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RFLFN-23 Bartoli Vs. Snowdon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wussy Destroyer (ranked 3193 p4p, 377 weight class) and Willy Brandon (ranked 4601 p4p, 492 weight class). Willy Brandon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wussy Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Brandon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon throws a hook but Destroyer avoids it easily.
Destroyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandon wants to counter the offense by Destroyer and move into the clinch position.
Brandon throws a jab when Destroyer was well out of range.
A combination from Brandon does no damage.
Destroyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandon lands a head kick!
Destroyer scores with a punch to the head.
Brandon looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Destroyer.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Destroyer keeping hold of Brandon's head, controlling as best he can.
Brandon slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer wants to control but Brandon is keeping busy.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon with the ground and pound but Destroyer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Destroyer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Destroyer is looking to sweep but instead, Brandon has passed into half guard.
Brandon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brandon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brandon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brandon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Destroyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brandon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Destroyer to regain full guard.
Destroyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brandon controls the pace.
Destroyer is looking to stand up but Brandon isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destroyer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Destroyer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brandon throws out a loose jab but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destroyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brandon.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brandon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Brandon moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandon dodges the punch combination from Destroyer.
Brandon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Destroyer is fending him off so far but Brandon persists. Nope, Destroyer circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Destroyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Destroyer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Destroyer misses the body punch
and Brandon counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Destroyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandon.
Brandon scores with a leg kick.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Brandon misses with a kick to the body
and Brandon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandon misses with a lunging right hand
and Destroyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willy Brandon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brandon cracks Destroyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Destroyer looks to throw the jab but Brandon is out of range.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandon.
Destroyer checks the leg kick.
Willy Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Brandon misses.
Destroyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Destroyer lands a jab to Brandon's midsection.
Destroyer avoids the body shot from Brandon.
Destroyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandon scores with the left hand. Destroyer knows he should have avoided that one.
Destroyer throws a shot from downtown. Brandon moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Brandon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandon tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon lands with a good body shot.
Destroyer thuds his right hand into Brandon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Brandon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandon circles away quickly and effectively.
Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandon.
Destroyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandon looks to throw the jab but Destroyer is out of range.
Willy Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Destroyer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brandon cracks Destroyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Destroyer. Destroyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brandon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Destroyer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brandon is working an open guard so Destroyer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Destroyer.
Brandon is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandon.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandon throws a sloppy head kick
and Destroyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Destroyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandon.
Brandon throws a hook but Destroyer blocks it.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brandon throws a jab when Destroyer was well out of range.
Brandon moves out of range of the strikes.
Destroyer feints a jab promting Brandon to slip. Destroyer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brandon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Brandon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer misses with a shot to the body
and Brandon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Destroyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Destroyer ducks under a wild hook from Brandon.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brandon manages to circle out of the way.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandon shoots in for a double leg but Destroyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Destroyer cracks Brandon with a good jab.
Brandon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Destroyer scores with a punch to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Destroyer.
Wussy Destroyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Destroyer.
Destroyer slips a straight right by Brandon.
Brandon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
A big left from Brandon misses.
Destroyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandon misses with a few strikes there.
Destroyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Destroyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brandon throws a right hand that Destroyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Destroyer also avoids with ease.
Brandon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Destroyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandon manages to avoid it.
Brandon throws an overhand right that lands on Destroyer's shoulder, as Destroyer tries to avoid the shot.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Destroyer misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Brandon misses.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Brandon moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Brandon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt
and Destroyer counters with a left and a right that stings Brandon.
Brandon moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
Brandon slips a jab and a cross from Destroyer.
Brandon throws a lazy right hand but Destroyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destroyer moves out of range as Brandon strikes.
Brandon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandon slips a straight right by Destroyer.
Brandon misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wussy Destroyer 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brandon misses with a low kick as Destroyer jumps back.
Destroyer throws a chopping leg kick but Brandon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Brandon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Destroyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandon scores with a nice right hand.
Brandon lunges at Destroyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Destroyer's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandon.
The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Destroyer scores with a hook to the body. Brandon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandon tries to bum rush Destroyer with a series of wild strikes but Destroyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandon lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Destroyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandon doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Brandon misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandon.
A head kick misses from Destroyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destroyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Destroyer throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer throws a jab when Brandon was well out of range.
Destroyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandon.
Destroyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandon misses with a wild combination.
Brandon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandon throws a right hand that Destroyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Destroyer also avoids with ease.
Brandon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Brandon loads up on a big right hand but Destroyer slips the punch.
Brandon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Destroyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandon misses with a low kick.
Brandon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Destroyer has time to react.
Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Brandon slips the punch.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandon was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Brandon moves out of range as Destroyer strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Destroyer. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destroyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Destroyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandon counters with a three punch combo that has Destroyer backing up. Destroyer nods at Brandon to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Brandon misses.
Brandon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destroyer.
Brandon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Destroyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandon.
Destroyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandon misses with a hook.
Brandon slips under a jab.
Brandon throws a series of punches but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandon is just out of range.
Destroyer lands with a nice body punch.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandon moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Destroyer.
Brandon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Destroyer scores with a hook.
A low kick from Brandon misses
and Destroyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Destroyer lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Brandon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandon throws a series of punches but Destroyer moves out of range.
Brandon misses with a double jab
and Destroyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Destroyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandon darts in looking for a takedown but Destroyer gets double underhooks and turns Brandon into the cage.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandon throws a counter combo.
Destroyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandon doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Destroyer throws out a loose jab but Brandon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandon tries to counter with a clinch but Destroyer shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away.
Destroyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Destroyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandon.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destroyer.
A jab from Brandon misses.
Destroyer looks to land a right hand but Brandon moved out of range.
Destroyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Destroyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandon's head.
Brandon defending well as Destroyer loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer throws a hook but Brandon avoids it easily.
Destroyer connects with a nice looking jab.
Destroyer jabs Brandon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandon misses with a hook to the body
and Destroyer counters with a left and a right that stings Brandon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandon throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Destroyer to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wussy Destroyer.
I think Destroyer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wussy Destroyer!
Wussy Destroyer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Brownie (ranked 4539 p4p, 486 weight class) and Vercingetorix Frenchy (ranked 5984 p4p, 542 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Frenchy's choice of entrance music: Eths - Crucifere. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vercingetorix Frenchy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie moves into the clinch.
Brownie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brownie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frenchy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brownie has Frenchy pressed against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Brownie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frenchy pushes off an throws an elbow but Brownie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brownie blocks an elbow strike from Frenchy.
Frenchy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brownie avoids it.
Brownie tries a knee to the head but Frenchy blocks it.
Frenchy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frenchy dodges an elbow strike from Brownie.
Come on Brownie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brownie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Vercingetorix Frenchy has been cut.
Frenchy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie'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.
Brownie lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Brownie.
Frenchy throws a head punch that misses.
Frenchy avoiding damage as Brownie throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frenchy blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brownie.
Frenchy swings wildly with an uppercut but Brownie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frenchy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Frenchy misses with a knee strike.
Brownie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frenchy avoids it.
Brownie wants the takedown. Frenchy is fighting it off but Brownie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Frenchy's guard against the cage.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Frenchy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frenchy is trying to control the position but Brownie postures up.
Frenchy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Frenchy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brownie postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frenchy is on top in guard.
Brownie has his hands on Frenchy's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brownie continues to stall.
Frenchy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brownie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brownie is on top in guard.
Frenchy managing to control the position.
Brownie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brownie trying to control but Frenchy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frenchy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frenchy working a defensive guard here.
Brownie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frenchy 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.
Brownie throwing strikes from guard but Frenchy blocks nicely.
Frenchy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frenchy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brownie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brownie throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brownie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That has opened up Vercingetorix Frenchy's cut even more.
Frenchy controls Brownie momentarily but Brownie frees himself.
Frenchy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownie is stalling in the full guard.
Brownie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brownie preventing the sweep.
Brownie postures up and lands a big shot to Frenchy's brow.
The cut above Vercingetorix Frenchy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brownie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frenchy pulls Brownie in close to his closed guard and prevents Brownie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brownie won't allow Frenchy to sweep him here.
Brownie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frenchy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frenchy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brownie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frenchy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Brownie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vercingetorix Frenchy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frenchy shoots in and drives through. Brownie sprawls well.
Brownie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frenchy, pushing him back against the cage.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frenchy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brownie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Brownie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Frenchy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brownie taking a breather.
Brownie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frenchy misses with an elbow strike.
Frenchy is working Brownie over against the cage.
Frenchy throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frenchy tries to work over Brownie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaun Brownie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brownie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brownie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Frenchy pulls Brownie in close to his closed guard and prevents Brownie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frenchy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie throws a big right hand that misses.
Frenchy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brownie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frenchy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brownie is one step ahead there.
Shaun Brownie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brownie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frenchy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frenchy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brownie is one step ahead there.
Brownie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frenchy's head.
Frenchy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brownie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brownie trying to control but Frenchy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frenchy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frenchy is pulling down on Brownie's head to control his posture.
Brownie postures up in Frenchy's guard and throws a big left but Frenchy blocks it.
Brownie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frenchy keeping moving, preventing Brownie from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Frenchy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frenchy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brownie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frenchy misses with a takedown attempt - Brownie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie scores with a jab to the head.
Vercingetorix Frenchy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brownie swats away the attempt to clinch by Frenchy.
Brownie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frenchy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vercingetorix Frenchy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shaun Brownie!
Shaun Brownie was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gargan Morus (ranked 2943 p4p, 358 weight class) and Liam James (ranked 3256 p4p, 390 weight class). James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gargan Morus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morus darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James cracks Morus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James lands an overhand right.
James looks to throw the jab but Morus is out of range.
Morus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morus defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Morus clinches with his opponent.
James told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Morus is looking to take this one to the mat.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morus slips a straight right by James.
Morus misses with a takedown
and Morus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morus doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Morus has managed to clinch.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James throws a shot from downtown. Morus moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morus misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James misses the shot to the body.
James misses with a looping left.
Morus tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Morus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James circles away from the clinch attempt
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James sizes up Morus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Morus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morus has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Morus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gargan Morus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morus tries to clinch there but James circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James jabs at Morus's body.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Morus on that attempt.
James throws out a counter right but Morus avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gargan Morus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James scores with the left hand. Morus knows he should have avoided that one.
Morus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James 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.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morus is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and James moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
Liam James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Gargan Morus stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lose...I learn....I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Wolf (ranked 2370 p4p, 301 weight class) and Dukey Tots (ranked 2077 p4p, 281 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dukey Tots!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tots's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tots is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf pulls his head out easily.
Wolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tots sees it coming and defends easily.
Wolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolf is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tots is looking to control Wolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tots avoid being mounted?
Tots felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tots landing small, sideways elbows.
Tots gets back to full guard.
Wolf postures up.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Tots keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Tots strikes from his own guard.
Tots is looking for a triangle here but Wolf uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tots knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tots manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wolf moves nicely into side control.
Wolf swings around for an armbar but Tots sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wolf's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tots postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tots works over Wolf with some ground and pound from guard.
Tots postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tots makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wolf has his feet on Tots's thighs here. He's pushed Tots off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tots screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chief Wolf!
During a confident post fight interview, Chief Wolf 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Vilenius (ranked 963 p4p, 140 weight class) and Chief Shadow (ranked 2445 p4p, 311 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asko Vilenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilenius stalks Shadow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shadow's face. Shadow staggers backwards, shaken.
Shadow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vilenius defends well and Shadow ends up having to push Vilenius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vilenius throws a big counter combination but Shadow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vilenius cracks Shadow with an open hand slap.
Shadow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vilenius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shadow takes one to the side of the head.
Vilenius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shadow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilenius works Shadow's body with a nice hook.
Shadow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vilenius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vilenius holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shadow thows a huge punch but Vilenius dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vilenius is not content to let Shadow control the position.
Vilenius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shadow.
Shadow misses with a head shot. Vilenius uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shadow throws a strike but Vilenius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vilenius is sitting in close to Shadow's body. Shadow has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vilenius is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vilenius is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shadow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chief Shadow!
A relieved looking Chief Shadow 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between John Gibson (ranked 1043 p4p, 147 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 1611 p4p, 212 weight class). Gibson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blac Youngsta - I Got You feat. Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
194 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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199 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson dives in for a single leg takedown but Saades sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gibson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saades can pounce on him.
Gibson connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Octavio Saades has been cut.
Saades leaves Gibson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saades moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saades lands with an overhand left.
Saades keeps the fight on the outside.
Saades feints and then cracks Gibson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gibson down.
Saades connects with a high kick.
Saades scores with a spinning back kick!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gibson's efforts to push away.
Saades lands a right hand.
Gibson goes for a takedown attempt but Saades pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson closes the distance and clinches up with Saades, looking for a takedown. Gibson pushes Saades against the cage but Saades circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gibson goes for a double leg but Saades avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saades continues to drive forward.
Saades throws a front kick that sends Gibson stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibson misses with a double jab.
Saades scores with the left hand. Gibson knows he should have avoided that one.
Octavio Saades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gibson goes for a double leg but Saades avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saades continues to drive forward.
Gibson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saades connects with a body shot.
Gibson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saades throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saades displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibson.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Saades lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saades.
Saades lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Saades finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saades has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Saades lands with a nice body kick.
Saades connects with a crisp jab.
Gibson shoots in but Saades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saades lands a nice looking body kick.
Saades tests Gibson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saades scores with a jab.
Saades cracks Gibson with an open hand slap.
Saades lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibson takes a step back to recover.
Saades darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saades lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gibson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saades.
Nice uppercut lands for Saades. That snapped Gibson's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Saades as he connects with a hook.
Saades is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gibson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saades swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gibson.
Saades scores with a three punch combo!
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Saades lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gibson doesn't seem phased though.
Gibson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saades lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibson takes a step back to recover.
Saades throws a front kick that sends Gibson stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Gibson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson tries to clinch up.
Saades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gibson 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.
Gibson looks to clinch
enabling Saades to counter with a crisp jab.
Gibson tries to clinch up.
Saades stuffs the takedown.
Gibson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gibson. That did some damage!
Saades connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Saades finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gibson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saades lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saades works the jab nicely.
Saades lands a jab.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saades follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Saades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gibson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saades connects with a looping right hand.
Gibson misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gibson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saades - the referee stops the clock and Gibson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saades. Gibson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saades swings for the body but Gibson moves out of range.
Saades fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saades throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saades lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gibson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gibson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saades slips a jab and a cross from Gibson.
Saades scores with a push kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Saades counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saades scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gibson tries to clinch up.
Octavio Saades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saades throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
John Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibson looks to clinch
and Saades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gibson needs to keep his hands up - Saades had a free shot at his head there.
Saades ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saades leaves Gibson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saades.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saades lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibson takes a step back to recover.
Gibson dives in and grabs Saades's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saades pushes down on Gibson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gibson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saades tries to avoid it but Gibson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saades to the ground. Saades escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gibson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Saades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saades jabs Gibson right on the nose. Gibson blinks but takes it well.
Saades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saades scores with a kick to the body.
Saades lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saades plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gibson clinches up with Saades and pushes him back against the cage.
Saades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saades after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Saades as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gibson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saades breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saades connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gibson scrambles back to his feet.
Saades lands a really nice looking cross but Gibson seems unphased.
Gibson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saades connects with a solid leg kick.
Gibson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saades bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gibson's head backwards.
Saades uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibson has time to react.
Gibson drops his hands momentarily and Saades takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saades stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saades stuffs the takedown.
Saades is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gibson with a body shot.
Jab by Saades.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Gibson down.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saades scoring well with a low kick there.
Saades works Gibson's body with a nice hook.
Gibson tries to clinch up but Saades circles away and keeps his distance.
Gibson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gibson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saades throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Saades.
Saades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gibson tries to clinch up but Saades circles away and keeps his distance.
Saades was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saades avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gibson's sensitive parts.
Gibson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gibson darts in and clinches Saades up against the cage.
Saades misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gibson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saades pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Saades on the inside.
Saades breaks the clinch.
Gibson is looking to clinch.
Gibson gets a clinch.
Gibson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saades pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gibson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Saades to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saades bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saades counters with a body kick.
Saades scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Gibson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gibson tries to clinch up but Saades circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Saades finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Saades. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saades.
Saades scores with a decent looking hook.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saades keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saades avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saades.
Gibson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Saades to counter with a crisp jab.
Saades throws a head kick that Gibson semi-blocks.
Gibson is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Saades connects with a solid leg kick.
Saades stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saades wants it to stay on the feet.
Saades lands a nice looking body shot.
Gibson throws an overhand right that lands on Saades's shoulder, as Saades tries to avoid the shot.
Saades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gibson fails with the takedown
and Saades counters with a left and a right that stings Gibson.
Saades connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gibson's hands.
Gibson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saades bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saades delivers a nice body kick.
Saades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gibson's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saades lands with a straight right. Gibson didn't see that one coming.
Saades cracks the inside of Gibson's front leg.
Donk. Saades catches Gibson right on the button with a cross.
Nice jab there from Saades.
Saades fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gibson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saades.
Saades's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gibson under the eye.
Saades lands a slapping body shot.
Gibson is looking to clinch.
Saades looks for the body kick but Gibson saw that one coming.
Gibson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saades defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson tries to clinch but Saades moves away
and Saades connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saades manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gibson defends it easily.
Saades really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gibson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gibson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades trying to control the position.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson won't allow Saades to sweep him here.
Saades pulls Gibson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gibson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gibson landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saades can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saades tries to bench press Gibson off him but Gibson keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gibson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gibson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gibson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gibson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saades struggling a bit here.
Saades is trying to improve his position.
Gibson in side control, throwing shots but Saades defends.
Gibson scores with punches from side control.
Gibson scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Gibson.
Gibson wants to control but Saades is keeping him busy.
John Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibson lands a nice forearm strike.
Gibson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saades knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Gibson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Octavio Saades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saades is rocked!
Saades is looking for a sweep.
Saades is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gibson in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Saades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saades winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Saades!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jhin Markell (ranked 509 p4p, 72 weight class) and Akeen Coker (ranked 1577 p4p, 210 weight class). Jhin Markell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhin Markell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coker slips a jab from Markell.
Coker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker cracks Markell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coker lands a body shot.
Coker throws a low kick but Markell avoids it.
Coker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Markell takes one to the side of the head.
Coker lands a nice looking body shot.
Markell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coker but Coker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Markell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markell shoots in looking for a takedown but Coker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markell on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markell if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker keeps Markell at a distance using the push kick.
Coker lands with a straight right. Markell didn't see that one coming.
Coker lands the left hand.
Markell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coker. That one must have hurt.
Markell takes one on the button.
A cross from Coker lands.
Markell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Markell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coker. That one must have hurt.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markell misses with a body shot
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook.
Coker scores with a decent looking hook.
Markell fails with a takedown attempt.
Coker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Markell missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markell misses with a body punch
and Coker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markell thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Markell is looking to wear down Coker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Coker tenderised Markell's leg. Markell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Markell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Coker lands a nice hook to Markell's body. Markell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coker lands a nice hook to Markell's body. Markell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Markell is defended easily by Coker.
Markell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coker.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Markell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Markell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markell scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker punishes Markell's body with a nice straight punch.
Markell shoots in and bounces Coker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Markell preventing the sweep.
Markell throwing strikes but missing.
Markell being controlled here momentarily.
Markell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markell passes Coker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Markell wants to advance to full mount but Coker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Markell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker controlling Markell's posture.
Coker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coker pulls Markell in close to prevent any damage.
Markell wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving.
Coker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Markell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markell trying to control but Coker is working from the bottom.
Coker is controlling Markell's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Markell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coker avoids it really well and circles away.
Coker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
Markell misses with a two punch combination.
Coker dodges the punch combination from Markell.
Coker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markell. Markell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markell swinging wildly here.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Markell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coker tries to buck Markell off but Markell is having none of it.
Coker manages to get back to half guard.
Markell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coker is defending against the submission attempts here by Markell.
Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markell throwing shots but Coker is blocking nicely.
Coker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing that Markell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Markell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markell scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Markell throwing shots but Coker is blocking nicely.
Coker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Markell wants to control but Coker is keeping him busy.
Coker is trying to maintain the position but Markell is very close to passing his half guard.
Markell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coker won't allow Markell to pass to mount.
Coker is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker is trying to maintain the position but Markell is very close to passing his half guard.
Markell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Coker to regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coker holds on and takes a little breather.
Markell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coker is trying to control the position but Markell postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Coker.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markell manages to avoid it.
Coker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Markell shoots in but no luck this time.
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Markell throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker lands a nice hook to Markell's body. Markell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Markell tries to counter with a takedown but Coker is quick to defend against it.
Markell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coker's waist but Coker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markell swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coker! But no joy.
Coker stuns Markell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Markell should have avoided that one.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Markell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markell scrambles back to his feet.
Markell moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Jab from Coker.
Coker with a nice cross.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coker scores with a push kick.
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markell misses with a wild body shot.
Markell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coker.
Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Markell looking to score a takedown here. Coker is defending well but Markell drives through and ends up in Coker's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markell distracts Coker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Markell stops Coker from standing up.
Coker keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker managing to control the position.
Coker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Markell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Markell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Markell cracks Coker with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Markell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Markell is fighting to break Coker's control of his arms but Coker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Markell wants to pass the guard but Coker is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Markell 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.
Coker keeping full guard, as Markell tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coker is on top in guard.
Markell 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.
Coker 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.
Markell looking for a sweep. Not yet Markell, not yet.
Markell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coker manages to get himself to full guard.
Coker 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.
Coker wants to stand but Markell is controlling the position.
Coker pushes Markell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Markell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Markell throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markell fails with a takedown attempt.
Coker lands a jab.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker jabs Markell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markell moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Markell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coker lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coker jabs Markell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coker lands a slapping body shot.
Markell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markell misses with a double jab.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markell.
Markell misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Markell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coker flicks out a counter leg kick but Markell steps away.
Decent striking displayed by Coker there.
Markell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Markell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Coker does it's job there.
Markell shoots in for a takedown but Coker shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Coker does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markell.
Markell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Coker lands with a good body shot.
Markell takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markell.
Coker cracks Markell with an open hand slap.
Markell is rocked!
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markell.
Markell moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Markell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Coker connects with a body shot that sends Markell's belly button to the back.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coker lands an overhand right.
Coker cracks a nice hook into Markell's ribs.
Markell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markell takes one to the side of the head.
Coker scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markell takes one to the side of the head.
Markell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Markell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markell throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily.
Coker scores with a nice strike.
Markell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker lands a jab to Markell's midsection.
Coker lands with a good body shot.
Coker throws a front kick that sends Markell stumbling back into the cage.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markell misses with a series of wild punches.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coker throws a hook but Markell avoids it easily.
Markell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh Markell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markell was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Markell seems to have got his legs back now.
Coker stuns Markell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Coker. No joy for Markell on that attempt.
Coker lands a jab to the nose.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker.
Markell misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markell.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker thuds his right hand into Markell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Coker. Those never looked like landing.
Coker lands a head shot.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Markell off balance momentarily.
Markell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Coker tries to work over Markell's front leg with a kick but Markell checks it.
Markell connects with a crisp jab.
Markell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coker!
Markell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coker tries to avoid it but Markell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coker to the ground. Coker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Markell. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markell's calf.
Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Markell misses with a double jab
and Coker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
Coker throws out a counter right but Markell avoids it with no problem.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markell's sensitive parts.
Markell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Markell tries for a takedown but Coker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Markell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coker staying out of range there.
Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Markell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markell misses with a looping left.
Markell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Coker connects with a leg kick. Markell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Markell throws an off balance right hand
and Coker counters with a straight right hand.
Markell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Markell.
Coker avoids the body shot from Markell.
A cross from Coker lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker cracks the inside of Markell's front leg.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Markell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markell fails with the takedown
and Coker counters with a left to the body.
Markell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jhin Markell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markell throws a big shot that misses.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markell was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Markell attempts a counter takedown but Coker avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markell.
The fighters circling - Markell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Markell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coker throws a shot to the body.
Coker throws a leg kick but Markell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Markell misses its intended target.
Coker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coker cracks Markell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coker jabs at Markell's body.
Coker connects with a body shot that sends Markell's belly button to the back.
Markell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Markell misses with a jab to the body
and Coker counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Markell loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
A jab from Coker finds it's way through Markell's defenses.
Markell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coker dips to his left and cracks Markell with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Coker. No joy for Markell on that attempt.
Coker lands with a good body shot.
Coker lands with a hook. Markell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markell.
Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Brinks (ranked 974 p4p, 140 weight class) and Matteo Boretti (ranked 495 p4p, 73 weight class). Boretti has chosen Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Brinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matteo Boretti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boretti is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Boretti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boretti slips under a jab from Brinks.
Brinks misses with a series of wild punches.
Boretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boretti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boretti throws a fast counter high kick but Brinks manages to duck under it in time.
Brinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boretti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boretti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brinks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brinks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boretti's head.
Brinks throws a poor cross that misses
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brinks throws a sloppy body shot
and Boretti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brinks misses with a hook.
Brinks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boretti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brinks misses with a left hand
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brinks misses with a low kick as Boretti jumps back.
Brinks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brinks throws a leg kick
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brinks connects with a body shot.
Brinks misses with a leg kick
and Boretti counters with a head kick that drops Brinks to the mat! Brinks scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Brinks is rocked!
Brinks wants to clinch but Boretti slips to the side
and Boretti counters with a big right hand! Oh Brinks is in trouble here! Boretti follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Bartoli (ranked 122 p4p, 17 weight class) and William Snowdon (ranked 206 p4p, 30 weight class). Bartoli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Modulate - Bass Alert. Valerio Bartoli had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valerio Bartoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Snowdon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowdon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snowdon digs a right hand underneath Bartoli's ribcage. Bartoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snowdon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snowdon swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snowdon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Snowdon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartoli manages to break the clinch.
Snowdon wants to clinch up but Bartoli keeps it at a distance.
Bartoli throws a leg kick but Snowdon checks it.
Snowdon tries a quick counter leg kick but Bartoli is wise to it.
Snowdon rushes Bartoli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bartoli.
Bartoli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bartoli manages to break the clinch.
Bartoli takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snowdon misses with a body punch
and Bartoli counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowdon blocks a head kick by Bartoli.
Snowdon tries to close the distance and clinch but Bartoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartoli slaps away a takedown attempt from Snowdon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bartoli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bartoli walks into a straight right hand from Snowdon.
Snowdon cracks Bartoli with a good jab.
Bartoli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snowdon looks to clinch
letting Bartoli counter with a right hand.
Snowdon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartoli doesn't seem bothered though.
Bartoli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Snowdon tries to close the distance and clinch but Bartoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Snowdon.
Valerio Bartoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon connects with a crisp jab.
Bartoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snowdon.
Snowdon staying out of range there.
Nice body kick from Bartoli.
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 head kick but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bartoli tries to keep at a distance but Snowdon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snowdon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valerio Bartoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Snowdon.
Snowdon misses with a punch to the body.
Snowdon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartoli controls his hands.
Bartoli wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Bartoli.
Snowdon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
Snowdon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bartoli smiles and moves away.
Jab by Snowdon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli throws a good cross that connects.
Bartoli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bartoli connects with a single shot there.
Snowdon is rocked!
Jab from Snowdon.
Snowdon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
It looked like Bartoli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snowdon.
Snowdon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
Snowdon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartoli throwing a counter right hand but Snowdon manages to avoid it.
Bartoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice combination there by Bartoli.
Snowdon is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartoli finish him?
Snowdon cracks Bartoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snowdon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bartoli 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snowdon misses with a lunging right hand
and Bartoli counters with a straight right hand.
Bartoli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snowdon throws a leg kick which misses Bartoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Bartoli tries to avoid it.
Snowdon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Snowdon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snowdon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartoli tries a low kick but Snowdon avoids it.
Snowdon seems to have recovered his senses.
Bartoli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snowdon will feel that in the morning.
Snowdon takes the fight into the clinch.
Bartoli gets through Snowdon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Snowdon.
A hook to the body from Bartoli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snowdon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Snowdon 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.
Bartoli throws a big shot that misses.
Snowdon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bartoli just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartoli.
Snowdon rushes Bartoli and presses him up against the cage.
Snowdon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snowdon tries for a takedown but Bartoli manages to get underhooks.
Snowdon takes a shot to the head.
Snowdon lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snowdon successfully pulls guard.
Snowdon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bartoli sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartoli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Snowdon sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snowdon trying to control here.
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
Snowdon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bartoli has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon is working to get back to half guard.
Bartoli trying to control but Snowdon is having none of it.
Snowdon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bartoli looking to control but Snowdon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bartoli content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Snowdon wants to control from the top but Bartoli keeps moving.
Snowdon looking to pass the guard.
Snowdon forces his way into half guard.
Bartoli is holding on to half guard well.
Snowdon wants to free his trapped foot but Bartoli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon stalling away here and it's allowed Bartoli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowdon pushing down on Bartoli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bartoli is holding on to half guard well.
Bartoli moves into full guard.
Snowdon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bartoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snowdon is fighting to break Bartoli's control of his arms but Bartoli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Snowdon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Snowdon.
An inside leg kick lands from Snowdon.
Snowdon dives in and scores a takedown into Bartoli's guard.
Snowdon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bartoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bartoli keeping moving, preventing Snowdon from controlling successfully.
Snowdon has gone for a leg lock! Bartoli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowdon's guard.
Snowdon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bartoli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli stays in close to Snowdon's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartoli tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowdon is retaining full guard.
Bartoli advances to half guard.
Bartoli controlling the pace.
Snowdon actively working from the bottom here.
Bartoli moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Snowdon.
Snowdon struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snowdon looks to move to half guard but instead Bartoli has passed into mount! Damn!
Snowdon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snowdon is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Snowdon tries to hold on but Bartoli pushes him away.
Bartoli content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowdon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snowdon keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snowdon is trying to escape the mount.
Snowdon tries to hold on but Bartoli pushes him away.
Bartoli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snowdon is looking to escape.
Snowdon is desperately trying to improve his position but Bartoli has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snowdon wants to control but Bartoli is having none of it.
Snowdon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bartoli controlling from mount.
Snowdon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartoli stalling.
Bartoli prevents Snowdon from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Bartoli clearly takes 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.
Snowdon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snowdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Snowdon.
Snowdon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
Snowdon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Snowdon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Snowdon has control of Bartoli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bartoli regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon looking for a guillotine from mount but Bartoli is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowdon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bartoli has worked his arm free - good work by Bartoli!
Bartoli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snowdon's best efforts.
Snowdon wants to take a breather but Bartoli is having none of it.
Snowdon wants to free his trapped foot but Bartoli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bartoli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Snowdon wants to pass to mount but Bartoli is defending the position.
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.
Snowdon stalling away here and it's allowed Bartoli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Valerio Bartoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartoli is pulling down on Snowdon's head to control his posture.
Snowdon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartoli is keeping the position for now.
Snowdon looking to sit in guard and control but Bartoli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snowdon has his foot on Bartoli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bartoli works his way back into a safe position though.
Bartoli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowdon is keeping the position for now.
Snowdon wants to control the position but Bartoli says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Snowdon wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snowdon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bartoli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snowdon's guard.
Bartoli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snowdon wants to control but Bartoli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snowdon actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snowdon wants to improve his position but Bartoli is controlling well.
Snowdon is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Snowdon dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bartoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Snowdon misses with an uppercut.
Bartoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snowdon lands with a good body shot.
Bartoli swings for the body but Snowdon moves out of range.
Snowdon misses with a hook
and Bartoli counters with a three punch combo that has Snowdon backing up. Snowdon nods at Bartoli to acknowledge the strikes.
That kick from Bartoli tenderised Snowdon's leg. Snowdon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snowdon misses with a straight left.
Bartoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Snowdon avoided it.
Snowdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snowdon looks to throw the jab but Bartoli is out of range.
Bartoli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon has closed the distance and engaged Bartoli in a clinch.
Snowdon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bartoli smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Snowdon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snowdon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartoli.
Bartoli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snowdon tries to clinch
and Bartoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snowdon has his takedown stuffed
and Bartoli counters with a left to the body.
Bartoli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snowdon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Snowdon staying out of range there.
Bartoli looks to land a left hand but Snowdon moved out of range nicely.
Bartoli misses the shot to the body.
Snowdon wants to counter the offense by Bartoli and move into the clinch position.
Snowdon tries to clinch up but Bartoli circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartoli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valerio Bartoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Snowdon.
Bartoli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Snowdon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartoli is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartoli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bartoli is trying to control. Snowdon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bartoli passes the guard and advances to mount!
Valerio Bartoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli goes for an armbar but Snowdon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Snowdon.
Snowdon is looking to advance position but Bartoli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bartoli looking to control but Snowdon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snowdon tries to hold on but Bartoli postures up.
Bartoli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli avoids the attempt from Snowdon to control.
Bartoli misses with a head shot.
Snowdon tries to lock up and control but Bartoli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Snowdon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Snowdon tries to hold on but Bartoli pushes him away.
Bartoli thowing shots but they're missing.
Bartoli looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Valerio Bartoli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snowdon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Snowdon!
William Snowdon is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, William Snowdon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 44 p4p, 8 weight class) and Johnny Truth (ranked 395 p4p, 57 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Paa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Johnny Truth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa tries a low kick but Truth avoids it.
Truth ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Truth throws out a counter right but Paa avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Paa misses.
Truth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Truth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Truth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paa's hands.
Paa digs a good hook to Truth's body.
Paa swings widly with a right hand
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Truth throws a leg kick but Paa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Truth.
Paa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Truth counters with a stiff 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!
Paa loads up on a big right hand but Truth slips the punch.
Paa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paa misses with a left hand
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paa throws a right hand that misses
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Truth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paa throws a lazy uppercut
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa moves out of range as Truth strikes.
Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Truth misses with a looping right.
Paa cracks Truth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Truth throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
Truth moves forwards but Paa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Truth takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Truth moves away.
Paa misses the body punch
and Truth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Paa.
Paa connects with a looping right hand.
Paa slips under a jab from Truth.
Truth scores with a hook to the body. Paa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Truth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Truth slips a straight right by Paa.
Truth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Truth cracks Paa with a good jab.
Truth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Truth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Truth throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa throws out a loose jab but Truth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Truth.
Paa misses with a hook. Truth ducked under it nicely.
Truth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paa lands a nice shot that snaps Truth's head back.
Paa tries to land a front kick but Truth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Truth moves forwards but Paa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Paa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paa.
Paa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paa swings widly with a right hand
and Truth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truth throws a poor cross that misses
and Paa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paa.
Truth tries to break the clinch but Paa is controlling the position.
Truth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truth is looking to break free of the clinch but Paa has double underhooks.
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Truth breaks from the clinch.
Truth scores with a hook to the body. Paa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Truth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
Nice body punch from Paa.
Paa has closed the distance and engaged Truth in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paa.
Paa lands with a left to the head.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa prevents Truth from breaking the clinch.
Paa lands an elbow inside that Truth shrugs off.
Truth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Truth wants to get back to striking at distance but Paa won't allow it.
Paa prevents Truth from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iso Paa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Paa tenderised Truth's leg. Truth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paa punishes Truth's body with a nice straight punch.
Paa swings for the body but Truth moves out of range.
Truth misses with a lunging right hand
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paa throws a jab but it's blocked by Truth.
Truth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paa moves into the clinch successfully.
Truth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Truth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Truth is trying to break the clinch but Paa is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth is trying to break free.
Truth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Truth.
Paa digs a right hand underneath Truth's ribcage. Truth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Paa on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Truth can't break the clinch.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paa misses with a punch to the body.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truth's elbow.
Truth tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Truth is looking to break free of the clinch but Paa has double underhooks.
Truth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paa lands an uppercut.
Paa working aggressively here.
Truth manages to break the clinch.
Paa throws a leg kick
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Paa.
Paa throws a shot to the body.
Paa looks to land a left hand but Truth moved out of range nicely.
Truth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Truth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paa.
Paa gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Paa.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paa.
Paa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Truth is breathing heavily.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Truth working hard to break the clinch.
Truth is trying to push Paa away but Paa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truth manages to break the clinch.
Truth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Truth.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Truth slips a jab from Paa.
Paa misses with a shot to the body
and Truth counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Truth throws out the jab.
Truth swats away the attempt to clinch by Paa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paa lands a right hook to the body.
Paa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Truth.
Paa ducks right into an uppercut from Truth.
Paa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Paa lands.
Paa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Truth's sensitive parts.
Paa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Truth.
Paa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truth takes one on the button.
Paa drops Truth with a beautiful combination! Truth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paa is looking for the KO!
Truth is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Paa tenderised Truth's leg. Truth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Truth is still on wobbly legs! Can Paa finish him?
Paa cracks Truth on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Truth falls backwards against the cage. Paa follows up with more strikes that drop Truth to his knees. Paa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Truth! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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