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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Sansom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sansom's entrance music is Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Cuts easily |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Sansom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Huntington!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huntington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sansom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sansom scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Sansom.
Huntington throws a head punch that misses.
Huntington is trying to break the clinch but Sansom is controlling him.
Sansom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huntington throws a right hand that Sansom ducks under and follows up with a left that Sansom also avoids with ease.
Sansom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huntington manages to avoid it.
Keith Huntington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sansom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Huntington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sansom circles away quickly and effectively.
Huntington misses with a double jab.
Sansom tries to clinch but Huntington is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sansom is defended easily by Huntington.
Huntington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huntington misses with a double jab
and Sansom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansom decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huntington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huntington throwing strikes but missing.
Huntington throws a strike but Sansom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sansom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huntington keeping moving, preventing Sansom from controlling successfully.
Sansom stands and steps away. Huntington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Huntington throws a combination that misses
and Sansom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huntington misses with an elbow strike.
Sansom breaks the clinch.
Huntington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sansom at a distance.
Sansom dodges the punch combination from Huntington.
Keith Huntington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sansom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Louis Sansom has been cut.
Huntington scores with a nice right hand.
Huntington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sansom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Huntington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sansom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sansom.
Huntington lands with a right to the head.
Sansom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huntington looking to slow down the pace here.
Huntington prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington is trying to force a seperation but Sansom has the dominant position.
Sansom breaks from the clinch.
Huntington misses with the combination.
Huntington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sansom has time to react.
Sansom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Huntington drops Sansom with a right and a left! Huntington comes rushing in but Sansom regains his composure and manages to keep Huntington in guard.
Sansom is rocked!
Huntington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sansom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sansom is breathing heavily.
Sansom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huntington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sansom keeping full guard, as Huntington tries to pass.
Huntington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sansom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntington content to stall in guard here.
Huntington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huntington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Huntington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huntington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Sansom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huntington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sansom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huntington.
Huntington thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Huntington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Sansom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Huntington cracks a nice hook into Sansom's ribs.
Huntington misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huntington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huntington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch combination from Huntington misses.
Huntington misses with the combination.
Huntington stalks Sansom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sansom's face. Sansom staggers backwards, shaken.
Huntington lands with a nice body punch.
Huntington tries to land a front kick but Sansom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Huntington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sansom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huntington throws a leg kick but Sansom checks it.
Huntington misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sansom moves forwards but Huntington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Louis Sansom's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Huntington.
Huntington throws a series of punches but Sansom moves out of range.
Sansom checks a low kick from Huntington.
Donk. Huntington catches Sansom right on the button with a cross.
Sansom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Huntington 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.
Huntington throws out a powerful jab.
Huntington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Louis Sansom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Huntington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huntington misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sansom's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huntington drops Sansom with a left and a right! Oh, Sansom is hurt - Huntington dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Sansom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huntington throws a strike aimed at the side of Sansom's head but Sansom avoids it well.
Sansom seems to have got his legs back now.
Huntington misses with the ground and pound.
Huntington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sansom keeps working.
Huntington tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sansom defending against the ground and pound.
Huntington controls the position from side control.
The strikes coming from Huntington are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Huntington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sansom is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Huntington misses with the ground and pound.
Huntington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sansom keeps working.
Sansom is looking to regain half guard here but Huntington keeps moving and retains side control.
Huntington throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sansom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Huntington.
Huntington throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sansom dodges the ground and pound from Huntington.
A lull in the action here.
Huntington tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Huntington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Huntington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Huntington crashes against the mat.
Huntington throws a strike aimed at the side of Sansom's head but Sansom avoids it well.
Huntington misses with the ground and pound.
Huntington is putting a hurting on Sansom here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Louis Sansom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Huntington!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Heckingstall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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276 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Heckingstall!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heckingstall shoots in and gets a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Heckingstall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heckingstall gets to his feet - Lewis follows without any prompting.
Lewis scores with a body shot.
Lewis connects with a crisp jab.
Lewis cracks Heckingstall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heckingstall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lewis lands a jab.
Heckingstall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Lewis lands.
Heckingstall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis feints a jab promting Heckingstall to slip. Lewis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heckingstall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lewis lands with a good body shot.
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heckingstall looks gassed!
Lewis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lewis catches Heckingstall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lewis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heckingstall in his tracks.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand.
Heckingstall is rocked!
Lewis drops Heckingstall with a huge uppercut! Heckingstall drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lewis is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Wigfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick McKullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKullen has chosen Rocky road to dublin - Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Brawler
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Wigfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick McKullen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKullen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wigfield.
McKullen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wigfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKullen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wigfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McKullen wants to get back to his feet.
McKullen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKullen has one foot on Wigfield's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McKullen swings widly with a right hand
and Wigfield counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McKullen!
McKullen is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wigfield gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wigfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wigfield counters with a shoot takedown. McKullen fights it but they end up in guard.
McKullen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wigfield is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKullen is looking to stand back up but Wigfield counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McKullen.
McKullen looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKullen has one foot on Wigfield's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McKullen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McKullen looks gassed!
Wigfield tries to kick McKullen off but McKullen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McKullen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McKullen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wigfield to get to his feet.
McKullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wigfield counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wigfield.
McKullen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKullen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Wigfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKullen has his feet on Wigfield's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McKullen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McKullen throws a sloppy head kick and Wigfield moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKullen misses with a double jab
and Wigfield counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Wigfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McKullen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wigfield counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wigfield.
McKullen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wigfield off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McKullen drives through with a takedown into Wigfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McKullen won't allow Wigfield to get back to his feet.
McKullen stays in close to Wigfield's body and controls the position.
McKullen is looking to stand up but Wigfield won't let him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKullen gets to his feet. Wigfield looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McKullen fails to land with a series of punches.
McKullen works over Wigfield's head and body with a nice combination.
McKullen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McKullen escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKullen moves to clinch but Wigfield breaks away
and Wigfield counters with a takedown into side control.
Wigfield has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKullen throws a combination that misses
and Wigfield counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McKullen wants to stand up but Wigfield is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKullen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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.
McKullen misses the shot to the body.
McKullen closes the distance and clinches up with Wigfield, looking for a takedown. McKullen pushes Wigfield against the cage but Wigfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jamie Wigfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wigfield stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wigfield.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wigfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wigfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McKullen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Wigfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Wigfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McKullen tries to land a body kick
and Wigfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKullen won't be happy with that.
McKullen wants to get back to his feet but Wigfield drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wigfield decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice straight punches there by McKullen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McKullen.
Wigfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and McKullen counters with a straight right hand.
McKullen throws a predictable looking body shot
so Wigfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McKullen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wigfield is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Jamie Wigfield wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wigfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wigfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McKullen is trying to escape back to his feet but Wigfield uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McKullen is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Wigfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wigfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Wigfield!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haas Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy has chosen Buried Alive as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haas Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pratt connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
Pratt drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCarthy working a defensive guard but Pratt manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pratt trying to control the position but McCarthy is working away.
McCarthy is looking to reverse the position.
Pratt working the head with strikes.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pratt's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Pratt! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and McCarthy has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Haas Pratt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopstoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Kopstoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Wright!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kopstoot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kopstoot misses with a low kick.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Kopstoot counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Corey Wright has been cut.
Kopstoot tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kopstoot.
Kopstoot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright takes a swing at Kopstoot's ribcage but misses.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Kopstoot avoids it.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Kopstoot.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kopstoot counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Kopstoot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Kopstoot settles back down.
Kopstoot swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright moves out of range as Kopstoot strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopstoot shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Kopstoot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Wright.
Kopstoot misses with a head kick.
Wright lands a big right hand that sends Kopstoot crashing to the mat! Wright stays standing though and waves Kopstoot back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopstoot misses with a left hand
and Wright counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Kopstoot off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Wright follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Kopstoot was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corey Wright!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Burkhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Sloat Gresham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Burkhart!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gresham throws a head kick but Burkhart moves out of range.
Burkhart pushes Gresham up against the cage in a clinch.
Gresham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Burkhart misses
and Gresham counters with a stiff right hand.
Burkhart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Gresham misses the target.
Burkhart has Gresham up against the cage in a clinch.
Gresham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burkhart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burkhart lands a hook that snaps the head of Gresham backwards.
Burkhart lands a shoulder strike.
Gresham landing knees to the body.
Burkhart misses with a punch to the body.
Gresham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burkhart has closed the distance and engaged Gresham in a clinch.
Gresham tries to stall but Burkhart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gresham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burkhart digs a right hand underneath Gresham's ribcage. Gresham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burkhart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gresham's elbow.
Gresham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burkhart throws a body kick the misses
and Gresham makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burkhart really felt that one!
Burkhart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham breaks from the clinch.
Burkhart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gresham on the side of the head.
Gresham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burkhart.
Burkhart closes the distance and pushes Gresham back into the cage.
Burkhart takes a shot to the head.
Gresham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burkhart backwards.
Gresham manages to break the clinch.
Sloat Gresham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burkhart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burkhart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Burkhart.
Burkhart tries to throw a body punch but Gresham avoids it by throwing Burkhart back against the cage.
Burkhart misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Burkhart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gresham trying to stall but Burkhart improves his position.
Gresham digs a right hand underneath Burkhart's ribcage. Burkhart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gresham trying to land knees to the body.
Burkhart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burkhart misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burkhart tries to throw a body punch but Gresham avoids it by throwing Burkhart back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart avoids a wild elbow strike from Gresham.
Gresham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gresham trying to stall but Burkhart improves his position.
Burkhart lands a shoulder strike.
Burkhart can't find room to land a body shot as Gresham controls the action.
Gresham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gresham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burkhart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gresham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burkhart can't find room to land a body shot as Gresham controls the action.
Burkhart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gresham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gresham lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Gresham.
Burkhart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gresham's elbow.
Burkhart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burkhart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gresham misses with a punch on the inside.
Gresham scores with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burkhart.
Gresham tries to break free but Burkhart pushes him back against the cage.
Gresham taking a breather.
Burkhart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gresham backwards.
Gresham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gresham.
Gresham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burkhart throws a sloppy head kick
and Gresham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burkhart's knee momentarily.
Gresham moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burkhart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gresham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burkhart instigates a clinch.
Burkhart lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gresham.
Gresham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burkhart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burkhart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gresham swings wildly with an uppercut but Burkhart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burkhart can't find room to land a body shot as Gresham controls the action.
Burkhart tries to throw a body punch but Gresham avoids it by throwing Burkhart back against the cage.
Burkhart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gresham or not.
Gresham lands with a short shot to the head.
Burkhart avoids the elbow strike from Gresham, against the cage.
Burkhart misses with some punches.
Gresham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burkhart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gresham landing knees to the head.
Gresham is breathing heavily.
Burkhart tries to throw a body punch but Gresham avoids it by throwing Burkhart back against the cage.
Gresham has had enough of the clinch but Burkhart keeps him there for the moment.
Burkhart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gresham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gresham has a couple of punches blocked by Burkhart.
Gresham lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gresham blocks a body shot from Burkhart.
Gresham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burkhart blocks it with crossed arms.
Burkhart tries a body shot but Gresham blocks it.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the head but Burkhart blocks with his arms.
Gresham wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gresham obliges.
Burkhart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gresham backwards.
A shot in the inside from Burkhart.
Gresham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sloat Gresham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Burkhart.
Gresham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gresham misses with a punch on the inside.
Burkhart lands a nice shot to the body.
Burkhart pulls guard.
Gresham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burkhart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burkhart has escaped and now he's on top!
Burkhart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burkhart throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burkhart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sloat Gresham will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Burkhart instigates a clinch.
Gresham blocks a body shot from Burkhart.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burkhart.
Burkhart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gresham's elbow.
Burkhart can't find room to land a body shot as Gresham controls the action.
Burkhart lands a body shot.
Burkhart scores with a hook to the body.
Gresham breaks from the clinch.
Gresham looks to land a combination but Burkhart avoids it well.
Burkhart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gresham gets tackled into the cage by Burkhart. Burkhart maintains the clinch.
Burkhart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gresham prevents a body shot from Burkhart.
Burkhart tries for a takedown but Gresham manages to get underhooks.
Gresham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burkhart forces Gresham back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burkhart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gresham looking to throw knees to the head but Burkhart is blocking nicely.
Burkhart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gresham's elbow.
Burkhart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burkhart blocks an elbow strike.
Burkhart works on Gresham's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Burkhart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham connects with a knee to the head.
Gresham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burkhart throws a head kick that misses.
Burkhart gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gresham counters with a nice uppercut.
Burkhart drives through and clinches with Gresham against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Burkhart.
Burkhart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gresham backwards.
Alex Burkhart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gresham prevents the takedown attempt.
Gresham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burkhart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gresham throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Gresham.
Burkhart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gresham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burkhart is working Gresham over against the cage.
Burkhart digs a right hand into Gresham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gresham's gas tank.
Burkhart scores with a hook to the body.
Burkhart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gresham backwards.
Gresham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burkhart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burkhart cracks Gresham with a nice body shot.
Gresham blocks a body shot from Burkhart.
A right hand to the body from Burkhart.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burkhart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart digs a right hand underneath Gresham's ribcage. Gresham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gresham missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Burkhart.
Burkhart digs a right hand underneath Gresham's ribcage. Gresham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burkhart pushes Gresham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burkhart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burkhart digs a right hand underneath Gresham's ribcage. Gresham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Burkhart.
Burkhart misses with a punch to the body.
Burkhart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burkhart scores with a hook to the body.
Burkhart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burkhart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gresham misses with a knee strike.
Burkhart is leaning against Gresham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burkhart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burkhart can't find room to land a body shot as Gresham controls the action.
Burkhart lands a nice shot to the body.
Burkhart is leaning against Gresham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Burkhart.
A short body shot lands from Burkhart as the two fighters clinch.
Burkhart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gresham or not.
Burkhart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burkhart pushes Gresham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burkhart lands a body punch.
Burkhart lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Burkhart.
Burkhart pulls Gresham into guard.
Burkhart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gresham's guard.
Burkhart passes into half guard.
Gresham wants to get back to his feet.
Burkhart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gresham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burkhart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burkhart stops Gresham from getting back to his feet.
Burkhart slips a nice elbow through Gresham's hands, connecting with Gresham's forehead.
Gresham is looking to escape.
Burkhart slips a nice elbow through Gresham's hands, connecting with Gresham's forehead.
Burkhart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burkhart working over Gresham with some ground and pound. Gresham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burkhart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burkhart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gresham can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gresham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burkhart looking to finish Gresham with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gresham!
Burkhart pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gresham is trying to escape the mount.
Gresham is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burkhart landing shots from mount.
Burkhart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gresham's face.
Gresham is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Burkhart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Burkhart forces Gresham back against the cage and clinches.
Gresham misses with a knee strike.
Gresham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gresham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gresham lands a damaging elbow.
Burkhart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Burkhart.
Gresham looking to throw knees to the head but Burkhart is blocking nicely.
Gresham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burkhart scores with a shot to the side of Gresham's head.
Burkhart lands a left hand.
Burkhart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gresham's elbow.
Burkhart keeps control of Gresham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gresham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burkhart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gresham backwards.
Burkhart pushes Gresham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burkhart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Burkhart.
A right hook to the body lands for Burkhart.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the head but Burkhart blocks with his arms.
Burkhart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Burkhart.
Burkhart presses Gresham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burkhart lands a shot to the body.
Burkhart tightens his grip and picks Gresham up, before dumping him to the ground. Gresham manages to land in guard.
Burkhart throwing strikes from guard but Gresham blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burkhart postures up in Gresham's guard and throws a big left but Gresham blocks it.
Burkhart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burkhart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burkhart landing some decent shots from guard.
Burkhart stops Gresham from standing up.
Burkhart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burkhart landing with the ground and pound.
Burkhart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burkhart throwing strikes from guard but Gresham blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gresham wants to stand up but Burkhart is controlling him.
Burkhart scoring with some ground and pound.
Burkhart is in close to Gresham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gresham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burkhart.
Burkhart is looking to work some ground and pound but Gresham has wrist control.
Burkhart cracks Gresham with a solid left hand.
Burkhart tries to free his leg and advance position but Gresham is retaining full guard.
Gresham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burkhart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burkhart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gresham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burkhart is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart connects with a couple of short punches.
Burkhart lands a couple of digs.
Burkhart postures up and lands a big shot to Gresham's brow.
Burkhart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gresham wants to stand up but Burkhart is controlling him.
Burkhart distracts Gresham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burkhart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burkhart postures up in Gresham's guard and throws a big left but Gresham blocks it.
Burkhart is working Gresham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burkhart thows a big elbow that misses.
Burkhart prevents Gresham from getting back to his feet.
Gresham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burkhart defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gresham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gresham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burkhart is aware though and is defending well.
Gresham wants to stand and escape but Burkhart is having none of it.
Burkhart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burkhart is looking to work some ground and pound but Gresham has wrist control.
Burkhart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burkhart working some strikes from top position.
Burkhart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gresham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gresham scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Burkhart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gresham tries a knee to the head but Burkhart blocks it.
Burkhart works on Gresham's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Burkhart.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Burkhart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burkhart 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Burkhart!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Sauers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Ignashov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ignashov has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! This should be a great matchup!
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Sauers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexey Ignashov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignashov throws a head kick but Sauers moves out of range.
Ignashov looks gassed!
Sauers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sauers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sauers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sauers lands a couple of elbows.
Sauers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sauers trying to control but Ignashov is working from the bottom.
Ignashov being controlled here, momentarily.
Sauers looking to pass the guard.
Sauers trying to control but Ignashov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauers controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Sauers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sauers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sauers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sauers digs a good body shot into Ignashov's ribs.
Sauers gets a double leg takedown into Ignashov's guard.
Sauers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignashov keeping full guard, as Sauers tries to pass.
Sauers trying to control but Ignashov is working from the bottom.
Ignashov can't keep his opponent in guard - Sauers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sauers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sauers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ignashov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sauers moves nicely into side control.
Sauers taking a breather here.
Sauers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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.
Sauers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignashov keeps working.
Sauers taking a breather here.
Ignashov prevents Sauers from moving into mount.
Sauers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignashov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Sauers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ignashov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sauers. Sauers gets slowly back to his feet.
Ignashov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sauers.
Ignashov wants to clinch
and Sauers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ignashov won't be happy with that.
Sauers is looking to take a break and control but Ignashov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sauers looks up at the clock and then as Ignashov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sauers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
It looks like Alexey Ignashov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignashov is breathing heavily.
Sauers lands a few punches from side control.
Sauers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sauers misses with the ground and pound.
Sauers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignashov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sauers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ignashov!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauers scoring with strikes but Ignashov is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Sauers.
Shane Sauers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sauers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ignashov?
Sauers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignashov is squirming around, avoiding Sauers's attempts to control the action.
Sauers is landing with some decent strikes but Ignashov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauers looking to ground and pound but Ignashov is blocking nicely.
Sauers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That has opened up Alexey Ignashov's cut even more.
Ignashov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sauers.
Ignashov is bucking up trying to escape but Sauers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alexey Ignashov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexey Ignashov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Sauers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Micah Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micah Magnum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel misses with a takedown
and Magnum counters by clinching up.
Magnum stalling.
Magnum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magnum leaning against his opponent.
Magnum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daniel.
Micah Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daniel.
Magnum is trying to trip Daniel. He has hold of a leg but Daniel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magnum persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Daniel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magnum is controlling him.
Magnum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniel wants to stand but Magnum is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magnum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magnum prevents Daniel from getting back to his feet.
Magnum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magnum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magnum working some strikes from top position.
Magnum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magnum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magnum throwing strikes but missing.
Magnum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daniel's head.
Magnum with a nice head shot there.
Daniel is rocked!
Magnum is in close to Daniel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daniel is still in real trouble! Can Magnum finish him?
Magnum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magnum gets to his feet and stands over Daniel, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Daniel felt that one! Magnum unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Daniel from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Magnum!
Micah Magnum retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Backman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Edward's chin.
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220 lbs
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223 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Edward!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Edward 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ryan Edward has been cut.
Backman tries to clinch there but Edward circles away.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Backman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Edward misses.
Edward misses with a hook
and Backman counters with a left and a right... And another left! Edward is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Backman!
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