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WVT 18: Halo v Knox PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Henderson (ranked 4359 p4p, 3250 weight class) and Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 152 p4p, 110 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Immanuel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson .
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Immanuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Immanuel closes the distance and clinches.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Immanuel gets through Henderson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Immanuel lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Henderson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Immanuel keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson is trying to push Immanuel away but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henderson wants to break free but Immanuel has control.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel clinches up against the cage.
Immanuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Immanuel rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Henderson is trying to break free.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Immanuel rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Immanuel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel is controlling him.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Immanuel has managed to clinch.
A short right from Immanuel on the inside.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel lands with a left to the head.
Henderson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Immanuel closes the distance and clinches.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Immanuel won't allow it.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Immanuel gets a clinch.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Immanuel lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson tries to break the clinch but Immanuel is controlling the position.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Immanuel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Immanuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Immanuel off the cage and back into range.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Immanuel moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Immanuel rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson is trying to push Immanuel away but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henderson tries to circle away but Immanuel has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Immanuel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Immanuel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson 's efforts to push away.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson tries to break free but Immanuel pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Immanuel lands with a light punch inside.
Henderson is trying to break free.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Immanuel won't allow it.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel scores with a shoulder strike.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson tries to break the clinch but Immanuel is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yeshua Immanuel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Immanuel rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henderson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson scores with a nice strike.
Immanuel rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson .
Immanuel pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Immanuel has double underhooks.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Immanuel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Immanuel has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson .
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Immanuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Immanuel clinches up against the cage.
Immanuel lands an uppercut.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Immanuel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Immanuel pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Immanuel keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Immanuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel is controlling him.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Immanuel clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Immanuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Henderson .
Immanuel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Immanuel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson . That snapped Immanuel's head back.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Immanuel's shoulder, as Immanuel tries to avoid the shot.
Immanuel darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Immanuel prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Immanuel.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Henderson wants to break free but Immanuel has control.
Immanuel lands a nice uppercut.
Immanuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Immanuel drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson .
Henderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Immanuel has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson .
Immanuel blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Immanuel won't allow it.
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Immanuel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Immanuel has the dominant position.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Immanuel rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Immanuel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Immanuel prevents a body shot from Henderson .
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Immanuel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yeshua Immanuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Immanuel clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Immanuel lands with a left to the head.
Immanuel keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Immanuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Immanuel has the dominant position.
Immanuel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson 's efforts to push away.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Immanuel has managed to clinch.
Immanuel prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Henderson tries to break free but Immanuel pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Henderson is trying to break free.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel moves into the clinch.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson .
Immanuel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson .
Immanuel has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson .
Immanuel gets through Henderson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Henderson .
Ryan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Immanuel forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson rushes Immanuel and presses him up against the cage.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel needs to keep his hands up - Henderson had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Immanuel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Immanuel lands a nice uppercut.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Immanuel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Immanuel.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Immanuel rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson .
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson .
Immanuel has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson .
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson tries to circle away but Immanuel has him pinned against the cage.
Henderson wants to break free but Immanuel has control.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson .
A frustrated look appears on Henderson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Henderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Immanuel has double underhooks.
Henderson tries to circle away but Immanuel has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Immanuel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Henderson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Immanuel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henderson is trying to push Immanuel away but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ryan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Henderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Immanuel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yeshua Immanuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Immanuel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yeshua Immanuel!
During a confident post fight interview, Yeshua Immanuel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Reeves (ranked 1877 p4p, 3982 weight class) and Kevin Brockington (ranked 52 p4p, 140 weight class). Kevin Brockington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with William Reeves's 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 10 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, William Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Reeves.
Reeves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brockington with the counter takedown but Reeves avoids it easily.
Reeves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brockington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brockington works to advance to full mount. Reeves defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brockington working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reeves has left one of his arms exposed and Brockington doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Reeves screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Brockington!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Boone (ranked 2463 p4p, 2776 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 76 p4p, 102 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 18 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone misses with a right hand
and Griffith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boone avoids the head kick by Griffith.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffith catches Boone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boone has Griffith up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffith tries to throw a body punch but Boone avoids it by throwing Griffith back against the cage.
Boone slowing the pace effectively.
Boone misses with the head strike.
Boone can't find room to land a body shot as Griffith controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boone tries a body shot but Griffith blocks it.
Griffith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffith has time to react.
Griffith slips under a jab from Boone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith misses with a looping right.
Griffith misses with a jab to the body
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffith scores with the left hand. Boone knows he should have avoided that one.
Griffith tries to clinch there but Boone circles away.
Boone is looking for a counter combo.
Boone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Boone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffith manages to avoid it.
Boone misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Boone.
Boone throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffith.
Boone backing away here, and Griffith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffith moves away.
Griffith clinches.
Boone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffith is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Griffith.
Griffith stalling in the clinch.
Boone has a couple of punches blocked by Griffith.
Griffith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffith backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffith slips a straight right by Boone.
Boone throws a sloppy body shot
and Griffith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boone misses with a straight right.
Griffith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffith throws a powerful right kick. Boone tried to block low but the kick was high! Boone was taken right off of his feet! Griffith jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Griffith!
A very excited looking Anthony Griffith 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.
The defeated Jackson Boone had this to say: 'don�t let them put out the fayah that�s burnin inside yah'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 3393 p4p, 3262 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 122 p4p, 111 weight class). Alistair Ubereem has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov lands with a hook. Ubereem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Denisov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Denis Denisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov tries to clinch up.
Denisov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ubereem throws an off balance right hand
enabling Denisov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ubereem slips under a jab.
Ubereem tries to keep at a distance but Denisov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ubereem lands with a short shot to the head.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alistair Ubereem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denisov.
Ubereem throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with a punch to the body.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Ubereem has him pressed against the cage.
Ubereem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denisov.
Ubereem throws a punch but it's blocked by Denisov.
Ubereem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denisov's elbow.
Denisov jumps guard.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Denisov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Denisov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Denisov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ubereem controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Denisov looking for a sweep. Not yet Denisov, not yet.
Ubereem seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ubereem is looking to land body kicks.
Ubereem just misses with a punch to the body.
Denisov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ubereem throws a body kick that misses
and Denisov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denisov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ubereem counters with a head kick that drops Denisov to the mat! Denisov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ubereem lands a jab to Denisov's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denisov.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denisov's corner calls for a 1-2. Denisov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ubereem.
Denisov moves into the clinch.
Ubereem can't find room to land a body shot as Denisov controls the action.
Ubereem misses with a punch to the body.
Denisov manages to pull guard.
Ubereem stays in close to Denisov's body and controls the position.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Denisov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov striking off his back but it's not causing Ubereem any problems.
Denisov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Denisov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denisov being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov pulls Ubereem in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy left from Denisov finds it's target.
Denisov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ubereem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ubereem.
Denisov moves out of range as Ubereem strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Ubereem dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Denisov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ubereem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ubereem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ubereem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denisov can do to turn this around?
Denisov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ubereem.
Ubereem swings widly with a right hand
enabling Denisov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ubereem misses with a wild body shot.
Ubereem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denisov.
Denisov tries to clinch up.
Denisov avoids the body shot from Ubereem.
Denisov darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ubereem to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Denis Denisov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ubereem lands a big head kick that sends Denisov to the canvas! Ubereem follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Ubereem!
A very excited looking Alistair Ubereem 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jock Strap (ranked 2364 p4p, 2533 weight class) and Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 73 p4p, 77 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jock Strap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongchai Phetboonme!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phetboonme throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Strap to counter with a crisp jab.
Phetboonme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phetboonme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strap jabs Phetboonme right on the nose. Phetboonme blinks but takes it well.
Phetboonme checks the leg kick.
Strap throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strap has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phetboonme scores with a leg kick.
Strap misses the shot to the body.
Phetboonme misses with a double jab.
A big left from Strap misses.
Phetboonme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phetboonme connects with a leg kick.
Strap looks to land a right hand but Phetboonme moved out of range.
As Strap backs off Phetboonme throws a huge counter combo but Strap manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Strap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phetboonme there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strap with the inside leg kick.
Strap throws a push kick but Phetboonme slaps the foot to one side.
Strap wants to land a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range.
Phetboonme has closed the distance and engaged Strap in a clinch.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phetboonme has had enough of the clinch but Strap keeps him there for the moment.
Phetboonme manages to break the clinch.
Strap throws a body kick that misses.
Phetboonme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phetboonme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Strap.
Jock Strap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strap blocks a head kick by Phetboonme.
Strap appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strap slips a jab and a cross from Phetboonme.
Strap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strap connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phetboonme's hands.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phetboonme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phetboonme scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phetboonme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strap keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strap. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strap with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strap lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phetboonme is trying to push Strap away but Strap has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phetboonme breaks from the clinch.
Phetboonme lunges at Strap with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strap's hand.
Phetboonme checks the leg kick.
Strap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phetboonme was well out of range. Poor timing from Strap.
Phetboonme throws a body kick that misses
and Strap counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Phetboonme!
Phetboonme is looking for a sweep.
Strap is looking to take a break and control but Phetboonme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Phetboonme's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Phetboonme wants to control but Strap postures up.
Strap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phetboonme keeps working.
Phetboonme struggling a bit here.
Phetboonme is looking for a sweep.
Strap throws an elbow but Phetboonme slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strap has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Strap trying to control the action but Phetboonme is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Strap dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Strap looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phetboonme is looking for the big counter here.
Phetboonme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phetboonme throws a series of punches but Strap avoids them all with ease.
Strap misses with a low kick.
Strap throws a lazy right hand but Phetboonme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strap digs a good hook to Phetboonme's body.
Strap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phetboonme sprawls well. Phetboonme wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strap gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phetboonme throws a head kick that Strap semi-blocks.
Strap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jock Strap is winning the standup battle so far.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Strap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strap takes one on the button.
Strap misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme takes one on the button.
Strap throws a shot to the body.
Strap goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Strap backs off Phetboonme throws a huge counter combo but Strap manages to avoid it all.
Strap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strap misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Strap tries to score with a low kick but Phetboonme moves his leg out of the way.
Strap misses with a body shot.
Phetboonme tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phetboonme misses with a head kick.
Strap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strap blocks a head kick by Phetboonme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme misses with a head kick.
Phetboonme throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Strap misses
and Phetboonme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strap throws a jab when Phetboonme was well out of range.
Strap moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phetboonme misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Strap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phetboonme checks a leg kick.
Phetboonme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phetboonme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strap scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Strap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phetboonme tries to roll over but Strap keeps him under control.
Strap working over Phetboonme with some ground and pound. Phetboonme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme wants to improve his position but Strap is controlling well.
Phetboonme is staying active underneath Strap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strap not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phetboonme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phetboonme is refusing to be controlled, as Strap sits in half guard.
Phetboonme makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phetboonme.
Strap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phetboonme works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Strap working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jock Strap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phetboonme keeping full guard, as Strap tries to pass.
Phetboonme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phetboonme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phetboonme is trying to keep Strap in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strap swings widly with a right hand
and Phetboonme counters with a three punch combo that has Strap backing up. Strap nods at Phetboonme to acknowledge the strikes.
Strap bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phetboonme's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jock Strap will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Strap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Strap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phetboonme gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phetboonme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phetboonme can do to turn this around?
Strap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strap misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Strap.
Strap connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap throws out a loose jab but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strap swinging wildly here.
A shot to the body from Strap misses
and Phetboonme counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phetboonme swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phetboonme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strap tries to counter with a takedown but Phetboonme is quick to defend against it.
Strap thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Phetboonme if he has to take too many more of those.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but Strap moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strap. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phetboonme throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phetboonme throws a head kick but Strap moves out of range.
Strap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strap swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strap looks for the body kick but Phetboonme saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap fakes the leg kick and cracks Phetboonme in the body.
Phetboonme takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strap connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phetboonme scrambles back to his feet.
Strap throws a wild body kick that Phetboonme sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strap throws a hook to the side of Phetboonme's head but Phetboonme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strap.
Phetboonme checks a leg kick.
Strap lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phetboonme at a distance.
Strap throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phetboonme counters with a nice uppercut.
Strap scores with a hook to the body. Phetboonme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strap throws a jab but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the body kick from Strap.
Phetboonme rushes Strap and presses him up against the cage.
Phetboonme wants to get back to striking at distance but Strap won't allow it.
Strap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phetboonme prevents it.
Jock Strap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phetboonme lands an uppercut.
Phetboonme manages to break the clinch.
Strap clobbers Phetboonme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phetboonme defending well as Strap loads up on a big left hand.
Phetboonme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strap.
Phetboonme with the counter takedown but Strap avoids it easily.
Phetboonme defending well as Strap loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Phetboonme 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phetboonme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strap throws out the jab.
Phetboonme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strap tries to counter with a takedown but Phetboonme is quick to defend against it.
Strap takes one to the side of the head.
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strap blocks a head kick by Phetboonme.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Phetboonme.
Strap connects with a single shot there.
Strap lands with a cross.
Phetboonme throws a head kick that misses.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phetboonme throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jock Strap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strap, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Strap!
Jock Strap tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 2967 p4p, 3174 weight class) and Vic Barnes (ranked 89 p4p, 114 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Silva cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is not content to let Silva control the position.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva working Barnes over with strikes here.
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Silva is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Barnes trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
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.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva working Barnes over with strikes.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
 Barnes is rocked!
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Barnes quite badly. Barnes pulls Silva in close trying to recover. Silva postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Barnes on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Barnes doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Silva!
A relieved looking Alex Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Raper (ranked 1557 p4p, 1513 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 43 p4p, 41 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143
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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 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biff Raper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Fortythree misses.
Raper throws an off balance right hand
and Fortythree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A leg kick checked by Fortythree.
Fortythree slips under a jab from Raper.
Fortythree lands a body shot.
Fortythree misses the jab.
Raper throws a right hand that misses
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like One Fortythree has been cut.
Raper misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fortythree wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raper misses with a hook.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortythree smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fortythree misses the jab.
Raper takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Fortythree throws out a counter right but Raper avoids it with no problem.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree misses with a looping right.
Fortythree has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Raper throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Raper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fortythree checks it well.
Fortythree ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree looks to land a right hand but Raper moved out of range.
Fortythree avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fortythree lands with a cross.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Raper drops Fortythree with a naaaaasty hook - Fortythree is in real trouble here! Raper dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Raper!
Biff Raper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 2092 p4p, 2331 weight class) and Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 60 p4p, 72 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by EMOTIONALLY SCARRED. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Svyatogor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley pushes Svyatogor up against the cage in a clinch.
Svyatogor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Marley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Svyatogor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Svyatogor manages to break the clinch.
Svyatogor defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marley takes a swing at Svyatogor's ribcage but misses.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marley lands with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Svyatogor.
It seemed like Svyatogor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Marley.
Marley throws a body kick that misses.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
and Svyatogor counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
Svyatogor misses with a right hand
and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marley has Svyatogor up against the cage in a clinch.
Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley digs a good hook to Svyatogor's body.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Svyatogor moves out of range easily.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Svyatogor 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marley motions for Svyatogor to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Svyatogor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley connects with a single shot there.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marley.
Svyatogor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Marley lunges at Svyatogor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svyatogor's hand.
Marley misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marley tries to clinch up but Svyatogor circles away and keeps his distance.
Svyatogor throws the left hand but Marley avoids the punch easily.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marley swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Svyatogor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Marley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marley works Svyatogor's body with a nice hook.
Marley lands a jab to Svyatogor's midsection.
Marley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marley misses with a body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svyatogor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Marley misses.
Marley misses with a double jab
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marley scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marley misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Svyatogor throws a big shot that misses.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Marley swings for the body but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Svyatogor staying out of range there.
A big right from Marley misses.
Svyatogor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Svyatogor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svyatogor was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Svyatogor tries a quick counter leg kick but Marley is wise to it.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svyatogor's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Marley throws a leg kick but Svyatogor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svyatogor! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Svyatogor as he connects with a hook.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marley misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley connects with a body shot.
Svyatogor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marley misses with an uppercut
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Marley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svyatogor doesn't seem phased though.
Svyatogor cracks Marley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Svyatogor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marley to stand back up!
 Marley is rocked!
Svyatogor fakes the body blow, causing Marley to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Marley goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 260 p4p, 539 weight class) and DeShawn West (ranked 3 p4p, 13 weight class). West comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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37
192
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145
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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 34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShawn West!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rees Mogg tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rees Mogg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rees Mogg slips a jab from West.
Rees Mogg tries to clinch
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Rees Mogg misses.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Rees Mogg throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rees Mogg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rees Mogg. Rees Mogg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rees Mogg misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Rees Mogg throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rees Mogg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Rees Mogg misses.
Rees Mogg slips a jab from West.
Rees Mogg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West ducks under a wild hook from Rees Mogg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
Rees Mogg throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rees Mogg scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
Rees Mogg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Rees Mogg. That snapped West's head back.
West is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Rees Mogg.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Rees Mogg finish him?
Rees Mogg throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
Rees Mogg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Rees Mogg is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Rees Mogg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rees Mogg swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Rees Mogg cracks West with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rees Mogg has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning West to stand back up!
It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
Rees Mogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rees Mogg misses with a straight right.
West throws a right hand that misses
and Rees Mogg counters with a crisp right that sends West to the canvas! Rees Mogg follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Rees Mogg!
Jacob Rees Mogg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Churchill would be delighted.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 316 p4p, 332 weight class) and Zeta Knox (ranked 5 p4p, 8 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knox's choice of entrance music: Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prana Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Halo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halo off to one side.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Halo with a poor takedown
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Prana Halo has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halo has gone for a leg lock! Knox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halo wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox is looking to stand up but Halo won't let him.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Halo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Knox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is trying to keep Knox in close.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo working away.
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Knox!
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knox tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Halo wants to take a breather but Knox is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zeta Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prana Halo's cut.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Halo moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Halo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox cracks Halo with an open hand slap.
Knox cracks Halo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Knox finish him?
Halo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Halo out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'.
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