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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bender Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Stompe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Bender Rodriguez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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201 lbs
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202 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephan Stompe!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stompe pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Stompe cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stompe, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stompe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Whack! Stompe lands a heavy head kick that drops Rodriguez. The ref tackles Stompe to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rodriguez was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Stephan Stompe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Stephan Stompe thanked Crippler's Corner for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Up Again. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Silvas!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of TheMan's head.
TheMan thows a left - swing and a miss!
TheMan throws a jab when Silvas was well out of range.
Silvas tries to close the distance and clinch but TheMan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TheMan misses with a body shot.
TheMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvas.
TheMan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silvas drops his hands momentarily and TheMan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silvas blocks a jab.
Silvas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheMan lands a jab to the nose.
TheMan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silvas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TheMan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silvas momentarily.
Silvas is rocked!
Stan TheMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silvas fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan cracks Silvas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silvas is still on wobbly legs! Can TheMan finish him?
TheMan wobbles Silvas with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! TheMan dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Silvas to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stan TheMan!
Stan TheMan gave a mention to Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikoa Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikoa Oyama is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikoa Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon throws a jab but it's blocked by Oyama.
Oyama shoots in for a takedown but Cannon shows good takedown defense.
Cannon cracks a nice hook into Oyama's ribs.
Cannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cannon.
Cannon throws a shot to the body.
Oyama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Cannon.
A big right from Cannon misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Oyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannon cracks Oyama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Oyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Oyama misses
and Cannon counters with a right hand to the body.
Cannon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cannon looks to land a right hand but Oyama moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Oyama misses the target.
Matthew Cannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oyama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cannon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyama throws a shot from downtown. Cannon moves away and avoids it.
Oyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cannon.
Cannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannon.
A jab lands there for Cannon.
Decent striking displayed by Cannon there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oyama.
Cannon throws an overhand right that lands on Oyama's shoulder, as Oyama tries to avoid the shot.
Oyama tries to move into range but Cannon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oyama throws a hook but Cannon blocks it.
Cannon lands a head shot.
Matthew Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oyama misses with a hook
and Cannon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ikoa Oyama has been cut.
Cannon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oyama throws out the jab.
Oyama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cannon!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cannon is trying to escape the mount but Oyama keeps good control and instead manages to take Cannon's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oyama doesn't have the hooks in and Cannon manages to turn into his guard.
Oyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cannon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cannon defends well.
Oyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cannon is one step ahead there.
Cannon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cannon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oyama is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Cannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ikoa Oyama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oyama slips under a jab from Cannon.
Nice defenses there by Cannon.
Cannon throws out a loose jab but Oyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oyama.
Cannon swings for the body but Oyama moves out of range.
Cannon misses with a wild body shot.
Cannon throws a hook but Oyama blocks it.
Oyama throws an overhand right that lands on Cannon's shoulder, as Cannon tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cannon with a jab.
Oyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oyama slips under a jab from Cannon.
Oyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Oyama.
Cannon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cannon misses with a hook. Oyama ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Oyama.
Oyama throws out a loose jab but Cannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Cannon coming out on top.
Cannon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cannon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oyama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannon throws a hook to the side of Oyama's head but Oyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon scores with a nice strike.
Oyama misses with a body shot.
Oyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cannon.
Cannon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cannon thuds a left hand into Oyama's body.
Oyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Cannon misses with a hook.
Cannon misses with a looping left.
Cannon throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon throws a body punch but Oyama moves out of range.
A slow jab from Oyama misses its intended target.
Oyama throws a lazy right hand but Cannon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannon connects with a jab.
Oyama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Cannon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cannon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannon slips under a jab from Oyama.
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!
Oyama walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Cannon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ikoa Oyama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cannon misses with an uppercut. Oyama saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Oyama misses the target.
Cannon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oyama on the side of the head.
Oyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oyama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cannon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oyama trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
Oyama pushes down on Cannon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cannon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cannon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cannon lands a lovely overhand right.
Oyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cannon.
Cannon throws a big shot that misses.
Oyama misses with a shot to the body
and Cannon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ikoa Oyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon punishes Oyama's body with a nice straight punch.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Oyama.
Oyama misses with a hook. Cannon ducked under it nicely.
Cannon lands a nice looking body shot.
Cannon thuds his right hand into Oyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cannon moves out of range as Oyama strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cannon moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyama throws a hook but Cannon avoids it easily.
Oyama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cannon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oyama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cannon missing with a left hand there. Oyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cannon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cannon swings for the body but Oyama moves out of range.
Oyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cannon throws a body punch but Oyama moves out of range.
Oyama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon thuds a left hand into Oyama's body.
Cannon lands with an uppercut that bounces Oyama off the cage and back into range.
Cannon with a 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!
Cannon connects with a right hand. Oyama shakes it off.
Oyama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cannon 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.
Matthew Cannon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cannon lands the left hand.
Cannon lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Cannon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cannon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Cannon!
Matthew Cannon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Crippler's Corner for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Moye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Moye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Moye.
Bundy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bundy lands in his opponent's guard.
Moye keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
Bundy is fighting to break Moye's control of his arms but Moye is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bundy.
Moye working for a triangle but Bundy defends it easily.
Bundy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bundy throws a big elbow that misses.
Moye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy throws a strike but Moye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is adopting a defensive guard.
Bundy is trying to keep Moye in close.
Bundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bundy, not yet.
Bundy pulls Moye in close to his closed guard and prevents Moye from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moye tries to free his leg and advance position but Bundy is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Al Bundy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moye napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moye sneaks back into half guard.
Moye is refusing to be controlled, as Bundy sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moye manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Moye is working hard here to advance position.
Bundy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moye's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moye manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moye swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bundy is now in Moye's guard. A big mistake from Moye there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moye wants to sweep but no luck.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Moye is retaining full guard.
Moye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bundy has managed to get both his arms back between Moye's legs - danger averted.
Bundy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moye isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bundy stacks Moye on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bundy!
Moye is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy cracks Moye with a big elbow.
Moye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bundy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bundy trying to control the position but Moye is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moye regains half guard.
Moye makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moye.
Bundy trying to control but Moye is working from the bottom.
Moye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy advances to half guard.
Moye is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bundy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bundy's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moye misses with a looping left.
Bundy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but Moye defending well.
Moye tries to roll over but Bundy keeps him under control.
Moye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bundy pulls his head out easily.
Moye moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Moye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moye keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy with a nice head shot there.
Al Bundy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bundy defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moye keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moye is on top in guard.
Moye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
Moye sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bundy's guard.
Bundy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundy is looking for a sweep. Moye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moye.
Moye is trying to control the action in half guard but Bundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy tries to get to full guard but Moye has control of the leg.
Moye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moye.
Moye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bundy is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy is staying active underneath Moye, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moye is looking to advance position but Bundy won't allow it.
Bundy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bundy looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moye postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Al Bundy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Moye tries to sprawl but Bundy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moye is staying active underneath Bundy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moye is trying to get back to full guard.
Moye actively working from the bottom here.
Bundy prevents Moye from improving his position.
Bundy drops an elbow to the side of Moye's head.
Moye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is nestled in close to Moye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bundy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moye avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bundy.
Bundy throwing shots but Moye is blocking nicely.
Moye wants to sweep but Bundy has passed to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moye takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Moye gets back to half guard.
Moye is trying to get back to full guard.
Derek Moye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bundy winds up and cracks Moye with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy is pressing down on Moye's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moye is holding on for now.
Moye is pressing down on Bundy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moye controls Bundy momentarily but Bundy frees himself.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Moye has wrist control.
Bundy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bundy stopping the sweep attempt from Moye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
Bundy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bundy wants to control but Moye is keeping him busy.
Bundy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moye keeps working.
Moye regains half guard.
Bundy blocks the strikes from Moye.
Bundy wants to advance to full mount but Moye doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
Moye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bundy trying to control but Moye is working from the bottom.
Moye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bundy postures up and lands a big shot to Moye's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moye is looking for a triangle but Bundy pushes his legs off easily.
Bundy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moye has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bundy 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!
Al Bundy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keat Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cullen's entrance music is My way - Sid Vicious . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
184 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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179 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Keat Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Sherk!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherk lands a nice hook to Cullen's body. Cullen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sherk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Bryan Sherk has been cut.
A jab from Cullen misses.
Sherk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cullen takes a swing at Sherk's ribcage but misses.
Cullen tries a low kick but Sherk avoids it.
Cullen cracks Sherk with a good jab.
Jab by Sherk.
Sherk takes a swing at Cullen's ribcage but misses.
Cullen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cullen throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Cullen.
Cullen missing with knees to the body.
Cullen scores with a knee to the head.
Cullen tries to land knees in the clinch but Sherk avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk is trying to drag Cullen to the mat but Cullen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sherk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sherk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cullen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cullen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cullen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cullen throws a head kick that Sherk semi-blocks.
Cullen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cullen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sherk's calf.
Keat Cullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sherk misses the shot to the body.
Sherk avoids the head kick by Cullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sherk is out of range and Cullen settles back down.
Cullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cullen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sherk's calf.
Sherk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cullen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sherk.
Cullen misses with a head kick.
Keat Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen misses with a body kick.
Cullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sherk moves out of range as Cullen strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sherk misses the target.
Sherk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cullen throws out the jab.
Cullen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Cullen. No joy for Sherk on that attempt.
Keat Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Sherk.
Cullen misses with a low kick.
Cullen avoids the body shot from Sherk.
Cullen tries to clinch up but Sherk circles away and keeps his distance.
Sherk fails with a takedown attempt.
Cullen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sherk takes a swing at Cullen's ribcage but misses.
Cullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sherk.
Sherk throws a jab but it's blocked by Cullen.
Cullen lands a body shot.
Cullen scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk lands with an uppercut that bounces Cullen off the cage and back into range.
A head kick from Cullen lands but Sherk takes it in his stride.
Sherk is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Cullen. Beautiful body shot.
Sherk is still on wobbly legs! Can Cullen finish him?
Sherk looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cullen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sherk.
Cullen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cullen engages and cracks Sherk with a massive lead left hook - Sherk tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cullen is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keat Cullen!
In his post fight interview, Keat Cullen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
183 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh throws the left hand but Bravado avoids the punch easily.
Bravado misses with a right hand
enabling Marsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Bravado misses the shot to the body.
Marsh misses with a hook.
Bravado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown by Bravado or perhaps it was just good defense by Marsh which made him look bad.
Bravado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsh shoots in and gets a takedown into Bravado's guard.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Bravado keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravado managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Bravado keeps moving.
Marsh pushing down on Bravado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bravado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bravado's head.
Marsh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marsh throws a strike but Bravado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marsh preventing the sweep.
Marsh looking to pass the guard.
Marsh postures up in Bravado's guard and throws a big left but Bravado blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marsh's guard.
Bravado wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Bravado trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marsh manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bravado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado pulls Marsh in close to his closed guard and prevents Marsh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marsh.
Marsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bravado controlling Marsh's posture.
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Bravado keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bravado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsh.
Bravado just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Marsh.
Bravado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marsh.
Marsh connects with a nice looking jab.
Bravado cracks Marsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bravado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Marsh counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravado throws a sloppy body shot
and Marsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Marsh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bravado slips under a jab from Marsh.
Marsh throws an overhand right that lands on Bravado's shoulder, as Bravado tries to avoid the shot.
Bravado throws a right hand that misses
and Marsh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marsh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsh works his way into side control.
Bravado tries to bench press Marsh off him but Marsh keeps the position.
Bravado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bravado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Bravado keeps moving.
Bravado is adopting a defensive guard.
Marsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravado can't keep his opponent in guard - Marsh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marsh trying to advance position but Bravado counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marsh looking to sit in guard and control but Bravado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Marsh keeping full guard, as Bravado tries to pass.
Bravado wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Bravado looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to sweep here but Bravado controlling him for the moment.
Bravadois looking to pass into half guard but Marsh pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marsh is in guard.
Marsh throwing strikes from guard but Bravado blocks nicely.
Bravado looking to control.
Marsh stopping the sweep attempt from Bravado.
Marsh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsh is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marsh is pressing down on Bravado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bravado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsh is keeping the position for now.
Bravado wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Marsh is looking to stand up but Bravado isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Marsh 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.
Bravado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marsh is pressing down on Bravado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bravado is holding on for now.
Marsh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marsh lands strikes from half guard.
Bravado is looking to improve his position.
Bravado regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bravado keeping full guard, as Marsh tries to pass.
Marsh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bravado manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh keeping full guard, as Bravado tries to pass.
Marsh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bravadois looking to pass into half guard but Marsh pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marsh is in guard.
Marsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravado is pulling down on Marsh's head. It's preventing any offense from Marsh, at least for the moment.
Eddie Bravado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
Marsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marsh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marsh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravado keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
Marsh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bravado is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bravado working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh throwing strikes from guard but Bravado blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bravado looks to land a left hand but Marsh moved out of range nicely.
Marsh looks to land a right hand but Bravado moved out of range.
Marsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bravado at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Marsh.
Bravado shoots in and drives through. Marsh sprawls well.
Bravado throws out a loose jab but Marsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravado misses with a takedown attempt
and Marsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bravado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravado shoots in looking for a takedown but Marsh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randy Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravado.
Marsh scores with a nice right hand.
Marsh moves away from the strike by Bravado.
Bravado looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsh is just out of range.
Bravado ducks right into an uppercut from Marsh.
Marsh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice jab there from Marsh.
Bravado fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Marsh both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Marsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marsh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Marsh!
Randy Marsh made sure to mention his sponsor, Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktors Bricis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen Ace of Spades by Motorhead as his entrance music. Jonny Hunt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Viktors Bricis's chin.
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208 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktors Bricis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Hunt!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bricis lands with a good body shot.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bricis.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt delivers a nice body kick.
Bricis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Viktors Bricis has been cut.
Bricis connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bricis misses the shot to the body.
Bricis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bricis's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bricis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bricis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bricis managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bricis.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Bricis.
Bricis wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricis managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bricis is defending well for now.
Bricis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bricis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bricis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bricis.
Hunt lands a jab to Bricis's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Bricis misses the target.
Bricis throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bricis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Bricis's head but Bricis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt scores with a head kick.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bricis's calf.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Viktors Bricis's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bricis. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bricis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Bricis is rocked!
Bricis gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hunt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Hunt!
Jonny Hunt gave a mention to Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: Can't be Touched. Quinton Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyon Okiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okiro's guard.
Okiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Okiro is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Okiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Okiro!
Jackson pulls Okiro in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Okiro takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Okiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Okiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okiro has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson has hold of one of Okiro's legs. Okiro is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Okiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Okiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Okiro has taken his back!
Okiro is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Okiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Okiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.
Okiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okiro's head.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okiro keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson stops Okiro from standing up.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Okiro is retaining full guard.
Okiro keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okiro is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Okiro keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson 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.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okiro throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Quinton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okiro avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackson.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Okiro avoids a strike by Jackson and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Jackson's guard! Fantastic escape!
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okiro is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has Okiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Okiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Okiro throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Okiro throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyon Okiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okiro misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okiro. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okiro tries to clinch up
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Okiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okiro misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Okiro shows good takedown defense.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Okiro backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro scores with a kick to the body.
Okiro swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Okiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Okiro swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lyon Okiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okiro throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Okiro.
Okiro slips under a jab.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okiro throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Okiro only half commits.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Okiro is just out of range.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Okiro's body. Okiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Okiro.
Jackson moves out of range as Okiro strikes.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Okiro moves away and avoids it.
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!
Okiro tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okiro tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Okiro is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Okiro moves into the clinch.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Okiro is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Okiro is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Okiro is squirming around nicely.
Jackson misses with some ground and pound and Okiro recovers position to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okiro defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Okiro is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Okiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Okiro is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okiro avoid being mounted?
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Okiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Okiro blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okiro is keeping the position for now.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lyon Okiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Okiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okiro keeps working.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Okiro's head.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okiro defending well though.
Okiro won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Okiro dodges it nicely.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Okiro to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
A relieved looking Quinton Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake The Pendulum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pendulum has chosen Good Luck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ruanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Snake The Pendulum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pendulum throws a shot from downtown. Ruanti moves away and avoids it.
Ruanti throws a right hand that The Pendulum ducks under and follows up with a left that The Pendulum also avoids with ease.
Daniel Ruanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Pendulum throws a leg kick that misses.
The Pendulum blocks a leg kick.
Ruanti throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Pendulum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruanti thinking.
A big left from The Pendulum misses.
The Pendulum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Pendulum scores with a spinning back kick!
The Pendulum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Pendulum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruanti tries to score with a low kick but The Pendulum moves his leg out of the way.
Ruanti scores with a jab. The Pendulum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Pendulum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruanti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pendulum swings for the body but Ruanti moves out of range.
Ruanti scores with a body shot.
Ruanti lands a front kick.
A jab lands there for The Pendulum.
Ruanti throws out a leg kick but The Pendulum moves out of range and Ruanti only half commits.
Ruanti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good work by The Pendulum as he checks the leg kick.
The Pendulum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Pendulum looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruanti is just out of range.
Ruanti throws a jab when The Pendulum was well out of range.
Ruanti throws a leg kick
and The Pendulum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Pendulum misses with an uppercut. Ruanti saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum moves out of range of the body kick.
The Pendulum clobbers Ruanti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Pendulum has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ruanti.
The Pendulum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snake The Pendulum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruanti connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruanti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruanti throws a leg kick
and The Pendulum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruanti lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Pendulum misses with a low kick.
The Pendulum is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Ruanti.
Ruanti scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ruanti!
The Pendulum thumps Ruanti with a low kick.
A jab from The Pendulum finds it's way through Ruanti's defenses.
The Pendulum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Pendulum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruanti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Pendulum is able to avoid easily.
The Pendulum stuffs the takedown.
The Pendulum throws a front kick that sends Ruanti stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruanti misses with a body kick.
The Pendulum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruanti throws a head kick but The Pendulum moves out of range.
Ruanti tries to score with a low kick but The Pendulum moves his leg out of the way.
The Pendulum lands a head shot.
The Pendulum misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by The Pendulum.
The Pendulum throws the kick towards the body but Ruanti avoids it.
Ruanti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Pendulum manages to avoid it.
Ruanti throws a leg kick
and The Pendulum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Pendulum cracks Ruanti with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Pendulum scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from The Pendulum misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake The Pendulum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruanti misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruanti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Pendulum takes one to the chin there.
The Pendulum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruanti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruanti misses with the body kick
and The Pendulum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Pendulum throws a right and a left that Ruanti avoids nicely.
Ruanti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Pendulum. That one must have hurt.
Ruanti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Pendulum.
Ruanti misses with the combination.
A leg kick checked by The Pendulum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Pendulum. The Pendulum obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Pendulum.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Pendulum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruanti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Pendulum can pounce on him.
The Pendulum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Pendulum scores with a nice head shot.
Ruanti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruanti there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Pendulum punishes Ruanti's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruanti.
The Pendulum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Pendulum 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.
Ruanti connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pendulum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by The Pendulum.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from The Pendulum! Ruanti is out on his feet! The Pendulum rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ruanti is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ruanti is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snake The Pendulum!
As Snake The Pendulum got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: A victorious Snake The Pendulum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, the crow get crazy and chant his name. He definitely is the people champ.'.
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