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NFC 2: The Return PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Hoffmann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoffmann off to one side.
Hoffmann looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoffmann tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King crunches a lovely knee into Hoffmann's ribcage.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King lands an elbow inside that Hoffmann shrugs off.
A knee to the head by King.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoffmann's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King holding his opponent close, against the cage.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King crunches a lovely knee into Hoffmann's ribcage.
King scores with a knee to the head.
Hoffmann takes an elbow to the forehead.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoffmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King lands a nice elbow.
King is struggling to control the position.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King lands an elbow inside that Hoffmann shrugs off.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoffmann's face.
King lands an elbow that stopped Hoffmann in his tracks for a moment.
King lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is pushing Hoffmann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with King for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King lands an elbow inside that Hoffmann shrugs off.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoffmann's defenses.
King is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
King lands a nice elbow.
King lands a nice elbow.
King stalling.
Hoffmann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoffmann's defenses.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoffmann's face.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King landing knees to the head.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King landing knees to the head.
King lands a knee to the body.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoffmann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoffmann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoffmann wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Hoffmann tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King with a knee to the head.
Hoffmann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoffmann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hoffmann.
King is struggling to control the position.
Hoffmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King scores with a punch to the head.
Hoffmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoffmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King wants to clinch up but Hoffmann keeps it at a distance.
King scores with a nice right hand.
Martin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoffmann circles away.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King tries to clinch but Hoffmann is having none of it.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoffmann momentarily.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King rushes Hoffmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King is pushing Hoffmann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
King landing knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoffmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hoffmann tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoffmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King instigates a clinch.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King lands a knee to the head.
Martin King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King crunches a lovely knee into Hoffmann's ribcage.
King lands a nice elbow.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King avoiding damage.
Hoffmann is breathing heavily.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoffmann takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from King.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoffmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoffmann's defenses.
King lands an elbow that stopped Hoffmann in his tracks for a moment.
Hoffmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoffmann's face.
Hoffmann takes an elbow to the temple.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King lands an elbow inside.
King misses with a knee strike.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoffmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King crunches a lovely knee into Hoffmann's ribcage.
Hoffmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King with a knee to the head.
Hoffmann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoffmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
King with a knee to the head.
Hoffmann wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King landing knees to the body.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hoffmann.
Hoffmann looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoffmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hoffmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
King lands an elbow that stopped Hoffmann in his tracks for a moment.
King landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King tries a knee to the head but Hoffmann blocks it.
Hoffmann is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffmann is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Hoffmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hoffmann can't get the takedown.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoffmann tries for a takedown. No joy.
King lands an elbow inside that Hoffmann shrugs off.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hoffmann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Hoffmann blocks with his arms.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoffmann's defenses.
Hoffmann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King has Hoffmann pressed against the cage.
Hoffmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
King crunches a lovely knee into Hoffmann's ribcage.
Hoffmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoffmann's face.
Hoffmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoffmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King moves into the clinch.
Hoffmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoffmann is keeping busy.
King tries a knee to the head but Hoffmann blocks it.
Hoffmann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoffmann is keeping busy.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King lands an elbow inside.
King lands a knee to the body.
Hoffmann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
That's four 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.
King landing knees to the head.
Hoffmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoffmann does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoffmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King darts in and clinches Hoffmann up against the cage.
King has Hoffmann pressed against the cage.
King taking a breather.
King scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoffmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin King dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
King throws a body punch but Hoffmann moves out of range.
Hoffmann swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
A jab from King misses.
Hoffmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King has Hoffmann up against the cage in a clinch.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoffmann's defenses.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoffmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoffmann has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoffmann letting King take a breather here.
King lands an elbow just above Hoffmann 's eye.
King lands a knee to the body.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoffmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoffmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
King lands an elbow inside.
King is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
King stalling in the clinch but Hoffmann improves position.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King lands a nice elbow.
King stops a takedown attempt from Hoffmann.
King stops a takedown attempt from Hoffmann.
King is pressed up against the cage. Hoffmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hoffmann.
King tries to clinch up but Hoffmann circles away and keeps his distance.
King throws a combination. Hoffmann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King forces Hoffmann back against the cage and clinches.
Hoffmann tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Hoffmann is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King effectively controlling the action here.
Hoffmann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hoffmann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hoffmann is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King lands an elbow just above Hoffmann 's eye.
Hoffmann takes an elbow to the temple.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from King.
King lands an elbow inside that Hoffmann shrugs off.
King connects with a knee to the head.
Hoffmann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hoffmann swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King tries to clinch but Hoffmann moves out of range.
King misses with the combination.
Hoffmann throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
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.
King scores with a three punch combo!
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King throws a front kick that sends Hoffmann stumbling back into the cage.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King has closed the distance and engaged Hoffmann in a clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but Hoffmann blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King stalling the fight.
King lands a damaging elbow.
Hoffmann is trying to break free.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoffmann's face.
David Hoffmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
King lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff jr Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lubomir Moravcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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155 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff jr Monsoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lubomir Moravcik!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon feints and as Moravcik raises his hands in defense, Monsoon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monsoon 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.
Monsoon pushes down on Moravcik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moravcik is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsoon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moravcik is not content to let Monsoon control the position.
Monsoon controlling the action here.
Moravcik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Monsoon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moravcik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moravcik defends it well.
Monsoon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moravcik holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Monsoon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Moravcik trying desperately to get to his feet.
Monsoon stands up from mount. Strange move.
Monsoon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moravcik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeff jr Monsoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monsoon.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff jr Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moravcik stuffs the takedown.
Monsoon is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Monsoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Moravcik which made him look bad.
Lubomir Moravcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moravcik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Jeff jr Monsoon has been cut.
Moravcik lands with a straight right. Monsoon didn't see that one coming.
Monsoon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moravcik swivels and escapes.
Moravcik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moravcik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Monsoon's head.
Moravcik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Moravcik scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moravcik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monsoon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moravcik tries to avoid it but Monsoon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moravcik to the ground. Moravcik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monsoon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moravcik throws a nice head kick!
Moravcik tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moravcik scores with a head kick.
Moravcik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monsoon.
Monsoon has a takedown stuffed.
Monsoon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Monsoon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Moravcik is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monsoon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moravcik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monsoon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monsoon wants to control but Moravcik is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon controls the position.
Monsoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moravcik keeps working.
Monsoon has an Americana. Moravcik didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Monsoon is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Monsoon hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jeff jr Monsoon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Cannavaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Certinho PegadadaPantera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cannavaro comes into the arena with Meshuggah - Bleed blaring out of the sound system. Certinho PegadadaPantera will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angelo Cannavaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Certinho PegadadaPantera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannavaro darts in and clinches PegadadaPantera up against the cage.
Cannavaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannavaro throws a nice looking combination but PegadadaPantera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cannavaro closes the distance and clinches.
Cannavaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
PegadadaPantera wants to break free but Cannavaro has control.
PegadadaPantera is trying to break free.
Cannavaro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cannavaro is leaning against PegadadaPantera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
PegadadaPantera tries to break the clinch but Cannavaro is controlling the position.
Cannavaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
PegadadaPantera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cannavaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cannavaro.
PegadadaPantera avoiding damage as Cannavaro throws knees to the body.
PegadadaPantera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cannavaro prevents PegadadaPantera from breaking the clinch.
Cannavaro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
PegadadaPantera is trying to break free.
Cannavaro avoiding damage.
Cannavaro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. PegadadaPantera can't fight it off and eventually Cannavaro manages to take the fight to the floor. PegadadaPantera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannavaro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannavaro throwing strikes from guard but PegadadaPantera blocks nicely.
Cannavaro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cannavaro distracts PegadadaPantera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
PegadadaPantera wants to sweep but no luck.
Cannavaro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cannavaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
PegadadaPantera looks gassed!
PegadadaPantera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cannavaro controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannavaro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cannavaro pushes down on PegadadaPantera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cannavaro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
PegadadaPantera is trying to control but can't.
Cannavaro 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.
Ground and pound from Cannavaro.
Nice strikes from Cannavaro there.
PegadadaPantera is looking to control Cannavaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can PegadadaPantera avoid being mounted?
Cannavaro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannavaro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cannavaro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cannavaro working the ground and pound effectively.
Cannavaro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cannavaro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cannavaro content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannavaro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down PegadadaPantera for as long as he can get away with.
Cannavaro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cannavaro content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannavaro working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Cannavaro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cannavaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PegadadaPantera, pushing him back against the cage.
Cannavaro keeps control of PegadadaPantera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannavaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
PegadadaPantera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cannavaro.
PegadadaPantera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cannavaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cannavaro cracks PegadadaPantera with a nice body shot.
A short left from Cannavaro.
Cannavaro breaks from the clinch.
Cannavaro misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cannavaro leaning against his opponent.
Cannavaro is working PegadadaPantera over against the cage.
Cannavaro could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cannavaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannavaro closes the distance and clinches.
PegadadaPantera is breathing heavily.
Cannavaro wants the takedown. PegadadaPantera is fighting it off but Cannavaro persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in PegadadaPantera's guard against the cage.
Cannavaro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cannavaro working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannavaro pushing down on PegadadaPantera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cannavaro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Cannavaro there.
Nice strikes from Cannavaro there.
Cannavaro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cannavaro stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows PegadadaPantera to get to his feet.
Cannavaro clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannavaro prevents PegadadaPantera from breaking the clinch.
Cannavaro stalls.
Cannavaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannavaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PegadadaPantera.
Cannavaro scores with a one two! PegadadaPantera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Certinho PegadadaPantera has been cut.
PegadadaPantera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Angelo Cannavaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
PegadadaPantera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
PegadadaPantera wants to improve his position but instead Cannavaro has moved into half guard.
PegadadaPantera wants to improve his position but Cannavaro is controlling well.
PegadadaPantera tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannavaro controlling the action here.
Cannavaro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
PegadadaPantera trying to hold on to Cannavaro's head to control him but Cannavaro postures up.
Cannavaro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cannavaro is taking a breather. PegadadaPantera 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.
PegadadaPantera trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Cannavaro there.
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.
Cannavaro working the head and body with strikes.
Cannavaro is nestled in close to PegadadaPantera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cannavaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Cannavaro 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.
Cannavaro'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.
PegadadaPantera is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannavaro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
PegadadaPantera trying to control but Cannavaro postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Cannavaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Certinho PegadadaPantera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cannavaro has closed the distance and engaged PegadadaPantera in a clinch.
Cannavaro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed PegadadaPantera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
PegadadaPantera tries to escape but Cannavaro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
PegadadaPantera trying to control the action but Cannavaro just sinks the hooks in.
Cannavaro is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at PegadadaPantera. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cannavaro lands strikes to the head.
Cannavaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PegadadaPantera can do to turn this around?
Cannavaro controls the position.
PegadadaPantera is taking damage to the body and head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Cannavaro. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannavaro scores with punches and elbows.
Cannavaro lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
PegadadaPantera covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cannavaro avoiding PegadadaPantera 's attempts to control his hands.
Cannavaro has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. PegadadaPantera is defending well but eventually Cannavaro manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! PegadadaPantera has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Angelo Cannavaro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between kimbo slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and the finisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, kimbo slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, the finisher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
slice gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
finisher looking to pass the guard.
finisher with a nice head shot there.
finisher is stalling in the full guard.
finisher prevents slice from getting back to his feet.
finisher distracts slice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
finisher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
slice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
finisher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
slice is looking to stand up but finisher isn't so interested in that idea.
slice trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
finisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
finisher prevents slice from getting back to his feet.
finisher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
finisher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
slice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if slice tries to get out of the position.
finisher stops slice from standing up.
finisher chips away with some ground and pound.
finisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
finisher chips away with some ground and pound.
finisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
finisher working some strikes from top position.
finisher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
finisher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
slice is looking to stand up but finisher isn't so interested in that idea.
finisher works over slice with some ground and pound from guard.
finisher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
slice wants to stand but finisher is controlling the position.
slice is breathing heavily.
finisher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
finisher advances position into side control!
finisher slows the pace down.
I looks like finisher might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, the finisher just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
finisher shoots for a double leg takedown but slice sprawls well. He's pushed finisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
finisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by slice.
finisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
kimbo slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of the finisher.
slice lunges at finisher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by finisher's hand.
slice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
finisher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
finisher takes one on the button.
finisher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by slice - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
slice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
finisher ducks under a wild hook from slice.
slice throws the left hand but finisher avoids the punch easily.
finisher shoots for a takedown but slice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
slice misses with an uppercut. finisher saw that one coming.
finisher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
slice lands with a straight right. finisher didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
finisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but slice circles away.
finisher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
slice is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
slice looks to throw the jab but finisher is out of range.
slice throws a jab when finisher was well out of range.
finisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but slice circles away.
finisher shoots in looking for a takedown. slice tries to sprawl out of it but finisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
slice throws a looping overhand right but finisher ducks down to avoid it.
finisher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
finisher working the head and body with strikes.
finisher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
finisher working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but the finisher will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
finisher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has slice pinned against the cage. slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
finisher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from slice finds it's way round the side to connect with finisher's head.
slice missing with a left hand there. finisher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
finisher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around slice's waist but slice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing finisher off to one side.
finisher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for slice!
slice trying desperately to get to his feet.
the finisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
finisher is landing with some decent strikes but slice is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
finisher landing strikes from the mount.
finisher looking to finish slice with some ground and pound. This is bad for slice!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, finisher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
finisher landing punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
finisher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish slice?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
finisher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
slice'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.
finisher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
finisher content just to control the position here.
slice wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
slice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for finisher on the ground.
finisher landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
slice is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
finisher punishing his opponent with strikes.
finisher controlling his opponent.
slice takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
slice is bucking up trying to escape but finisher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
finisher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
finisher raining down shots from the mount!
finisher controlling from the full mount.
slice taking shots to the head.
slice is in a horrible position here. finisher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
finisher scoring with strikes but slice is staying in there.
finisher controlling from the full mount.
finisher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
finisher scoring with strikes but slice is staying in there.
finisher unloading with bombs!
slice wants to try and get back to his feet.
finisher is landing with some decent strikes but slice is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
You get the feeling that slice really doesn't like being in this position too much.
finisher controlling the position easily from mount.
finisher unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
finisher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish slice?
finisher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
finisher scoring with strikes but slice is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, finisher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
finisher lands with some strikes.
finisher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
slice wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
finisher cracks slice with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
slice is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
finisher unloading with bombs!
slice is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
slice wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
the finisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
finisher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oh slice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
finisher closes the distance looking for a takedown. finisher picks slice up and slams him brutally to the floor. slice is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). the finisher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louis Bedard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel The Dinosaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Dinosaur has chosen three days grace as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Louis Bedard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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191 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Louis Bedard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Denzel The Dinosaur!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Dinosaur looks to land a combination but Bedard avoids it well.
Bedard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Dinosaur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Dinosaur throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Dinosaur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bedard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Dinosaur.
The Dinosaur misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Dinosaur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bedard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Dinosaur throws a nice looking combination but Bedard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bedard tries to clinch but The Dinosaur moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dinosaur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bedard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bedard misses with a knee to the head.
The Dinosaur tries to break the clinch but Bedard is controlling the position.
The Dinosaur wants to get back to striking at distance but Bedard won't allow it.
Bedard misses with a knee strike.
Bedard lands a nice knee to the body.
Bedard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bedard scores a nice knee to the body.
The Dinosaur looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedard landing knees to the body.
Bedard stalling the fight.
Bedard lands a nice knee to the body.
Bedard lands a knee to the body.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Dinosaur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bedard lands a nice knee to the body.
Bedard lands a knee to the head.
Bedard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bedard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bedard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bedard lands an elbow that stopped The Dinosaur in his tracks for a moment.
Bedard landing knees to the body.
Bedard lands an elbow just above The Dinosaur 's eye.
Bedard lands an elbow that stopped The Dinosaur in his tracks for a moment.
Bedard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bedard lands a damaging elbow.
Bedard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bedard.
Bedard scores a nice knee to the body.
Bedard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bedard lands an elbow inside that The Dinosaur shrugs off.
Bedard lands a knee to the head.
The Dinosaur is trying to break free.
The Dinosaur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bedard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bedard lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Dinosaur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Dinosaur takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Dinosaur can't break the clinch.
Bedard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bedard connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Dinosaur's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bedard.
The Dinosaur has had enough of the clinch but Bedard keeps him there for the moment.
Bedard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Dinosaur looking to stall.
Bedard stalling.
The Dinosaur tries to break the clinch but Bedard is controlling the position.
Bedard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Dinosaur letting Bedard take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bedard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bedard.
Bedard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Dinosaur.
The Dinosaur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Dinosaur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bedard prevents The Dinosaur from breaking the clinch.
Bedard lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedard crunches a lovely knee into The Dinosaur's ribcage.
The Dinosaur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Dinosaur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Bedard.
The Dinosaur tries to score a body lock takedown but Bedard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Dinosaur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bedard landing knees to the body.
The Dinosaur wants to get back to striking at distance but Bedard won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Bedard.
The Dinosaur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Dinosaur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Dinosaur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bedard connects with a knee to the head.
Bedard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Dinosaur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bedard slows down the pace here.
The Dinosaur can't break the clinch.
Bedard scores a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bedard prevents The Dinosaur from breaking the clinch.
Bedard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bedard crunches a lovely knee into The Dinosaur's ribcage.
Bedard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Dinosaur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Bedard clinches with his opponent.
The Dinosaur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bedard throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Dinosaur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Dinosaur wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Dinosaur tries to break the clinch but Bedard is controlling the position.
Bedard lands a knee to the head.
The Dinosaur has had enough of the clinch but Bedard keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Bedard.
Bedard landing knees to the body.
Bedard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bedard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bedard keeps control of The Dinosaur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bedard lands a knee to the body.
Bedard tries to land a knee to the head but The Dinosaur blocks with his arms.
Bedard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Dinosaur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bedard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bedard keeps control of The Dinosaur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Dinosaur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Dinosaur tries to land knees in the clinch but Bedard avoids the damage to the body.
Bedard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bedard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Dinosaur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Dinosaur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bedard has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Bedard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bedard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Dinosaur shoots in but Bedard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bedard moves into range and clinches up with The Dinosaur.
The referee calls for Bedard to work.
Bedard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bedard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bedard crunches a lovely knee into The Dinosaur's ribcage.
Bedard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bedard lands a knee to the body.
Bedard lands a nice knee to the body.
Come on Bedard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bedard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bedard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Bedard.
Bedard crunches a lovely knee into The Dinosaur's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Bedard.
Bedard tries to land knees in the clinch but The Dinosaur avoids the damage to the body.
The Dinosaur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bedard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dinosaur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bedard has him pressed against the cage.
Bedard leaning against his opponent.
Bedard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bedard keeps control of The Dinosaur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Dinosaur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Dinosaur wants to get back to striking at distance but Bedard won't allow it.
Bedard lands a nice knee to the body.
The Dinosaur takes an elbow to the temple.
Bedard keeps control of The Dinosaur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Dinosaur has had enough of the clinch but Bedard keeps him there for the moment.
The Dinosaur can't break the clinch.
Bedard landing knees to the head.
Bedard crunches a lovely knee into The Dinosaur's ribcage.
Bedard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Dinosaur wants to get back to striking at distance but Bedard won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Bedard.
Bedard landing knees to the head.
Bedard prevents The Dinosaur from breaking the clinch.
The Dinosaur is trying to break the clinch but Bedard has him pressed against the cage.
Bedard connects with a knee to the head.
The Dinosaur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bedard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bedard prevents The Dinosaur from breaking the clinch.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Dinosaur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Dinosaur tries to pull guard but Bedard holds him up against the cage and eventually The Dinosaur drops back down to his feet.
Bedard lands a nice knee to the body.
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.
Bedard lands a knee to the body.
The Dinosaur letting Bedard take a breather here.
The Dinosaur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bedard prevents The Dinosaur from breaking the clinch.
Bedard landing knees to the body.
Bedard stalling.
Louis Bedard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Dinosaur managing to block the knees to the body from Bedard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bedard misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Bedard.
Bedard landing knees to the body.
The Dinosaur looking for a takedown.
Louis Bedard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel The Dinosaur.
Bedard lands an elbow just above The Dinosaur 's eye.
The Dinosaur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Dinosaur is trying to break free.
The Dinosaur has had enough of the clinch but Bedard keeps him there for the moment.
Bedard lands a knee to the head.
Bedard is looking to control The Dinosaur's arms but The Dinosaur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bedard has his back to the cage.
Bedard lands an elbow just above The Dinosaur 's eye.
The Dinosaur has Bedard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bedard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bedard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Dinosaur.
Bedard lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedard is trying to stall.
Bedard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bedard trying to land knees to the body.
The Dinosaur is trying to break free.
The Dinosaur takes an elbow to the temple.
The Dinosaur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bedard crunches a lovely knee into The Dinosaur's ribcage.
The Dinosaur has had enough of the clinch but Bedard keeps him there for the moment.
Bedard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bedard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bedard keeps control of The Dinosaur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Dinosaur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Dinosaur wants to break free but Bedard has control.
The Dinosaur wants to break free but Bedard has control.
Bedard lands an elbow that stopped The Dinosaur in his tracks for a moment.
Bedard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bedard prevents The Dinosaur from breaking the clinch.
The Dinosaur takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bedard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Dinosaur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bedard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Dinosaur's defenses.
Knees to the body from Bedard.
The Dinosaur is looking to break free of the clinch but Bedard has double underhooks.
Bedard lands an elbow inside.
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.
Bedard avoiding damage.
Bedard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bedard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bedard lands a knee to the body.
Bedard looking to throw knees to the head but The Dinosaur is blocking nicely.
Bedard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Dinosaur takes an elbow to the temple.
Bedard lands a nice elbow.
Bedard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Dinosaur.
The Dinosaur wants to get back to striking at distance but Bedard won't allow it.
Bedard scores with a knee to the head.
The Dinosaur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bedard tries a knee to the head but The Dinosaur blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bedard.
The Dinosaur is trying to break the clinch but Bedard has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Dinosaur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bedard just leaning against The Dinosaur, taking a breather.
Bedard lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bedard.
The Dinosaur takes an elbow to the temple.
The Dinosaur jumps guard.
Bedard is standing up over The Dinosaur. The Dinosaur looks to escape but Bedard dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Bedard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Dinosaur shoots in and drives through. Bedard sprawls well.
The Dinosaur swats away the attempt to clinch by Bedard.
The Dinosaur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bedard.
Bedard moves into range and clinches up with The Dinosaur.
Bedard scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Bedard.
Bedard landing knees to the body.
The Dinosaur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Bedard.
Bedard gets underhooks to prevent The Dinosaur's takedown attempt.
Bedard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bedard lands a nice elbow.
Bedard displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Dinosaur up against the cage.
The Dinosaur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bedard crunches a lovely knee into The Dinosaur's ribcage.
Bedard crunches a lovely knee into The Dinosaur's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bedard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dinosaur takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Dinosaur is trying to break the clinch but Bedard has him pressed against the cage.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Dinosaur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Dinosaur is looking to break free of the clinch but Bedard has double underhooks.
The Dinosaur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bedard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bedard lands a knee to the body.
Bedard lands a knee to the head.
The Dinosaur tries to break the clinch but Bedard is controlling the position.
Bedard lands an elbow inside that The Dinosaur shrugs off.
Bedard landing knees to the body.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Dinosaur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bedard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Dinosaur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bedard keeps control of The Dinosaur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bedard scores a nice knee to the body.
Bedard tries a knee to the head but The Dinosaur blocks it.
Bedard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bedard crunches a lovely knee into The Dinosaur's ribcage.
Bedard lands a nice elbow.
The Dinosaur wants to get back to striking at distance but Bedard won't allow it.
The Dinosaur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bedard prevents The Dinosaur from breaking the clinch.
The Dinosaur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Dinosaur takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Dinosaur is looking to break free of the clinch but Bedard has double underhooks.
The Dinosaur is working for takedown but Bedard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Louis Bedard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel The Dinosaur.
Nice elbow from Bedard.
The Dinosaur is looking to break free of the clinch but Bedard has double underhooks.
Bedard lands a knee to the body.
The Dinosaur is trying to break free.
Bedard connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Dinosaur's face.
The Dinosaur wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Dinosaur can't break the clinch.
Bedard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Dinosaur blocks it with crossed arms.
Bedard with a knee to the head.
The Dinosaur wants to break free but Bedard has control.
Bedard stalling the fight.
The Dinosaur has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bedard is trying to keep an underhook but The Dinosaur manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Dinosaur wants to stand up but Bedard is controlling the position.
The Dinosaur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bedard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Dinosaur wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Bedard uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Bedard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedard pulls The Dinosaur in to control the position.
The Dinosaur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Dinosauris looking to pass into half guard but Bedard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bedard is in guard.
The Dinosaur wants to stand up but Bedard is controlling him.
Bedard preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Dinosaur wants to stand up but Bedard is controlling him.
Bedard controlling from the top position.
The Dinosaur is wriggling around but Bedard manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Dinosaur is looking for a sweep. Bedard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Bedard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bedard, 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 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Bedard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TakTak Tinkelbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baptista comes to the cage accompanied by Mata Ratos - A Minha Sogra e um Boi. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Baptista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, TakTak Tinkelbery!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baptista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tinkelbery as he avoids it easily.
Tinkelbery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baptista counters by clinching up.
Tinkelbery fails to pull guard.
Baptista escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tinkelbery tries for a takedown but Baptista circles away easily
and Baptista counters with a shoot takedown. Tinkelbery fights it but they end up in guard.
Luis Baptista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TakTak Tinkelbery.
Baptista trying to control but Tinkelbery is working from the bottom.
Tinkelbery controlling Baptista's posture.
Tinkelbery keeping moving, preventing Baptista from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkelbery lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baptista!
Baptista really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tinkelbery tries to control but Baptista wriggling away.
Tinkelbery looking to finish with strikes here!
Tinkelbery wants to take Baptista's back here but Baptista is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tinkelbery looking to control but Baptista is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Tinkelbery controlling from the full mount.
Baptista is squirming around, avoiding Tinkelbery's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baptista working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery throws a sloppy strike and Baptista uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Baptista has ended up in Tinkelbery's guard.
Tinkelbery is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baptista looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tinkelbery avoids the head kick by Baptista.
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.
Baptista throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baptista counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baptista is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baptista looking to pass the guard.
Tinkelbery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baptista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tinkelbery wants to sweep but no luck.
Tinkelbery is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Baptista dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tinkelbery with a poor takedown
and Baptista counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkelbery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Baptista counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baptista passes Tinkelbery's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tinkelbery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baptista stopping the sweep attempt from Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery controlling the position.
Tinkelbery wants to control but Baptista passes easily into half guard.
Tinkelbery is breathing heavily.
Tinkelbery is controlling Baptista's trapped leg to prevent Baptista from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptista keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tinkelbery is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Baptista pulls his head out easily.
Tinkelbery is trying to stand back up but Baptista is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baptista performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baptista wants to work for an arm triangle but Tinkelbery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baptista trying to pass the guard but Tinkelbery defending well.
Baptista seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tinkelbery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baptista is thwarting Tinkelbery's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tinkelbery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baptista counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tinkelbery controls Baptista momentarily but Baptista frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery working a defensive guard but Baptista passes into half guard.
Baptista stalling.
Tinkelbery is trying to control but can't.
Tinkelbery might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baptista kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tinkelbery trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Baptista manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baptista manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tinkelbery to take his back!
Baptista has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tinkelbery's body.
Baptista trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Baptista dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tinkelbery lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luis Baptista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baptista fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baptista tries to keep at a distance but Tinkelbery has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tinkelbery is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baptista gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baptista trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baptista blocks an elbow strike.
Tinkelbery has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baptista is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tinkelbery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tinkelbery jumps guard but Baptista stands there with Tinkelbery around his waist. Tinkelbery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luis Baptista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TakTak Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkelbery tries to score a body lock takedown but Baptista shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baptista breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baptista is looking to clinch.
Tinkelbery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baptista counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baptista.
Baptista throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tinkelbery lands a takedown into guard.
Baptista trying to keep a closed guard but Tinkelbery is proving a slippery customer.
Baptista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tinkelbery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Baptista is tightening it up a little... Tinkelbery has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tinkelbery reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tinkelbery taps out! nice BJJ there by Baptista!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luis Baptista!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between steven maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Heller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Heller struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Ryan Heller will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, steven maxwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Heller!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
maxwell moves out of range of the body kick from Heller.
Heller looks to land a combination but maxwell avoids it well.
Heller misses with the combination.
Heller throws a jab when maxwell was well out of range.
maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Heller pushes him off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Heller.
Heller misses with a kick to the body.
Heller misses with a kick to the body.
maxwell avoids a kick to the body.
maxwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Heller looks to land a body kick but maxwell moved away.
maxwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryan Heller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Heller.
Heller looks gassed!
Good standup being displayed there by Heller as he connects with a hook.
Heller is looking to land body kicks.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heller connects with a good right hand that stumbles maxwell. maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
maxwell moves away from the strike by Heller.
Heller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heller throws a series of punches but maxwell avoids them all with ease.
Heller throws a leg kick which misses maxwell's front leg but catches the back leg as maxwell tries to avoid it.
maxwell wants to clinch.
maxwell blocks a head kick by Heller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heller swats away the attempt to clinch by maxwell.
maxwell tries to clinch there but Heller circles away.
Heller keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heller.
Heller swats away the attempt to clinch by maxwell.
Heller throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
maxwell has closed the distance and engaged Heller in a clinch.
Heller looking to throw knees to the head but maxwell is blocking nicely.
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
maxwell misses with a knee strike.
Heller stalling in the clinch but maxwell improves position.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Heller blocks with his arms.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Heller blocks with his arms.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but Heller blocks it.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but Heller blocks it.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Heller blocks with his arms.
Heller breaks from the clinch.
Heller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
maxwell wants to clinch up but Heller keeps it at a distance.
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.
Heller throws a right hand that maxwell ducks under and follows up with a left that maxwell also avoids with ease.
Heller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heller misses with a wild combination.
Heller circles away from the clinch attempt.
maxwell moves out of range of the body kick.
maxwell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
maxwell moves out of range of the body kick from Heller.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
maxwell wants to clinch.
Heller tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Heller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
maxwell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heller blocks it with crossed arms.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but Heller blocks it.
Heller crunches a lovely knee into maxwell's ribcage.
maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heller scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heller.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heller.
Heller breaks from the clinch.
maxwell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but maxwell circles away quickly and effectively.
maxwell dodges the punch combination from Heller.
Heller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heller misses with a low kick.
maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heller fails to land with a series of punches.
maxwell is looking to clinch.
maxwell moves into range and clinches up with Heller.
Heller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
maxwell connects with a knee to the head.
maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heller just leaning against maxwell, taking a breather.
maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
maxwell moves out of range of the body kick from Heller.
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.
Heller throws a right and a left that maxwell avoids nicely.
Heller throws a wild body kick that maxwell sees coming a mile off.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Heller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
maxwell tries to clinch up.
Heller misses with a series of wild punches.
Heller fails to land with a series of punches.
maxwell tries to clinch up but Heller circles away and keeps his distance.
Heller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heller throws out a leg kick but maxwell moves out of range and Heller only half commits.
maxwell tries to clinch but Heller is having none of it.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
maxwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heller swats away the attempt to clinch by maxwell.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Heller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heller throws the kick towards the body but maxwell avoids it.
Heller swinging wilding here.
Heller misses with a double jab.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
maxwell wants to clinch up but Heller keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
maxwell tries to clinch but Heller is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Heller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Heller misses.
Heller throws a right and a left that maxwell avoids nicely.
Heller swats away the attempt to clinch by maxwell.
Heller throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Heller misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
maxwell closes the distance and pushes Heller back into the cage.
Heller wants to stall.
Heller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Heller blocks with his arms.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but Heller blocks it.
maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heller blocks it with crossed arms.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heller stalling.
maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Heller is blocking nicely.
Heller breaks the clinch.
Heller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
maxwell tries to clinch but Heller is having none of it.
Heller lands a nice looking body kick.
maxwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Heller pushes him off.
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.
Heller throws a head kick that misses.
steven maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
maxwell tries to clinch up.
Heller throws a push kick but maxwell slaps the foot to one side.
Heller looks to land a body kick but maxwell moved away.
Heller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
maxwell wants to clinch up but Heller keeps it at a distance.
Heller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Heller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heller keeps the fight on the outside.
Heller motions for maxwell to come forward. Heller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heller is looking to land body kicks.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
maxwell tries to clinch but Heller moves out of range.
maxwell tries to clinch but Heller is having none of it.
maxwell moves out of range of the body kick.
maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
maxwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heller.
Heller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heller circles away from the clinch attempt.
maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Heller pushes him off.
Heller circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Heller.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
maxwell tries to clinch up.
Heller throws a right and a left that maxwell avoids nicely.
maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Heller circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ryan Heller just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Heller misses with a double jab.
maxwell avoids a kick to the body.
maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Heller circles away.
maxwell moves out of range as Heller throws a body kick.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
maxwell is looking to clinch.
maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
maxwell tries to clinch but Heller is having none of it.
Heller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heller throws a series of punches but maxwell avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell tries to clinch there but Heller circles away.
maxwell tries to clinch up but Heller circles away and keeps his distance.
Heller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
maxwell is looking to clinch.
Heller keeps the fight on the outside.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Heller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
maxwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Heller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heller misses with a body kick.
maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
maxwell tries to clinch up.
maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Heller pushes him off.
maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heller is looking to break free of the clinch but maxwell has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but Heller blocks it.
Heller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Heller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
maxwell tries to clinch there but Heller circles away.
Heller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heller misses with a few strikes there.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Heller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heller keeps maxwell at a distance using the push kick.
Heller throws a nice looking combination but maxwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Heller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heller misses with a leg kick.
maxwell moves into the clinch successfully.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
maxwell scores with a knee to the head.
maxwell misses with a knee strike.
Heller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
maxwell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heller scores with a nice body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heller misses with a body kick.
maxwell is looking to clinch but Heller is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that steven maxwell will probably get the nod.
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!
maxwell tries to clinch but Heller is having none of it.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heller throws the kick towards the body but maxwell avoids it.
maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heller throws the kick towards the body but maxwell avoids it.
maxwell moves out of range of the body kick from Heller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
maxwell tries to clinch up.
maxwell tries to clinch up.
maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell moves out of range of the body kick from Heller.
Heller throws a right and a left that maxwell avoids nicely.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heller circles away from the clinch attempt.
maxwell clinches.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but Heller blocks it.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heller manages to break the clinch.
maxwell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heller misses with a kick to the body.
maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Heller pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Heller.
maxwell is looking to clinch but Heller is avoiding it.
Heller misses with an attempted mid kick.
maxwell tries to clinch there but Heller circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Heller.
Some wild striking there from Heller.
maxwell defending well as Heller loads up on a big left hand.
maxwell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heller misses with a double jab.
maxwell forces Heller back against the cage and clinches.
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.
maxwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
maxwell tries a knee to the head but Heller blocks it.
maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heller.
maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Heller circles away.
maxwell blocks a head kick by Heller.
Heller misses with a low kick.
Ryan Heller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
maxwell is looking to clinch but Heller is avoiding it.
Heller throws a hook but maxwell blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
steven maxwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Heller!
Ryan Heller is the new welterweight champion!
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