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Bloody Hell XXVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ambrozy Kleks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Quim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Quim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ambrozy Kleks's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ambrozy Kleks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Quim!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleks shoots in for a takedown but Quim shows good takedown defense.
Quim looks to land a combination but Kleks avoids it well.
Kleks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Quim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kleks.
Kleks lands a jab to the nose.
Kleks looks to clinch
and Quim counters with a nice body shot.
Quim lands a nice hook to Kleks's body. Kleks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kleks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kleks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kleks is looking to clinch.
Quim moves out of range as Kleks strikes.
Quim slips under a jab from Kleks.
A jab from Kleks misses.
Kleks swings widly with a right hand
and Quim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kleks instigates a clinch.
Kleks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quim manages to break the clinch.
Kleks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kleks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quim.
Kleks lands a body shot.
Kleks closes the distance but Quim moves to the side
and Quim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quim shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kleks eats them both and turns towards Quim to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kleks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kleks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quim as he jumps to the side.
Quim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kleks is just out of range.
Kleks lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kleks misses the jab.
Kleks dodges the punch combination from Quim.
Kleks lands a glancing blow to the side of Quim's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleks looks to throw the jab but Quim is out of range.
Kleks throws out a loose jab but Quim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Kleks.
Quim staying out of range there.
Kleks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quim as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambrozy Kleks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleks is breathing heavily.
Quim blocks a jab.
Kleks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kleks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quim looks to land a combination but Kleks avoids it well.
Kleks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kleks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quim ducks under a wild hook from Kleks.
Kleks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Quim. That snapped Kleks's head back.
Kleks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Quim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kleks shoots and misses
and Quim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kleks closes the distance but Quim moves to the side
and Quim counters with a one-two to the body.
Kleks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Quim counters with a three punch combo that has Kleks backing up. Kleks nods at Quim to acknowledge the strikes.
Quim misses with a looping right.
Kleks with a poor takedown
and Quim counters with a nice leg kick.
Kleks moves away from the strike by Quim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleks moves out of range of the strikes.
Quim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kleks throws the left hand but Quim avoids the punch easily.
Kleks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jimmy Quim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quim.
Kleks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Quim. Those never looked like landing.
Kleks dodges the punch combination from Quim.
Quim slips a straight right by Kleks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kleks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quim counters with a good low kick that Kleks was not able to check.
Kleks avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Ambrozy Kleks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kleks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kleks throws a lazy uppercut
and Quim counters with a stiff right hand.
Ambrozy Kleks is winning the standup battle so far.
Kleks works the jab nicely.
Kleks misses with a looping left.
Quim misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Kleks.
Kleks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quim manages to avoid it.
Quim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kleks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kleks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kleks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kleks looks to throw the jab but Quim is out of range.
Quim cracks Kleks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kleks slips a jab and a cross from Quim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleks wants to clinch.
Quim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Quim counters with an inside leg kick.
Quim misses the shot to the body.
Jimmy Quim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Quim coming out on top.
Quim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kleks.
Kleks ducks under a wild hook from Quim.
Kleks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Quim - just one landing.
Kleks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleks lands a jab to the nose.
Quim walks into a jab.
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!
Kleks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quim throws a right hand that Kleks ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleks also avoids with ease.
Kleks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kleks stalks Quim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quim's face. Quim staggers backwards, shaken.
Kleks just misses with a punch to the body.
Ambrozy Kleks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kleks.
Danga de danga de dang - Kleks scores with a four punch combination!
Quim works Kleks's body with a nice hook.
Quim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kleks doesn't manage to clinch there - Quim circles away.
Kleks looks to clinch
and Quim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kleks tries to clinch
and Quim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kleks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kleks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kleks just misses with a punch to the body.
Kleks throws the left hand but Quim avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quim. Kleks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kleks lands with a right hand.
Quim looks to throw the jab but Kleks is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice defenses there by Quim.
Quim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kleks cracks Quim with a good jab.
Quim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kleks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleks throws a big shot that misses.
Kleks misses with a two punch combination.
Kleks slips under a jab from Quim.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kleks misses with a series of wild punches.
Quim throws a combination. Kleks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kleks looks to land a left hand but Quim moved out of range nicely.
Quim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kleks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kleks throws a lazy uppercut
and Quim counters with a right hand to the body.
Quim lands a two punch combo.
Quim swats away the attempt to clinch by Kleks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrozy Kleks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Kleks moves to clinch but Quim breaks away
and Quim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kleks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kleks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Quim. That snapped Kleks's head back.
Quim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quim.
Kleks is rocked!
Kleks misses with a double jab.
Oh Kleks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Quim.
Quim throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kleks crashing down! Kleks tries to stagger back to his feet but Quim just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kleks asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Quim!
Jimmy Quim really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Wynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wynn has chosen Flower Of Scotland - Red Hot Chilli Pipers as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Wynn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wynn tries to move into range but MacManus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacManus tries to clinch but Wynn is having none of it.
MacManus has closed the distance and engaged Wynn in a clinch.
MacManus scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Willie Wynn has been cut.
Wynn is trying to break the clinch but MacManus has him pressed against the cage.
MacManus with a knee to the head.
Wynn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. MacManus can't fight it off and eventually Wynn manages to take the fight to the floor. MacManus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wynn throws a big right hand that misses.
Wynn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacManus is proving hard to escape from.
Wynn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wynn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacManus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wynn, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Wynn keeps moving.
MacManus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Wynn is retaining full guard.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Wynn keeps moving.
Wynn working for a triangle but MacManus defends it easily.
MacManus is looking to work some ground and pound but Wynn has wrist control.
Wynn keeping full guard, as MacManus tries to pass.
Wynn has his foot on MacManus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacManus works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacManus advances to half guard.
Wynn looking for submissions off his back.
Wynn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacManus scores with a couple of nice shots.
MacManus is thwarting Wynn's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacManus connects with a nice short shot to Wynn's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wynn pushes MacManus off looking to stand but MacManus dives back in and keeps control.
MacManus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wynn has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacManus trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom.
MacManus working Wynn over with strikes.
Wynn is looking to escape.
MacManus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacManus works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacManus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacManus lands a big elbow.
Wynn is rocked!
MacManus with shots to the head and body - Wynn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wynn is still in real trouble! Can MacManus finish him?
MacManus drops a big elbow. That's hurt Wynn! More shots from MacManus and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor MacManus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombardo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. From Despair To Where kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo instigates a clinch.
Lombardo cracks Takeda with a nice body shot.
Lombardo lands a left hand.
Takeda taking a breather.
Lombardo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takeda's efforts to push away.
Lombardo breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Takeda misses.
Lombardo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lombardo lands in his opponent's guard.
Lombardo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeda wants to stand but Lombardo is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lombardo thows a big elbow that misses.
Lombardo wants to pass the guard but Takeda is keeping the position.
Lombardo wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anthony Lombardo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Takeda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo dodges the punch combination from Takeda.
Lombardo misses with a two punch combination.
Lombardo closes the distance and clinches.
Lombardo just leaning against Takeda, taking a breather.
Takeda is working for takedown but Lombardo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lombardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lombardo gets a clinch.
Lombardo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Takeda can't fight it off and eventually Lombardo manages to take the fight to the floor. Takeda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo is working Takeda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lombardo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lombardo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takeda wants to stand but Lombardo is controlling the position.
Lombardo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lombardo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lombardo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lombardo is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lombardo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombardo trying to control the action but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Lombardo slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lombardo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A left lands for Lombardo.
Takeda looks to land a combination but Lombardo avoids it well.
Lombardo shoots in but no luck this time.
Lombardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Takeda misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lombardo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lombardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthony Lombardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lombardo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takeda with a hook.
Takeda slips a jab from Lombardo.
Takeda moves out of range as Lombardo strikes.
Lombardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeda.
Takeda has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lombardo is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeda is looking for a sweep. Lombardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo wants to control but Takeda is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lombardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Lombardo.
Lombardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takeda counters with a series of strikes. Lombardo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lombardo tries to clinch there but Takeda circles away.
Lombardo misses with a few strikes there.
Lombardo moves into the clinch.
Takeda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lombardo.
Jin Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lombardo.
Lombardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lombardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lombardo lands a jab.
Takeda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Takeda misses.
Lombardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anthony Lombardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombardo jabs at Takeda's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Takeda. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Takeda does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Lombardo does no damage.
Lombardo scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lombardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Takeda throws a series of punches but Lombardo avoids them all with ease.
It looks like Jin Takeda has been cut.
A combination from Lombardo does no damage.
Lombardo slips a jab and a cross from Takeda.
Lombardo lands an overhand right.
Takeda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takeda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo forces Takeda back against the cage and clinches.
Takeda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Takeda's ribcage. Takeda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lombardo breaks the clinch.
Jin Takeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Lombardo does it's job there.
Takeda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeda there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo misses with the combination.
Lombardo throws a low kick but Takeda moves out of range easily.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Lombardo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takeda has time to react.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lombardo throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombardo throws a head kick that half lands.
Lombardo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takeda misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lombardo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takeda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lombardo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Takeda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anthony Lombardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lombardo throws a sloppy head kick and Takeda moves out of range easily.
Lombardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeda misses with a few strikes there.
Takeda keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Takeda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lombardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeda gets caught napping as Lombardo dives in and scores a takedown. Takeda manages to retain guard.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Lombardo from controlling successfully.
Lombardo is pushing down on Takeda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeda is fighting to maintain full guard but Lombardo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lombardo with the ground and pound but Takeda uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anthony Lombardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Lombardo looking to pass the guard.
Lombardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombardo content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lombardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lombardo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Anthony Lombardo!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Anthony Lombardo!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Anthony Lombardo!
Anthony Lombardo wins by unanimous decision!
Anthony Lombardo very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Lemiwinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Lemiwinks acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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30
300 lbs
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26
300 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, The Lemiwinks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemiwinks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vlad counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lemiwinks's guard now.
Vlad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vlad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vlad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lemiwinks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lemiwinks has escaped and now he's on top!
Vlad wants to sweep but no luck.
Vlad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lemiwinks!
Vlad thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad breaks from Lemiwinks's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vlad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lemiwinks avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vlad.
Lemiwinks blocking the ground and pound.
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!
Lemiwinks is squirming around, avoiding Vlad's attempts to control the action.
Lemiwinks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vlad tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vlad controlling the position easily from mount.
Vlad scoring with strikes but Lemiwinks is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throwing strikes here but Lemiwinks is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lemiwinks is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vlad looking to ground and pound but Lemiwinks is blocking nicely.
Vlad looking to finish with strikes here!
Vlad looking to finish Lemiwinks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lemiwinks!
Vlad controlling his opponent.
Vlad lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like The Lemiwinks has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lemiwinks in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lemiwinks to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gibki Vlad!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hernan Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortes comes to the cage accompanied by Hard to see. Stglitz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feuer frei! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hugo Stglitz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
146 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Hernan Cortes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Stglitz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stglitz is looking to chop away at Cortes's legs.
Stglitz shoots in for a double leg but Cortes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Cortes. No joy for Stglitz on that attempt.
Cortes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Cortes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stglitz under the eye.
Stglitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernan Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Stglitz.
Cortes throws a head kick but Stglitz moves out of range.
Stglitz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stglitz is defended easily by Cortes.
Cortes tries to land a leg kick but Stglitz saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cortes throws a hook to the side of Stglitz's head but Stglitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes loads up on a big right hand but Stglitz slips the punch.
Hernan Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stglitz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stglitz slips a jab and a cross from Cortes.
Nice cross by Cortes.
Cortes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Cortes does it's job there.
Cortes misses with a few strikes there.
Stglitz shoots in for a takedown but Cortes shows good takedown defense.
Hernan Cortes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stglitz throws a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes throws a combination that misses
and Stglitz counters with a two punch combo.
Cortes throws a series of punches but Stglitz moves out of range.
Cortes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortes misses with a straight left.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Cortes. No joy for Stglitz on that attempt.
Cortes connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Cortes coming out on top.
Stglitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortes.
Cortes is looking to chop away at Stglitz's legs.
The fighters circling - Cortes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Cortes. No joy for Stglitz on that attempt.
Stglitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortes fails to land with a series of punches.
Stglitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
Stglitz moves out of range of the body kick.
Stglitz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cortes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stglitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes swings for the body but Stglitz moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortes. Stglitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stglitz staying out of range there.
Cortes dodges the punch combination from Stglitz.
Stglitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stglitz staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Cortes misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stglitz.
Stglitz slips under a jab from Cortes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernan Cortes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Cortes.
Cortes motions for Stglitz to come forward. Cortes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cortes throws a hook to the side of Stglitz's head but Stglitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stglitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Stglitz is just out of range.
Cortes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortes cracks Stglitz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Cortes blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes misses with the combination.
Cortes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cortes throws a sloppy head kick and Stglitz moves out of range easily.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses.
Stglitz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cortes stuffs the takedown attempt from Stglitz. Stglitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortes throws a nice looking combination but Stglitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stglitz is looking to clinch but Cortes is avoiding it.
Stglitz checks a leg kick.
Hernan Cortes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stglitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Stglitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cortes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stglitz tries to work over Cortes's front leg with a kick but Cortes checks it.
Nice jab there from Cortes.
Stglitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernan Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stglitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stglitz.
Cortes throws a head kick that Stglitz semi-blocks.
Stglitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stglitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortes throws the left hand but Stglitz avoids the punch easily.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stglitz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cortes has time to react.
Stglitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stglitz throws a push kick but Cortes slaps the foot to one side.
Stglitz throws a combination. Cortes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz lands with a straight right. Cortes didn't see that one coming.
Stglitz tries to clinch there but Cortes circles away.
Cortes misses with a few strikes there.
Stglitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes throws a right hand that misses
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stglitz. Cortes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stglitz walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stglitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Stglitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cortes as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stglitz ducks under a wild hook from Cortes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernan Cortes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stglitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Stglitz does no damage.
Stglitz slips under a jab.
Cortes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stglitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stglitz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stglitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortes checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
Good work by Cortes as he checks the leg kick.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses.
Cortes misses with an uppercut. Stglitz saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Decent striking displayed by Cortes there.
Stglitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cortes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stglitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Stglitz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cortes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stglitz somewhat.
Cortes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cortes counters with a left and a right that stings Stglitz.
Cortes drops his hands momentarily and Stglitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cortes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stglitz.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortes throws a sloppy head kick and Stglitz moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortes throws a sloppy head kick and Stglitz moves out of range easily.
Stglitz throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Stglitz.
Stglitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stglitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortes circles away.
Cortes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stglitz misses with a looping left.
Cortes misses with a head kick.
Stglitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortes.
Stglitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cortes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Stglitz.
Cortes throws a sloppy head kick and Stglitz moves out of range easily.
Stglitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz misses with a looping left.
Stglitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortes.
Stglitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cortes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cortes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stglitz.
Stglitz tries to clinch but Cortes moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Cortes.
Stglitz scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stglitz drives through with a takedown into Cortes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stglitz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hugo Stglitz.
I think Cortes 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 William Gold scores the fight for Hernan Cortes!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Hernan Cortes!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Hernan Cortes!
Hernan Cortes wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck by AC/DC. Pat Sumrall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
186 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
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27
194 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Andy Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumrall clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sumrall throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sumrall fails to land.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sumrall is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva takes a swing at Sumrall's ribcage but misses.
Sumrall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sumrall.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sumrall loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sumrall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sumrall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Sumrall.
Silva throws a push kick but Sumrall slaps the foot to one side.
Sumrall doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Sumrall tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pat Sumrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sumrall wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Sumrall moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Sumrall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sumrall lands with a slapping head kick.
Sumrall throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Sumrall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sumrall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sumrall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sumrall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sumrall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sumrall takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Sumrall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sumrall lands a left hand.
Silva tries to stall but Sumrall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pat Sumrall has been cut.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva motions for Sumrall to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sumrall.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Sumrall tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Sumrall avoids the head kick by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sumrall scores with a leg kick.
Sumrall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Sumrall moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Sumrall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Sumrall.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Sumrall is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Sumrall blocks the low kick.
Sumrall throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumrall throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sumrall scores with a leg kick.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Sumrall checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Sumrall moves away and avoids it.
Sumrall throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Sumrall misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Sumrall tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Sumrall throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva looks for the body kick but Sumrall saw that one coming.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Sumrall saw it coming and moves away.
Sumrall throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sumrall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
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 Andy Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pat Sumrall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sumrall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sumrall moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Sumrall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sumrall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Sumrall throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sumrall.
Sumrall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sumrall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sumrall lands with an overhand left.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sumrall misses with a straight left.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Sumrall loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Sumrall throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sumrall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Silva looks for the body kick but Sumrall saw that one coming.
Sumrall is breathing heavily.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sumrall.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Sumrall's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Sumrall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sumrall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Silva cracks Sumrall with a good jab.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sumrall. That did some damage!
Sumrall avoids the head kick by Silva.
Nice body kick from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva thumps Sumrall with a low kick.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sumrall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sumrall.
Sumrall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Sumrall's head but Sumrall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Sumrall.
Sumrall tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Sumrall off the cage and back into range.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Pat Sumrall's cut even more.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andy Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Sumrall stumbling back into the cage.
Sumrall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sumrall.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Sumrall slips a jab from Silva.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Sumrall moves out of range easily.
Sumrall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Sumrall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
The cut above Pat Sumrall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Sumrall sees coming a mile off.
Silva looks to land a combination but Sumrall avoids it well.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sumrall tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sumrall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumrall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Sumrall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sumrall connects with a looping right hand.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Sumrall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sumrall moves out of range of the body kick.
Sumrall blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Sumrall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Sumrall wants to clinch.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Sumrall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Sumrall moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Sumrall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sumrall.
Sumrall closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Sumrall misses with a knee to the head.
Silva blocking some punches.
Sumrall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumrall misses with the head strike.
Sumrall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sumrall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Sumrall throws a head punch that misses.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Sumrall avoids the damage to the body.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sumrall avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pat Sumrall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sumrall is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pat Sumrall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sumrall tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Sumrall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sumrall tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Sumrall tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Sumrall.
Sumrall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pat Sumrall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andy Silva!
Andy Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Byron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byron's entrance music is Roky Erickson - Click your Fingers Applauding the Play . A fine choice. Nick Wilson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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299 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Byron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Byron counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Byron.
Byron is stalling here.
Byron gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Byron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilson has Byron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Byron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tom Byron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Wilson.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Byron lands a good knee to the midsection. Wilson won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Byron has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byron.
It looks like Nick Wilson has been cut.
Byron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Byron crunches a lovely knee into Wilson's ribcage.
Wilson looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byron lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
Wilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Byron has him pressed against the cage.
Byron lands an elbow that stopped Wilson in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byron lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
That has opened up Nick Wilson's cut even more.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Byron lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
The cut above Nick Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Byron lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
Byron lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
Nick Wilson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Byron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilson's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Wilson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Byron!
Tom Byron managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Bacon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacon throws a hook to the side of Marshall Matthews's head but Marshall Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bacon cracks Marshall Matthews with an open hand slap.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Bacon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bacon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Marshall Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Bacon avoids the damage to the body.
Marshall Matthews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bacon throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bacon.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bacon is trying to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling him.
Bacon is trying to force a seperation but Marshall Matthews has the dominant position.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bacon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bacon lands with a hook. Marshall Matthews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Bacon is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for Bacon.
Bacon misses with a low kick.
Bacon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bacon loads up on a big right hand but Marshall Matthews slips the punch.
Marshall Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Bacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bacon on the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marshall Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch but Bacon slips to the side
letting Bacon counter with a right hand.
Bacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches Bacon up against the cage.
Bacon blocks an elbow strike from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bacon scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall Matthews obliges.
Bacon scores with a shot to the side of Marshall Matthews's head.
Bacon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall Matthews's elbow.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch
and Bacon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bacon throws a hook to the side of Marshall Matthews's head but Marshall Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshall Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews misses with an uppercut.
Bacon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bacon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick but Bacon moves out of range.
Good exchange - Marshall Matthews coming out on top.
Bacon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bacon takes one on the button.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Bacon keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacon. Marshall Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon with a hook.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Bacon circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall Matthews rushes Bacon and presses him up against the cage.
Bacon throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Bacon.
Bacon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshall Matthews counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marshall Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bacon manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacon stuns Marshall Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Chris Bacon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bacon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marshall Matthews rushes Bacon and presses him up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bacon's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Bacon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bacon pushes Marshall Matthews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bacon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall Matthews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bacon blocks it with crossed arms.
Bacon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews instigates a clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Bacon avoids the damage to the body.
Marshall Matthews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch
and Bacon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marshall Matthews thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall Matthews thows a body kick. Bacon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Bacon is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Bacon circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Bacon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bacon misses with a lunging right hand
and Marshall Matthews counters by moving into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bacon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches Bacon up against the cage.
Bacon throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Bacon throws a leg kick that misses.
Bacon misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bacon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Bacon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Bacon in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshall Matthews rushes Bacon and presses him up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacon throws a hook but Marshall Matthews avoids it easily.
Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bacon.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Bacon moves out of range.
Bacon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bacon throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bacon misses with a hook
and Bacon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bacon swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews blocking some punches.
Bacon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bacon tries to circle away but Marshall Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Bacon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews wants to get back to striking at distance but Bacon won't allow it.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body punch.
Marshall Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bacon managing to block the knees to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Bacon throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Bacon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacon misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Bacon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up
and Bacon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Bacon to counter with a crisp jab.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall Matthews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bacon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon throws a right hand that Marshall Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall Matthews also avoids with ease.
Bacon throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bacon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Bacon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bacon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall Matthews moves away.
Marshall Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Bacon should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Bacon - just one landing.
Bacon misses with a series of wild punches.
Bacon swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Donk. Bacon catches Marshall Matthews right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Bacon 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.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and pushes Bacon back into the cage.
Marshall Matthews with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bacon gets tackled into the cage by Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews maintains the clinch.
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!
Bacon letting Marshall Matthews take a breather here.
Marshall Matthews blocking some punches.
Bacon is trying to force a seperation but Marshall Matthews has the dominant position.
Bacon wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bacon effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but Bacon blocks with his arms.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Bacon in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bacon wants to get back to striking at distance but Marshall Matthews won't allow it.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacon circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon keeps the fight on the outside.
Bacon throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bacon is pushing Marshall Matthews up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bacon, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bacon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch but Bacon slips to the side
and Bacon counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Morton Marshall Matthews just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bacon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Bacon circles away.
Marshall Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bacon.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bacon counters with a right hand to the body.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Bacon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall Matthews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bacon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacon lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Bacon.
Bacon moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Bacon circles away.
Marshall Matthews takes one to the chin there.
Marshall Matthews throws a wild body kick that Bacon sees coming a mile off.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bacon misses with a low kick.
Bacon throws a leg kick but Marshall Matthews moved away.
Good exchange - Bacon coming out on top.
Marshall Matthews fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bacon on the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews throws a body punch but Bacon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews avoids the body shot from Bacon.
Bacon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marshall Matthews slips a jab from Bacon.
Bacon throws a hook to the side of Marshall Matthews's head but Marshall Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshall Matthews throws a series of punches but Bacon avoids them all with ease.
Marshall Matthews throws the kick towards the body but Bacon avoids it.
Bacon just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall Matthews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bacon misses the shot to the body.
Bacon throws a hook but Marshall Matthews avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon throws a hook but Marshall Matthews avoids it easily.
Bacon looks to land a left hand but Marshall Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Bacon throws a big shot that misses.
Bacon throws a series of punches but Marshall Matthews moves out of range.
Bacon tries to bum rush Marshall Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Marshall Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacon throws the left hand but Marshall Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Bacon circles away.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Bacon circles away.
Marshall Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon keeps the fight on the outside.
Bacon swings widly with a right hand
and Marshall Matthews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marshall Matthews.
Bacon has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews leaning against his opponent.
Marshall Matthews with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marshall Matthews with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Bacon lands a head shot.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch
and Bacon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Bacon in a clinch.
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!
Bacon can't break the clinch.
Bacon misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bacon had his way with Morton Marshall Matthews in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Bacon in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews looking to throw knees to the head but Bacon is blocking nicely.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Bacon circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Bacon throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Bacon moves away
and Marshall Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bacon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bacon throws a right hand that Marshall Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall Matthews also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Bacon circles away and keeps his distance.
Bacon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bacon misses with a body shot.
Bacon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marshall Matthews pushes Bacon up against the cage in a clinch.
Bacon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Marshall Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacon.
Marshall Matthews just leaning against Bacon, taking a breather.
Bacon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bacon throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bacon dodges an elbow strike from Marshall Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Bacon is trying to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling him.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bacon.
Bacon breaks from the clinch.
Bacon takes one on the button.
Bacon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall Matthews.
An inside leg kick lands from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from Bacon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Bacon finds it's way through Marshall Matthews's defenses.
Bacon throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bacon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bacon misses with some punches.
Marshall Matthews misses with a knee strike.
Bacon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bacon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews slowing the pace effectively.
Marshall Matthews tries a knee to the head but Bacon blocks it.
Bacon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marshall Matthews lands with a right to the head.
Bacon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marshall Matthews is stalling here.
Bacon swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews scores with the left hand. Bacon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacon throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall Matthews counters with a big head kick but Bacon shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Bacon.
I think Bacon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Chris Bacon!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Chris Bacon!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Chris Bacon wins by split decision!
Chris Bacon is the new featherweight champion!
After the big win, Chris Bacon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unto CB Torture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boris Brejcha - Openminded. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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212 lbs
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203 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Unto CB Torture!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance but CB Torture moves to the side
and CB Torture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - CB Torture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
CB Torture throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CB Torture was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CB Torture digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricardo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie wants to clinch
and CB Torture counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, CB Torture rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by CB Torture!
CB Torture would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
CB Torture is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Unto CB Torture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
CB Torture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but CB Torture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
CB Torture moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
CB Torture misses with a body shot.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from CB Torture.
Gracie throws a series of punches but CB Torture avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
CB Torture lands a body shot.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and CB Torture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
CB Torture moves out of range of the body kick.
CB Torture misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - CB Torture circles away.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CB Torture avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unto CB Torture dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Unto CB Torture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie tries to clinch up but CB Torture circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CB Torture swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
CB Torture throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CB Torture circles away from the clinch attempt
letting CB Torture counter with a right hand.
CB Torture looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
CB Torture keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie looks to clinch
and CB Torture counters with a stiff right hand.
CB Torture displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie moves to clinch but CB Torture breaks away
and CB Torture counters with a stiff right hand.
CB Torture lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from CB Torture.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and CB Torture counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a right and a left that CB Torture avoids nicely.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
CB Torture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but CB Torture pushes him off.
Gracie clinches up with CB Torture and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but CB Torture pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and CB Torture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
CB Torture is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
CB Torture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie wants to clinch
and CB Torture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and CB Torture counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unto CB Torture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
CB Torture's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and CB Torture counters with a series of strikes that sends Gracie to the canvas! CB Torture follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
CB Torture decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
CB Torture works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
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!
CB Torture throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - CB Torture coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CB Torture circles away from the clinch attempt.
CB Torture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for CB Torture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
CB Torture works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
CB Torture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
CB Torture stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ricardo Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but CB Torture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
CB Torture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
CB Torture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
CB Torture circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
CB Torture misses with a wild body shot.
CB Torture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
CB Torture misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie wants to clinch up but CB Torture keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
CB Torture jabs at Gracie's body.
CB Torture throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
A lazy left from CB Torture finds it's target.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CB Torture circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling CB Torture to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unto CB Torture really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and CB Torture counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and CB Torture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
CB Torture circles away from the clinch attempt
and CB Torture counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a combination but CB Torture avoids it well.
Ricardo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CB Torture bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie shoots in but CB Torture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but CB Torture manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
CB Torture circles away from the clinch attempt.
CB Torture works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but CB Torture pushes him off.
Gracie tries for a takedown but CB Torture circles away easily
letting CB Torture counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CB Torture connects with a single shot there.
CB Torture throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie is rocked!
CB Torture slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts CB Torture, as that shot connected.
BOOM! CB Torture lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gracie. Gracie tries to recover but CB Torture is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gracie lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unto CB Torture!
Unto CB Torture is the new light heavyweight champion!
Unto CB Torture gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimonds Bergmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmanis comes to the cage accompanied by Twiztid - We Don't Die. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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266 lbs
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32
257 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimonds Bergmanis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergmanis is just out of range.
Thunder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergmanis is just out of range.
Bergmanis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bergmanis moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunder is working for takedown but Bergmanis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bergmanis prevents the takedown attempt.
Bergmanis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bergmanis presses Thunder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thunder looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergmanis scores with a hook to the body.
Bergmanis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thunder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergmanis is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bergmanis gets back to half guard.
Bergmanis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bergmanis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bergmanis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergmanis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thunder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunder won't allow Bergmanis to sweep him here.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergmanis is retaining full guard.
Bergmanis pulls Thunder in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control but Bergmanis is working from the bottom.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bergmanis is pulling down on Thunder's head to control his posture.
Bergmanis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bergmanis is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Raimonds Bergmanis just wasn't active enough.
Bergmanis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thunder misses with a straight left.
Thunder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bergmanis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergmanis throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
Bergmanis moves out of range of the strikes.
Bergmanis just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bergmanis slips under a jab from Thunder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergmanis cracks Thunder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thunder throws a series of punches but Bergmanis avoids them all with ease.
Bergmanis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergmanis works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
Bergmanis motions for Thunder to come forward. Bergmanis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raimonds Bergmanis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergmanis connects with a body shot that sends Thunder's belly button to the back.
Bergmanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Bergmanis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bergmanis gets a clinch.
Thunder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bergmanis walks away with a smile on his face. Thunder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raimonds Bergmanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Thunder.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
Bergmanis fails to land with a series of punches.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Bergmanis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thunder's calf.
Bergmanis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bergmanis forces Thunder back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Bergmanis as the two fighters clinch.
Bergmanis is stalling here.
Thunder can't get the takedown.
Bergmanis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bergmanis trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bergmanis.
A right handed body shot lands from Bergmanis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thunder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bergmanis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bergmanis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thunder is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimonds Bergmanis 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.
Bergmanis clinches with his opponent.
Bergmanis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thunder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thunder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bergmanis smiles and moves away.
Thunder throws an overhand right that lands on Bergmanis's shoulder, as Bergmanis tries to avoid the shot.
Bergmanis scores with a jab. Thunder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bergmanis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bergmanis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
Thunder misses with a head kick.
Bergmanis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergmanis slips under a jab.
Bergmanis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bergmanis lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergmanis thows a body shot but no joy.
Bergmanis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
Thunder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Bergmanis misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Bergmanis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thunder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thunder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergmanis misses the shot to the body.
Thunder ducks right into an uppercut from Bergmanis.
Thunder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bergmanis swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Bergmanis moves into range and clinches up with Thunder.
Stalling in the clinch from Bergmanis.
Thunder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bergmanis smiles and moves away.
Raimonds Bergmanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Thunder.
Thunder throws a nice looking combination but Bergmanis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bergmanis jabs at Thunder's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergmanis. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergmanis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thunder walks into a jab.
Nice body kick from Bergmanis.
Bergmanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Bergmanis swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Bergmanis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergmanis clinches.
Bergmanis effectively controlling the action here.
Bergmanis lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bergmanis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Raimonds Bergmanis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bergmanis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Bergmanis to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raimonds Bergmanis.
A slow jab from Thunder misses its intended target.
Thunder misses with a straight left.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Bergmanis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bergmanis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bergmanis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis connects with a solid leg kick.
Bergmanis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergmanis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thunder.
Bergmanis dips to his left and cracks Thunder with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Bergmanis. Beautiful body shot.
Bergmanis misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Bergmanis.
Bergmanis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bergmanis scores with a hook to the body. Thunder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bergmanis misses with a body shot.
Bergmanis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bergmanis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raimonds Bergmanis is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergmanis swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Bergmanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimonds Bergmanis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Bergmanis. Beautiful body shot.
Bergmanis scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bergmanis. That snapped Thunder's head back.
Bergmanis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Thunder dodges the punch combination from Bergmanis.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
Bergmanis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunder's head.
Thunder throws the left hand but Bergmanis avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergmanis looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Thunder throws a head kick but Bergmanis moves out of range.
Thunder tries to keep at a distance but Bergmanis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bergmanis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thunder letting Bergmanis take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thunder is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bergmanis to the mat. Bergmanis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thunder trying to control but Bergmanis is working from the bottom.
Bergmanis pulls Thunder in close to prevent any damage.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergmanis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bergmanis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thunder can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thunder wants to control but Bergmanis is having none of it.
Bergmanis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Johnny Thunder has been cut.
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!
Bergmanis content just to control the position here.
Thunder tries to hold on but Bergmanis postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis wants to control the pace but Thunder is squirming around nicely.
Thunder is working to get back to half guard.
Bergmanis is landing with some decent strikes but Thunder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bergmanis controlling from mount.
Thunder wants to hold on but Bergmanis pushes him away.
Thunder is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bergmanis is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thunder tries to lock up and control but Bergmanis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thunder is desperately trying to improve his position but Bergmanis has a good base and remains in mount.
Bergmanis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergmanis content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bergmanis raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimonds Bergmanis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Thunder's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bergmanis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Bergmanis lands a jab to the nose.
Thunder missing with a left hand there. Bergmanis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bergmanis circles away.
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Bergmanis is out of range.
Bergmanis misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bergmanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergmanis throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
Bergmanis takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Thunder throws a jab when Bergmanis was well out of range.
Bergmanis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thunder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bergmanis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thunder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bergmanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Bergmanis as he connects with a hook.
Bergmanis moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
Bergmanis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bergmanis cracks Thunder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thunder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thunder misses the shot to the body.
Thunder is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thunder misses with a hook.
Thunder throws the left hand but Bergmanis avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Bergmanis. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergmanis with a jab.
Bergmanis takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Thunder checks a low kick from Bergmanis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bergmanis finds it's way through Thunder's defenses.
Bergmanis takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Bergmanis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder throws a body punch but Bergmanis moves out of range.
Thunder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Bergmanis misses with a jab to the body
and Thunder counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bergmanis.
A big left from Thunder misses.
Bergmanis clinches with his opponent.
Bergmanis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Bergmanis.
Bergmanis digs a right hand underneath Thunder's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bergmanis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bergmanis is pressed up against the cage. Thunder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bergmanis down to the mat. Bergmanis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raimonds Bergmanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Thunder.
Bergmanis thows a body shot but no joy.
Bergmanis is looking to wear down Thunder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bergmanis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thunder at a distance.
Thunder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thunder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bergmanis takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Bergmanis lands with a nice body punch.
Bergmanis misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergmanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergmanis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thunder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bergmanis to counter with a crisp jab.
Bergmanis lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Bergmanis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergmanis tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thunder throws a head kick but Bergmanis moves out of range.
Thunder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bergmanis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bergmanis.
Bergmanis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergmanis swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bergmanis. Beautiful body shot.
Bergmanis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thunder at a distance.
Bergmanis rushes Thunder and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bergmanis can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Bergmanis.
A short right from Bergmanis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimonds Bergmanis had his way with Johnny Thunder in that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Thunder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergmanis. That's going to slow Thunder down.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergmanis.
Thunder misses with a right hand
and Bergmanis counters with a good low kick that Thunder was not able to check.
Bergmanis ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Thunder checks a low kick from Bergmanis.
Bergmanis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Thunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bergmanis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thunder up against the cage.
Thunder is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Thunder looking for a takedown.
Bergmanis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Bergmanis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Bergmanis.
Bergmanis presses Thunder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Bergmanis.
Bergmanis works on Thunder's body with a couple of short punches.
Bergmanis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergmanis lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bergmanis.
Thunder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bergmanis prevents it.
Raimonds Bergmanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Thunder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis lands a shot to the body.
Bergmanis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thunder up against the cage.
Thunder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bergmanis is defending well.
Bergmanis taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bergmanis.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bergmanis as Thunder tries to tie him up.
Thunder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bergmanis is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis is struggling to control the position.
Thunder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thunder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bergmanis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thunder.
Bergmanis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Johnny Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bergmanis taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raimonds Bergmanis.
Thunder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis scores with a jab. Thunder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergmanis throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thunder takes one to the side of the head.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergmanis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bergmanis gets a clinch.
Bergmanis is stalling here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bergmanis missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thunder managing to block the knees to the body from Bergmanis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimonds Bergmanis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bergmanis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Raimonds Bergmanis wins by unanimous decision!
Raimonds Bergmanis retains his heavyweight title!
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