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IC 58: Torni vs MacManus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastmond kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nelly- Here Comes The Boom . Robinson has chosen Kid Rock - American Badass as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ryan Eastmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson scores with a takedown into Eastmond's guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eastmond manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eastmond.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Eastmond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eastmond manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Eastmond in his guard.
Robinson has control of Eastmond's left arm, preventing Eastmond from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Eastmond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Eastmond controlling him for the moment.
Eastmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eastmond controls the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for Eastmond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robinson moves to clinch but Eastmond breaks away
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robinson closes the distance but Eastmond moves to the side
and Eastmond counters with an outside leg kick.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a two punch combo.
Ryan Eastmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Robinson.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Patrick Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eastmond stalks Robinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robinson's face. Robinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Eastmond works the jab nicely.
Eastmond lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robinson backs up against the cage.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Eastmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson looks gassed!
Eastmond lands with an overhand left.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eastmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eastmond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Eastmond counters with a series of strikes. Robinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eastmond tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson tries to sprawl but Eastmond drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eastmond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eastmond trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Eastmond working the head and body with strikes.
Eastmond tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eastmond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to roll over but Eastmond keeps him under control.
Robinson is trying to stand back up but Eastmond is controlling him
Eastmond trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Eastmond controlling the pace.
Eastmond postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Robinson to stand up.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combo that has Robinson backing up. Robinson nods at Eastmond to acknowledge the strikes.
Eastmond misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson tries to clinch
and Eastmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eastmond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eastmond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Eastmond cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eastmond lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eastmond throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eastmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robinson.
Eastmond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Robinson dives in and scores a takedown into Eastmond's guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eastmond manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Eastmond seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robinson for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson is trying to keep Eastmond in close.
Robinson working for submissions but it's allowed Eastmond to get to half guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Eastmond is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Eastmond is very close to passing his half guard.
Eastmond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Eastmond seems to be working for a kimura but Robinson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Robinson is pressing down on Eastmond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eastmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eastmond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eastmond throws and elbow that misses. Robinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eastmond's guard. Nice move by Robinson!
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastmond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eastmond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eastmond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eastmond's back!
Eastmond defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Eastmond won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eastmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eastmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eastmond tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combo that has Robinson backing up. Robinson nods at Eastmond to acknowledge the strikes.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a two punch combo.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan Eastmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Robinson.
Eastmond works over Robinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eastmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eastmond shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Robinson eats them both and turns towards Eastmond to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Eastmond.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a nice leg kick.
Robinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eastmond scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eastmond dominated that second round.
That's time! Eastmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eastmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Eastmond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
Ryan Eastmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Eastmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eastmond.
Eastmond lands a two punch combo.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eastmond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Eastmond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Ryan Eastmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Robinson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eastmond.
Eastmond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robinson momentarily.
Eastmond connects with a nice looking jab.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eastmond lands a two punch combo.
Robinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eastmond shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Eastmond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Eastmond.
Eastmond's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eastmond duly obliges.
Eastmond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eastmond kicks Robinson off and gets to his feet.
Eastmond connects with a looping right hand.
Eastmond is working the combinations to good effect here.
Eastmond lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Eastmond counters with a single leg into guard. Robinson didn't expect that.
Eastmond connects with a couple of short punches.
Eastmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eastmond wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Eastmond from controlling successfully.
Eastmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Eastmond is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Eastmond is proving a slippery customer.
Eastmond wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Eastmond wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Eastmond connects with a couple of short punches.
Eastmond pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eastmond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eastmond wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Eastmond working over Robinson with some ground and pound. Robinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Eastmond tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Ryan Eastmond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eastmond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eastmond trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Eastmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eastmond 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Eastmond!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Warrior's Call by Volbeat. Stevenson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Simple Man. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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192 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
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194 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sidney Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Henson counters with a low kick, right behind Stevenson 's knee.
Henson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stevenson's guard now.
Henson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
Henson pushing down on Stevenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henson wants to pass to mount but Stevenson is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Henson.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henson is trying to work for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well.
Henson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevenson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stevenson is staying active underneath Henson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stevenson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Henson has cracked it and Stevenson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Henson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Henson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorcan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DJ Dee Kline - I don't smoke da reefa. Lorcan Collins has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorcan Collins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson blocks the body kick.
Collins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins lands a left and a right that send Robinson crashing to the mat, dazed. Collins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Robinson is rocked!
It looks like Sambo Robinson has been cut.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson gets the takedown into side control.
Oh Robinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Collins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robinson's guard! Nice work there by Collins!
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Collins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson kicks Collins off and gets to his feet.
Collins connects with a looping right hand.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Collins.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lorcan Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Collins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Collins tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorcan Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Robinson's cut.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lorcan Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins throws a nice head kick!
Robinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Robinson keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Collins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins is looking to control Robinson's arms but Robinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Collins has his back to the cage.
Robinson pulls guard successfully.
Robinson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Collins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Collins throws a lazy head kick
and Robinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Collins!
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson has control of Collins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Collins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws some wild stikes that Collins manages to avoid easily.
Robinson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Collins has worked his arm free - good work by Collins!
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Collins stops Robinson from passing to mount.
Collins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collins, who protects the arm well.
Robinson swings around for an armbar but Collins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Robinson's guard.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson is looking to stand up but Collins isn't so interested in that idea.
Robinson has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Collins stops Robinson from standing up.
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Robinson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Collins throws a head kick that misses
and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Collins's guard.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson throws and elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robinson's guard. Nice move by Collins!
Collins stops Robinson from standing up.
Robinson pushes Collins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Robinson is looking to stall here but Collins recovers full guard.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Collins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robinson pushes Collins off and scrambles back to his feet.
Collins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lorcan Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Collins.
Sambo Robinson's cut is getting worse.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Collins misses
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Collins fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Collins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Collins has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sambo Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambo Robinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anil Khandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Li will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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236 lbs
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283 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Anil Khandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Li!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khandro has Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Li turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Li manages to end up in side control.
Khandro is trying to buck Li off.
Li working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Li is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khandro has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Li crashes against the mat.
Li working the strikes but Khandro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khandro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Khandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khandro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khandro tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Khandro has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Khandro has double underhooks.
Li has Khandro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khandro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khandro looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Li tries to score a body lock takedown but Khandro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khandro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khandro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anil Khandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Li.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khandro closes the distance and clinches.
Khandro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khandro connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Brian Li has been cut.
Khandro looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Khandro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li looking for a takedown.
Khandro is pressed up against the cage. Li has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khandro down to the mat. Khandro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khandro clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Khandro.
Khandro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khandro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Khandro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li looking for a takedown.
Li can't get the takedown.
Khandro with a knee to the head.
Li is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khandro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Li.
Li is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khandro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khandro tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Khandro looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Khandro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khandro manages to avoid it.
Khandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khandro sprawls well. Khandro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Li looks gassed!
Khandro stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khandro tries to clinch up.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Khandro.
Khandro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Left hook, right uppercut from Khandro.
Khandro tries to clinch up.
Khandro tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.
Anil Khandro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khandro wants to clinch.
Khandro closes the distance and pushes Li back into the cage.
Khandro scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Brian Li's cut even more.
Khandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khandro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anil Khandro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Li's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khandro pushes Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Khandro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khandro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khandro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Khandro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khandro avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Khandro has him pressed against the cage.
Khandro tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Li tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anil Khandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Li.
Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khandro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khandro closes the distance and clinches.
Li is trying to break free.
Khandro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Li gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khandro defending well though.
Khandro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Li throws a strike but Khandro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Khandro is retaining full guard.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li throws and elbow that misses. Khandro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Li's guard. Nice move by Khandro!
Khandro wants to stand but Li is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to stand up but Khandro is controlling him.
Khandro stands and steps away. Li gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khandro tries to clinch there but Li circles away.
Brian Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khandro darts in and clinches Li up against the cage.
Li wants a takedown but no success here.
Khandro prevents the takedown attempt.
Khandro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khandro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Li looks to land a combination but Khandro avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khandro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khandro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Khandro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Khandro.
Khandro misses with a knee to the head.
Li wants a takedown.
Li stalling in the clinch but Khandro improves position.
Khandro lands a knee to the head.
Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khandro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Li misses with an uppercut
and Khandro counters by clinching up.
Li drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khandro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anil Khandro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a hook but Khandro blocks it.
Li tries to keep at a distance but Khandro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khandro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khandro gets underhooks to prevent Li's takedown attempt.
Khandro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khandro landing knees to the head.
Khandro breaks the clinch.
Khandro throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Li has managed to clinch.
Li goes for a takedown attempt but Khandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khandro moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anil Khandro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Li's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Khandro lands with a nice combination. Li backs away looking to recover.
Khandro tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Khandro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khandro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khandro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Li takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Li moves into the clinch.
Li looking for a takedown.
Khandro landing knees to the body.
Khandro scores with a knee to the head.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khandro prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
Khandro lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Brian Li's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Khandro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Khandro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khandro tries to clinch but Li is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
Anil Khandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Li.
Khandro lands a head kick. Li smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khandro clinches.
Li is trying to drag Khandro to the mat but Khandro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khandro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Khandro controls his hands.
Khandro scores with a knee to the head.
Brian Li's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Khandro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Li tries for a takedown but Khandro manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to maintain a safe position but Khandro gets an underhook and turns Li into the cage.
Khandro tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Li goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khandro prevents it.
Li is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khandro tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Anil Khandro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khandro misses with a knee strike.
Khandro manages to break the clinch.
Khandro has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Li looking for a takedown.
Khandro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Li's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anil Khandro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Paquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Woods!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods misses with a straight right.
Woods showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paquiao.
Woods throws an off balance right hand
and Paquiao counters with a left to the body.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Paquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Paquiao is just out of range.
Woods wants to clinch but Paquiao slips to the side
and Paquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ross Woods has been cut.
Woods thumps Paquiao with a low kick.
Woods slips a jab from Paquiao.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woods tries for a takedown but Paquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
letting Paquiao counter with a right hand.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao tests Woods's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Paquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch but Paquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woods misses with a body punch
and Paquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Paquiao takes one on the button.
Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Paquiao.
Paquiao lands a jab to the head.
Woods misses with a right hand
and Paquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paquiao throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods throws a lazy uppercut
and Paquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Woods misses with a body punch
and Paquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Woods tries to clinch there but Paquiao circles away.
Paquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao stalks Woods and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Woods's face. Woods staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquiao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Woods looks gassed!
Woods misses with a shot to the body
and Paquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woods closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Woods is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Paquiao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Woods misses with a left hand
letting Paquiao counter with a right hand.
Paquiao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Woods is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick from Woods lands but Paquiao takes it in his stride.
Woods misses with a hook to the body
and Paquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Paquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paquiao jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Woods misses the body punch
and Paquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paquiao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paquiao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paquiao.
Paquiao throws out a powerful jab.
Paquiao scores with the left hand. Woods knows he should have avoided that one.
Paquiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Woods throws a poor cross that misses
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paquiao misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Paquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paquiao looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range.
Paquiao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paquiao works Woods's body with a nice hook.
Woods moves out of range as Paquiao strikes.
Woods throws an off balance right hand
and Paquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woods thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Paquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paquiao.
Woods misses with a body shot
and Paquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Paquiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
Woods takes one to the chin there.
Woods takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woods slips a jab from Paquiao.
Paquiao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Woods's hands.
Paquiao throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Paquiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.
Paquiao scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paquiao loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Woods walks into a stiff left hand from Paquiao.
Woods walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Woods's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Paquiao misses.
Woods has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Paquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Paquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woods thinking.
Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Paquiao finds it's way through Woods's defenses.
Manuel Paquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Paquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paquiao catches Woods with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paquiao with a hook.
Woods is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods scores with the left hand. Paquiao knows he should have avoided that one.
Paquiao lands an overhand right.
Paquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Paquiao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Paquiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Paquiao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paquiao.
Woods doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paquiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paquiao connects with a nice looking jab.
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paquiao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Paquiao lands with a cross.
Paquiao jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice combination there by Paquiao.
Woods is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Paquiao connects with a single shot there.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Paquiao finish him?
Paquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woods seems to have recovered his senses.
Paquiao punishes Woods's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Paquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Woods takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paquiao throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Woods slips under a jab from Paquiao.
Woods throws a poor cross that misses
and Paquiao counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Paquiao misses.
Paquiao tests Woods's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ross Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paquiao misses with a straight left.
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Paquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Woods throws an off balance right hand
letting Paquiao counter with a right hand.
Woods throws an off balance right hand
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Woods lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paquiao lands a nice hook to Woods's body. Woods takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paquiao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That has opened up Ross Woods's cut even more.
Paquiao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woods.
Paquiao tests Woods's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Woods takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paquiao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Paquiao as he connects with a hook.
Paquiao scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquiao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woods takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woods misses with a body punch
letting Paquiao counter with a right hand.
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Paquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Paquiao misses its intended target.
Paquiao lands an overhand right.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paquiao counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods misses with a body shot
and Paquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woods thinking.
Paquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Paquiao counter with a right hand.
Paquiao scores with the left hand. Woods knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paquiao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Woods's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Woods closes the distance looking to clinch
and Paquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paquiao.
Paquiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Woods fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Woods tries to clinch up
and Paquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Woods might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Paquiao has got the better of the exchanges.
Paquiao works the jab nicely.
Woods swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods throws a low kick, looking for Paquiao's leg but Paquiao calmly moves out of range.
Paquiao scores with a shot to the body.
Woods takes one to the chin there.
Woods takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woods takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woods misses with a jab to the body
and Paquiao counters with a left to the body.
Paquiao scores with a decent looking hook.
Paquiao jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paquiao.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paquiao with a jab.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Paquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Paquiao misses.
Woods blocks a jab.
Paquiao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paquiao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Woods swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Paquiao counter with a right hand.
Woods takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paquiao lands a jab to the nose.
Woods misses with a left hand
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paquiao throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Paquiao.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Paquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Woods throws a combination that misses
and Paquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paquiao cracks Woods with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Paquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paquiao lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab by Woods.
Paquiao throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Paquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woods tries to clinch but Paquiao is having none of it.
Paquiao connects with a crisp jab.
Woods tries to clinch but Paquiao moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paquiao throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a shoot takedown. Paquiao fights it but they end up in guard.
Woods throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paquiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods won't allow Paquiao to sweep him here.
Ross Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woods accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paquiao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paquiao is pulling down on Woods's head to control his posture.
Paquiao keeping full guard, as Woods tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Paquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paquiao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Paquiao!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lefleaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lefleaur is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Marseillaise. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gordon Lefleaur was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Lefleaur!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lefleaur circles away quickly and effectively.
Lefleaur throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lefleaur swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lefleaur shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDonald eats them both and turns towards Lefleaur to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
Lefleaur looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Lefleaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lefleaur dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Lefleaur throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Lefleaur does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefleaur ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lefleaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Lefleaur cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Lefleaur is just out of range.
Lefleaur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
Lefleaur tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is looking to wear down Lefleaur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lefleaur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lefleaur. Lefleaur obviously looking to wear him down.
Lefleaur swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lefleaur's guard.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefleaur is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lefleaur can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonald pushes down on Lefleaur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Lefleaur defending well.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lefleaur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lefleaur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Lefleaur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lefleaur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lefleaur is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
Lefleaur keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Lefleaur defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lefleaur is trying to stand.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Lefleaur dodges it nicely.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Lefleaur is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lefleaur throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Lefleaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gordon Lefleaur will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lefleaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Lefleaur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lefleaur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lefleaur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Lefleaur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lefleaur moves away from the strike by McDonald.
Lefleaur misses the shot to the body.
Lefleaur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
Lefleaur cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lefleaur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lefleaur is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lefleaur defends it well.
Lefleaur trying to control but McDonald postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald 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.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Lefleaur is defending well.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lefleaur sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Lefleaur won't allow it.
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Lefleaur defends the submission attempt.
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.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefleaur keeps working.
McDonald is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lefleaur is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy McDonald!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Handelman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Happypants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handelman's entrance music is All I Do is Win. A fine choice. Happypants has chosen Avenged Sevenfold-Nightmare as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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189 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Handelman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mister Happypants!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happypants closes this distance looking for a takedown but Handelman circles away.
Handelman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Kevin Handelman has been cut.
Happypants lunges at Handelman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Handelman's hand.
Happypants with a poor takedown
enabling Handelman to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happypants lands with a cross.
Happypants misses with a few strikes there.
Happypants has his takedown stuffed
and Handelman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kevin Handelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Happypants.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happypants working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Handelman - that landed with a thud.
Handelman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handelman misses with a punch to the body.
Handelman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handelman trying to stall but Happypants improves his position.
Handelman can't find room to land a body shot as Happypants controls the action.
Happypants blocks a body shot from Handelman.
Handelman lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Handelman.
Handelman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handelman lands a left hand.
Handelman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Happypants wants to break free but Handelman has control.
Handelman tries to throw a body punch but Happypants avoids it by throwing Handelman back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handelman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handelman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handelman lands a nice uppercut.
Handelman lands with a short shot to the head.
Handelman swings wildly with an uppercut but Happypants uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handelman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mister Happypants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handelman clinches up with Happypants and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Happypants's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Happypants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Happypants gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Happypants manages to break the clinch.
Happypants shoots for a double leg takedown but Handelman sprawls well. He's pushed Happypants's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handelman drives through and clinches with Happypants against the cage.
Handelman throws a punch but it's blocked by Happypants.
Handelman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handelman misses with a body punch.
Handelman misses with a body punch.
Handelman tries to work over Happypants's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Happypants is trying to break the clinch but Handelman is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Handelman as the two fighters clinch.
Handelman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handelman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handelman misses with the head strike.
Happypants blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handelman trying to stall but Happypants improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Handelman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Handelman is leaning against Happypants and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Happypants is trying to push Handelman away but Handelman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Handelman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handelman keeps control of Happypants as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Handelman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handelman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Happypants's efforts to push away.
Handelman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Handelman lands a body punch.
Handelman misses with some punches.
Happypants blocks a body shot from Handelman.
Happypants is looking to break free of the clinch but Handelman has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handelman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Handelman lands a nice shot to the body.
Handelman misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Handelman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Handelman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Happypants doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Handelman counters by clinching up.
Happypants wants to break the clinch but can't.
Happypants blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Handelman.
Happypants tries to break the clinch but Handelman is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Happypants.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handelman misses with a punch on the inside.
Handelman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handelman tries to throw a body punch but Happypants avoids it by throwing Handelman back against the cage.
Happypants manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handelman pushes Happypants up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Happypants.
Happypants wants to get back to striking at distance but Handelman won't allow it.
Handelman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Happypants wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Handelman has him pressed against the cage.
Happypants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handelman moves into the clinch.
Handelman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happypants with a poor takedown
and Handelman counters with a nice uppercut.
Happypants fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kevin Handelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Happypants.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handelman closes the distance and pushes Happypants back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Handelman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handelman misses with a body punch.
Handelman can't find room to land a body shot as Happypants controls the action.
Handelman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handelman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Happypants blocking some punches.
Happypants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Happypants shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Handelman but Handelman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handelman darts in and clinches Happypants up against the cage.
Handelman avoiding damage.
Handelman throws a head punch that misses.
Handelman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Happypants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happypants with a poor takedown
and Handelman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Handelman.
Happypants is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Happypants blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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.
Handelman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Handelman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handelman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Happypants blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handelman tries to work over Happypants's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handelman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handelman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Happypants backwards.
Handelman throws a punch but it's blocked by Happypants.
Happypants blocking some punches.
Handelman throws a punch but it's blocked by Happypants.
Happypants blocks an uppercut.
Handelman can't find room to land a body shot as Happypants controls the action.
Handelman misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handelman.
Handelman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handelman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Handelman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Handelman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Handelman'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Handelman drives through and clinches with Happypants against the cage.
Handelman working aggressively here.
Handelman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Happypants's elbow.
Handelman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handelman misses with a punch to the body.
Handelman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handelman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handelman digs a right hand into Happypants's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Happypants's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Handelman.
Happypants prevents a body shot from Handelman.
Handelman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handelman has Happypants pressed against the cage, preventing Happypants from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Happypants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handelman leaves Happypants with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Happypants takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handelman rushes Happypants and presses him up against the cage.
Handelman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handelman is leaning against Happypants and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Handelman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Handelman.
Handelman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kevin Handelman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Handelman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Handelman tries a body shot but Happypants blocks it.
Handelman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Happypants's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Handelman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happypants blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Handelman.
Handelman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handelman tries a body shot but Happypants blocks it.
Handelman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Handelman lands a left hand.
Handelman lands a shot to the body.
Handelman can't find room to land a body shot as Happypants controls the action.
Handelman working aggressively here.
Happypants wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Handelman has him pressed against the cage.
Happypants has had enough of the clinch but Handelman keeps him there for the moment.
Handelman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handelman lands with a short shot to the head.
Happypants blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Handelman lands with a right to the head.
Happypants blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kevin Handelman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handelman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Happypants blocks a body shot from Handelman.
Handelman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Happypants pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handelman has Happypants up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Handelman.
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.
A left hand lands to the body for Handelman.
Happypants manages to break the clinch.
Mister Happypants has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Happypants with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Handelman to score with a decent uppercut.
Handelman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Handelman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Handelman, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Handelman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rampage has chosen Whitesnake's Still of the Night as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Lyon Okiro has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lyon Okiro seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyon Okiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okiro misses with a hook.
Okiro closes the distance looking to clinch
so Rampage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Okiro wants to stand and escape but Rampage is having none of it.
Rampage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okiro is keeping the position for now.
Okiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rampage!
Rampage wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rampage tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Okiro decides to return to a standing position.
Okiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Okiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okiro.
Okiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Rampage counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Okiro taking some punishment here, with Rampage in his half guard.
Rampage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okiro is looking to escape.
Okiro is looking for a sweep. Rampage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rampage is pressing down on Okiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okiro is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage moves nicely into side control.
Okiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rampage off and has taken his back!
Rampage is in bad spot here.
Rampage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Okiro doesn't have the hooks in and Rampage manages to turn into his guard.
Okiro wants to stand but Rampage is controlling the position.
Okiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rampageis looking to pass into half guard but Okiro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Okiro is in guard.
Okiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okiro is looking to stand up but Rampage won't let him.
Rampage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Rampage 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage advances to half guard.
Rampage throwing shots but Okiro is blocking nicely.
Rampage passes to side control.
Rampage misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Rampage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Okiro is looking to regain half guard here but Rampage keeps moving and retains side control.
Okiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Okiro regains half guard.
Rampage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okiro is looking for a sweep. Rampage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro gets full guard.
Okiro is breathing heavily.
Rampage won't allow Okiro to sweep him here.
Rampage slips nicely into half guard.
Rampage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rampage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rampage works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rampage lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rampage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Okiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Rampage is just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okiro throws a solid leg kick but Rampage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okiro.
Okiro tries to clinch but Rampage moves away
and Rampage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Rampage coming out on top.
Okiro staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rampage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Okiro as he checks the leg kick.
Rampage swings for the body but Okiro moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage connects with a leg kick. Okiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rampage.
Okiro misses with a body kick.
Rampage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rampage throws a leg kick
and Okiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kyle Rampage has been cut.
Rampage shoots in and bounces Okiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Okiro wants to stand and escape but Rampage is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rampage won't allow Okiro to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rampage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okiro keeping full guard, as Rampage tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okiro wants to stand but Rampage is controlling the position.
Rampage landing some decent shots from guard.
Rampage stands and throws Okiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rampage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okiro wants to get back to his feet.
Okiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rampage in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Rampage! That's hurt Okiro! Will he recover? Rampage fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Rampage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Moye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lasi Kukko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Moye!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Kukko slams his shin into Moye's torso.
Kukko misses with a body shot
and Moye counters with a shoot takedown. Kukko fights it but they end up in guard.
Kukko is pulling down on Moye's head to control his posture.
Moye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kukko is keeping the position for now.
Moye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moye trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kukko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moye seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kukko looking to sit in guard and control but Moye gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kukko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moye has managed to get both his arms back between Kukko's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moye wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
Kukko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moye wants to pass the guard but Kukko is keeping the position.
Moye wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
Moye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moye won't allow Kukko to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moye scores with a hook.
Moye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kukko sprawls well. Kukko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moye gets slowly back to his feet.
Kukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moye.
Moye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Kukko finds it's way through Moye's defenses.
It looks like Derek Moye has been cut.
Kukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moye circles away quickly and effectively.
Moye gets the takedown into side control.
Kukko tries to buck Moye off but Moye is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moye tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moye advances to full mount.
Kukko wants to hold on but Moye pushes him away.
Kukko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kukko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kukko is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derek Moye will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derek Moye's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moye gets tackled into the cage by Kukko. Kukko maintains the clinch.
Moye is trying to drag Kukko to the mat but Kukko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moye stalling in the clinch.
Kukko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kukko can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moye has Kukko pushed against the cage.
Moye throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kukko taking a breather.
Kukko controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moye is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moye taking a breather.
Kukko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kukko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kukko is fighting to break Moye's control of his arms but Moye is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Moye is keeping the position.
Kukko looking to sit in guard and control but Moye gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kukko is pulling down on Moye's head to control his posture.
Kukko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kukko trying to control the action but Moye is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moye wants to get back to his feet.
Moye gets full guard.
Moye keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Moye trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Moye is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kukko trying to control but Moye is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lasi Kukko just wasn't active enough.
Kukko tries for a takedown but Moye circles away easily
and Moye counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kukko's guard now.
Moye tries to free his leg and advance position but Kukko is retaining full guard.
Moye looking to sit in guard and control but Kukko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Moye is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek Moye will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Derek Moye's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kukko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moye fails with a takedown attempt.
Kukko thuds his right hand into Moye's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moye blocks a jab.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moye is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moye avoid being mounted?
Kukko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moye moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kukko controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Moye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kukko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lasi Kukko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kukko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kukko throws a leg kick which misses Moye's front leg but catches the back leg as Moye tries to avoid it.
Kukko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Derek Moye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries to pull guard but Moye holds him up against the cage and eventually Kukko drops back down to his feet.
Kukko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moye is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Come on Kukko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moye lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kukko backwards.
Kukko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moye tries for a takedown but Kukko manages to get underhooks.
Kukko works on Moye's body with a couple of short punches.
Lasi Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukko just leaning against Moye, taking a breather.
Kukko is trying to maintain a safe position but Moye gets an underhook and turns Kukko into the cage.
Moye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kukko.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lasi Kukko.
Kukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moye ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
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.
No luck for Moye with that takedown attempt.
Lasi Kukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moye.
Moye ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
Sloppy strikes from Kukko. Those never looked like landing.
Kukko wants to land a leg kick but Moye is out of range.
Kukko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moye counters with a shoot takedown. Kukko fights it but they end up in guard.
Kukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukko, not yet.
Kukko is trying to keep Moye in close.
Kukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasi Kukko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moye has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Moye!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torni comes to the cage accompanied by Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon. This should be a great matchup!
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193 lbs
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Torni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Murphy MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacManus throws an off balance right hand
and Torni counters with a nice leg kick.
Torni connects with a leg kick. MacManus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
MacManus throws a lazy uppercut
and Torni counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacManus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torni counters by clinching up.
MacManus lands a left hand.
MacManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torni is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacManus managing to block the knees to the body from Torni.
Torni gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Torni.
MacManus throws a punch but it's blocked by Torni.
Torni comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Murphy MacManus has been cut.
Torni lands an elbow that stopped MacManus in his tracks for a moment.
Torni trying to land knees to the body.
Torni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Torni throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling MacManus to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus throws a series of strikes that have Torni backpedaling.
MacManus throws a sloppy body shot
and Torni counters with a leg kick.
Torni throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacManus throws a poor cross that misses
and Torni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacManus misses the body punch
and Torni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torni wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacManus misses with a jab to the body
and Torni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacManus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torni.
Torni scores with a leg kick.
Torni scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacManus.
MacManus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torni counters with an outside leg kick.
MacManus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torni.
Torni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacManus.
MacManus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torni misses with a wild body shot.
MacManus misses with a right hand
and Torni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni lands a jab-cross combination.
MacManus is rocked!
Torni throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Torni finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torni drops MacManus with a straight left! Oh this is bad for MacManus! Torni dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lauri Torni!
Lauri Torni retains his middleweight title!
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