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CCF FN 17:Overflow vs Araujo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee (ranked 23871 p4p, 766 weight class) and Thomas Davis (ranked 24659 p4p, 810 weight class). Thomas Davis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Lee !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Davis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks to clinch
and Davis counters with a one-two to the body.
Davis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Davis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lee !
Lee is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
Check out the look on Davis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Davis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lee 's face.
Davis working Lee over with strikes here.
Davis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lee hang on?
Davis has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Davis!
A victorious Thomas Davis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 9139 p4p, 622 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 7095 p4p, 555 weight class). Savage kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pomp & Circumstance. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson wants to clinch
and Savage counters with a one-two to the body.
Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilson moves to clinch but Savage breaks away
and Savage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savage.
Wilson is looking to stand back up but Savage counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wilson.
Savage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wilson is trying to control Savage's posture. Savage takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Wilson! Savage is rotating here... this could be the end... Wilson is out! Savage has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Randy Savage!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Savage 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Faustin (ranked 6483 p4p, 424 weight class) and Tyler Kortez (ranked 4278 p4p, 331 weight class). Faustin comes to the cage accompanied by Glukoza Schweine. Kortez has chosen I'm Ready as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Mikhail Faustin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Faustin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Kortez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Faustin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faustin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faustin 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.
Kortez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faustin is fending him off so far but Kortez persists. Nope, Faustin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kortez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Faustin gets caught flat footed, as Kortez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Faustin wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faustin works over Kortez's head and body with a nice combination.
Kortez is rocked!
Faustin digs a good body shot into Kortez's ribs.
Kortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Faustin finish him?
Kortez looks winded!
Kortez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faustin as he avoids it easily.
Faustin grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kortez takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Faustin cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikhail Faustin!
A very excited looking Mikhail Faustin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rio Brazil (ranked 7280 p4p, 603 weight class) and Cobweb Cooter (ranked 4030 p4p, 439 weight class). Cooter has chosen Porch Honky as his entrance music. Rio Brazil has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Brazil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobweb Cooter!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooter lands with a nice body punch.
Brazil fails with the takedown
and Cooter counters with a left hand that sends Brazil to the canvas!
It looks like Rio Brazil has been cut.
Brazil striking off his back but it's not causing Cooter any problems.
Brazil is looking for a triangle but Cooter pushes his legs off easily.
Brazil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cooter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooter distracts Brazil with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cooter is stalling in the full guard.
Cooter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazil trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cooter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cooter is taking a breather. Brazil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brazil tries to roll over but Cooter keeps him under control.
Cooter winds up and cracks Brazil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cooter stalling.
Brazil wants to control but Cooter is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cooter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cooter slips a jab from Brazil.
Cooter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brazil.
Rio Brazil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter throws a left that rocks Brazil and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cooter dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Brazil regain composure!
Brazil is rocked!
Cooter controlling from side mount.
Oh Brazil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cooter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cooter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cooter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brazil to see if he's OK.
Brazil wants to control but Cooter postures up.
Brazil tries to bench press Cooter off him but Cooter keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Brazil's face as Cooter controls the position.
Cooter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brazil to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazil manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brazil seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in half guard, Cooter seems content to control.
Cooter is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brazil manages to get to full guard.
Brazil doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Brazil keeping full guard, as Cooter tries to pass.
Brazil throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cobweb Cooter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rio Brazil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brazil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cooter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brazil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cooter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brazil is one step ahead there.
Brazil throwing strikes but missing.
Brazil is working Cooter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter pulls Brazil in close to his closed guard and prevents Brazil from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brazil preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooter is pulling down on Brazil's head to control his posture.
Brazil throws an elbow that misses. Cooter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brazil's guard. Nice move by Cooter!
Cooter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cooter content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brazil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooter is one step ahead there.
Cooter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brazil is striking from the bottom but Cooter uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Cooter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cooter is taking a breather. Brazil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brazil flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cooter is pressing down on Brazil's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brazil is holding on for now.
Brazil missing with punches from the bottom.
Cooter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cooter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobweb Cooter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooter misses with an uppercut
and Brazil counters with a one-two to the body.
Cooter stuffs the takedown.
We've been told by Brazil's head coaches at 10th planet rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brazil fails with the takedown
and Cooter counters with a beautiful punch that sends Brazil to the canvas!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Brazil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cooter scoring with some ground and pound.
Cooter is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cooter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cobweb Cooter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rio Brazil's cut.
That's time! Brazil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cooter cracks Brazil on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Brazil falls backwards against the cage. Cooter follows up with more strikes that drop Brazil to his knees. Cooter keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Brazil! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cobweb Cooter!
A relieved looking Cobweb Cooter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Parker Savi (ranked 4465 p4p, 449 weight class) and Brad Bandridge (ranked 5014 p4p, 489 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Parker Savi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Bandridge!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandridge connects with the punch.
Bandridge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bandridge.
Bandridge scores with a body shot.
Bandridge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bandridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Savi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savi scores with a takedown into Bandridge's guard.
Bandridge is wriggling around but Savi manages to pass to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandridge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savi.
Bandridge wants to improve his position but Savi is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi wants to pass to mount but Bandridge is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Savi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Savi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savi wants to pass the guard but Bandridge is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bandridge is pressing down on Savi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bandridge keeping moving, preventing Savi from controlling successfully.
Savi won't allow Bandridge to sweep him here.
Savi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandridge is keeping the position for now.
Savi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bandridge holds on and takes a little breather.
Savi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandridge is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bandridge looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandridge, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bandridge throws an off balance right hand
and Savi counters with a shoot takedown. Bandridge fights it but they end up in guard.
Bandridge manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Savi is working for takedown but Bandridge is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savi tries to pull guard but Bandridge won't allow it.
Bandridge is trying to break the clinch but Savi has him pressed against the cage.
Savi is trying to pull guard but Bandridge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parker Savi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savi tries to pull guard but Bandridge won't allow it.
Savi slows down the pace here.
Savi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bandridge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandridge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savi sprawls well initially but Bandridge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Bandridge 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.
Savi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bandridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savi tries for a kimura but Bandridge is defending well.
Bandridge is trying to work for a sweep but Savi has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savi moves to take his opponent's back.
Bandridge rolls, trying to escape but Savi keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi has got his arm under Bandridge's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bandridge has spun round into Savi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Savi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bandridge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandridge is aware though and is defending well.
Savi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Savi is tightening it up a little... Bandridge has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bandridge reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bandridge taps out! Nice BJJ there by Savi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Parker Savi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Russel Crowsky (ranked 2446 p4p, 129 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 1660 p4p, 83 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russel Crowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowsky throws the kick towards the body but Websphere avoids it.
Websphere tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Websphere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crowsky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Websphere looks for the body kick but Crowsky saw that one coming.
Crowsky throws a hook to the side of Websphere's head but Websphere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Websphere has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crowsky walks into a straight right hand from Websphere.
Crowsky misses with a low kick.
Crowsky throws a leg kick but Websphere moved away.
Websphere tries to land a front kick but Crowsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crowsky connects with the punch.
Crowsky throws a hook but Websphere avoids it easily.
Websphere is trying to counter with his kicks.
Crowsky looks to throw the jab but Websphere is out of range.
Russel Crowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowsky defending well as Websphere loads up on a big left hand.
Websphere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowsky misses the target.
Crowsky connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Websphere misses.
Crowsky connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Crowsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere misses with a hook. Crowsky ducked under it nicely.
Crowsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Websphere.
Websphere bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crowsky's head.
Websphere defending well as Crowsky loads up on a big left hand.
Crowsky throws a hook to the side of Websphere's head but Websphere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crowsky blocks a head kick by Websphere.
Websphere connects with an inside leg kick.
Crowsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Websphere is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crowsky with a body shot.
Crowsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowsky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crowsky cracks a nice hook into Websphere's ribs.
Websphere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Websphere lands with a nice body kick.
Websphere throws an overhand right that lands on Crowsky's shoulder, as Crowsky tries to avoid the shot.
Crowsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Websphere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crowsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Websphere on the side of the head.
Websphere shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Crowsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere defending well as Crowsky loads up on a big left hand.
Websphere throws a sloppy head kick and Crowsky moves out of range easily.
Crowsky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Websphere is out of range.
Crowsky slips a straight right by Websphere.
Websphere tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowsky misses with a hook.
Websphere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crowsky cracks a nice hook into Websphere's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Websphere.
Crowsky works Websphere's body with a nice hook.
Crowsky throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Websphere moves away from the strike by Crowsky.
Crowsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Websphere throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Websphere moves into the clinch.
A short right from Crowsky.
Crowsky has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Websphere misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowsky.
Websphere misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowsky slows down the pace here.
Crowsky prevents a body shot from Websphere.
Crowsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Webspheres head.
Crowsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Websphere lands an uppercut.
Websphere swings wildly with an uppercut but Crowsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Webspheres head.
A nice left hand lands by Websphere.
Websphere lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crowsky backwards.
Websphere blocking some punches.
Websphere tries to work over Crowsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crowsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Websphere or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere cracks Crowsky with a nice body shot.
Websphere swings wildly with an uppercut but Crowsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crowsky blocks an uppercut.
Crowsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Websphere lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowsky backwards.
Crowsky working aggressively here.
Crowsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crowsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Websphere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowsky.
Websphere gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowsky.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowsky's elbow.
Crowsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Russel Crowsky will probably get the nod.
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.
Crowsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Websphere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crowsky can pounce on him.
Crowsky motions for Websphere to come forward. Crowsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crowsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crowsky tries to score with a low kick but Websphere moves his leg out of the way.
Crowsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Crowsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Russel Crowsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowsky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Websphere just misses with a punch to the body.
Websphere takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crowsky looks to land a right hand but Websphere moved out of range.
Good shot there by Websphere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Websphere misses with a double jab.
Websphere plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crowsky lands a leg kick that knocks Websphere off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crowsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crowsky. That did some damage!
Websphere misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crowsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crowsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Crowsky.
Websphere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Websphere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowsky.
Websphere now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Websphere throws a half hearted mid kick.
Websphere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Websphere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowsky.
Crowsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Websphere looks to land a body kick but Crowsky moved away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Websphere.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Crowsky.
Crowsky checks the leg kick.
Websphere throws a push kick but Crowsky slaps the foot to one side.
Websphere slips a jab and a cross from Crowsky.
Websphere throws the left hand but Crowsky avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere moves out of range of the body kick.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Crowsky.
Websphere now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Websphere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Crowsky. That snapped Websphere's head back.
Crowsky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Websphere is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Websphere scores with a nice head shot.
Websphere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowsky.
Crowsky ducks under a wild hook from Websphere.
Websphere scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Donk. Websphere catches Crowsky right on the button with a cross.
Websphere takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Websphere checks a leg kick.
Websphere lands a leg kick that knocks Crowsky off balance momentarily.
Crowsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Crowsky lunges at Websphere with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Websphere's hand.
Websphere misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Crowsky misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Crowsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, jab by Crowsky - just one landing.
Websphere wants to slow Crowsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Crowsky looks to land a body kick but Websphere moved away.
Websphere misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Crowsky.
Crowsky misses with an uppercut. Websphere saw that one coming.
Crowsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Websphere.
Crowsky lands a leg kick that knocks Websphere off balance momentarily.
Crowsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Websphere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowsky feints and then cracks Websphere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Websphere down.
Crowsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crowsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowsky throws a chopping leg kick but Websphere manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Websphere slips under a jab from Crowsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowsky ducks under a wild hook from Websphere.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crowsky checks a leg kick.
Crowsky wants to slow Websphere down by chopping away at his legs.
Websphere staying out of range there.
Websphere was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crowsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crowsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crowsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crowsky connects with a looping right hand.
Websphere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Websphere missing with a left hand there. Crowsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Websphere misses with a straight right.
Websphere checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crowsky just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Websphere avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crowsky appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Crowsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crowsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Crowsky dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Websphere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crowsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Websphere.
Crowsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Websphere.
Crowsky tried to score with a low kick but Websphere checks it.
Crowsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Websphere.
Crowsky throws a hook but Websphere avoids it easily.
Websphere tries a quick counter leg kick but Crowsky is wise to it.
That kick from Websphere tenderised Crowsky's leg. Crowsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crowsky throws a chopping leg kick but Websphere manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crowsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Websphere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Crowsky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Websphere pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Websphere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowsky scores with a punch to the head.
Crowsky looks to land a body kick but Websphere moved away.
Crowsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crowsky misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Websphere's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Crowsky misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crowsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Websphere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crowsky counters with a nice body shot.
Websphere looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowsky is just out of range.
Websphere looks to land a left hand but Crowsky moved out of range nicely.
Crowsky appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crowsky misses with a looping right.
Websphere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crowsky wants to land a leg kick but Websphere is out of range.
Websphere's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crowsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Websphere scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Websphere misses.
Websphere lands with a straight right. Crowsky didn't see that one coming.
Websphere throws a right hand that Crowsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Crowsky also avoids with ease.
Websphere tries to clinch there but Crowsky circles away.
It looked like Crowsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crowsky connects with the punch.
Websphere checks a low kick from Crowsky.
And Websphere responds with a good body kick, but Crowsky manages to step out the way in time.
Websphere slips under a jab.
Crowsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
BM Websphere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Websphere misses
and Websphere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crowsky.
Websphere throws the kick towards the body but Crowsky avoids it.
Crowsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Crowsky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Websphere lands a front kick.
Crowsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Websphere.
Crowsky throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Websphere lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Crowsky.
Websphere shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crowsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Websphere counters with a low kick, right behind Crowsky 's knee.
Crowsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crowsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crowsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Websphere can do to turn this around?
Websphere slips under a jab from Crowsky.
An inside leg kick from Websphere misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere misses with a wild body shot.
Crowsky looks for the body kick but Websphere saw that one coming.
Websphere now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crowsky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crowsky throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Websphere looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowsky is just out of range.
Crowsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Websphere.
Crowsky blocks a low kick nicely.
Crowsky slips under a jab from Websphere.
Websphere throws a wild body kick that Crowsky sees coming a mile off.
Crowsky misses with a body shot.
Crowsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Websphere looks for the body kick but Crowsky saw that one coming.
Crowsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Websphere misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crowsky scores with a jab.
Crowsky misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowsky slips a jab and a cross from Websphere.
A punch lands to the side of Websphere 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Crowsky does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Websphere 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.
Crowsky moves out of range of the body kick from Websphere.
Crowsky avoids a kick to the body.
Crowsky checks the leg kick nicely there.
Websphere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Websphere.
Websphere throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crowsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crowsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Websphere misses with a low kick.
Websphere throws a sloppy head kick and Crowsky moves out of range easily.
Websphere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crowsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Websphere tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Websphere closes the distance and pushes Crowsky back into the cage.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russel Crowsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowsky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Crowsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richie Simpson (ranked 1572 p4p, 161 weight class) and Ronald Mateo Suarez (ranked 4009 p4p, 317 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Mateo Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Simpson should have avoided that one.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a hook but Suarez avoids it easily.
Suarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez.
Suarez works the jab nicely.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suarez.
Suarez misses with a hook.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suarez throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Suarez misses.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Simpson's head coaches at Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez.
Suarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Suarez misses.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson misses with a hook. Suarez ducked under it nicely.
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Suarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez misses with a looping right.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Suarez staying out of range there.
Simpson slips a jab from Suarez.
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suarez's head backwards.
Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Suarez connects with the punch.
Simpson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Suarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson misses the jab.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez connects with a right hand. Simpson shakes it off.
Simpson misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Simpson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson scores with the left hand. Suarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Simpson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suarez.
Suarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronald Mateo Suarez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Suarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Suarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Suarez misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez misses with a straight left.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Suarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Simpson slips a straight right by Suarez.
Suarez misses the jab.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Suarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson walks into a straight right hand from Suarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Suarez looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Suarez scores with a decent looking hook.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Suarez.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Suarez misses its intended target.
Suarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simpson's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simpson works Suarez's body with a nice hook.
Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Simpson moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez is rocked!
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Suarez cracks Simpson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Suarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Suarez misses with an uppercut.
Suarez lands with a good body shot.
Suarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Suarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
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 Richie Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suarez defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez connects with a jab.
Suarez walks into a straight right hand from Simpson.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suarez.
Suarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Suarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Simpson throws a body punch but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simpson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suarez takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Suarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez blocks a jab.
Suarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simpson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Simpson is looking to counter punch.
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson ducks right into an uppercut from Suarez.
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson drops his hands momentarily and Suarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Suarez misses with a wild body shot.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Suarez throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Suarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks.
Suarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Suarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
A big right from Suarez misses.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Suarez blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Simpson throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Suarez misses.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Ronald Mateo Suarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suarez misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suarez's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Suarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Suarez ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Simpson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.
Suarez slips under a jab.
Suarez misses with a looping left.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Suarez lands a jab to the nose.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suarez.
Suarez throws a big shot that misses.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson slips under a jab from Suarez.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.
Suarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson slips a straight right by Suarez.
Simpson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suarez throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Suarez misses.
It looked like Simpson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Suarez.
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Suarez with an uppercut!
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
Suarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Suarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Suarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suarez scrambles back to his feet.
Suarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suarez on the side of the head.
Suarez slips under a jab from Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suarez.
Suarez misses the jab.
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Suarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson avoids the body shot from Suarez.
Suarez misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Simpson misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
Suarez misses with a right hand
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suarez misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a crisp right that sends Suarez to the canvas! Simpson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Simpson!
Richie Simpson retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Richie Simpson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demarte Pena (ranked 2749 p4p, 143 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 1800 p4p, 90 weight class). Pena comes to the cage accompanied by Mesmo Assim. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarte Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard throws a combination. Pena tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pena.
Pena with a poor takedown
and Vinyard counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinyard throws a hook but Pena blocks it.
Pena changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pena moves in looking to clinch but Vinyard pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vinyard.
Pena is rocked!
Crack! Vinyard connects with the perfect overhand right and Pena falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Vinyard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Vinyard!
A very excited looking Derek Vinyard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Demarte Pena was interviewed post fight and said 'This was not the end. It is just the Begin of you end. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 3470 p4p, 280 weight class) and CrackO Azz (ranked 1596 p4p, 163 weight class). Marcinho Sitsongrit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcinho Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CrackO Azz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown
and Azz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Azz misses with a punch on the inside.
Azz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit shoots for a double leg takedown but Azz sprawls well. He's pushed Sitsongrit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Azz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcinho Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Azz's waist but Azz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sitsongrit off to one side.
Sitsongrit defending well as Azz loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sitsongrit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Azz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azz tries to roll but Sitsongrit sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit struggling to keep hold of the position.
Azz wants to control his opponent's hands but Sitsongrit gets his hands free.
Sitsongrit is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Azz is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
After the fight, Marcinho Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 2156 p4p, 238 weight class) and Massive Overflow (ranked 1317 p4p, 141 weight class). Thiago Araujo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Massive Overflow's chin.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Massive Overflow!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Overflow counters with a stiff right hand.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Overflow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
It seemed like Overflow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Araujo pushes Overflow up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Overflow has him pressed against the cage.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overflow blocks a body shot from Araujo.
Araujo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Overflow uses from the top position.
Overflow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Overflow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Overflow throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Araujo's body to avoid the submission. Araujo has instead reached around Overflow's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Araujo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Araujo!
Thiago Araujo is the new heavyweight champion!
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