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Bloodsport 94: Revolver PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ringo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ringo Starr's It Don't Come Easy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ringo Star will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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191 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominick Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ringo Star!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star fails with an attempt to clinch.
Star slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Star is looking to clinch.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Star moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Cruz has Star up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike.
Star throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Star throws an elbow that misses.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Star smiles and moves away.
Star fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Star wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star checks a leg kick.
Star takes the fight into the clinch.
Star creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
It looks like Dominick Cruz has been cut.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike.
Star is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cruz avoids a wild elbow strike from Star.
Star misses with an elbow over the top.
Star comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Star lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye.
Dominick Cruz's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Star.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Star lands a damaging elbow.
Dominick Cruz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star pushes off an throws an elbow but Cruz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Star is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Star down to the mat. Star avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Star looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Star takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Star fails with an attempt to clinch.
Star tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Star tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Star gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Star comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeez, Dominick Cruz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Star pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cruz gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz blocks the elbow strike.
Star blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Star lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dominick Cruz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ringo Star!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hardy II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy II has chosen Last Resort- Papa Roach as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hardy II!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter tries to bum rush Hardy II with a series of wild strikes but Hardy II uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy II blocks a head kick by Walter.
Walter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like James Hardy II has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Walter. That's going to slow Hardy II down.
Walter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy II.
Walter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy II throws a leg kick which misses Walter's front leg but catches the back leg as Walter tries to avoid it.
Steven Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter throws a low kick but Hardy II moves out of range easily.
Hardy II throws a body punch but Walter moves out of range.
Walter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Walter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy II is just out of range.
Walter throws out a loose jab but Hardy II uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy II tried to score with a low kick but Walter checks it.
Walter checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy II stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walter throws a head kick but Hardy II moves out of range.
Walter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardy II takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardy II misses with a body kick.
Walter feints and then cracks Hardy II's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy II down.
A good leg kick by Hardy II.
Walter lands a jab-cross combination.
Hardy II checks a low kick from Walter.
Walter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hardy II looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Walter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy II moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Walter scores with a four punch combination!
Walter tries to sprawl but Hardy II drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Walter tries to kick Hardy II off in order to stand up. Hardy II Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hardy II has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hardy II tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy II has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hardy II tries for a kimura but Walter is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter is pushing Hardy II's head away, looking to escape. Hardy II manages to hold on to the position though.
Hardy II tries for a kimura but Walter is defending well.
Hardy II has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hardy II can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walter is looking to escape.
Hardy II controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy II wants to control the pace but Walter is squirming around nicely.
Walter tries to buck Hardy II off but Hardy II takes his back!
Hardy II controlling from the back.
Well, with Hardy II on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Walter is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walter is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Walter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hardy II's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardy II throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Walter.
Walter throws a head kick that half lands.
Hardy II misses with a head kick.
Walter connects with a jab.
Walter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy II.
A head kick misses from Walter.
Walter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardy II's head.
Hardy II looks to land a body kick but Walter moved away.
Walter throws a head kick that misses.
Walter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter checks a leg kick.
Hardy II throws a combination that misses
and Walter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardy II takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steven Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy II closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walter quickly recovers to half guard.
Hardy II controlling the pace.
Walter pushes Hardy II off looking to stand but Hardy II dives back in and keeps control.
Walter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy II on the ground.
Hardy II works his way into side control.
Hardy II is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walter bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy II tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walter tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy II throws a head kick but Walter moves out of range.
Walter misses the shot to the body.
Steven Walter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy II takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walter connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardy II lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Walter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Walter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walter misses with a low kick.
Walter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Walter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy II throws a body kick that misses.
Walter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Walter throws a head kick but Hardy II moves out of range.
Walter tries to bum rush Hardy II with a series of wild strikes but Hardy II uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy II displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walter throws out the jab.
Walter throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy II counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Walter's guard now.
Walter is looking to stand up but Hardy II isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy II controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James Hardy II has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy II passes Walter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy II is working for a submission of some sort.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy II wants to free his trapped foot but Walter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy II is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walter has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter tries to kick Hardy II off but Hardy II keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Walter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Hardy II's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Walter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy II moves out of range easily.
Hardy II looks to land a combination but Walter avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walter.
Hardy II avoids the head kick by Walter.
Walter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hardy II if he has to take too many more of those.
Walter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy II was well out of range. Poor timing from Walter.
Hardy II takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hardy II shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick from Hardy II lands but Walter takes it in his stride.
Hardy II avoids the head kick by Walter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy II throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy II misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice combination there by Hardy II.
Walter scores with a spinning back kick!
Walter scores with a head kick. Hardy II tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walter misses with a head kick.
Steven Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Walter.
Walter misses with a wild combination.
Walter throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy II misses with the combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Walter. Hardy II shrugs it off though.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy II moves out of range easily.
Hardy II throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Walter. No joy for Hardy II on that attempt.
Walter misses with a combination
enabling Hardy II to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy II will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walter wants it to stay on the feet.
Steven Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Hardy II.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter checks a leg kick.
Walter throws a head kick but Hardy II moves out of range.
Walter lands a high kick!
Walter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walter misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by Walter.
Walter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walter fails to land with a series of punches.
Walter gets caught flat footed, as Hardy II shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hardy II controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy II drops back looking for a leg! Walter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walter manages to kick Hardy II off! Hardy II jumps back into Walter's guard.
Walter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardy II is controlling him.
Hardy II thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter wants to get back to his feet but Hardy II is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardy II is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Walter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walter, 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Steven Walter!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Steven Walter!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Steven Walter!
Steven Walter wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luca Sparazzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Benevides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparazzo comes to the cage accompanied by MegaDeth- This Day We FIGHT!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Sparazzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Benevides!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevides drives through with a takedown into Sparazzo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sparazzo wants to stand but Benevides is controlling the position.
Sparazzo keeping moving, preventing Benevides from controlling successfully.
Benevides stops Sparazzo from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparazzo working for a triangle but Benevides defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparazzo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparazzo keeping moving, preventing Benevides from controlling successfully.
Sparazzo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevides is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sparazzo avoids the attempt from Benevides to control.
Sparazzo controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparazzo lands a nice shot to the head.
Sparazzo wants to control the pace but Benevides is squirming around nicely.
Sparazzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benevides gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparazzo seems to be working for a kimura but Benevides defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benevides is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benevides manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benevides keeping moving, preventing Sparazzo from controlling successfully.
Benevides had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparazzo defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparazzo content to stall in guard here.
Benevides looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benevides looking for a guillotine here but Sparazzo defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparazzo 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.
Sparazzo'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luca Sparazzo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Benevides with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sparazzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benevides slips a jab and a cross from Sparazzo.
Good shot there by Sparazzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Benevides or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparazzo which made him look bad.
Sparazzo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sparazzo misses with an uppercut.
Benevides shoots and misses
and Benevides takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luca Sparazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Benevides.
Sparazzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Benevides, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparazzo throws out a leg kick but Benevides moves out of range and Sparazzo only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luca Sparazzo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sparazzo throws a right and a left that Benevides avoids nicely.
Sparazzo misses with the combination.
Benevides ducks under a wild hook from Sparazzo.
Sparazzo throws the left hand but Benevides avoids the punch easily.
Benevides tries for a takedown but Sparazzo circles away easily
and Sparazzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparazzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sparazzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparazzo throws a hook to the side of Benevides's head but Benevides sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevides takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sparazzo throws a series of strikes that have Benevides backpedaling.
Benevides uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparazzo.
Sparazzo stuffs the takedown.
Benevides moves out of range of the strikes.
Benevides looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luca Sparazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Benevides.
Sparazzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benevides looks for a takedown but Sparazzo sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benevides moves out of range of the leg kick from Sparazzo.
Benevides looks for a takedown but Sparazzo sprawls well.
Benevides throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparazzo's waist but Sparazzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benevides off to one side.
Benevides with a poor takedown
and Sparazzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Sparazzo.
Sparazzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benevides tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparazzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benevides somewhat.
Sparazzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Benevides off the cage and back into rage.
Nice cross by Sparazzo.
A left and a right from Sparazzo both land. Nice combination.
Benevides has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparazzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Benevides's head.
Luca Sparazzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benevides.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benevides fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Sparazzo there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparazzo dips to his left and cracks Benevides with an uppercut!
Benevides dodges the punch combination from Sparazzo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benevides fails with the takedown
and Sparazzo counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Sparazzo dominated that second round.
That's time! Sparazzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Sparazzo.
Sparazzo misses with a two punch combination.
Sparazzo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benevides doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benevides takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparazzo misses with a double jab.
Sparazzo throws a series of strikes that have Benevides backpedaling.
Benevides fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Sparazzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benevides is defended easily by Sparazzo.
Luca Sparazzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Benevides.
Sparazzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Benevides. Benevides gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparazzo connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparazzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Sparazzo. Those never looked like landing.
Benevides tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparazzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benevides somewhat.
No joy there for Sparazzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benevides.
Sparazzo throws a nice looking combination but Benevides bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benevides throws a sloppy head kick and Sparazzo moves out of range easily.
Benevides shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparazzo tries to sprawl out of it but Benevides keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparazzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparazzo looks to land a combination but Benevides avoids it well.
Benevides with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sparazzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparazzo throws a hook to the side of Benevides's head but Benevides sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benevides throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparazzo's waist but Sparazzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benevides off to one side.
Benevides takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benevides tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparazzo swivels and escapes.
Sparazzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sparazzo throws a push kick but Benevides slaps the foot to one side.
Sparazzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benevides fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparazzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benevides checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Sparazzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparazzo, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Luca Sparazzo!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Luca Sparazzo!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Luca Sparazzo!
Luca Sparazzo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife comes to the cage accompanied by One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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289 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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282 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strife swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ellis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strife counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Andrew Ellis has been cut.
Strife lands a left and a right that send Ellis crashing to the mat, dazed. Strife thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strife closes the distance looking for a takedown. Ellis stuffs it but Strife still has hold of him. Strife picks Ellis up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Strife slams Ellis to the floor and that's really hurt Ellis - he doesn't know where he is! Strife throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cloud Strife!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Lemiwinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Puff Daddy - Come With Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, The Lemiwinks!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemiwinks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Couture or perhaps it was just good defense by Lemiwinks which made him look bad.
Lemiwinks stuffs the takedown attempt from Couture. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
Couture shoots in and drives through. Lemiwinks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture tries for a takedown but Lemiwinks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Couture with a poor takedown
and Lemiwinks counters with a big head kick but Couture shrugs it off.
Lemiwinks throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemiwinks misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemiwinks throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemiwinks throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Lemiwinks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Couture with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lemiwinks counters with a one-two to the body.
Couture blocks a head kick by Lemiwinks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lemiwinks tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lemiwinks to the ground. Lemiwinks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lemiwinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemiwinks throws a series of punches but Couture avoids them all with ease.
Couture fails to land the takedown.
Lemiwinks throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemiwinks throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Lemiwinks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Couture shoots in but no luck this time.
Couture shoots in and drives through. Lemiwinks sprawls well.
Couture throws a hook but Lemiwinks blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemiwinks throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture shoots in and drives through. Lemiwinks sprawls well.
Couture will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Lemiwinks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Lemiwinks. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Couture is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemiwinks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Couture or perhaps it was just good defense by Lemiwinks which made him look bad.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lemiwinks sprawls well. Lemiwinks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture dives in and grabs Lemiwinks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lemiwinks pushes down on Couture's head and hops out.
Lemiwinks throws a head kick that misses.
Lemiwinks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lemiwinks throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemiwinks throws a head kick that misses.
The Lemiwinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lemiwinks misses with a double jab.
Couture throws a jab when Lemiwinks was well out of range.
Lemiwinks throws a leg kick but Couture moved away.
Horrible takedown by Couture or perhaps it was just good defense by Lemiwinks which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Lemiwinks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Lemiwinks tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lemiwinks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemiwinks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couture.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemiwinks throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lemiwinks circles away.
Lemiwinks throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
A combination from Lemiwinks does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lemiwinks as he avoids it easily.
Lemiwinks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Couture backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Lemiwinks. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Lemiwinks slaps away a takedown attempt from Couture, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Couture. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Couture is defended easily by Lemiwinks.
Lemiwinks leaves Couture with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Couture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lemiwinks's waist but Lemiwinks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Couture off to one side.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Lemiwinks shows good takedown defense.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemiwinks counters with a big head kick but Couture shrugs it off.
The Lemiwinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but Lemiwinks shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Lemiwinks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lemiwinks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for The Lemiwinks!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for The Lemiwinks!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for The Lemiwinks!
The Lemiwinks wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Wiet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goode comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hell's Bells . Wiet has chosen Mia - Paper Planes as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
141 lbs
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24
135 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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Good knees
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wiet!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wiet tries to close the distance and clinch but Goode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wiet wants to clinch but Goode slips to the side
and Goode counters with a body kick that stops Wiet in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick misses from Goode.
Wiet is looking to chop away at Goode's legs.
Wiet clinches.
Wiet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goode blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiet blocks the elbow strike.
Goode lands a right hand.
Wiet is trying to push Goode away but Goode has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goode takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goode gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wiet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goode 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.
Goode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goode in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goode postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goode loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goode won't allow Wiet to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goode throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goode with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goode stops Wiet from standing up.
Goode throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goode scoring with some ground and pound.
Goode throwing strikes from guard but Wiet blocks nicely.
Goode tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiet is retaining full guard.
Goode throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wiet keeping moving, preventing Goode from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiet is looking to stand up but Goode isn't so interested in that idea.
Goode is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goode throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goode with a nice head shot there.
Goode stops Wiet from standing up.
Goode throws a strike but Wiet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode striking off his back but it's not causing Wiet any problems.
Goode is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wiet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goode scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goode stops Wiet from getting back to his feet.
Wiet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goode.
Goode throwing shots but Wiet is blocking nicely.
Wiet is trying to stand up here but Goode is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wiet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goode.
Wiet is not content to let Goode control the position.
Goode throwing shots but Wiet is blocking nicely.
Goode not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goode missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wiet pushes Goode off looking to stand but Goode dives back in and keeps control.
Goode passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goode fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Goode working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goode dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goode avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goode showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiet.
Wiet throws out a leg kick but Goode moves out of range and Wiet only half commits.
Wiet wants to clinch but Goode slips to the side
letting Goode counter with a right hand.
Wiet tries to close the distance and clinch but Goode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wiet tries to clinch but Goode moves away
and Goode counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wiet is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wiet tries to clinch but Goode is having none of it.
Wiet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Goode manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Goode.
Wiet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wiet tries to clinch up but Goode circles away and keeps his distance.
Goode swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiet.
Goode dodges the punch combination from Wiet.
A big right from Goode misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiet swinging wildly here.
Wiet tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Goode to counter with a crisp jab.
Wiet wants to clinch but Goode slips to the side
and Goode counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goode circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goode misses with a body kick.
Wiet tries to clinch but Goode is having none of it.
Wiet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goode connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wiet scrambles back to his feet.
Wiet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Goode manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wiet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wiet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goode swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wiet closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goode counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiet doesn't manage to clinch there - Goode circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goode. That's going to slow Wiet down.
Goode scores with a one two! Wiet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wiet tries to clinch up but Goode circles away and keeps his distance.
Goode throws a series of strikes that have Wiet backpedaling.
Johnny Goode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goode lands a head kick. Wiet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wiet is rocked!
Wiet is looking to clinch.
Wiet is still on wobbly legs! Can Goode finish him?
Goode swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiet.
Wiet moves to clinch but Goode breaks away
and Goode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiet slips under a jab from Goode.
Wiet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goode to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goode is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiet has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode trying to control but Wiet is working from the bottom.
Wiet seems to have recovered his senses.
Wiet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnny Goode overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goode is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiet has wrist control.
Wiet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goodeis looking to pass into half guard but Wiet pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wiet is in guard.
Goode is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goode striking off his back but it's not causing Wiet any problems.
Wiet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode striking off his back but it's not causing Wiet any problems.
Goode is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wiet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goode's guard.
Goode looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiet is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goode dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goode avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mike Wiet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiet doesn't manage to clinch there - Goode circles away.
Goode thows a body shot but no joy.
Goode circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goode avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiet tries to clinch up.
Goode circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnny Goode is winning the standup battle so far.
Goode avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Wiet.
Wiet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiet misses with a head kick.
Wiet throws a leg kick but Goode checks it.
Wiet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goode paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wiet tries to clinch
and Goode counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wiet won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Goode throws a strike aimed at the side of Wiet's head but Wiet avoids it well.
Goode tries to advance to mount but can't.
An elbow from Goode crashes against the mat.
Goode creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wiet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wiet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wiet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goode trying to control the position but Wiet is working away.
Goode is trying to get an arm triangle but Wiet is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wiet is avoiding damage well.
Goode misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Goode seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wiet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Goode in side control, throwing shots but Wiet defends.
Goode lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goode lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wiet defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiet is trying to get back to his feet.
Goode working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wiet taking a bit of punishment here - Goode scoring with strikes.
Goode throws a strike aimed at the side of Wiet's head but Wiet avoids it well.
Goode tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Goode tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mike Wiet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiet is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goode connects with a decent elbow.
Wiet is trying to get back to his feet.
Goode postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wiet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Goode works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goode postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wiet is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goode connects with a decent elbow.
Goode lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Goode showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goode, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Johnny Goode!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Johnny Goode!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Johnny Goode!
Johnny Goode wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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26
194 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gahan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sumrall.
Sumrall tries to clinch up but Gahan circles away and keeps his distance.
Sumrall lands a head kick. Gahan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sumrall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gahan doesn't seem bothered though.
Gahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sumrall doesn't manage to clinch there - Gahan circles away.
Gahan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gahan moves into the clinch.
Gahan tries to work over Sumrall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sumrall has him pressed against the cage.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Sumrall is controlling the position.
Gahan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sumrall or not.
Gahan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gahan lands a hook that snaps the head of Sumrall backwards.
Sumrall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gahan is defending well for now.
Gahan lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gahan can't find room to land a body shot as Sumrall controls the action.
Gahan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sumrall up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sumrall throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sumrall misses with a knee to the head.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sumrall lands with a left to the head.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Sumrall keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gahan looks to throw the jab but Sumrall is out of range.
Sumrall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gahan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gahan duly obliges.
It looks like Pat Sumrall has been cut.
Sumrall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gahan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gahan has closed the distance and engaged Sumrall in a clinch.
Sumrall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sumrall'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.
Sumrall lands an elbow just above Gahan 's eye.
Sumrall misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sumrall missing with knees to the body.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gahan misses with a punch to the body.
Sumrall prevents Gahan from breaking the clinch.
Sumrall is trying to maintain a safe position but Gahan gets an underhook and turns Sumrall into the cage.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sumrall misses with a punch to the body.
Sumrall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sumrall tries to land knees in the clinch but Gahan avoids the damage to the body.
Sumrall misses with a punch to the body.
Sumrall lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Gahan.
A short uppercut from Sumrall.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sumrall.
Gahan lands with a short shot to the head.
Sumrall lands with a right to the head.
Gahan lands a hook that snaps the head of Sumrall backwards.
Sumrall tries to land knees in the clinch but Gahan avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gahan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gahan misses with a punch to the body.
Gahan is trying to force a seperation but Sumrall has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Gahan as the two fighters clinch.
Gahan blocks a body shot from Sumrall.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sumrall throws a punch but it's blocked by Gahan.
Gahan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sumrall missing with knees to the body.
Gahan is trying to push Sumrall away but Sumrall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sumrall pushes off an throws an elbow but Gahan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sumrall misses with a body punch.
Sumrall has Gahan pressed against the cage, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Gahan.
Gahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sumrall won't allow it.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Sumrall keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall pushes off an throws an elbow but Gahan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sumrall working Gahan over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumrall misses with an elbow over the top.
Gahan is trying to push Sumrall away but Sumrall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sumrall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gahan's efforts to push away.
Sumrall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gahan backwards.
Gahan blocks an elbow strike.
Sumrall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sumrall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gahan tries to break free but Sumrall pushes him back against the cage.
Sumrall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gahan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gahan trying to control the position but instead, Sumrall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gahan into the cage.
Sumrall lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Gahan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pat Sumrall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sumrall swinging wildly here.
Gahan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gahan moves into range and clinches up with Sumrall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sumrall throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gahan tries to throw a body punch but Sumrall avoids it by throwing Gahan back against the cage.
Gahan blocks an elbow strike.
Gahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sumrall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sumrall misses with a punch on the inside.
Gahan pushes Sumrall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sumrall keeps control of Gahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sumrall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dave Gahan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sumrall keeps control of Gahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumrall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gahan blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sumrall.
Gahan breaks the clinch.
Sumrall throws a leg kick which misses Gahan's front leg but catches the back leg as Gahan tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Gahan.
Gahan defending well as Sumrall loads up on a big left hand.
Gahan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumrall tries to clinch up.
Gahan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gahan clinches up against the cage.
Gahan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sumrall controls his hands.
Gahan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sumrall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gahan's brow.
A hook to the body from Gahan.
Sumrall takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gahan is trying to break free.
Sumrall keeps control of Gahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Sumrall keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan works on Sumrall's body with a couple of short punches.
Gahan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gahan is trying to push Sumrall away but Sumrall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sumrall.
Sumrall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gahan lands a left hand.
Gahan tries to break free but Sumrall pushes him back against the cage.
Gahan misses with a body punch.
Gahan tries to stall but Sumrall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gahan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sumrall pushes off an throws an elbow but Gahan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gahan blocks an uppercut.
Sumrall lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Sumrall.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hand to the body from Sumrall.
Sumrall struggles to land a body shot inside as Gahan controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gahan.
Gahan misses with some punches.
Sumrall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sumrall has a couple of punches blocked by Gahan.
Sumrall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sumrall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sumrall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Sumrall on the inside.
Sumrall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gahan tries to circle away but Sumrall has him pinned against the cage.
Sumrall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Gahan.
Gahan tries to throw a body punch but Sumrall avoids it by throwing Gahan back against the cage.
Sumrall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gahan rushes Sumrall and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumrall tries a knee to the head but Gahan blocks it.
Sumrall throws a head punch that misses.
Gahan misses with a punch to the body.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sumrall has him pressed against the cage.
Sumrall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sumrall is breathing heavily.
Gahan avoiding damage as Sumrall throws knees to the body.
Gahan scores with a hook to the body.
Gahan cracks Sumrall with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gahan.
Gahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gahan moves into the clinch successfully.
Gahan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sumrall trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumrall prevents Gahan from breaking the clinch.
Sumrall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gahan manages to break the clinch.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch but Gahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gahan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Sumrall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gahan throws a leg kick but Sumrall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gahan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sumrall lands a body punch.
Sumrall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sumrall tries to land knees in the clinch but Gahan avoids the damage to the body.
Sumrall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Sumrall as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sumrall fails to land.
Sumrall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gahan avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Gahan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sumrall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sumrall scores with a hook to the body.
Sumrall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sumrall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Gahan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumrall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sumrall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gahan backwards.
Sumrall struggles to land a body shot inside as Gahan controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan pushes Sumrall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gahan.
Sumrall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumrall lands a nice knee to the body.
Gahan works on Sumrall's body with a couple of short punches.
Sumrall keeps control of Gahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gahan works Sumrall's body with a nice hook.
Gahan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sumrall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gahan is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sumrall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gahan throws a head punch that misses.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gahan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Gahan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sumrall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gahan closes the distance and clinches.
Sumrall lands an elbow inside.
Sumrall keeps control of Gahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sumrall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sumrall trying to stall but Gahan improves his position.
Sumrall pushes off an throws an elbow but Gahan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sumrall.
Gahan lands with a left to the head.
Sumrall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gahan's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Gahan.
Gahan tries a body shot but Sumrall blocks it.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sumrall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sumrall has him pressed against the cage.
Gahan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gahan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gahan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sumrall's elbow.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Sumrall is controlling the position.
Sumrall scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gahan lands a right hand.
Gahan can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gahan.
Sumrall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gahan's efforts to push away.
Sumrall has a couple of punches blocked by Gahan.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it misses.
Gahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sumrall won't allow it.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan has Sumrall pressed against the cage.
Sumrall lands a nice knee to the body.
Gahan lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumrall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it misses.
Sumrall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gahan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gahan tries to break free but Sumrall pushes him back against the cage.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sumrall has him pressed against the cage.
Sumrall with a knee to the head.
Gahan tries to break free but Sumrall pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumrall lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gahan.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gahan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat Sumrall.
Well Gahan 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Dave Gahan!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Pat Sumrall!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Dave Gahan!
Dave Gahan wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandman comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Striker's choice of entrance music: Rage Against The Machine - Killing in The Name. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Thai Striker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Striker. Striker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Sandman checks the leg kick.
Striker scores with a spinning back kick!
Striker is looking to chop away at Sandman's legs.
Sandman misses with a series of wild punches.
Striker throws a low kick but Sandman avoids it.
Striker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandman.
Striker swings for the body but Sandman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandman. Striker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandman misses the shot to the body.
Striker misses with a body shot.
Striker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandman counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker avoids the head kick by Sandman.
Striker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striker.
Sandman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Striker if he has to take too many more of those.
Sandman is looking to wear down Striker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Striker tries to clinch but Sandman is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Sandman.
Striker throws a poor cross that misses
and Sandman counters with a left to the body.
Striker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandman counters with a solid body kick.
Sandman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman walks into a stiff left hand from Striker.
Striker throws a head kick that misses
and Sandman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Sandman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striker. Sandman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker wants to clinch up but Sandman keeps it at a distance.
Striker misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Striker throws a shot from downtown. Sandman moves away and avoids it.
Striker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sandman misses with a low kick.
Sandman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Striker.
Striker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Striker misses with a leg kick.
Sandman slips under a jab.
Sandman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Sandman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sandman misses with a low kick.
Striker walks into a straight right hand from Sandman.
Striker throws a front kick aimed at Sandman's knee but Sandman avoids it well.
Sandman throws a head kick but Striker moves out of range.
Striker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandman.
Sandman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Striker manages to avoid it.
A big left from Striker misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker throws a front kick aimed at Sandman's knee but Sandman avoids it well.
Striker throws a wild body kick that Sandman sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Sandman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Striker lands a nice hook to Sandman's body. Sandman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Striker throws a low kick but Sandman avoids it.
Sandman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sandman throws a hook but Striker blocks it.
Sandman misses with a wild body shot.
Striker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandman throws a series of punches but Striker moves out of range.
Sandman misses with a left hand
and Striker counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Striker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sandman misses with a body shot
and Striker counters with an inside leg kick.
Sandman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Striker circles away quickly and effectively.
Sandman throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Striker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Striker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sandman is out of range and Striker settles back down.
Striker lands a head kick!
Striker cracks the inside of Sandman's front leg.
A jab from Sandman misses.
Striker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sandman counters with a right hand to the body.
Striker throws a leg kick but Sandman checks it.
Sandman is looking to land body kicks.
Sandman ducks under a wild hook from Striker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker clobbers Sandman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Striker throws a head kick that half lands.
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thai Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sandman's sensitive parts.
Striker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sandman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Striker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sandman lands a lovely overhand right.
Striker catches Sandman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sandman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
Striker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandman slips a jab from Striker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Striker. That one must have hurt.
Sandman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Striker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sandman checks a leg kick.
Striker connects with a solid leg kick.
Striker scores with a nice head shot.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Sandman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.
Sandman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Striker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Striker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Striker counters with a head kick.
Striker catches Sandman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Striker tries to land a leg kick but Sandman saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Sandman.
Sandman thuds his right hand into Striker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sandman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Striker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Striker tries to clinch up but Sandman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sandman checks a leg kick nicely.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Sandman motions for Striker to come forward. Sandman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sandman ducks under a wild hook from Striker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman misses with a body kick.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Sandman counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Striker misses
and Sandman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandman lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandman. Striker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Striker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandman.
Sandman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Striker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sandman scores with a push kick.
Striker scores with a punch to the head.
Sandman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sandman defending well as Striker loads up on a big left hand.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sandman throws a body punch but Striker moves out of range.
Striker looks to land a left hand but Sandman moved out of range nicely.
Striker throws a head kick that half lands.
Sandman looks to land a combination but Striker avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Striker checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker wants to slow Sandman down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Striker misses its intended target.
Striker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sandman checks it well.
Striker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Striker misses with a kick to the body.
Striker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Striker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandman.
Sandman lands a two punch combo.
Sandman scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Striker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Striker misses with a shot to the body
and Sandman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Striker is looking to score with low kicks.
Striker walks into a jab.
Striker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Sandman.
Striker motions for Sandman to come forward. Striker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Striker misses with an uppercut
and Sandman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Striker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sandman takes a swing at Striker's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Striker misses.
Striker throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Striker counters with a leg kick.
Sandman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sandman. Striker shrugs it off though.
Thai Striker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Striker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sandman's sensitive parts.
Striker avoids the head kick by Sandman.
Striker is looking to clinch but Sandman is avoiding it.
Striker misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Striker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Striker.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sandman counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sandman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sandman swings for the body but Striker moves out of range.
Sandman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sandman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striker.
Striker misses with a low kick as Sandman jumps back.
Striker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandman.
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Striker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Striker swings for the body but Sandman moves out of range.
Sandman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Striker manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! Striker slams his shin into Sandman's torso.
Shawn Sandman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Striker misses with a right hand
and Sandman counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thai Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Striker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Thai Striker!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Thai Striker!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Thai Striker!
Thai Striker wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hernan Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel comes to the cage accompanied by I Just Had Sex. Cortes has chosen Hard to see as his entrance music. Gus Dengel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gus Dengel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hernan Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Cortes does no damage.
Cortes throws a right and a left that Dengel avoids nicely.
Dengel scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dengel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dengel lands a big elbow.
Dengel landing strikes from the mount.
Dengel 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.
Dengel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cortes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cortes and Dengel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cortes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dengel missing with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dengel has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Cortes.
Cortes manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Dengel is now in side control.
Dengel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cortes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dengel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortes, who protects the arm well.
Cortes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dengel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel working the ground and pound but Cortes is defending the strikes.
Dengel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dengel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dengel throwing strikes but Cortes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cortes working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes tries to stand but Dengel is controlling his head.
Dengel wants to control but Cortes postures up.
Dengel is looking to reverse the position.
Cortes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dengel is trying to get back to half guard.
Cortes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel tries to improve position but can't.
Cortes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cortes looks to clinch
and Dengel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Dengel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortes looks for the body kick but Dengel saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dengel throws a head kick that misses.
Dengel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Dengel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Cortes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dengel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dengel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cortes as he avoids it easily.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses.
Cortes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dengel counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Dengel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cortes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dengel.
Dengel throws a front kick aimed at Cortes's knee but Cortes avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cortes counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortes misses with a double jab
and Dengel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dengel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cortes avoids it really well and circles away.
Dengel misses with a left hand
and Cortes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dengel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dengel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel jabs Cortes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dengel stuns Cortes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dengel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
Cortes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hernan Cortes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Cortes blocks the low kick.
Cortes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dengel.
Cortes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Dengel there.
Dengel throws a push kick but Cortes slaps the foot to one side.
Gus Dengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dengel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cortes has time to react.
Cortes walks into a stiff left hand from Dengel.
Dengel lands with a right hand.
Cortes is rocked!
Dengel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Cortes.
Hernan Cortes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortes lands a jab.
Cortes connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Cortes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes throws a lazy right hand but Dengel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Dengel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dengel, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Dengel.
Cortes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dengel finish him?
Nice body punch from Dengel.
Cortes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dengel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortes seems to have recovered his senses.
Dengel fakes the leg kick and cracks Cortes in the body.
Dengel throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Dengel misses.
Dengel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel misses with a takedown attempt - Cortes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cortes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A combination from Cortes does no damage.
Dengel misses with a left hand
and Cortes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cortes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dengel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cortes to the mat. Cortes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dengel throws and elbow that misses. Cortes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dengel's guard. Nice move by Cortes!
Cortes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dengel is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gus Dengel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cortes is looking to stand up but Dengel won't let him.
Cortes wants to stand and escape but instead Dengel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cortes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dengel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dengel.
Dengel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dengel works over Cortes with some ground and pound from guard.
Dengel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cortes has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dengel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cortes is looking to stand up but Dengel isn't so interested in that idea.
Dengel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dengel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dengel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dengel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dengel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dengel postures up and lands a big shot to Cortes's brow.
Dengel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dengel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dengel scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dengel throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dengel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dengel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dengel with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Dengel clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dengel catches Cortes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dengel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dengel.
Cortes checks a leg kick.
Dengel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dengel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cortes counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dengel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cortes misses with a few strikes there.
Cortes throws a sloppy head kick
and Dengel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Dengel misses the target.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick from Dengel.
Dengel misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dengel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dengel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dengel connects with the punch.
Cortes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dengel.
Dengel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cortes as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Dengel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes takes a swing at Dengel's ribcage but misses.
Dengel loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Dengel.
Cortes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dengel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dengel thuds a left hand into Cortes's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cortes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dengel scores with a punch to the head.
Cortes throws a big shot that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Dengel had his way with Hernan Cortes in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cortes takes one to the chin there.
Dengel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dengel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dengel missing with a left hand there. Cortes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dengel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cortes as he avoids it easily.
Dengel scores with a spinning back kick!
Cortes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cortes needs to keep his hands up - Dengel had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel misses the body punch
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dengel shoots for a double leg takedown but Cortes sprawls well. He's pushed Dengel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cortes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dengel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortes misses with the combination.
Dengel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortes can do to turn this around?
Dengel misses with a takedown attempt - Cortes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gus Dengel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dengel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cortes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dengel lands a slapping body shot.
Cortes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortes fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes blocks a low kick nicely.
Cortes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dengel.
Dengel connects with a body shot.
Cortes throws a wild body kick that Dengel sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dengel.
Cortes avoids a kick to the body.
Cortes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gus Dengel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes tries to clinch but Dengel moves out of range.
Dengel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cortes wants to clinch.
Dengel misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Dengel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dengel, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Gus Dengel!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Gus Dengel!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Gus Dengel!
Gus Dengel wins by unanimous decision!
Gus Dengel retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Futcar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Futcar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Motorhead - No Remorse. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hassan Al Aziz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Futcar!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Aziz clinches up against the cage.
Futcar fails to pull guard.
Futcar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Aziz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Al Aziz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Futcar backwards.
Al Aziz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Aziz pushes Futcar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Futcar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Al Aziz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hassan Al Aziz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Futcar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Aziz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Aziz drops Futcar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Futcar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Futcar is rocked!
Al Aziz scores with a hook to the body.
Futcar is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Aziz finish him?
Futcar is trying to stall.
Futcar seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Aziz scores with a shot to the side of Futcar's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Aziz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Aziz.
Al Aziz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Futcar backwards.
Futcar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Futcar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Aziz digs a right hand into Futcar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Futcar's gas tank.
Futcar looks gassed!
Al Aziz misses with the head strike.
Al Aziz lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Aziz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Futcar jumps guard but Al Aziz stands there with Futcar around his waist. Futcar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al Aziz loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Futcar senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hassan Al Aziz!
Hassan Al Aziz retains his super heavyweight title!
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