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Skrap Fights 52 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry McCockiner (ranked 21565 p4p, 144 weight class) and Baldur Torsten (ranked 5935 p4p, 122 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry McCockiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCockiner gets the takedown into side control.
Torsten throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Horrible takedown attempt by McCockiner or perhaps it was just good defense by Torsten, which made it look bad.
McCockiner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCockiner stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McCockiner clinches up against the ropes.
McCockiner is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Torsten can't fight it off and eventually McCockiner manages to take the fight to the floor. Torsten looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCockiner gets to his feet - Torsten follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torsten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Torsten is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCockiner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torsten to his feet.
McCockiner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torsten's guard.
Torsten controls McCockiner momentarily but McCockiner frees himself.
McCockiner gets to his feet - Torsten follows without any prompting.
McCockiner shoots in and gets a takedown into Torsten's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner stands up from Torsten's guard - McCockiner perhaps looking for a knockout.
McCockiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torsten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCockiner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McCockiner gets a double leg takedown into Torsten's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten is working an open guard so McCockiner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McCockiner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCockiner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torsten to his feet.
McCockiner scores with a takedown into Torsten's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner won't allow Torsten to sweep him here.
McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get!
McCockiner gets the takedown into side control.
McCockiner decides to stand back up.
McCockiner dives in for a single leg takedown but Torsten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
And Torsten responds with a good body kick, but McCockiner manages to step out the way in time.
McCockiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torsten tries to avoid it but McCockiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torsten to the ground. Torsten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCockiner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCockiner showed some decent athleticism there.
Torsten trying to hold on to McCockiner's head to control him but McCockiner postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCockiner stands up and beckons Torsten to join him on the feet.
McCockiner moves into the clinch.
McCockiner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torsten's efforts to push away.
McCockiner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Torsten regains guard.
McCockiner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck for McCockiner with that takedown attempt.
McCockiner sets himself, and Torsten steps forward looking for the clinch! McCockiner avoids it this time.
Torsten slaps away a takedown attempt from McCockiner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Barry McCockiner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCockiner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torsten is looking to regain half guard here but McCockiner keeps moving and retains side control.
McCockiner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McCockiner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torsten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No luck for McCockiner with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCockiner lands in his opponent's guard.
Torsten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barry McCockiner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner postures up.
McCockiner gets to his feet - Torsten follows without any prompting.
McCockiner closes the distance and clinches.
McCockiner prevents a body shot from Torsten.
McCockiner wants the takedown. Torsten is fighting it off but McCockiner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Torsten's guard against the ropes.
McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get!
McCockiner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torsten to the ground. McCockiner is now in Torsten's guard.
Torsten wants to sweep but no luck.
McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him.
McCockiner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him.
McCockiner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCockiner decides to stand and escape the position.
Torsten leaves McCockiner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torsten throws out a counter right but McCockiner avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCockiner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torsten tries to avoid it but McCockiner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torsten to the ground. Torsten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCockiner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCockiner scores with a takedown into Torsten's guard.
McCockiner gets to his feet. Torsten looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCockiner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torsten did well to prevent McCockiner getting side control.
McCockiner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Torsten tries to sprawl out of it but McCockiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Torsten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torsten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCockiner with a body shot.
McCockiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torsten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Torsten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torsten enables McCockiner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torsten manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCockiner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McCockiner darts in looking for a takedown but Torsten gets double underhooks and turns McCockiner into the ropes.
McCockiner shoots for a double leg takedown but Torsten sprawls well. He's pushed McCockiner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torsten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCockiner moves into the clinch.
McCockiner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torsten after a bit of a struggle.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as McCockiner controls the action.
Torsten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCockiner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Torsten is looking for a sweep. McCockiner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCockiner decides to return to a standing position.
McCockiner scores with a takedown into Torsten's guard.
McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Torsten wants to improve his position but McCockiner is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Torsten to get to his feet.
McCockiner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torsten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCockiner somewhat.
Torsten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Torsten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCockiner.
Torsten flicks out a counter leg kick but McCockiner steps away.
Torsten slaps away a takedown attempt from McCockiner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Torsten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry McCockiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCockiner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torsten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baldur Torsten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCockiner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get!
Torsten gets caught flat footed, as McCockiner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCockiner preventing the sweep.
McCockiner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Torsten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Torsten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner shoots in looking for a takedown. Torsten tries to sprawl out of it but McCockiner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Torsten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torsten gets caught napping as McCockiner dives in and scores a takedown. Torsten manages to retain guard.
Torsten looking for a sweep. Not yet Torsten, not yet.
McCockiner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torsten, up you get!
McCockiner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Torsten's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner stands up and waves to Torsten to follow him.
McCockiner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torsten's half guard.
McCockiner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McCockiner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Torsten quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCockiner blocks the strikes from Torsten.
Torsten wants to control but McCockiner is keeping busy.
Torsten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCockiner pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry McCockiner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCockiner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Barry McCockiner!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Barry McCockiner!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Barry McCockiner!
Barry McCockiner wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Polo (ranked 6294 p4p, 126 weight class) and Chuck Bomba (ranked 5130 p4p, 118 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dalton Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Bomba!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polo wants it to stay on the feet.
Polo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Polo slips nicely into half guard.
Bomba should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bomba wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Polo in particular looking to stall.
Polo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bomba could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Polo has cracked it and Bomba is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Polo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dalton Polo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Does (ranked 7269 p4p, 239 weight class) and Guillermo Rodriguez (ranked 3407 p4p, 158 weight class). Guillermo Rodriguez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Does!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guillermo Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez wants to clinch
and Does counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez dodges the ground and pound from Does.
Rodriguez is being controlled here.
Rodriguez stops Does from passing to mount.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the position but Does is controlling the position.
Does is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodriguez is trying to escape and Does transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodriguez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Does! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Does!
John Does seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 3479 p4p, 353 weight class) and Brad Cubbedge (ranked 3529 p4p, 356 weight class). Laranja kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sangue Do Laranja. Brad Cubbedge acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laranja on the side of the head.
Laranja throws a series of punches but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Laranja throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge connects with a right hand. Laranja shakes it off.
Cubbedge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cubbedge looks to land a left hand but Laranja moved out of range nicely.
Laranja dives in for a single leg takedown but Cubbedge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Laranja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cubbedge defends well and Laranja ends up having to push Cubbedge into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cubbedge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cubbedge dodges the punch combination from Laranja.
Laranja misses with the combination.
Laranja lands a leg kick that knocks Cubbedge off balance momentarily.
Laranja throws a combination. Cubbedge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laranja throws a hook to the side of Cubbedge 's head but Cubbedge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cubbedge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cubbedge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laranja feinted with a counter takedown.
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brad Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cubbedge duly obliges.
Laranja shoots in looking for a takedown. Cubbedge tries to sprawl out of it but Laranja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cubbedge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cubbedge tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge lands a nice looking body shot.
Cubbedge connects with an inside leg kick.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laranja manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge lands with an overhand left.
Laranja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cubbedge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cubbedge has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laranja gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge looking to control.
Laranja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Laranja advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is trying to get an arm triangle but Cubbedge is defending well.
Laranja looking to control but instead Cubbedge has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cubbedge wants to control but Laranja is keeping busy.
Laranja prevents Cubbedge from standing back up.
Laranja trying to control from half guard but Cubbedge is working away.
Cubbedge is looking to control Laranja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja trying to control the pace.
Laranja trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well.
Laranja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laranja is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cubbedge is looking to get back to full guard here but Laranja has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cubbedge is not content to let Laranja control the position.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here.
Laranja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cubbedge has escaped the position, nice work there.
A control attempt from Cubbedge but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cubbedge scores with a sloppy right hand. Laranja should have avoided that one.
Laranja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laranja.
Laranja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brad Cubbedge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cubbedge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cubbedge moves out of range as Laranja strikes.
Cubbedge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laranja changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Laranja avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja misses the jab.
Laranja slips a jab and a cross from Cubbedge .
Brad Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge avoids the body shot from Laranja.
Laranja dodges the punch combination from Cubbedge .
Laranja looks to land a left hand but Cubbedge moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laranja in his tracks.
Cubbedge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laranja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge .
Laranja shoots in looking for a takedown. Cubbedge tries to sprawl out of it but Laranja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cubbedge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laranja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cubbedge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laranja checks a leg kick nicely.
Cubbedge misses the jab.
Laranja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cubbedge counters with a nice uppercut.
Cubbedge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laranja in his tracks.
Laranja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laranja checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laranja walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laranja fails with the takedown
and Cubbedge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laranja thinking.
Cubbedge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Laranja.
Cubbedge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Cubbedge .
Laranja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cubbedge . Cubbedge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Cubbedge , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laranja gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cubbedge .
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge scores with the left hand. Laranja knows he should have avoided that one.
Cubbedge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laranja.
A big left from Laranja misses.
Cubbedge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Laranja with that takedown attempt.
Cubbedge changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cubbedge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laranja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laranja manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cubbedge on his heels. He'll look to pass Cubbedge 's guard now, I'm sure.
Laranja postures up.
Cubbedge controlling the position.
Laranja wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Laranja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cubbedge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cubbedge can't keep his opponent in guard - Laranja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laranja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubbedge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laranja is looking to stall here but Cubbedge recovers full guard.
Laranja won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Laranja with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cubbedge scores with a decent looking hook.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cubbedge sprawls well. Cubbedge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laranja gets slowly back to his feet.
Laranja scores with a jab to the head.
Laranja feints and as Cubbedge raises his hands in defense, Laranja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laranja advances position into side control!
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja lands an elbow.
Cubbedge is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Laranja in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away.
Laranja passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cubbedge !
Cubbedge wants to control but Laranja is having none of it.
Laranja looking to secure an arm triangle but Cubbedge defends it well.
Laranja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cubbedge is looking to escape.
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.
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Cubbedge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cubbedge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laranja looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laranja is working Cubbedge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laranja trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard but Laranja manages to pass into side control anyway.
Laranja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laranja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Renato Laranja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubbedge is trying to control Laranja's posture but Laranja avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to bench press Laranja off him but Laranja keeps the position.
Laranja in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.
Laranja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cubbedge , who protects the arm well.
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Renato Laranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laranja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cubbedge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Laranja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cubbedge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Brad Cubbedge !
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Brad Cubbedge !
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Brad Cubbedge !
Brad Cubbedge wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 1279 p4p, 152 weight class) and Lamont King (ranked 2791 p4p, 292 weight class). King has chosen King For A Day - Green Day as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lamont King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
King sizes up Cubbedge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King jabs Cubbedge right on the nose. Cubbedge blinks but takes it well.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cubbedge on the side of the head.
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!
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cubbedge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King misses the jab.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
King misses with a right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
King is looking to get back to is feet but Cubbedge passes into side control.
Cubbedge controlling from side mount.
King is trying to buck Cubbedge off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King sneaks out the side door and pushes Cubbedge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lamont King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses the jab.
Cubbedge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King misses with a straight left.
Cubbedge feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge stops King from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cubbedge being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Cubbedge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King misses with a looping right.
Cubbedge tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Cubbedge persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Cubbedge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from King finds it's way through Cubbedge 's defenses.
King misses with an uppercut. Cubbedge saw that one coming.
Cubbedge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cubbedge at a distance.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cubbedge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for King!
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cubbedge creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cubbedge 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to stand.
Well, if Cubbedge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cubbedge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws a front kick that sends Cubbedge stumbling back into the ropes.
Lamont King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cubbedge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
King pushes Cubbedge off but Cubbedge dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cubbedge 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard.
King is trying to stand back up but Cubbedge is controlling him
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
Cubbedge lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King is looking to escape.
King has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cubbedge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cubbedge is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lamont King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
King throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
King misses with an uppercut
and Cubbedge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
King wants to stand up but Cubbedge is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
King is looking to stand up but Cubbedge isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from King.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cubbedge moves into range and clinches up with King.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge has King pressed against the ropes, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to break free but Cubbedge has control.
King manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from King misses.
King throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge feinted with a counter takedown.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Cubbedge throws a sloppy head kick
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge moves out of range as King strikes.
Cubbedge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into King's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cubbedge is controlling him.
Lamont King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cubbedge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cubbedge prevents King from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cubbedge is controlling him.
Bart Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge working some strikes from top position.
Cubbedge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Bart Cubbedge .
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lamont King!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Lamont King!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Lamont King!
Lamont King wins by unanimous decision!
Lamont King very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Marquez (ranked 3609 p4p, 364 weight class) and Jim Jones Jr (ranked 1395 p4p, 177 weight class). Edwin Marquez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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174 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez gets caught flat footed, as Jones Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marquez kicks Jones Jr off and gets to his feet.
Marquez lands a right hook to the body.
Jones Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Marquez as he connects with a hook.
Marquez motions for Jones Jr to come forward. Marquez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones Jr cracks Marquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Marquez.
Marquez throws a leg kick but Jones Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marquez throws out a leg kick but Jones Jr moves out of range and Marquez only half commits.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
Marquez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marquez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Marquez.
Marquez swings widly with a right hand
and Jones Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Marquez to the canvas! Jones Jr smells blood - he's punishing Marquez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Marquez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jones Jr!
A victorious Jim Jones Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Edwin Marquez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hate your face. But, like, really. I really hate your face.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Pritchard (ranked 2069 p4p, 228 weight class) and Luther Anderson (ranked 1286 p4p, 153 weight class). Pritchard comes to the ring accompanied by Cheese. 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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Pritchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luther Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pritchard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dean Pritchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pritchard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Pritchard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Pritchard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pritchard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson swings for the body but Pritchard moves out of range.
Pritchard blocks a jab.
Pritchard tries a head kick but it misses.
Pritchard throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pritchard lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Pritchard misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pritchard throws a head kick that misses.
Pritchard throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pritchard thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pritchard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pritchard throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Pritchard ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson works Pritchard's body with a nice hook.
Anderson tries to bum rush Pritchard with a series of wild strikes but Pritchard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pritchard thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pritchard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pritchard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Pritchard moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pritchard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Pritchard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pritchard at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pritchard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pritchard throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Pritchard throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Pritchard misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dean Pritchard has been cut.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pritchard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pritchard gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Pritchard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson 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.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pritchard's hands.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Pritchard counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Pritchard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Pritchard moves away from the strike by Anderson.
And Pritchard counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Pritchard seems unphased.
Pritchard throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pritchard misses with a kick to the body
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pritchard looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pritchard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Pritchard is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson works Pritchard's body with a nice hook.
Anderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pritchard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Pritchard throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pritchard.
Pritchard just misses with a punch to the body.
Pritchard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pritchard misses with a low kick.
Pritchard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson catches Pritchard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pritchard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Pritchard shakes it off.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pritchard.
Pritchard is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Pritchard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pritchard tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pritchard.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
Pritchard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pritchard thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pritchard misses with a leg kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Oh Pritchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pritchard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pritchard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pritchard seems to have got his legs back now.
Pritchard throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pritchard's hands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pritchard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
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!
Pritchard misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Anderson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A lazy body kick from Pritchard
and Anderson counters with a huge left! Pritchard is in big trouble! He's backing up but Anderson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pritchard from any more damage. A dominating finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Anderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Bryant (ranked 2444 p4p, 279 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 1390 p4p, 181 weight class). Trond Asmundsen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asmundsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryant avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asmundsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Bryant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Bryant is trying to stall.
Asmundsen leaning against his opponent.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bryant is keeping busy.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Asmundsen is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the ropes.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the ropes.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asmundsen after a bit of a struggle.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryant.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant lands a left hand.
Asmundsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Bryant gets an underhook and turns Asmundsen into the ropes.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Bryant trying to control the position but instead, Asmundsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryant into the ropes.
Bryant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen keeps control of Bryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asmundsen as Bryant tries to tie him up.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Bryant taking a breather.
Good body shot from Asmundsen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant misses the body punch
and Asmundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen cracks Bryant with a good jab.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asmundsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asmundsen slips under a jab from Bryant.
Asmundsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asmundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bryant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Asmundsen throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant tries to move into range but Asmundsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen connects with a right hand. Bryant shakes it off.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asmundsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asmundsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asmundsen lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen cracks Bryant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Asmundsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen misses with a straight right.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Asmundsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asmundsen won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
Bryant is trying to control the position but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Asmundsen tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Asmundsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asmundsen controlling the pace.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asmundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asmundsen is nestled in close to Bryant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bryant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asmundsen.
Bryant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asmundsen trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a straight right hand.
Asmundsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryant avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Asmundsen.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant works Asmundsen's body with a nice hook.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Jordan Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Bryant tries to keep at a distance but Asmundsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Bryant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asmundsen tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asmundsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well,Bryant is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Asmundsen misses.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asmundsen misses with a takedown attempt - Bryant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asmundsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Bryant's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen throws a strike but Bryant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Asmundsen has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That has opened up Trond Asmundsen's cut even more.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Asmundsen's brow.
The cut above Trond Asmundsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard.
Asmundsen is rocked!
Trond Asmundsen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trond Asmundsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jordan Bryant!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 615 p4p, 70 weight class) and Hoddy McNeal (ranked 1147 p4p, 135 weight class). Ivan Volkov had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hoddy McNeal!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McNeal is trying to control but can't.
McNeal manages to get to full guard.
McNeal is looking to stand up but Volkov isn't so interested in that idea.
Volkov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McNeal has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McNeal sees it coming and defends easily.
McNeal is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. McNeal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov is looking for a kimura but McNeal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.
McNeal wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
McNeal tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
McNeal is trying to stand back up but Volkov is controlling him
Volkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McNeal did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but McNeal is working away.
Volkov prevents McNeal from standing back up.
Volkov wants to pass to mount but McNeal is defending the position.
Volkov is looking for a kimura here.
McNeal is trying to escape back to his feet but Volkov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Volkov drags him back down.
McNeal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McNeal can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeal is pushing Volkov's head away, looking to escape. Volkov manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on McNeal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McNeal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but McNeal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov works to advance to full mount. McNeal defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Volkov moves to the back.
McNeal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Volkov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McNeal is trying to stand back up.
Volkov controlling well, preventing McNeal from escaping the position.
McNeal trying to get back to his feet but Volkov is in full control for now.
Volkov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McNeal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McNeal showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Volkov shoots in and drives through. McNeal sprawls well.
Volkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McNeal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Volkov is in McNeal's guard.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Volkov manages to pass to side control.
McNeal is trying to stand back up but Volkov is controlling him
Volkov wants to pass to mount but McNeal is defending the position.
McNeal wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov stops McNeal from getting back to his feet.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but McNeal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeal wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
Volkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Volkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Volkov works his foot free and advances to mount.
McNeal tries to reverse the position but Volkov maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McNeal's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McNeal reaches up to try and control the position but Volkov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! McNeal rolls and tries to escape and now Volkov has his back!
Ivan Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNeal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Volkov wants to control but McNeal is keeping busy.
Volkov looking to break McNeal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McNeal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Volkov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McNeal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Volkov's arms.
McNeal trying to get back to his feet but Volkov is in full control for now.
Volkov is looking for the choke from the back position but McNeal is controlling his hands well.
Volkov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McNeal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Volkov looking for the choke but no joy.
Volkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Volkov.
Volkov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McNeal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Volkov is looking for the choke from the back position but McNeal is controlling his hands well.
McNeal rolls, trying to escape but Volkov keeps control of the position.
Volkov looking for the RNC.
McNeal trying to get back to his feet but Volkov is in full control for now.
McNeal preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Volkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking for the RNC.
McNeal is trying to get back to his feet but Volkov has full control of the position and if anything, McNeal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McNeal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Volkov's guard. Nice work there by McNeal.
McNeal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
McNeal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volkov's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volkov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McNeal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
McNeal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNeal moves away.
Volkov tests McNeal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but McNeal shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - McNeal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McNeal swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNeal! But no joy.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNeal.
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNeal counters with a one-two to the body.
McNeal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McNeal throws a combination that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McNeal wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but McNeal is keeping the position.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McNeal keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Volkov won't allow McNeal to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McNeal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks McNeal with an uppercut!
Volkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from McNeal misses.
Volkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McNeal sprawls well initially but Volkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
McNeal is looking to improve his position.
Volkov controlling the pace.
McNeal is looking to escape.
McNeal is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeal is not content to let Volkov control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ivan Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
McNeal looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
A big right from McNeal misses.
Volkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volkov throws a hook but McNeal avoids it easily.
McNeal is looking for the big counter here.
Volkov jabs at McNeal's body.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNeal can do to turn this around?
McNeal needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov with a poor takedown
enabling McNeal to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov works the jab nicely.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNeal throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
McNeal misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Volkov misses with a hook
and McNeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from McNeal.
McNeal throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volkov clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volkov throws a jab when McNeal was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from McNeal as Volkov shoots in.
McNeal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from McNeal. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
McNeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNeal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
McNeal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but McNeal gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the ropes.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeal throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNeal! But no joy.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and McNeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNeal connects with a looping right hand.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNeal.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov slips under a jab from McNeal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. McNeal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov catches McNeal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov moves away from the strike by McNeal.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
McNeal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNeal with a hook.
McNeal lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov has his takedown stuffed
and McNeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
McNeal tries to sprawl but Volkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Volkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. McNeal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McNeal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McNeal prevents Volkov from moving into mount.
McNeal struggling a bit here.
McNeal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Volkov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Volkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNeal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McNeal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Volkov is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McNeal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov staying calm.
McNeal is trying to buck Volkov off.
Volkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass McNeal's legs.
Volkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McNeal has escaped the position, nice work there.
McNeal is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet but Volkov drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hoddy McNeal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Hoddy McNeal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNeal misses with a looping left.
Volkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McNeal sprawls well initially but Volkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McNeal is looking to escape.
Volkov seems to be looking for submissions.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McNeal is just riding it out for now. Volkov eventually gives up the hold.
McNeal is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov wants to control but McNeal is keeping him busy.
Volkov is working for a kimura but McNeal is defending it quite comfortably.
Volkov is working for a submission of some sort.
McNeal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volkov stops McNeal from standing up.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but McNeal is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McNeal wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov drives through with a takedown into McNeal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McNeal wants to stand but Volkov is controlling the position.
McNeal working a defensive guard but Volkov passes into half guard.
Volkov works his way into side control.
Volkov wants to control but McNeal is keeping him busy.
Ivan Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Volkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
McNeal is trying to get back to his feet.
Volkov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McNeal pushes Volkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Volkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McNeal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
McNeal throws an off balance right hand
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov works McNeal's body with a nice hook.
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McNeal. McNeal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McNeal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNeal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Ivan Volkov!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Ivan Volkov!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Ivan Volkov!
Ivan Volkov wins by unanimous decision!
Ivan Volkov retains his featherweight title!
Ivan Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Cousins (ranked 1313 p4p, 152 weight class) and Biff Raper (ranked 182 p4p, 23 weight class). Raper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Torso fuck - Raped by Elephants. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMarcus Cousins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Biff Raper!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cousins misses with a straight right.
Raper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cousins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like DeMarcus Cousins has been cut.
Raper instigates a clinch.
Raper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raper.
Cousins swings wildly with an uppercut but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Raper.
Raper blocking some punches.
Raper misses with a body punch.
Raper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cousins backwards.
Cousins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cousins misses with a left hand
and Raper counters with a left to the body.
Raper swats away the attempt to clinch by Cousins.
Raper scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper thuds his shin into the meat of Cousins's side.
Raper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cousins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raper counters with a stiff right hand.
Cousins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeMarcus Cousins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cousins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cousins looks for a takedown but Raper sprawls well.
Raper scores with a nice right hand.
Raper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cousins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raper.
Cousins tries to clinch but Raper moves away
and Raper counters with a right hand to the body.
Cousins is breathing heavily.
Cousins darts in trying to clinch
and Raper counters with a nice body shot.
Raper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cousins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raper explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cousins takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raper.
Cousins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raper is looking to slow Cousins down with leg kicks.
Raper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raper throws a sloppy head kick and Cousins moves out of range easily.
Raper catches Cousins napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cousins to the canvas!
Cousins is rocked!
DeMarcus Cousins's cut is getting worse.
Raper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Raper postures up in Cousins's guard and throws a big left but Cousins blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raper controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cousins is letting Raper control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Raper has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Raper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMarcus Cousins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raper pushes Cousins away with a front kick.
Raper misses with a hook. Cousins ducked under it nicely.
Cousins moves out of range of the body kick from Raper.
Cousins wants to clinch
and Raper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raper throws a sloppy head kick and Cousins moves out of range easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Raper. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Raper misses with a looping right.
Cousins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raper.
Cousins tries to clinch
and Raper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raper looks to land a left hand but Cousins moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cousins closes the distance but Raper moves to the side
and Raper lands a stunning uppercut that sends Cousins to the mat!
Oh Cousins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeMarcus Cousins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Cousins wants to get back to full guard.
Cousins seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Raper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper is continuing to stall.
Raper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Raper misses the target.
Cousins shoots for a takedown but Raper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raper unleashes a big counter combination but Cousins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raper throws a big shot that misses.
Cousins blocks a jab.
Raper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cousins blocks a jab.
Raper throws an overhand right that lands on Cousins's shoulder, as Cousins tries to avoid the shot.
As Raper tries to get set, Cousins tries to push him back and clinch up but Raper manages to avoid the attempt.
Raper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raper cracks a nice hook into Cousins's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raper rushes Cousins and presses him up against the ropes.
Raper works on Cousins's body with a couple of short punches.
Raper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cousins moves away from the strike by Raper.
Raper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Raper.
Raper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cousins ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Raper throws a head kick but Cousins moves out of range.
Cousins tries to clinch but Raper moves away
and Raper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cousins tries to clinch up.
Cousins is looking to clinch but Raper is avoiding it.
Raper looks to land a right hand but Cousins moved out of range.
Cousins tries to clinch but Raper is having none of it.
Raper looks to land a left hand but Cousins moved out of range nicely.
Raper lands a right hook to the body.
Biff Raper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cousins tries to clinch up but Raper circles away and keeps his distance.
Cousins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raper closes the distance and clinches.
Raper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raper throws a right and a left that Cousins avoids nicely.
Cousins avoids the body shot from Raper.
Raper throws a looping overhand right but Cousins ducks down to avoid it.
Raper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raper looks to throw the jab but Cousins is out of range.
It looked like Cousins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raper.
Raper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cousins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cousins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Raper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Raper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMarcus Cousins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Raper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Biff Raper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cousins tries to counter by clinching up but Raper breaks away and moves out of range.
Raper drops Cousins with a nice combination! Raper dives into Cousins's guard, looking to finish!
Cousins is trying to keep Raper in close.
Raper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cousins looking for a sweep. Not yet Cousins, not yet.
Raper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Raper tries to free his leg and advance position but Cousins is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeMarcus Cousins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raper lands a slapping body shot.
Raper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cousins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raper.
Raper connects with a solid leg kick.
Raper lands a head kick. Cousins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jeez, DeMarcus Cousins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at DeMarcus Cousins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Biff Raper!
A very excited looking Biff Raper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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