hook
and Minster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Minster misses the target.
Minster misses with a hook.
Roper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minster.
Minster throws a hook but Roper blocks it.
Roper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roper takes a swing at Minster's ribcage but misses.
Roper throws a hook but Minster avoids it easily.
Roper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minster momentarily.
Minster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Minster throws a hook to the side of Roper's head but Roper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Minster. Beautiful body shot.
Roper throws a hook to the side of Minster's head but Minster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roper looks to throw the jab but Minster is out of range.
Minster lands an overhand right.
Buck Minster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roper throws a jab when Minster was well out of range.
Roper closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roper misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roper lands a hook that snaps the head of Minster backwards.
Minster has a couple of punches blocked by Roper.
Minster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Roper - that landed with a thud.
Minster has a couple of punches blocked by Roper.
Roper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Minster.
Roper scores with a shoulder strike.
Minster has had enough of the clinch but Roper keeps him there for the moment.
Roper lands with a light punch inside.
Roper tries to throw a body punch but Minster avoids it by throwing Roper back against the cage.
Roper misses with a body punch.
Roper has Minster pressed against the cage, preventing Minster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minster.
A frustrated look appears on Minster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roper lands with a left to the head.
Roper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Minster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Roper.
Roper swings wildly with an uppercut but Minster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roper misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roper has a couple of punches blocked by Minster.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roper.
Roper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roper throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roper.
Roper throws a head punch that misses.
Minster takes a shot to the head.
Roper misses with the head strike.
Roper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minster working aggressively here.
Roper lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Roper scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minster.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roper lands with a short shot to the head.
Roper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Minster.
Roper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minster backwards.
Roper lands a body punch.
Minster looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roper.
Roper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roper misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Roper.
Minster working aggressively here.
Roper lands a shoulder strike.
Roper has a couple of punches blocked by Minster.
Roper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roper throws a punch but it's blocked by Minster.
Minster misses with a punch on the inside.
Minster prevents a body shot from Roper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roper throws a head punch that misses.
Roper blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Roper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Roper.
Roper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Minster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roper looks to land a right hand but Minster moved out of range.
Minster misses with a hook.
Roper throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Roper misses.
Minster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Minster lands a jab to Roper's midsection.
Roper blocks a jab.
Brian Roper is winning the standup battle so far.
Roper misses with a hook. Minster ducked under it nicely.
Minster has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Roper walks into a jab.
Roper has Minster up against the cage in a clinch.
Roper throws a head punch that misses.
Minster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roper has him pressed against the cage.
Roper misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roper.
Roper lands a shot to the body.
Roper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minster backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Roper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roper tries to work over Minster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Minster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roper as Minster tries to tie him up.
Roper scores with a shot to the side of Minster's head.
Minster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brian Roper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roper pushes Minster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Minster is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Roper.
Roper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Roper misses with a punch to the body.
Minster misses with a punch on the inside.
Roper blocks an uppercut.
Roper misses with a punch on the inside.
Roper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Roper.
Minster prevents a body shot from Roper.
Minster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minster.
Roper lands with a right to the head.
Roper misses with the head strike.
Minster misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roper pushes Minster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minster can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roper swings wildly with an uppercut but Minster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Minster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roper misses with the head strike.
Roper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roper working aggressively here.
Minster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minster throws a jab when Roper was well out of range.
A big left from Roper misses.
Roper misses with a left hand
and Minster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minster throws out a loose jab but Roper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minster throws a one two combo.
Minster slips a straight right by Roper.
Minster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Minster misses with a shot to the body
and Roper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minster misses with a wild body shot.
Roper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Minster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roper ducks under a wild hook from Minster.
Minster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roper.
Minster throws a lazy uppercut
and Minster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roper swings for the body but Minster moves out of range.
Minster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as Roper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minster doesn't seem phased though.
Minster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Minster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roper misses with a straight left.
Minster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roper misses with an uppercut. Minster saw that one coming.
Minster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roper misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minster! But no joy.
Roper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Roper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roper has closed the distance and engaged Minster in a clinch.
Roper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roper's elbow.
Minster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Minster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Roper.
Roper lands an uppercut.
Minster is rocked!
Roper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minster is still on wobbly legs! Can Roper finish him?
Roper lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Minster fails to land.
Roper lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roper.
Minster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minster.
Minster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Roper.
Roper misses with the head strike.
A short right from Roper.
Roper pushes Minster against the cage. Roper is working some dirty boxing. Roper pushes off with a quick right hook! Minster goes down! Minster tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Roper moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Roper!
In his post fight interview, Brian Roper started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Buck Minster stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hmm ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Ahearn (ranked 1259 p4p, 163 weight class) and Jack Smith (ranked 2647 p4p, 316 weight class). James Ahearn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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288 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
It looks like Jack Smith has been cut.
Ahearn slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ahearn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahearn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahearn wants it to stay on the feet.
James Ahearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Smith.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith dives in and grabs Ahearn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahearn pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahearn circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Ahearn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Ahearn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahearn tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahearn to the ground. Ahearn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahearn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Ahearn takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Ahearn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahearn tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Jack Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahearn avoids a kick to the body.
Ahearn tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahearn sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Ahearn, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Ahearn against the cage but Ahearn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Ahearn.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahearn sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahearn throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahearn defends it nicely.
Ahearn misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ahearn moves into the clinch.
Ahearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahearn works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahearn.
Smith tries to pull guard but Ahearn won't allow it.
Ahearn digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Ahearn.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahearn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
Ahearn drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Smith senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Ahearn!
During a confident post fight interview, James Ahearn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Snot Slurper (ranked 470 p4p, 68 weight class) and Stadin Kingi (ranked 1542 p4p, 201 weight class). Kingi has chosen Kahvimaito as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snot Slurper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stadin Kingi!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingi misses with a straight left.
Kingi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Slurper moves out of range of the body kick from Kingi.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingi manages to avoid it.
Slurper throws a hook but Kingi avoids it easily.
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingi moves away.
Kingi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Kingi.
A shot to the body from Slurper misses
and Kingi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slurper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slurper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slurper.
Kingi lands with a nice combination. Slurper backs away looking to recover.
Kingi throws a right hand that Slurper ducks under and follows up with a left that Slurper also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingi scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Kingi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingi avoids the body shot from Slurper.
Kingi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Slurper misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Slurper misses the target.
Slurper throws an overhand right that lands on Kingi's shoulder, as Kingi tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Kingi does it's job there.
No joy there for Slurper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slurper throws a series of punches but Kingi moves out of range.
Slurper misses with a hook
and Kingi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingi walks into a stiff left hand from Slurper.
Kingi blocks a jab.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Kingi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kingi looks to land a right hand but Slurper moved out of range.
Slurper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kingi defending well as Slurper loads up on a big left hand.
Kingi throws out a counter right but Slurper avoids it with no problem.
Jab by Kingi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slurper looks to land a combination but Kingi avoids it well.
Kingi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kingi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Kingi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kingi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kingi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slurper misses with a double jab.
Kingi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kingi misses with a body shot.
Kingi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slurper tests Kingi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingi connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slurper takes a swing at Kingi's ribcage but misses.
Kingi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingi moves away.
A slow jab from Kingi misses its intended target.
Slurper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingi scores with a nice strike.
Kingi missing with a left hand there. Slurper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slurper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slurper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slurper is looking to counter punch.
Kingi lands a really nice looking cross but Slurper seems unphased.
Slurper throws a jab when Kingi was well out of range.
Slurper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slurper misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingi misses with an uppercut.
Slurper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slurper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slurper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kingi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingi moves away.
Kingi jabs Slurper right on the nose. Slurper blinks but takes it well.
Slurper throws a right hand that misses
and Kingi counters with a stiff right hand.
Slurper is rocked!
Slurper misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Slurper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kingi lands a head shot.
Oh Slurper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kingi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slurper seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slurper needs to keep his hands up - Kingi had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Kingi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slurper doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stadin Kingi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slurper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kingi staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Kingi.
Kingi misses with an uppercut
and Slurper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab from Kingi.
Slurper misses with a body shot.
Slurper misses with a hook. Kingi ducked under it nicely.
Slurper throws a body punch but Kingi moves out of range.
Kingi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Slurper misses its target.
The fighters circling - Slurper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingi is looking for the big counter here.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Kingi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kingi lands with an uppercut that bounces Slurper off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slurper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingi throws a series of punches but Slurper moves out of range.
Slurper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kingi blocks a jab.
Kingi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingi.
Slurper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kingi slips under a jab.
Kingi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slurper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingi.
Slurper avoids the body shot from Kingi.
Kingi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slurper if he has to take too many more of those.
Stadin Kingi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slurper throws a combination. Kingi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Slurper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingi.
Kingi dips to his left and cracks Slurper with an uppercut!
Slurper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kingi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snot Slurper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slurper takes a swing at Kingi's ribcage but misses.
Kingi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Slurper blocks it well.
Slurper defending well as Kingi loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Slurper misses.
Slurper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kingi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kingi scores with a jab.
A big left from Slurper misses.
Kingi throws a series of punches but Slurper moves out of range.
Slurper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kingi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slurper missing with a left hand there. Kingi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slurper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slurper connects with a looping right hand.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Kingi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slurper takes a swing at Kingi's ribcage but misses.
Kingi loads up on a big right hand but Slurper slips the punch.
Slurper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slurper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingi misses the target.
Kingi walks into a stiff left hand from Slurper.
Kingi looks to score with a jab to the body but Slurper is just out of range.
Kingi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingi misses with a few strikes there.
Kingi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slurper just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingi cracks Slurper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slurper on the side of the head.
Kingi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slurper.
Kingi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Slurper misses.
Slurper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slurper misses with a straight right.
Slurper works Kingi's body with a nice hook.
Slurper takes a swing at Kingi's ribcage but misses.
Kingi looks to land a right hand but Slurper moved out of range.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingi manages to avoid it.
Kingi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slurper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stadin Kingi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Slurper lands with a nice body punch.
Jab from Slurper.
Kingi misses the shot to the body.
Kingi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
Slurper with a nice cross.
Slurper takes one to the chin there.
Kingi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slurper takes a swing at Kingi's ribcage but misses.
Slurper throws the left hand but Kingi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingi misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slurper scores with a shot to the body.
Slurper cracks Kingi with an open hand slap.
Slurper swings for the body but Kingi moves out of range.
Slurper backing away here, and Kingi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Slurper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slurper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slurper throws a looping overhand right but Kingi ducks down to avoid it.
Slurper just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Kingi lands but Slurper takes it in his stride.
Kingi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kingi ducks under a wild hook from Slurper.
Kingi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingi was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.
Kingi digs a good body shot into Slurper's ribs.
Kingi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slurper.
Slurper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingi thinks about the counter body kick.
Kingi throws a jab but it's blocked by Slurper.
Snot Slurper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Slurper misses its intended target.
Slurper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kingi lands a jab to the nose.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingi was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.
Kingi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slurper circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingi throws a right and a left that Slurper avoids nicely.
Slurper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kingi.
Kingi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kingi.
Slurper swings for the body but Kingi moves out of range.
Kingi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Slurper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kingi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kingi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Slurper.
Kingi walks straight into a right hand from Slurper - that's dropped him! Slurper jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kingi from any more punishment! Kingi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Correira (ranked 398 p4p, 48 weight class) and Haider Ali (ranked 1257 p4p, 162 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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279 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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257 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Correira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Haider Ali!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Correira circles away.
Ali misses the jab.
Correira dips to his left and cracks Ali with an uppercut!
Correira connects with a single shot there.
Correira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Correira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Correira seems unphased.
Correira fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira slips a straight right by Ali.
Correira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Correira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correira throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali lunges at Correira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correira's hand.
Correira throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Ali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Correira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Ali has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Correira doesn't seem bothered though.
Correira misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Correira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Correira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Correira moves into the clinch.
Ali working aggressively here.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali working aggressively here.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Correira blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
A short left from Correira.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali blocking some punches.
Correira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Correira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali pushes Correira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Correira.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Correira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Correira or not.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with a punch to the body.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Correira tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Correira back against the cage.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Correira misses its intended target.
Correira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali takes the fight into the clinch.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Correira tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Correira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Correira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Correira working aggressively here.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali prevents a body shot from Correira.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali blocking some punches.
Correira tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Correira back against the cage.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Haider Ali has been cut.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Correira fails to land.
Correira lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira lands an uppercut.
Correira lands a right hand.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Correira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira blocking some punches.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Correira controls the action.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira lands with a light punch inside.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Correira lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correira.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Correira backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Wesley Correira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
A short right from Correira.
Correira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira misses with the head strike.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Correira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Correira.
Correira blocks an uppercut.
Ali misses with some punches.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haider Ali'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.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Ali.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Correira.
Correira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Correira misses with some punches.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Correira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Correira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Correira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Correira lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali defending well as Correira loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correira rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Correira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Correira.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correira presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Correira.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Correira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correira is working Ali over against the cage.
Correira lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali working aggressively here.
Correira cracks Ali with a nice body shot.
Correira lands a shot to the body.
Correira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Correira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Correira duly obliges.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Correira.
Correira clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ali is rocked!
Correira is stalking Ali. Ali circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Correira, and it's lights out! Ali really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira retains his heavyweight title!
Wesley Correira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 473 p4p, 72 weight class) and Dan Kolov (ranked 276 p4p, 39 weight class). Strauss comes to the cage accompanied by Root Of All Evil. Kolov has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Dan Kolov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kolov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolov with a poor takedown
and Kolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Dan Kolov has been cut.
Kolov has his takedown stuffed
and Strauss counters with a nice body shot.
Kolov has his takedown stuffed
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilhelm Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kolov.
Kolov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strauss wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kolov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.
Kolov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strauss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kolov misses with a takedown attempt
and Strauss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strauss.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kolov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Strauss preventing the sweep.
Kolov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strauss passes into half guard.
Kolov is looking for a sweep. Strauss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolov on the ground.
Kolov manages to get to full guard.
Kolov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strauss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strauss wants to pass the guard but Kolov is keeping the position.
Kolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strauss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Strauss stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolov. Kolov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolov closes the distance and clinches up with Strauss, looking for a takedown. Kolov pushes Strauss against the cage but Strauss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Kolov with that takedown attempt.
Strauss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolov.
Kolov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strauss defends well and Kolov ends up having to push Strauss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kolov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strauss lands with a slapping head kick.
Good leg kick by Strauss there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kolov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strauss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That has opened up Dan Kolov's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss throws an overhand right that drops Kolov like a sack of potatoes! Strauss dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Wilhelm Strauss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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