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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Haggus (ranked 24199 p4p, 614 weight class) and Padraig Pearse (ranked 24194 p4p, 609 weight class). Padraig Pearse 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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175 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 London, Larry Haggus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Padraig Pearse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haggus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearse is looking to clinch.
Haggus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pearse misses with the body kick
and Haggus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pearse looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearse, not yet.
Haggus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pearse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pearse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haggus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haggus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Haggus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Haggus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Haggus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haggus looks up at the clock and then as Pearse takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Haggus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pearse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
Pearse is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearse is not content to let Haggus control the position.
Haggus working the head and body with strikes.
Haggus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Haggus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pearse tries to improve position but can't.
Pearse is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pearse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haggus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pearse takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pearse is rocked!
Pearse tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haggus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haggus wants to control but Pearse is keeping him busy.
Haggus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pearse to see if he's OK.
Haggus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pearse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggus grinds an elbow into Pearse's temple.
Pearse takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Haggus working the head with strikes.
Pearse is still in real trouble! Can Haggus finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haggus working the ground and pound from side control.
Haggus avoids the strikes from the bottom by Pearse.
Haggus working away.
Pearse seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haggus moves into full mount!
Haggus punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pearse can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Haggus tries to control but Pearse wriggling away.
Haggus working Pearse over with strikes here.
Haggus lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Haggus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haggus has control of Pearse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pearse regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Haggus looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggus landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Haggus with shots to the head and body - Pearse looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pearse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Haggus! Pearse is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Larry Haggus!
A relieved looking Larry Haggus 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rich Zaiou (ranked 7699 p4p, 418 weight class) and Manu Peralta (ranked 6096 p4p, 377 weight class). Zaiou comes to the cage accompanied by Plug Walk - Rich The Kid. Peralta has chosen Moke boy - Hawaiian kickboxer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Zaiou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manu Peralta!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaiou misses with a double jab
and Peralta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zaiou won't be happy with that.
Zaiou can't do much from the bottom here.
Peralta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaiou keeps working.
Zaiou is looking to reverse the position.
Zaiou is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peralta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Peralta controlling the action here.
Zaiou wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zaiou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peralta prevents Zaiou from improving his position.
Peralta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peralta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zaiou is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaiou is not content to let Peralta control the position.
Peralta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zaiou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peralta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zaiou trying to keep a closed guard but Peralta is proving a slippery customer.
Zaiou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaiou, not yet.
Peralta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zaiou trying to keep a closed guard but Peralta is proving a slippery customer.
Peralta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Peralta 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.
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.
Zaiou throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Peralta wants to control from the top but Zaiou keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peralta takes the fight into the clinch.
Zaiou pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaiou is trying to keep Peralta in close.
Zaiou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peralta's guard.
Zaiou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peralta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zaiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Peralta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peralta is pulling down on Zaiou's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peralta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaiou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peralta keeping moving, preventing Zaiou from controlling successfully.
Peralta is looking for a triangle but Zaiou pushes his legs off easily.
Peralta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaiou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peralta trying to keep a closed guard but Zaiou is proving a slippery customer.
Peralta is looking for a triangle but Zaiou pushes his legs off easily.
Zaiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Peralta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zaiou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peralta keeping moving, preventing Zaiou from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zaiou looks to land a combination but Peralta avoids it well.
Peralta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peralta checks a leg kick.
A big right from Zaiou misses.
Peralta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaiou's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaiou seems keen to control Peralta's posture.
Peralta looking to pass the guard.
Zaiou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Peralta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zaiou motions for Peralta to come forward. Zaiou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peralta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaiou finds it's way round the side to connect with Peralta's head.
Peralta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaiou momentarily.
Zaiou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peralta.
Zaiou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manu Peralta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peralta throws out a powerful jab.
Peralta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zaiou tries to roll over but Peralta keeps him under control.
Zaiou preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Manu Peralta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaiou gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaiou keeping moving, preventing Peralta from controlling successfully.
Zaiou is pulling down on Peralta's head to control his posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Peralta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zaiou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zaiou has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaiou passes Peralta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaiou is trying to control. Peralta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaiou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peralta has his hands clasped together around Zaiou's back. He's all about the action.
Zaiou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peralta defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zaiou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zaiou throwing shots but Peralta is blocking nicely.
Peralta wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peralta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zaiou is trying for a kimura here. Peralta looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zaiou wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Zaiou!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pat Michaels (ranked 6746 p4p, 394 weight class) and Nikki Hendrix (ranked 7916 p4p, 423 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikki Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix closes the distance and pushes Michaels back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Michaels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendrix is defending well for now.
Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hendrix blocks it with crossed arms.
Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but Michaels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hendrix is trying to pull guard but Michaels has him pressed against the cage.
Hendrix wants to break free but Michaels has control.
Michaels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Michaels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michaels is trying to force a seperation but Hendrix has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix is trying to pull guard but Michaels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pat Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikki Hendrix.
Michaels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendrix avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Hendrix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Michaels stops a takedown attempt from Hendrix.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hendrix pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix is looking for a triangle but Michaels pushes his legs off easily.
Michaels landing with the ground and pound.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.
Michaels postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
Michaels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hendrix shoots and misses
and Michaels counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendrix is defended easily by Michaels.
Hendrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michaels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Michaels throws a hook but Hendrix blocks it.
Hendrix is looking for the big counter here.
Hendrix drives through and clinches with Michaels against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with the head strike.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Hendrix.
Hendrix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michaels lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michaels looking to slow down the pace here.
Michaels misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels tries to circle away but Hendrix has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaels.
Hendrix tries to circle away but Michaels has him pinned against the cage.
Michaels just leaning against Hendrix, taking a breather.
Hendrix pulls guard.
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hendrix wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Hendrix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hendrix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michaels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Michaels gets to his feet. Hendrix looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Michaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendrix.
Hendrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels stuffs the takedown.
Hendrix clinches up with Michaels and pushes him back against the cage.
Michaels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hendrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is trying to push Michaels away but Michaels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Michaels misses with some punches.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hendrix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Hendrix.
Hendrix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michaels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hendrix can't break the clinch.
Hendrix blocks an uppercut.
Michaels looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels is looking to break free of the clinch but Hendrix has double underhooks.
Michaels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hendrix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Michaels is pressed up against the cage. Hendrix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michaels down to the mat. Michaels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Michaels dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michaels throws a head kick but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Michaels tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hendrix lands a body shot.
Hendrix lands a left hand.
Michaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendrix can do to turn this around?
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Michaels fails to land.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Hendrix fails to pull guard.
Hendrix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michaels prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Michaels wants to stall.
Hendrix taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hendrix has picked Michaels up - he's going for a ride! Hendrix dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hendrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hendrix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Michaels is not content to let Hendrix control the position.
Hendrix stops Michaels from getting back to his feet.
Hendrix is trying to control. Michaels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Michaels is trying to maintain the position but Hendrix is very close to passing his half guard.
Hendrix prevents Michaels from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hendrix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Michaels's head.
Michaels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendrix's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendrix's back!
Hendrix is trying to control the position but Michaels manages to sink in the RNC - Hendrix is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pat Michaels!
Pat Michaels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Second Winger (ranked 6084 p4p, 596 weight class) and Kug Ukg (ranked 4847 p4p, 550 weight class). Kug Ukg 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Second Winger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kug Ukg!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winger scores with a jab.
Ukg throws a body punch but Winger moves out of range.
Winger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ukg has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ukg moves forwards but Winger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ukg wants to clinch but Winger slips to the side
and Winger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ukg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winger cracks Ukg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ukg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winger was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukg.
Ukg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winger lands a head shot.
Winger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ukg misses with a few strikes there.
Winger throwing a counter right hand but Ukg manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winger swats away the attempt to clinch by Ukg.
Winger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ukg breaks from the clinch.
Winger cracks a nice hook into Ukg's ribs.
Winger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ukg tries to clinch but Winger moves out of range.
Ukg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Winger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winger, as that shot connected.
Ukg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ukg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winger lands a jab to the nose.
Ukg walks into a stiff left hand from Winger.
Ukg is rocked!
Winger lands a right hook to the body.
Ukg is still on wobbly legs! Can Winger finish him?
Ukg drops his hands momentarily. Winger doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ukg staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ukg doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Second Winger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Claessens (ranked 4882 p4p, 469 weight class) and Kreemo Dada (ranked 4577 p4p, 450 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matteo Claessens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kreemo Dada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claessens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Claessens throws a body punch but Dada moves out of range.
Claessens cracks a nice hook into Dada's ribs.
Claessens lands a nice shot that snaps Dada's head back.
Claessens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Claessens.
Claessens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dada moves away.
Claessens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dada manages to avoid it.
Claessens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dada was well out of range. Poor timing from Claessens.
Claessens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dada throws the left hand but Claessens avoids the punch easily.
Claessens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Claessens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dada was well out of range. Poor timing from Claessens.
Claessens throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dada counter with a right hand.
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!
Dada lands a big right hand that sends Claessens crashing to the mat! Dada stays standing though and waves Claessens back to his feet!
Claessens is rocked!
BAM! Dada delivers a spinning backfist that drops Claessens like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kreemo Dada!
In defeat, Matteo Claessens stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will think about retirement.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 5021 p4p, 221 weight class) and Lemaron Deth (ranked 3062 p4p, 147 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Slammy Neckbreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemaron Deth!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deth misses with an uppercut
and Neckbreaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Neckbreaker slips a jab from Deth.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deth.
It looked like Neckbreaker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Deth.
Deth throws a right and a left that Neckbreaker avoids nicely.
Deth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Deth is just out of range.
Neckbreaker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neckbreaker prevents Deth from improving his position.
Deth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deth.
Deth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deth wants to sweep here but Neckbreaker controlling him for the moment.
Neckbreaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deth keeping moving, preventing Neckbreaker from controlling successfully.
Deth is trying to control the position but Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Neckbreaker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neckbreaker manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Neckbreaker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Neckbreaker has escaped and now he's on top!
Deth wants to sweep but no luck.
Deth working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deth wants to sweep here but Neckbreaker controlling him for the moment.
Neckbreaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neckbreaker stands up over Deth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neckbreaker manages to get himself to full guard.
Neckbreaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neckbreaker tries to get out of the position.
Deth trying to control but Neckbreaker is working from the bottom.
Deth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neckbreaker seems keen to control Deth's posture.
Neckbreaker wants to sweep here but Deth controlling him for the moment.
Deth is looking to work some ground and pound but Neckbreaker has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Deth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Deth trying to control but Neckbreaker is working from the bottom.
Deth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neckbreaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deth throws an elbow that misses. Neckbreaker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deth's guard. Nice move by Neckbreaker!
Deth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Deth tries to free his leg and advance position but Neckbreaker is retaining full guard.
Neckbreaker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deth is controlling him.
Deth wants to pass the guard but Neckbreaker is keeping the position.
Deth is still trying to improve position.
Deth throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neckbreaker has control of Deth's left arm, preventing Deth from doing any damage.
Neckbreaker keeping moving, preventing Deth from controlling successfully.
Deth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deth connects with a body shot that sends Neckbreaker's belly button to the back.
Neckbreaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deth throws out the jab.
Deth has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Deth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deth.
Decent striking displayed by Neckbreaker there.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Deth throws a lazy right hand but Neckbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deth misses with a leg kick
and Neckbreaker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Deth is looking to improve his position.
Deth is trying to control but can't.
Deth is looking for a sweep. Neckbreaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deth desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neckbreaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deth wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Neckbreaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deth looking to control.
Neckbreaker postures up and lands a big shot to Deth's brow.
Deth seems keen to control Neckbreaker's posture.
Neckbreaker with a nice head shot there.
Deth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neckbreaker tries to get to full guard but Deth has control of the leg.
Deth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker is staying active underneath Deth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neckbreaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neckbreaker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cobra Kai Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Slammy Neckbreaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neckbreaker wants to improve his position but Deth is controlling well.
Deth tries to pass to full mount but Neckbreaker defends it.
Neckbreaker is staying active underneath Deth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neckbreaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deth controlling the action here.
Neckbreaker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Deth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Deth is trying to control. Neckbreaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neckbreaker defending well though.
Deth is working for a submission of some sort.
Neckbreaker is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neckbreaker is working hard here to advance position.
Deth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Neckbreaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deth throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Neckbreaker misses with a left hand
letting Deth counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Deth misses.
Deth throws a poor cross that misses
and Neckbreaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Deth lands a high kick!
Deth drives through with a takedown into Neckbreaker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neckbreaker keeping moving, preventing Deth from controlling successfully.
Deth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neckbreaker keeping moving, preventing Deth from controlling successfully.
Deth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemaron Deth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice shot lands for Neckbreaker.
Deth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deth thows a leg kick but Neckbreaker checks it
and Neckbreaker counters with a takedown into side control.
Deth is looking for a sweep.
Neckbreaker working the ground and pound.
Deth is working to avoid the ground and pound but Neckbreaker connects with a decent elbow.
Deth gets back to half guard.
Deth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Neckbreaker landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deth is controlling Neckbreaker's posture.
Neckbreaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neckbreaker landing with the ground and pound.
Neckbreaker won't allow Deth to sweep him here.
Deth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deth is trying to control. Neckbreaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neckbreaker wants to get back to full guard.
Neckbreaker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Deth trying to control but Neckbreaker is working from the bottom.
Deth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deth won't allow Neckbreaker to sweep him here.
Deth trying to control but Neckbreaker is working from the bottom.
Deth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neckbreaker is keeping the position for now.
Deth wants to control from the top but Neckbreaker keeps moving.
Deth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deth trying to control the position from guard on top but Neckbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Deth blocks it.
Deth steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Deth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Neckbreaker misses with a right hand
and Deth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Deth avoids it well and moves away.
Deth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Deth throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Neckbreaker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neckbreaker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lemaron Deth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Deth blocks it.
Deth throws the kick towards the body but Neckbreaker avoids it.
Neckbreaker lands a jab.
Deth slaps away a takedown attempt from Neckbreaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deth.
Neckbreaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Deth finds it's target.
Neckbreaker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deth!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Deth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neckbreaker is working away from the top position though.
Deth moves into full guard.
Neckbreaker working some strikes from top position.
Deth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neckbreaker looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slammy Neckbreaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neckbreaker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slammy Neckbreaker!
A victorious Slammy Neckbreaker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mabo Dada (ranked 3448 p4p, 166 weight class) and Michael Collins (ranked 4804 p4p, 218 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mabo Dada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins is looking to clinch but Dada is avoiding it.
Dada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Dada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dada dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Dada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins tries to clinch but Dada moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dada gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada misses with some punches.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dada.
Dada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dada lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Dada lands with a short shot to the head.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dada lands with a light punch inside.
Dada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dada lands a shoulder strike.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
Collins misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
Dada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dada.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Collins working aggressively here.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
Dada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Collins misses with some punches.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
Dada lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
Collins trying to control the position but instead, Dada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Collins into the cage.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Dada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dada lands with a right to the head.
Dada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dada working aggressively here.
Collins working aggressively here.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dada.
Dada holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins wants to break free but Dada has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Dada working aggressively here.
Dada'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dada lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
A shot in the inside from Dada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mabo Dada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Collins.
Dada misses with the head strike.
Collins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dada lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins is trying to maintain a safe position but Dada gets an underhook and turns Collins into the cage.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Dada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Dada.
Collins digs a right hand underneath Dada's ribcage. Dada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mabo Dada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dada lands a body shot.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dada tries to move into range but Collins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mabo Dada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dada throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Dada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins tries to clinch but Dada is having none of it.
Dada lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dada stalks Collins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Collins's face. Collins staggers backwards, shaken.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins tries to clinch up but Dada circles away and keeps his distance.
Dada misses the shot to the body.
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dada circles away quickly and effectively.
Dada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins blocks a jab.
Collins throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins blocks a jab.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dada throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Dada swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Collins has managed to clinch.
Collins working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
Dada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dada blocking some punches.
Dada scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dada.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
Collins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dada lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Dada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Collins up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Dada to work.
Mabo Dada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mabo Dada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dada scores with a punch to the head.
Dada misses with a double jab.
Dada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins gets a clinch.
Dada lands a right hand.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins tries a body shot but Dada blocks it.
Dada leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dada has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Dada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins tries to pull guard but Dada holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dada lands a nice uppercut.
Dada managing to block the knees to the body from Collins.
Dada avoiding damage.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
A short right from Dada on the inside.
Collins working Dada over with knees to the body.
Collins stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mabo Dada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Collins wants to clinch up but Dada keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Collins.
Dada lands a head shot.
Dada stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Dada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dada.
Collins tries to clinch up but Dada circles away and keeps his distance.
Dada throws a body shot but no joy.
Dada sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dada misses with a looping right.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Collins looks to move away, Dada throws a big counter combo but Collins just gets out of the way.
Dada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Collins moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collins works over Dada's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Collins is rocked!
Dada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Dada finish him?
Collins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Dada throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Collins stumbling backwards into the cage! Collins bounces back off the cage towards Dada, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Dada lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Dada celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mabo Dada!
During a confident post fight interview, Mabo Dada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 3723 p4p, 392 weight class) and Shiba Inu (ranked 3688 p4p, 388 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Relentless - Slayer blaring out of the sound system. Inu has chosen Koi no Mega Lover as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shiba Inu!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Inu ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shiba Inu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Inu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Inu circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Inu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shiba Inu.
Inu staying out of range there.
A big left from Johnson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Inu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Inu showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inu is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Inu seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Johnson has recovered full guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Inu tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Inu won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Inu trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Inu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Inu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Inu closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Inu pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson digs a good hook to Inu's body.
Johnson cracks Inu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inu shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Inu tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Inu looks winded!
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Inu shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Inu shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Inu blocks a jab.
Inu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Inu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inu misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Inu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a huge left! Inu is in big trouble! He's backing up but Johnson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Inu from any more damage. A dominating finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Point (ranked 2628 p4p, 128 weight class) and Martin Sedlacek (ranked 3616 p4p, 173 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brayden Point!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Sedlacek!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedlacek shoots and misses
and Point counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Point lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
A body shot lands from Point.
Point blocks the elbow strike.
Sedlacek working aggressively here.
Point lands with a left to the head.
Point drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sedlacek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sedlacek goes for a double leg but Point avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Point continues to drive forward.
Sedlacek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Point counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Point.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Sedlacek.
Point lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sedlacek looks winded!
Point throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Point makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Point.
Point lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sedlacek backwards.
Point throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sedlaceks head.
Sedlacek working aggressively here.
Point has been working on his balance at Team Alpha Midget, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sedlacek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point lands a right hand.
Point digs a right hand underneath Sedlacek's ribcage. Sedlacek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Point gets through Sedlacek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Point scores with a shoulder strike.
Sedlacek tries to circle away but Point has him pinned against the cage.
Sedlacek takes a shot to the head.
Point throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Point on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Point.
Point lands a nice shot to the body.
Point lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sedlacek takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Point on the inside.
Point lands a body shot in the clinch.
Point lands a hook that snaps the head of Sedlacek backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
Sedlacek is rocked!
Point taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Point lands a nice uppercut.
Sedlacek is still on wobbly legs! Can Point finish him?
A body shot lands from Point.
Point digs a right hand into Sedlacek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sedlacek's gas tank.
Point scores with a shot to the side of Sedlacek's head.
Point dips a shoulder and cracks Sedlacek with a mighty uppercut! Sedlacek falls back against the cage and Point unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sedlacek is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Point screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brayden Point!
Brayden Point took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fuck Alt Right. I own you.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Wendel (ranked 1304 p4p, 162 weight class) and Tiago Alexandre (ranked 1529 p4p, 185 weight class). Mathias Wendel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tiago Alexandre's chin.
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170 lbs
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162 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathias Wendel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Alexandre!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wendel throws a right hand that misses
and Alexandre counters with a takedown into side control.
Wendel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexandre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wendel trying to remain calm as Alexandre controls from the top position.
Alexandre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wendel tries to buck Alexandre off but Alexandre is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre advances to full mount.
Alexandre throws some wild stikes that Wendel manages to avoid easily.
Alexandre looking to secure an arm triangle but Wendel defends it well.
Wendel has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandre gets his hands free as Wendel looks to control.
Alexandre is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Wendel is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Alexandre!
Tiago Alexandre is the new welterweight champion!
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