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CFL 145: Destruction! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Kuze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kenji Kawai's Making of a Cyborg. Lao has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hideo Kuze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuze throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Kuze coming out on top.
Kuze ducks under a wild hook from Lao.
Donk. Lao catches Kuze right on the button with a cross.
Lao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuze throws a right hand that misses
and Lao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lao blocks a head kick by Kuze.
Kuze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuze throws the left hand but Lao avoids the punch easily.
Kuze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuze throws a head kick but Lao moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kuze.
Kuze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuze is looking for a triangle but Lao pushes his legs off easily.
Kuze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lao landing some decent shots from guard.
Lao trying to control but Kuze is working from the bottom.
Kuze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lao won't allow Kuze to sweep him here.
Lao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuze's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuze looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuze, not yet.
Lao works over Kuze with some ground and pound from guard.
Lao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuze is keeping the position for now.
Lao stands and throws Kuze's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuze tries to bench press Lao off him but Lao keeps the position.
Lao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kuze to see if he's OK.
Kuze is not content to let Lao control the position.
Lao tries to score with some ground and pound. Kuze controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kuze takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lao lands a few punches from side control.
Lao is looking to take a break and control but Kuze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuze tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuze regains half guard.
Lao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lao working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuze's thigh. Kuze counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lao trying to control but Kuze is working from the bottom.
Lao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuze is proving hard to escape from.
Kuze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lao is aware though and is defending well.
Lao trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lao trying to control but Kuze is working from the bottom.
Lao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuze keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kung Lao hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kuze misses with a head kick.
Kuze fails to land with a series of punches.
Lao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuze's head backwards.
Kuze scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuze looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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 Hideo Kuze will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lao.
Lao shoots for a takedown but Kuze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuze back to the cage. Lao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lao shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuze tries to sprawl out of it but Lao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuze's head.
Lao needs to keep his hands up - Kuze had a free shot at his head there.
Kuze tries a head kick but it misses.
Lao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuze.
Kuze scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lao. That's going to slow Kuze down.
Kuze slips a jab and a cross from Lao.
Kuze will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuze looks to land a left hand but Lao moved out of range nicely.
Hideo Kuze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao tries to clinch up.
Lao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuze looks to land a combination but Lao avoids it well.
Kuze slips a straight right by Lao.
A punch lands to the side of Kuze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Lao.
Kuze misses with a leg kick.
Kuze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lao doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuze circles away.
Jab from Lao.
Lao scores with a punch to the head.
Kuze throws a leg kick but Lao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lao blocks a head kick by Kuze.
Lao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuze in his tracks.
Kung Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuze throws a low kick but Lao avoids it.
Lao thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuze throws the left hand but Lao avoids the punch easily.
Kuze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuze throws a solid leg kick but Lao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuze.
That kick from Kuze tenderised Lao's leg. Lao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuze checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lao scores with a leg kick.
Kuze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lao finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuze's head.
Kuze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lao has a takedown stuffed.
Hideo Kuze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kung Lao.
Lao throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuze.
Lao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuze manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lao's best efforts.
Lao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuze wants to improve his position but Lao is controlling well.
Kuze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuze manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuze working for a guillotine from mount but Lao is in no mood to give up.
Kuze working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lao sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuze has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lao tries to hold on but Kuze postures up.
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 Hideo Kuze will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lao works Kuze's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Lao.
Lao cracks Kuze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lao has a takedown stuffed.
Lao tries to clinch but Kuze moves out of range.
Kuze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuze throws a head kick but Lao moves out of range.
Kuze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lao is able to avoid easily.
Lao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuze misses with a right hand
and Lao counters with a straight right hand.
Lao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lao trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao working some strikes from top position.
Kuze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuze manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lao tries to hold on but Kuze pushes him away.
Kuze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lao wants to control but Kuze is having none of it.
Lao is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kuze is staying active.
Kuze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao wants to control but Kuze is having none of it.
Lao tries to reverse the position but Kuze maintains control.
Lao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuze in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kuze raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lao is looking to improve his position but Kuze isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuze scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lao?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuze breaks from Lao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kuze looking for a guillotine from mount but Lao is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuze with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kuze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuze lands a heavy elbow.
Lao is rocked!
Lao is controlling an arm, preventing Kuze from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lao is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lao is looking to get to half guard.
Kuze goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lao is on top in guard.
Kung Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao wants to control from the top but Kuze keeps moving.
Kuze is looking for a triangle but Lao pushes his legs off easily.
Lao 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.
Lao wants to control from the top but Kuze keeps moving.
Kuze looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuze, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuze is working hard here to advance position.
Lao stands up over Kuze, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Kuze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hideo Kuze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Texas Trash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Kanye West 's Stronger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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140 lbs
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141 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Trash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trash thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
letting Trash counter with a right hand.
Trash connects with a jab.
Shamrock is rocked!
Trash misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Trash avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trash but Trash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Trash counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trash throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Jab by Shamrock.
Trash misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shamrock sizes up Trash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Trash as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Trash finish him?
Trash throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shamrock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trash. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Trash misses the target.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Trash counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock cracks Trash with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trash. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock moves into full mount! Trash won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shamrock moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Trash has worked his arm free - good work by Trash!
Shamrock tries to move to mount but Trash blocks the move with his legs.
Trash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shamrock wants to pass the guard but Trash is defending well.
Trash is trying to escape back to his feet but Shamrock uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Trash dominated that 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.
Shamrock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shamrock fails with the takedown
and Trash makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Trash's shoulder, as Trash tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Trash!
Shamrock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shamrock looking to finish with strikes here!
Shamrock throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Trash because Shamrock loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock working for a submission but Trash is keeping him at bay.
Shamrock jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Trash is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Trash and Shamrock has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shamrock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trash tries to get out of the position.
Shamrock in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trash has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shamrock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Trash tries to buck Shamrock off but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock advances nicely into full mount.
Shamrock looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock moves to back control.
Shamrock somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Shamrock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Trash is trapped and Shamrock is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Even with his hooks in, Shamrock manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Trash has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Shamrock thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trash covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Shamrock misses with punches from the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trash covering up well and avoiding damage.
Shamrock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shamrock has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Trash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Trash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trash takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trash takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock has his takedown stuffed
and Trash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Trash 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.
Trash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Trash throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shamrock showed some decent athleticism there.
Shamrock is looking to advance position but Trash won't allow it.
Shamrock uses his free foot to push down on Trash's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trash.
Trash blocking the ground and pound.
Shamrock lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is landing with some decent strikes but Trash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Trash holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shamrock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shamrock looking to finish Trash with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trash!
Shamrock landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Shamrock. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Shamrock missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock lands a shot to the head.
Shamrock thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Shamrock throws a series of strikes and Trash wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Shamrock thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shamrock raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Trash has his hands clasped together but Shamrock breaks the hold and Trash is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shamrock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Shamrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minanda Passmoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by St. Elmo's Fire. Minanda Passmoor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Corey Johnson's chin.
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Minanda Passmoor!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passmoor misses with a hook
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Passmoor's guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Passmoor is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Passmoor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Passmoor in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Passmoor defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working an open guard so Passmoor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Minanda Passmoor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Passmoor.
A low kick from Passmoor misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Passmoor looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Passmoor saw that one coming.
Passmoor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Passmoor fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Passmoor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Passmoor is aware though and is defending well.
Passmoor gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Passmoor's sensitive parts.
Passmoor throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Passmoor slips under a jab.
Passmoor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Passmoor scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Passmoor lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Passmoor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson throws a strike but Passmoor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Passmoor tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Passmoor postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Passmoor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Passmoor stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Passmoor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Passmoor wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Passmoor keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Passmoor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Passmoor thows a body shot but no joy.
Passmoor misses with a takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Passmoor scores with a nice strike.
Passmoor moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Passmoor misses with a body shot.
Passmoor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Passmoor thinking.
Passmoor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Passmoor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Passmoor.
Passmoor throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Passmoor misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Passmoor throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Passmoor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Passmoor throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Passmoor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Passmoor defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson cracks Passmoor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Passmoor slips the punch.
Passmoor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Passmoor!
Corey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minanda Passmoor.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Passmoor turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to control but Passmoor passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is staying active underneath Passmoor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like Passmoor is going to stand back up.
Johnson trying to control here.
Corey Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Passmoor is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Passmoor is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Corey Johnson.
The fighters circling - Passmoor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Passmoor has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Passmoor pulls Johnson into guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Passmoor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Passmoor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Passmoor is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Passmoor misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Passmoor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Passmoor tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Passmoor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson distracts Passmoor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Passmoor is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Passmoor wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes down on Passmoor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Passmoor is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Passmoor's guard.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Passmoor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Passmoor defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Passmoor's head.
Passmoor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Passmoor pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corey Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Passmoor throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Passmoor.
Passmoor doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Passmoor throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Passmoor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Passmoor closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minanda Passmoor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Passmoor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson stands and throws Passmoor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Passmoor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passmoor can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Passmoor keeps working.
Johnson is staying tight to Passmoor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Sproles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sproles comes to the cage accompanied by can't be touched -Roy Jones Jr. Damage has chosen South Afrika as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
160 lbs
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21
159 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Pete Sproles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy Damage!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Damage enables Sproles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Damage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sproles wants to control from the top but Damage keeps moving.
Damage controls Sproles momentarily but Sproles frees himself.
Sproles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pete Sproles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Damage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Damage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sproles can't do much from the bottom here.
Damage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Damage decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damage tries to land a front kick but Sproles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sproles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sproles stopping the sweep attempt from Damage.
Sproles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sproles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Damage for as long as he can get away with.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Sproles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sproles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sproles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sproles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Damage napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sproles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damage is trying to control Sproles's posture but Sproles avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Sproles stalls from top position.
An elbow from Sproles crashes against the mat.
Sproles tries to advance to mount but can't.
Damage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damage trying to remain calm as Sproles controls from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pete Sproles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Damage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Damage misses.
Damage misses with a shot to the body
and Sproles finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sproles wants to clinch.
Sproles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sproles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damage cracks Sproles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sproles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Damage is looking for a sweep. Sproles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sproles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Damage is looking to improve his position.
Damage tries to kick Sproles off but Sproles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Pete Sproles wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Damage dives in and grabs Sproles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sproles pushes down on Damage's head and hops out.
Damage shoots in for a double leg but Sproles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sproles tries to clinch up but Damage circles away and keeps his distance.
Damage throws a head kick but Sproles moves out of range.
Damage shoots in and drives through. Sproles sprawls well.
Pete Sproles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavy Damage.
Damage looks gassed!
Damage dodges the punch combination from Sproles.
Sproles closes the distance and clinches.
Damage lands with a left to the head.
Sproles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damage fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Damage fails to land.
Damage fails to pull guard.
Sproles breaks from the clinch.
Damage misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Sproles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Damage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sproles counters with a head kick. That will keep Damage thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sproles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sproles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Sproles dominated that 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.
Sproles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Damage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Damage is not content to let Sproles control the position.
Sproles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Damage is avoiding damage well.
Damage tries to buck Sproles off but Sproles is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Sproles are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Damage tries to buck Sproles off but Sproles is having none of it.
Sproles controls the position from side control.
Damage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sproles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sproles.
Sproles wants to control but Damage is keeping him busy.
Sproles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sproles in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sproles throwing shots but Damage is blocking nicely.
Damage actively working from the bottom here.
Sproles 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.
Sproles prevents Damage from improving his position.
Well, if Sproles is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Damage tries to roll over but Sproles keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pete Sproles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Damage tried to score with a low kick but Sproles checks it.
Nice shot lands for Damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sproles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Damage was covering up waiting for the punch and Sproles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Damage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sproles stands and throws Damage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Damage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sproles trying to control the action but Damage is working from the bottom.
Damage wants to control but Sproles postures up.
Damage dodges the ground and pound from Sproles.
Sproles wants to control but Damage is keeping him busy.
Damage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Damage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Damage.
Sproles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Sproles.
Sproles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Damage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Damage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sproles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sproles throws a series of punches but Damage moves out of range.
Damage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sproles clinches.
Sproles gets underhooks to prevent Damage's takedown attempt.
Damage has Sproles pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Damage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sproles tumbling to the mat - Damage dives into Sproles's guard.
Damage won't allow Sproles to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damage trying to control the position from guard on top but Sproles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sproles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sproles keeping moving, preventing Damage from controlling successfully.
Damage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sproles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Damage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Heavy Damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sproles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sproles is looking to clinch.
Damage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sproles momentarily.
Damage fails to land the takedown.
Sproles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Sproles dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Damage.
Sproles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Damage keeping moving, preventing Sproles from controlling successfully.
Sproles advances to half guard.
Sproles is thwarting Damage's attempts to control the position.
Sproles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sproles frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pete Sproles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Damage tries to hold on but Sproles postures up.
Sproles content just to control the position here.
Damage is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproles controlling the position easily from mount.
Sproles'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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We're going to have a standup here because Pete Sproles wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sproles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sproles 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.
Sproles prevents Damage from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pete Sproles.
Damage tries for a takedown but Sproles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Damage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damage throws a series of strikes that have Sproles backpedaling.
Sproles throws a sloppy head kick
and Damage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sproles won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Damage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sproles is holding Damage down, trying to stall.
Damage tries to get to his feet but Sproles is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Damage in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles looking for a sweep. Not yet Sproles, not yet.
Sproles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sproles is controlling Damage's posture.
Damage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sproles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Damage has Sproles in his guard.
Damage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sproles defends well.
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.
Sproles controlling from the top position.
Damage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sproles wants to control from the top but Damage keeps moving.
Sproles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Pete Sproles wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sproles tries to clinch but Damage is having none of it.
Heavy Damage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Sproles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sproles sizes up Damage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Sproles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sproles, 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Sproles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bang Your Head. Hawking has chosen Shady Lane as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
155 lbs
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24
156 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawking misses with a lunging right hand
and Hicks counters with a three punch combo that has Hawking backing up. Hawking nods at Hicks to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawking misses with an uppercut
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks throws a jab when Hawking was well out of range.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Hawking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hawking throws a lazy uppercut
and Hicks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hicks.
Hawking lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hicks!
Hawking raining down hammerfists from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks regains half guard.
Hawking is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
Hicks wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawking passes Hicks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hicks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hawking has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hawking landing strikes from the mount and Hicks is in trouble!
Hicks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hicks is working hard here to advance position.
Hawking tries to control but Hicks wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks working to try and regain half guard.
Hawking has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hicks's face.
Hicks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawking trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hawking postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hicks looks a forlorn figure.
Hawking controlling from mount.
Hicks is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking tries to control but Hicks wriggling away.
Hicks is trying to escape the mount.
Hicks taking shots to the head.
Hicks is trying to escape the mount.
Hicks is squirming around, avoiding Hawking's attempts to control the action.
Hawking working for a guillotine from mount but Hicks is in no mood to give up.
Hicks is looking to improve his position but Hawking isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Hawking connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hawking putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hicks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hicks works over Hawking with some ground and pound from guard.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawking is trying to keep Hicks in close.
Hicks is in close to Hawking's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawking manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hicks manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawking distracts Hicks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Hawking dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Hawking sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawking moves into range and clinches up with Hicks.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawking lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hicks blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawking.
Hawking is trying to maintain a safe position but Hicks gets an underhook and turns Hawking into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hawking takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hawking scores with a shot to the side of Hicks's head.
Hicks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hawking pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hawking tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hicks avoids it.
Hicks has had enough of the clinch but Hawking keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hawking.
It looks like Bill Hicks has been cut.
Hicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawking taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hawking lands an uppercut.
Hicks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hawking clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hawking needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Hicks lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hawking.
Hawking rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawking trying to control the position.
Hicks passes into half guard.
Hawking is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hicks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hawking wants to improve his position but Hicks is controlling well.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hicks 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.
Hicks drops an elbow to the side of Hawking's head.
Hawking is trying to get back to full guard.
Hicks winds up and cracks Hawking with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks working Hawking over with strikes.
Hicks wants to free his trapped foot but Hawking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hawking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hicks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hicks's back!
Hawking struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hawking is trying to stick to Hicks's back but Hicks is turning into Hawking. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hawking's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hicks.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawking is on top in guard.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawking avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Hawking from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hawking has passed into half guard!
Hicks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Hicks working for a triangle but Hawking defends it easily.
Hawking sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.
Hawking wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Hawking working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stephen Hawking has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hicks is looking for a triangle but Hawking pushes his legs off easily.
Hawking sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.
Hicks gets back to full guard.
Hawking slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hicks is not content to let Hawking control the position.
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
Hicks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hawking off and has taken his back!
Hawking grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawking breaks Hicks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hawking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
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 Bill Hicks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bill Hicks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hicks is looking to slow Hawking down with leg kicks.
Hawking throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks jabs Hawking to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hicks fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawking. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawking counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawking, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawking.
Hawking looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicks is just out of range.
Stephen Hawking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawking chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawking uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hicks has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease.
Hawking tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawking closes the distance and clinches.
Hawking blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hicks avoids the elbow strike from Hawking, against the cage.
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hawking.
Hicks tries to work over Hawking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawking.
Come on Hawking - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawking lands a damaging elbow.
Hicks tries a body shot but Hawking blocks it.
Hicks is trying to break the clinch but Hawking has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hicks gets through Hawking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawking scores with a shot to the side of Hicks's head.
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawking as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks defending well as Hawking loads up on a big left hand.
Hawking scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawking throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawking is looking to land body kicks.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Hawking lands with a shot to the body.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Hawking counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hicks's knee momentarily.
Hawking misses with a looping left.
Hawking looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawking scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hicks in his tracks.
Hawking tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawking thuds a left hand into Hicks's body.
Hicks staying out of range there.
Bill Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Hawking counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Hicks fails to land the takedown.
Hawking takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawking misses with a hook to the body
and Hicks counters with a takedown into side control.
Hawking gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hicks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawking's head.
Hawking regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hawking looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawking, not yet.
Hicks postures up.
Hicks won't allow Hawking to sweep him here.
Hawking manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks working to try and regain half guard.
Hawking controlling the position easily from mount.
Hicks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hawking connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hicks tries to reverse the position but Hawking maintains control.
Hawking trying to control but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Hawking comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawking 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 Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Hawking!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Imma Deal Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Pedofiili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedofiili has chosen Judas Priest - Breaking The Law as his entrance music. Imma Deal Breaker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pedro Pedofiili's chin.
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27
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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27
168 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Imma Deal Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Pedofiili!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal Breaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Deal Breaker slips a straight right by Pedofiili.
Pedofiili throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deal Breaker.
Deal Breaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deal Breaker throws a leg kick
and Pedofiili counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deal Breaker wants to land a leg kick but Pedofiili is out of range.
Pedofiili fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedofiili avoids the head kick by Deal Breaker.
Pedofiili throws a right hand that Deal Breaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Deal Breaker also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal Breaker throws a nice looking combination but Pedofiili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pedofiili displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Pedofiili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deal Breaker doesn't seem phased though.
Pedofiili swings for the body but Deal Breaker moves out of range.
Deal Breaker throws a lazy head kick
and Pedofiili counters by clinching up.
Pedofiili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedofiili.
Pedofiili effectively controlling the action here.
Deal Breaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deal Breaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pedofiili is defending well for now.
Pedofiili swings wildly with an uppercut but Deal Breaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedofiili managing to block the knees to the body from Deal Breaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deal Breaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deal Breaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pedofiili avoids it.
Deal Breaker takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedofiili.
Deal Breaker with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Pedofiili.
Deal Breaker is rocked!
Deal Breaker tries a knee to the head but Pedofiili blocks it.
Oh Deal Breaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deal Breaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pedofiili is defending well for now.
Deal Breaker seems to have got his legs back now.
Pedofiili stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Deal Breaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Pedofiili won't allow it.
Pedofiili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deal Breaker missing with knees to the body.
Deal Breaker trying to land knees to the body.
Pedofiili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pedofiili throws an elbow but it misses.
Pedofiili managing to block the knees to the body from Deal Breaker.
Pedofiili slows down the pace here.
Pedofiili continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Deal Breaker trying to land knees to the body.
Deal Breaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pedofiili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pedofiili leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deal Breaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pedofiili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pedofiili is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pedofiili prevents Deal Breaker from breaking the clinch.
Deal Breaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pedofiili lands a left hand.
Pedofiili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Pedofiili.
Pedofiili lands a nice uppercut.
Pedofiili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deal Breaker.
Pedofiili lands with a short shot to the head.
Deal Breaker lands a good knee to the midsection. Pedofiili won't want to take too many of those.
Pedofiili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deal Breaker backwards.
Pedofiili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pedofiili avoiding damage as Deal Breaker throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Pedofiili.
Pedofiili keeps control of Deal Breaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal Breaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pedofiili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deal Breaker is breathing heavily.
Deal Breaker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pedofiili.
Deal Breaker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pedofiili tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pedofiili leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deal Breaker tries to land knees in the clinch but Pedofiili avoids the damage to the body.
Deal Breaker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pedofiili.
Pedofiili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deal Breaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pedofiili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deal Breaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pedofiili avoids it.
Pedofiili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deal Breaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pedofiili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pedofiili stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pedofiili lands a left hand.
Deal Breaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Pedofiili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pedofiili.
Deal Breaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pedofiili lands a body shot.
Pedofiili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pedofiili.
Deal Breaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pedofiili avoids it.
Pedofiili effectively controlling the action here.
Deal Breaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Pedofiili dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deal Breaker throws a head kick but Pedofiili moves out of range.
A low kick from Deal Breaker misses
and Pedofiili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Pedofiili misses
and Deal Breaker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pedofiili lands a glancing blow to the side of Deal Breaker's head.
Deal Breaker throws a lazy head kick
and Pedofiili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deal Breaker throws a head kick but Pedofiili moves out of range.
Pedofiili throws a lazy uppercut
and Deal Breaker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pedofiili's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedofiili works the jab nicely.
Pedofiili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deal Breaker manages to avoid it.
Pedofiili misses with a wild body shot.
Deal Breaker dodges the punch combination from Pedofiili.
Pedofiili connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Pedofiili.
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.
Deal Breaker moves into the clinch successfully.
Deal Breaker is trying to break free.
Deal Breaker is trying to break free.
Pedofiili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deal Breaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pedofiili avoids it.
Deal Breaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pedofiili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pedofiili misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Deal Breaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pedofiili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pedofiili has Deal Breaker pressed against the cage, preventing Deal Breaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pedofiili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pedofiili works on Deal Breaker's body with a couple of short punches.
Deal Breaker looking to throw knees to the head but Pedofiili is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Pedofiili.
Deal Breaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deal Breaker misses with a knee strike.
Deal Breaker stalling in the clinch but Pedofiili improves position.
Pedofiili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deal Breaker is keeping busy.
Pedofiili digs a right hand underneath Deal Breaker's ribcage. Deal Breaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pedofiili effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Pedofiili.
Pedofiili stalling.
Pedofiili lands a shot to the body.
Pedofiili scores with a hook to the body.
Pedofiili scores a nice knee to the body.
Pedofiili pressing his opponent against the cage.
Deal Breaker is trying to break the clinch but Pedofiili has him pressed against the cage.
Pedofiili works on Deal Breaker's body with a couple of short punches.
Pedofiili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deal Breaker backwards.
Pedofiili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deal Breaker takes a shot to the head.
Pedofiili has Deal Breaker pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Deal Breaker is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Pedofiili - that's hurt Deal Breaker badly! Oh, another knee lands and Deal Breaker is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Deal Breaker doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Pedro Pedofiili!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nic Ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ola might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disorder by Ice T&Slayer. Rogers has chosen Flea - Pea as his entrance music. The key to victory for Nic Ola has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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29
141 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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22
144 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nic Ola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ola.
Rogers with a poor takedown
and Ola counters with an outside leg kick.
Ola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rogers enables Ola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rogers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Ola is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Ola from controlling successfully.
Ola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nic Ola.
Ola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rogers quickly recovers to half guard.
Ola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Ola is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nic Ola has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ola tried to score with a low kick but Rogers checks it.
Rogers misses with a hook
and Ola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rogers tries to roll over but Ola keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ola pulls his head out easily.
Ola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nic Ola dominated that 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.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ola counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rogers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ola throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Ola misses with a leg kick
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Ola counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Rogers.
Ola throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ola throws a solid leg kick but Rogers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ola.
Rogers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ola throws out a leg kick but Rogers moves out of range and Ola only half commits.
Ola throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Ola throws a head kick that Rogers semi-blocks.
Ola dives in and scores a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Rogers is looking for a triangle but Ola pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nic Ola.
Rogers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ola counters with a big head kick but Rogers shrugs it off.
Ola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ola shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rogers eats them both and turns towards Ola to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ola throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ola manages to avoid it.
Ola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rogers's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Ola has control of the leg.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Ola is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nic Ola dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ola throws a leg kick but Rogers checks it.
Rogers checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ola feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rogers 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ola passes into side control.
Ola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ola is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ola staying calm.
Rogers tries to bench press Ola off him but Ola keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nic Ola has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ola throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ola shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rogers's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Ola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nic Ola clearly takes that 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.
Rogers throws a lazy uppercut
and Ola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ola misses with a head kick.
Rogers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ola on his heels. He'll look to pass Ola's guard now, I'm sure.
Ola 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.
Rogers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ola dives on top into guard.
Rogers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ola preventing the sweep.
Rogers is trying to hold Ola in close to prevent damage but Ola has managed to pass into half guard.
Ola wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Ola has control of the leg.
Ola is taking a breather. Rogers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rogers has a hand on Ola's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ola takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ola controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ola wants to control the pace but Rogers is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nic Ola had his way with Kenny Rogers 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. This is the final round!
Rogers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ola counters with a leg kick.
Ola shoots in and gets a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Ola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Nic Ola wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ola misses with a low kick.
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogers showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ola trying to control but Rogers postures up.
Ola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ola wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Rogers trying to mount his opponent but Ola defends it.
Ola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Ola's hands, connecting with Ola's forehead.
Ola desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ola trying to control but Rogers postures up.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Ola is defending well.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ola trying to control here.
Rogers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ola sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ola gets back to full guard.
Ola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogers is stalling in the full guard.
Ola is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Rogers forces his way into half guard.
Ola looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rogers trying to control the action but Ola is working from the bottom.
Ola wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Ola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nic Ola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ola is trying to maintain the position but Rogers is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nic Ola!
Nic Ola retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timmy O Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinand Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Toole's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Remember my NAME!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Timmy O Toole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferdinand Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Toole tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marcos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
O Toole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Marcos counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Marcos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Toole misses with a hook
and Marcos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
O Toole looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.
Marcos with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Toole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcos's guard.
Marcos pushes O Toole off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
O Toole wants to clinch
and Marcos counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Toole won't be happy with that.
O Toole is looking to reverse the position.
O Toole tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marcos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Marcos landing shots from mount.
O Toole is bucking up trying to escape but Marcos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Timmy O Toole has been cut.
Marcos avoids the attempt from O Toole to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Toole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marcos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Toole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marcos working the ground and pound effectively.
O Toole working to try and regain half guard.
Marcos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marcos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. O Toole can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Toole tries to reverse the position but Marcos maintains control.
O Toole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
O Toole tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Toole regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Toole is wriggling around but Marcos manages to pass to half guard.
Marcos moves nicely into side control.
O Toole manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marcos's best efforts.
O Toole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marcos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marcos's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Toole goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marcos escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Marcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
O Toole is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Toole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Toole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marcos trying to control but O Toole is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Marcos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timmy O Toole's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Toole tries to land a body kick
and O Toole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marcos counters with a single leg into guard. O Toole didn't expect that.
O Toole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marcos manages to get himself to full guard.
O Toole looking to sit in guard and control but Marcos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marcos is working O Toole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Toole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcos is one step ahead there.
Marcos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Toole has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marcos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for O Toole.
Marcos gets to mount! O Toole was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
O Toole is trying desperately to improve position.
Marcos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marcos controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Toole is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marcos landing strikes from the mount.
O Toole is looking to get to half guard.
O Toole regains half guard.
O Toole is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcos working O Toole over with strikes.
O Toole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Toole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos trying to control but O Toole is working from the bottom.
Marcos cracks O Toole with a solid left hand.
Marcos postures up.
Marcos stopping the sweep attempt from O Toole.
Marcos scoring with some ground and pound.
O Toole wants to get back to his feet but Marcos passes into half guard.
O Toole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Toole tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marcos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Toole in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marcos working the ground and pound effectively.
O Toole is trying to escape the mount.
O Toole is squirming around, avoiding Marcos's attempts to control the action.
O Toole tries to reverse the position but Marcos maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Marcos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timmy O Toole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marcos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
O Toole regains half guard.
O Toole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O Toole wants to sweep here but Marcos controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Toole is trying to keep Marcos in close.
Marcos won't allow O Toole to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marcos lands a nice short elbow.
O Toole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Toole.
O Toole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Toole manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Marcos is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
O Toole throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ferdinand Marcos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcos tries to hold on but O Toole postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Toole wants to control the pace but Marcos is squirming around nicely.
O Toole is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marcos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
O Toole goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marcos is on top in guard.
Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marcos wants to control from the top but O Toole keeps moving.
O Toole has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marcos has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Toole tries to buck Marcos off but Marcos is having none of it.
O Toole wants to control but Marcos postures up.
Marcos remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
O Toole tries to buck Marcos off but Marcos is having none of it.
O Toole manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marcos's best efforts.
O Toole is trying to get back to full guard.
O Toole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marcos scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Toole is on top in guard.
Marcos keeping moving, preventing O Toole from controlling successfully.
Marcos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O Toole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marcos won't allow O Toole to sweep him here.
Marcos connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ferdinand Marcos just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Timmy O Toole's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marcos drives through with a takedown into O Toole's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
O Toole looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marcos passes into side control.
O Toole is looking to regain half guard here but Marcos keeps moving and retains side control.
O Toole manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. O Toole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
O Toole 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.
Marcos wants to control from the top but O Toole keeps moving.
O Toole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcos defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos advances position into side control!
O Toole is trying to get back to his feet.
O Toole tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marcos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
O Toole sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
O Toole gets back to full guard.
O Toole working for submissions but it's allowed Marcos to get to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Toole is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
O Toole wants to control but Marcos is having none of it.
Marcos prevents O Toole from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Toole is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Marcos looking to control but O Toole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Toole is trying desperately to improve position.
Marcos landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Toole is looking to improve his position but Marcos isn't that keen on the idea.
Marcos dominating with strikes here.
O Toole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marcos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. O Toole can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
O Toole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marcos landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Marcos dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Timmy O Toole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
O Toole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marcos counters with a thumping low kick.
O Toole throws a head kick that misses
and Marcos counters with a left and a right that stings O Toole.
O Toole misses with a hook to the body
and Marcos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marcos working over O Toole with some ground and pound. O Toole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marcos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
O Toole tries to get to full guard but Marcos has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marcos moves nicely into side control.
O Toole manages to get back to half guard.
Marcos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Toole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O Toole is looking for a triangle here but Marcos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Marcos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
O Toole looking for a sweep but Marcos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Toole can't escape the position.
Marcos is landing with some decent strikes but O Toole is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
O Toole tries to reverse the position but Marcos maintains control.
O Toole is working hard here to advance position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Marcos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Marcos prevents O Toole from getting the reversal.
Marcos with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Toole wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. O Toole can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Marcos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marcos landing strikes from the mount.
Marcos with shots to the head and body - O Toole looks very uncomfortable down there.
O Toole is bucking up trying to escape but Marcos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Marcos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O Toole is looking to get to half guard.
O Toole is squirming around, avoiding Marcos's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Toole regains half guard.
O Toole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marcos stopping the sweep attempt from O Toole.
Marcos lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Toole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Toole wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marcos manages to pass to side control.
Timmy O Toole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferdinand Marcos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from O Toole.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Marcos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Marcos! Ferdinand Marcos retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neil Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa has chosen Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin 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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24
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194 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil Goldman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Goldman.
Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Taalasmaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but Goldman avoids them all with ease.
Goldman throws a low kick, looking for Taalasmaa's leg but Taalasmaa calmly moves out of range.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut
and Goldman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taalasmaa's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Goldman misses its intended target.
Goldman throws an off balance right hand
and Taalasmaa counters with a takedown into side control.
Goldman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Taalasmaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa misses with a left hand
and Goldman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goldman lands a right hook to the body.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Taalasmaa misses
and Goldman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taalasmaa throws a head punch that misses.
Goldman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taalasmaa is keeping busy.
Goldman taking a breather.
Goldman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taalasmaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taalasmaa is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goldman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taalasmaa's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldman looking to stall.
Taalasmaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldman misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Goldman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taalasmaa.
Goldman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldman.
Goldman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the head.
Taalasmaa trying to land knees to the body.
Goldman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taalasmaa.
Goldman lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman avoids a wild elbow strike from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa presses Goldman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taalasmaa has a couple of punches blocked by Goldman.
Goldman blocking some punches.
Goldman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldman.
Goldman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taalasmaa.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goldman.
It looks like Kari Taalasmaa has been cut.
Goldman lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taalasmaa.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldman avoiding damage as Taalasmaa throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldman.
Taalasmaa digs a right hand into Goldman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goldman's gas tank.
Goldman slows down the pace here.
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Goldman.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taalasmaa pushes Goldman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taalasmaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Taalasmaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldman.
Goldman lands a nice knee to the body.
Goldman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taalasmaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goldman.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman lands a body shot.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taalasmaa avoids it.
Goldman works on Taalasmaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taalasmaa prevents a body shot from Goldman.
A head punch on the inside from Goldman fails to land.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldman blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taalasmaa.
Goldman stalling against the cage.
Goldman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman throws a head punch that misses.
Goldman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taalasmaa's defenses.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch.
Goldman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taalasmaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Goldman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goldman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taalasmaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldman circles away.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Goldman counters with a head kick. That will keep Taalasmaa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Goldman slips a jab from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Taalasmaa grinds an elbow into Goldman's temple.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldman is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa prevents Goldman from getting the reversal.
Taalasmaa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Goldman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taalasmaa goes for an armbar but Goldman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goldman.
Goldman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taalasmaa, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goldman throws a chopping leg kick but Taalasmaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taalasmaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goldman counters with a good low kick that Taalasmaa was not able to check.
Goldman throws an off balance right hand
and Taalasmaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taalasmaa thuds a left hand into Goldman's body.
Taalasmaa needs to keep his hands up - Goldman had a free shot at his head there.
Taalasmaa tests Goldman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but Goldman moves out of range.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Goldman blocks it.
A shot to the body from Goldman misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a straight right hand.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldman is just out of range.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Goldman blocks it.
Goldman slips under a jab from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goldman scores with a nice right hand.
Goldman wants to land a leg kick but Taalasmaa is out of range.
Goldman throws a right hand that misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Goldman misses with an uppercut
letting Taalasmaa counter with a right hand.
Goldman misses with a hook
and Taalasmaa counters with a one-two to the body.
Taalasmaa moves in looking to clinch but Goldman pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Taalasmaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goldman lands a jab.
Taalasmaa connects with a jab.
Goldman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldman.
Taalasmaa can't find room to land a body shot as Goldman controls the action.
Taalasmaa digs a right hand underneath Goldman's ribcage. Goldman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taalasmaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.
Taalasmaa misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Taalasmaa on the inside.
Taalasmaa lands an elbow just above Goldman 's eye.
It looks like Neil Goldman has been cut.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa presses Goldman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the side of Goldman's head.
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goldman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taalasmaa's brow.
Neil Goldman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goldman trying to land knees to the body.
Taalasmaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goldman's efforts to push away.
Taalasmaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Goldman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goldman blocks a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldman controls his hands.
Goldman avoiding damage as Taalasmaa throws knees to the body.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Goldman blocking some punches.
Taalasmaa pushes Goldman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goldman misses with some punches.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Taalasmaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Taalasmaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman throws a head punch that misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taalasmaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goldman's brow.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands with a left to the head.
Goldman tries to stall but Taalasmaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taalasmaa works on Goldman's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taalasmaa.
A short right from Taalasmaa on the inside.
Goldman is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Taalasmaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Goldman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taalasmaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taalasmaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa lands a big right hand that drops Goldman! The killer instinct kicks in and Taalasmaa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Taalasmaa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Taalasmaa! Kari Taalasmaa retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson has chosen "I'm Too Sexy" as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Von Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Patterson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Han rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Han throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Patterson counters with a thumping low kick.
Patterson throws a shot to the body.
Han throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Han seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Han misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Han does a little dance to reset his feet.
Han misses the body punch
and Patterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Han tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Patterson counters with a left to the body.
Patterson works Han's body with a nice hook.
Han fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Patterson checks it well.
A head kick by Han misses
and Patterson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Han on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Han misses with a right hand
and Patterson counters with a nice leg kick.
Patterson lands a front kick.
Han is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson thuds his shin into the meat of Han's side.
Patterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patterson manages to break the clinch.
Han takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Patterson lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson lands a right hook to the body.
Patterson thuds his shin into the meat of Han's side.
Patterson closes the distance and clinches.
Patterson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Von Han has been cut.
Han avoids the elbow strike from Patterson, against the cage.
Patterson lands an elbow just above Han 's eye.
Patterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Han's defenses.
Patterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in the clinch, Patterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Han avoiding damage as Patterson throws knees to the body.
A short right from Patterson on the inside.
Patterson lands an elbow that stopped Han in his tracks for a moment.
Von Han's cut is getting worse.
Patterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Patterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Patterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patterson lands a left hand.
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Patterson scores with a nice right hand.
Patterson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Han rather than just go for the knockout.
Patterson lands with a shot to the body.
Patterson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Patterson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Han steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Patterson. That one must have hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Patterson, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Patterson throws a shot to the body.
Han chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patterson can pounce on him.
Patterson lands with a nice body kick.
Patterson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Patterson.
Patterson lands with a kick to the temple. Han shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Patterson digs a good hook to Han's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson jabs Han to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Han takes a jab right on the kisser.
Patterson scores with the left hand. Han knows he should have avoided that one.
Patterson lands with a shot to the body.
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Han's ribs.
Patterson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Patterson connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson throws a shot to the body.
Han tries to move into range but Patterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Han's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Patterson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Han had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Patterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Patterson cracks the inside of Han's front leg.
Patterson clinches.
Han takes an elbow to the temple.
Patterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Han's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Patterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Patterson is working Han over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Patterson.
Jeez, Von Han's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short left from Patterson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han dodges an elbow strike from Patterson.
Patterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Patterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Von Han's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pete Patterson!
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