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Torcida 29 - Payne Vs Knuckles PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Cunningham (ranked 24871 p4p, 700 weight class) and Colton Marwede (ranked 7047 p4p, 571 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colton Marwede!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marwede closes the distance and clinches up with Cunningham, looking for a takedown. Marwede pushes Cunningham against the cage but Cunningham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marwede is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Cunningham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Marwede is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet.
Marwede wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is defending well.
Cunningham pushes Marwede off looking to stand but Marwede dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marwede is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marwede thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham is looking to control Marwede's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cunningham avoid being mounted?
Cunningham is looking to improve his position.
Marwede perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marwede closes the distance and clinches up with Cunningham, looking for a takedown. Marwede pushes Cunningham against the cage but Cunningham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch but Marwede swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Marwede checks it.
Marwede moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Marwede to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marwede is looking for a takedown.
Andrew Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Marwede.
A bit of stalling here from Cunningham.
Marwede drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marwede tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marwede looking for a takedown.
Cunningham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marwede blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marwede has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cunningham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marwede blocks an elbow strike from Cunningham.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cunningham taking a breather.
Cunningham misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marwede blocking some punches.
Cunningham trying to control the position but instead, Marwede has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cunningham into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marwede jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cunningham walks away with a smile on his face. Marwede gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marwede tries for a takedown but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cunningham darts in trying to clinch
and Marwede counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cunningham thinking.
Cunningham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham gets tackled into the cage by Marwede. Marwede maintains the clinch.
Marwede fails to pull guard.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cunningham has Marwede pressed against the cage.
Marwede avoiding damage as Cunningham throws knees to the body.
Cunningham throws a head punch that misses.
Cunningham is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marwede tries to score a body lock takedown but Cunningham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marwede blocks an elbow strike.
Cunningham controlling the action here for a moment.
Cunningham swings wildly with an uppercut but Marwede uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marwede has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marwede is trying to pull guard but Cunningham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cunningham misses with a body punch.
Marwede manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marwede wants to sweep but no luck.
Marwede is looking for a triangle but Cunningham pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham has gone for a leg lock! Marwede slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cunningham's guard.
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 Andrew Cunningham 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.
Marwede tries to clinch up.
Marwede decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marwede postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cunningham to stand up.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Cunningham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marwede will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marwede tries for a takedown but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marwede swats away the attempt to clinch by Cunningham.
Marwede looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Andrew Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Marwede.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marwede moves into the clinch successfully.
Cunningham is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cunningham stalls.
Cunningham misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham misses with a punch to the body.
Marwede tries to stall but Cunningham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marwede wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cunningham looking to slow down the pace here.
Marwede tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Cunningham.
Marwede is breathing heavily.
Cunningham tries to stall but Marwede uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cunningham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marwede has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cunningham after a bit of a struggle.
Cunningham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cunningham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marwede as Cunningham tries to tie him up.
Marwede jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cunningham walks away with a smile on his face. Marwede gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrew Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cunningham doesn't manage to clinch there - Marwede circles away.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Cunningham tries to clinch there but Marwede circles away.
Marwede shoots in looking for a takedown. Cunningham tries to sprawl out of it but Marwede keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cunningham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cunningham throws a big counter combination but Marwede scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham tries to clinch there but Marwede circles away.
Marwede now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cunningham tries to clinch up.
Marwede tries to keep at a distance but Cunningham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marwede blocks the elbow strike.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marwede can do to turn this around?
Cunningham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marwede up against the cage.
Cunningham looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cunningham tries to throw a body punch but Marwede avoids it by throwing Cunningham back against the cage.
Cunningham looking to slow down the pace here.
Marwede is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cunningham to keep the fight standing.
Marwede blocks an uppercut.
Marwede prevents a body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Cunningham.
Cunningham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marwede wants to get back to striking at distance but Cunningham won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marwede tries to break free but Cunningham pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cunningham.
Marwede has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cunningham seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marwede can turn it around.
Marwede wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cunningham.
Marwede is trying to pull guard but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
Marwede is trying to pull guard but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham misses with a body punch.
Marwede takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cunningham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marwede blocks it with crossed arms.
Marwede's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses
and Marwede counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marwede swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Cunningham's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marwede fails with a takedown attempt.
Marwede is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cunningham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Marwede moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Cunningham dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Marwede shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cunningham pinned against the cage. Cunningham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Marwede is having none of it.
A punch combination from Marwede misses.
Nice takedown defense from Cunningham. No joy for Marwede on that attempt.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Marwede is having none of it.
Cunningham avoids the head kick by Marwede.
Cunningham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cunningham connects with an inside leg kick.
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Marwede ducks under and follows up with a left that Marwede also avoids with ease.
Cunningham moves into the clinch.
Marwede blocks a body shot from Cunningham.
Andrew Cunningham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cunningham misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cunningham.
Cunningham stalling in the clinch.
Marwede takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marwede working hard to break the clinch.
Marwede tries to pull guard but Cunningham won't allow it.
Andrew Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Marwede.
A shot in the inside from Cunningham.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cunningham is struggling to control the position.
Cunningham has a couple of punches blocked by Marwede.
Marwede is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cunningham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cunningham is trying to stall.
Cunningham looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham missing with knees to the body.
Marwede drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cunningham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cunningham effectively controlling the action here.
Cunningham tries to throw a body punch but Marwede avoids it by throwing Cunningham back against the cage.
Andrew Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marwede is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marwede is working for takedown but Cunningham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cunningham stops a takedown attempt from Marwede.
Cunningham misses with a body punch.
Marwede jumps guard but Cunningham stands there with Marwede around his waist. Marwede gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marwede drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cunningham throws an elbow but misses.
Come on Cunningham - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cunningham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marwede's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cunningham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marwede's defenses.
Cunningham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cunningham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marwede fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cunningham effectively controlling the action here.
Marwede is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cunningham is defending well.
Cunningham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marwede on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marwede is looking to control Cunningham's arms but Cunningham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marwede has his back to the cage.
Colton Marwede has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marwede struggles to land a body shot inside as Cunningham controls his hands.
Marwede scores with a shot to the side of Cunningham's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cunningham, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Cunningham!
An out of breath Andrew Cunningham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 7349 p4p, 293 weight class) and Chad Stronghold (ranked 5212 p4p, 246 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 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, Rodrigo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Stronghold!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stronghold counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stronghold is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronghold wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control the action but Stronghold is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stronghold sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Stronghold is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Stronghold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stronghold is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Stronghold frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie won't let Stronghold get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Stronghold doesn't allow it.
Stronghold defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Stronghold is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Gracie!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Gracie 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Manzoni Jr (ranked 8874 p4p, 659 weight class) and Vercingetorix Frenchy (ranked 5103 p4p, 514 weight class). Manzoni Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Wily wily- ghali. Vercingetorix Frenchy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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193 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Claudio Manzoni Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vercingetorix Frenchy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frenchy takes the fight into the clinch.
Manzoni Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Frenchy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frenchy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Manzoni Jr gets his way!
Frenchy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Frenchy fending off the submission attempt from Manzoni Jr.
Frenchy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Manzoni Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Frenchy is defending well though. Manzoni Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
Frenchy trying to get back to his feet but Manzoni Jr is in full control for now.
Manzoni Jr working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frenchy is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Frenchy moves into range and clinches up with Manzoni Jr.
Frenchy prevents the takedown attempt.
Manzoni Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manzoni Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Frenchy is trying to keep an underhook but Manzoni Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Frenchy is looking to escape.
Frenchy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Manzoni Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frenchy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Manzoni Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frenchy gets caught napping as Manzoni Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Frenchy manages to retain guard.
Frenchy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Manzoni Jr is breathing heavily.
Manzoni Jr is looking for a takedown.
Frenchy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Frenchy drops an elbow to the side of Manzoni Jr's head.
Frenchy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Manzoni Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frenchy scores with a couple of nice shots.
My spies in Arvins Bootcamp inform me that Frenchy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frenchy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frenchy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Manzoni Jr is rocked!
Frenchy lands a big elbow - Manzoni Jr is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Frenchy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vercingetorix Frenchy!
Vercingetorix Frenchy very nearly forgot to thank Phantom Fightwear 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.
Claudio Manzoni Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I can do better, shit can happened. Torcida gimme a Rematch plz'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lugg (ranked 3679 p4p, 365 weight class) and Chad Myers (ranked 4963 p4p, 453 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Lugg!
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, Chad Myers!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers clinches with his opponent.
Lugg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Myers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lugg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Myers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lugg in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Myers is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Lugg!
Joe Lugg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Phantom Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Hambucher (ranked 4253 p4p, 432 weight class) and Yukio Mishima (ranked 3054 p4p, 317 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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263 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Markus Hambucher!
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, Yukio Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hambucher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mishima scores with the left hand. Hambucher knows he should have avoided that one.
Hambucher throws an overhand right that lands on Mishima's shoulder, as Mishima tries to avoid the shot.
Mishima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Yukio Mishima has been cut.
Hambucher finds Mishima's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Mishima flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hambucher lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Mishima will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Hambucher!
Markus Hambucher 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Martin (ranked 5084 p4p, 495 weight class) and Zaurbek Akhmedov (ranked 2706 p4p, 275 weight class). Akhmedov has chosen Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Fire as his entrance music. Zaurbek Akhmedov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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265 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaurbek Akhmedov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akhmedov defends well and Martin ends up having to push Akhmedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akhmedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhmedov misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akhmedov kicks Martin off and gets back to his feet.
Akhmedov lands with an overhand left.
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!
Akhmedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akhmedov but Akhmedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akhmedov throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Akhmedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Akhmedov misses.
Martin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akhmedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhmedov scores with a hook.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akhmedov's waist but Akhmedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Akhmedov scores with a body shot.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akhmedov connects with a single shot there.
Martin tries to move into range but Akhmedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akhmedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Akhmedov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akhmedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Akhmedov fails to land.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akhmedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akhmedov misses with some punches.
Akhmedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin has clasped his hands together around Akhmedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Akhmedov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A big left from Akhmedov misses.
Martin tries to counter with a takedown but Akhmedov is quick to defend against it.
Zaurbek Akhmedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhmedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhmedov cracks Martin with a good jab.
Martin tries for a takedown but Akhmedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhmedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akhmedov thuds his right hand into Martin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Akhmedov.
Martin has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Akhmedov.
Akhmedov throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhmedov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Martin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akhmedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akhmedov misses the jab.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Akhmedov manages to avoid it.
Akhmedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Martin off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Akhmedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akhmedov 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.
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaurbek Akhmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhmedov throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaurbek Akhmedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhmedov misses the target.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akhmedov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhmedov misses with a hook.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donk. Akhmedov catches Martin right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmedov throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Akhmedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Akhmedov.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Akhmedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhmedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akhmedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin takes one on the button.
Akhmedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhmedov lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown but Akhmedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akhmedov scores with a nice head shot.
Martin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akhmedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Akhmedov's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhmedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Martin throws a strike but Akhmedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Akhmedov wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Akhmedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akhmedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akhmedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Akhmedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akhmedov on the ground.
Akhmedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akhmedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Akhmedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akhmedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Akhmedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akhmedov.
Akhmedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Akhmedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akhmedov.
Akhmedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akhmedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akhmedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martin under the eye.
Akhmedov cracks Martin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice cross by Akhmedov.
Akhmedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhmedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martin's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaurbek Akhmedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Akhmedov finds it's target.
Akhmedov connects with a jab.
Akhmedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martin is rocked!
Akhmedov connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akhmedov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Martin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Akhmedov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Martin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Akhmedov!
Our winner, Zaurbek Akhmedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Laws (ranked 3486 p4p, 392 weight class) and Chief Wolf (ranked 3673 p4p, 415 weight class). Chief Wolf told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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199 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Laws!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laws knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolf on the ground.
Wolf seems to be working for a kimura but Laws defends the submission attempt.
Laws has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolf works his way into side control.
Laws is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wolf is controlling him well.
Wolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laws pushes Wolf away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wolf gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wolf working the body and head with strikes.
Wolf has hold of Laws's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Laws seems comfortable defending it but Wolf has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Laws is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Laws is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wolf couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chief Wolf!
Chief Wolf got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 2932 p4p, 257 weight class) and Logan Lord (ranked 2647 p4p, 235 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Lord!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lord. No joy for Howlett on that attempt.
Lord's coach down at Scouse House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lord's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lord dodges the punch combination from Howlett.
Lord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howlett.
Lord clinches with his opponent.
Howlett is trying to drag Lord to the mat but Lord just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lord scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Lord - that landed with a thud.
Lord digs a right hand into Howlett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howlett's gas tank.
Lord is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord prevents the takedown attempt.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Lord lands a nice uppercut.
Lord lands a right hand.
Lord scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lord.
Lord cracks Howlett with a nice body shot.
Lord stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lord.
Lord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Lord.
Lord scores with a shot to the side of Howlett's head.
Lord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howlett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lord pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Lord.
Howlett takes a shot to the head.
Howlett is rocked!
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Oh Howlett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Lord misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Howlett.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett seems to have got his legs back now.
Lord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Lord creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Howlett with a big uppercut! Howlett tries to clinch up but Lord pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Howlett to the mat! Howlett covers up and Lord unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Logan Lord!
During a confident post fight interview, Logan Lord 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Thompson (ranked 1654 p4p, 205 weight class) and William Snowdon (ranked 1767 p4p, 216 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Snowdon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson jabs Snowdon right on the nose. Snowdon blinks but takes it well.
Snowdon clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Snowdon won't allow it.
Snowdon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snowdon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Snowdon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snowdon breaks the clinch.
Snowdon scores with a punch to the head.
Snowdon scores with a jab to the head.
Snowdon 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.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snowdon.
Snowdon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Snowdon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snowdon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
William Snowdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snowdon.
Snowdon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Snowdon throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson digs a good hook to Snowdon's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Snowdon misses its intended target.
Snowdon instigates a clinch.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snowdon.
Snowdon lands a left hand.
Thompson 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 Matt Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snowdon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Snowdon lands a shoulder strike.
Snowdon scores with a hook to the body.
Snowdon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snowdon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Snowdon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snowdon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snowdon lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snowdon.
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!
Snowdon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Snowdon lands an uppercut.
Snowdon lands an uppercut.
A short right from Snowdon on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snowdon smiles and moves away.
Snowdon lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Snowdon does no damage.
Snowdon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson takes a swing at Snowdon's ribcage but misses.
Snowdon swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Snowdon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Snowdon.
Snowdon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snowdon scores with a push kick.
Thompson 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snowdon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snowdon moves away.
Thompson slips a jab from Snowdon.
Snowdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snowdon to score with a decent uppercut.
Snowdon lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Snowdon throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Snowdon manages to avoid it.
Snowdon looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Snowdon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
The fighters circling - Snowdon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snowdon.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snowdon. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snowdon looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Snowdon misses.
Snowdon lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snowdon slips a straight right by Thompson.
Snowdon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot lands for Snowdon.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Thompson and Snowdon goes tumbling to the canvas! Thompson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Snowdon is rocked!
It looks like William Snowdon has been cut.
Snowdon is trying is best to control the position here.
Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowdon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson.
Snowdon tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Snowdon defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Snowdon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Snowdon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snowdon misses with a left hand
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snowdon jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snowdon looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming.
Snowdon darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Snowdon lands with a left to the head.
Snowdon scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Snowdon.
Snowdon stalling.
Thompson jumps guard but Snowdon stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snowdon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snowdon scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snowdon lands with a left to the head.
Snowdon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snowdon pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snowdon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Snowdon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Snowdon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Snowdon.
Snowdon stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Snowdon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Snowdon lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snowdon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snowdon.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snowdon to keep the fight standing.
Snowdon scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
A short right from Snowdon.
Snowdon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snowdon digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snowdon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snowdon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Snowdon lands with a short shot to the head.
Snowdon lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Snowdon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snowdon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snowdon lands a right hand.
Snowdon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snowdon slowing the pace effectively.
Snowdon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Snowdon.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Snowdon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snowdon.
The referee calls for Snowdon to work.
Snowdon lands with a light punch inside.
Snowdon lands with a short shot to the head.
Snowdon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Snowdon.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snowdon smiles and moves away.
Snowdon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snowdon has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Snowdon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon slowing the pace effectively.
Snowdon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snowdon controlling the action here for a moment.
Snowdon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snowdon lands a body shot.
Snowdon lands a nice uppercut.
Snowdon presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snowdon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Snowdon as the two fighters clinch.
Snowdon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Snowdon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snowdon to keep the fight standing.
Snowdon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snowdon lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Snowdon.
Snowdon scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Snowdon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Nice body punch from Snowdon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snowdon.
Snowdon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snowdon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Snowdon lands with a right to the head.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snowdon to keep the fight standing.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Snowdon won't allow it.
William Snowdon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Snowdon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snowdon scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Snowdon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Snowdon on the inside.
Snowdon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snowdon lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snowdon smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snowdon lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Snowdon misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Snowdon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Snowdon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Snowdon ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Snowdon stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snowdon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
Snowdon lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Snowdon with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snowdon.
Snowdon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a body punch but Snowdon moves out of range.
Snowdon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Snowdon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snowdon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snowdon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowdon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snowdon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snowdon lands a right hook to the body.
Snowdon connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Snowdon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Snowdon misses
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Snowdon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snowdon just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snowdon.
Snowdon catches Thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snowdon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Snowdon.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snowdon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snowdon throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
William Snowdon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Snowdon moves into the clinch.
Thompson jumps guard but Snowdon stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Snowdon.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snowdon lands an uppercut.
Snowdon gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snowdon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snowdon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snowdon.
Thompson jumps guard but Snowdon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Snowdon.
Thompson successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snowdon pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snowdon moves into full mount! Thompson won't be happy about that!
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snowdon takes Thompson's back.
Snowdon looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Thompson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Snowdon!
William Snowdon is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Payne (ranked 830 p4p, 86 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 2058 p4p, 213 weight class). Knuckles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Walk-by PANTERA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Payne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles tries to clinch but Payne moves out of range.
Payne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
Payne misses with a hook to the body
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knuckles throws a lazy right hand but Payne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Knuckles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Payne.
Knuckles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knuckles tries to clinch up but Payne circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a jab but it's blocked by Payne.
Payne is looking to counter the offense by Knuckles and move into the clinch.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Knuckles walks into a straight right hand from Payne.
Payne lands a really nice looking cross but Knuckles seems unphased.
Payne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knuckles looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
Knuckles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payne momentarily.
Knuckles throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles 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.
Payne slips under a jab.
Knuckles cracks Payne with an open hand slap.
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
Payne is looking to counter the offense by Knuckles and move into the clinch.
Payne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payne misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a left and a right that stings Payne.
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!
Knuckles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Knuckles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knuckles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payne works Knuckles's body with a nice hook.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Payne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knuckles at a distance.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles misses with a combination
and Payne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payne blocking some punches.
Knuckles looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Payne has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to work over Payne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Payne is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payne's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Payne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Payne scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
Payne misses with a body punch.
Payne lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Payne on the inside.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as Payne controls his hands.
Good body shot from Payne.
A head punch on the inside from Payne fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payne misses with the head strike.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
Knuckles is trying to maintain a safe position but Payne gets an underhook and turns Knuckles into the cage.
Payne scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 Derek Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Knuckles's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Payne closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Knuckles! Payne dives in looking to finish! Knuckles is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Payne!
Derek Payne retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Payne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Bobby Knuckles stepped up to the mic, saying 'See you in the streets punk.....
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