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O.R.G. 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnjo Chipchase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Already Over as his entrance music. Scott Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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181 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnjo Chipchase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chipchase throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Chipchase moves out of range easily.
Smith looks for the body kick but Chipchase saw that one coming.
Chipchase stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Chipchase shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith looks to land a combination. Chipchase sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Chipchase shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chipchase shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnjo Chipchase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chipchase looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chipchase wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith 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.
Chipchase content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipchase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith has his foot on Chipchase's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chipchase works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chipchase postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Chipchase working some strikes from top position.
Chipchase throws a big elbow that misses.
Chipchase working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chipchase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chipchase trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chipchase pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Chipchase looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chipchase passes to side control.
Chipchase working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chipchase. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chipchase is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith prevents Chipchase from improving position.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chipchase's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chipchase throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Chipchase not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chipchase not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Chipchase looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chipchase throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chipchase's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Chipchase trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Chipchase looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chipchase working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Chipchase has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Chipchase is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chipchase is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Chipchase escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnjo Chipchase dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Chipchase, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chipchase shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chipchase is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chipchase seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chipchase.
Smith wants to improve his position but Chipchase is controlling well.
Smith trying to control but Chipchase postures up.
Chipchase passes to full mount!
Chipchase is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chipchase with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chipchase in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chipchase with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chipchase scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Chipchase.
Chipchase is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Chipchase's body position as best he can.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Chipchase smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chipchase avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Chipchase wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Chipchase scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase landing strikes from the mount.
Chipchase scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Chipchase's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Chipchase lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chipchase working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chipchase landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnjo Chipchase overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Chipchase connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith is breathing heavily.
Chipchase with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Chipchase cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chipchase in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Chipchase smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chipchase pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chipchase working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chipchase landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
Chipchase landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chipchase landing shots from mount.
Chipchase trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to hold on but Chipchase pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnjo Chipchase dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chipchase's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chipchase scrambles back to his feet.
Smith gets caught napping as Chipchase dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chipchase has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chipchase's guard.
Chipchase is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chipchase has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chipchase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Chipchase tries to strike from the bottom.
Chipchase working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Chipchase is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipchase slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chipchase has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith stops Chipchase from getting back to his feet.
Chipchase is looking to get back to is feet but Smith passes into side control.
Smith cracks Chipchase with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is staying tight to Chipchase's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chipchase is not content to let Smith control the position.
Chipchase is looking for a sweep.
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith throws a leg kick but Chipchase moved away.
Chipchase shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chipchase's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chipchase shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith wants to clinch up but Chipchase keeps it at a distance.
Chipchase takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chipchase showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Chipchase is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnjo Chipchase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chipchase shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnjo Chipchase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chipchase throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chipchase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chipchase, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Chipchase controls his hands.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Chipchase can't get the takedown.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chipchase fails with the takedown.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith connects with a jab.
Chipchase tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Chipchase thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Chipchase tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chipchase somewhat.
Scott Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith forces Chipchase back against the cage and clinches.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chipchase backwards.
Scott Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chipchase pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chipchase pulls Smith into guard.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnjo Chipchase is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chipchase 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnjo Chipchase!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Su Nami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nami comes to the cage accompanied by New York. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Su Nami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Pain!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nami scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Max Pain has been cut.
Nami moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Nami.
A short right from Nami.
Nami working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain tries to break free but Nami pushes him back against the cage.
Nami lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pain.
Nami makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pain looks gassed!
Nami lands with a left to the head.
Nami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain shoots in but no luck this time.
Nami drops Pain with a beautiful combination! Pain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nami is looking for the KO!
Pain is rocked!
Nami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nami throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pain clean off his feet! He's out cold! Nami stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Su Nami!
Our winner, Su Nami, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Mauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Barren Earth - Deserted Morrows as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Mauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Burns!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauser closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the cage.
Mauser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Mauser misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mauser.
Mauser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mauser blocks it with crossed arms.
Mauser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
It looks like Josh Burns has been cut.
Mauser is trying to force a seperation but Burns has the dominant position.
Mauser breaks the clinch.
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from Mauser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mauser misses with the combination.
Mauser throws an off balance right hand
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice 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!
Mauser misses with a straight left.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Mauser throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Mauser closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the cage.
Mauser working aggressively here.
Mauser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mauser looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Mauser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mauser.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mauser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mauser looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Mauser is just out of range.
Burns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Burns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns landing strikes from the mount and Mauser is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns working Mauser over with strikes here.
Mauser is bucking up trying to escape but Burns cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mauser is rocked!
It looks like Trent Mauser has been cut.
A big strike lands for Burns! That's really hurt Mauser and he's turned his back - Burns keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Burns jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Burns!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Etan Xoul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alesana Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Etan Xoul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alesana Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xoul looks to land a combination but Tuilagi avoids it well.
Tuilagi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some bone on bone action there as Xoul checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tuilagi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xoul is trying to defend but Tuilagi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xoul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tuilagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xoul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xoul keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Xoul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tuilagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xoul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xoul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuilagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuilagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xoul is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xoul is not content to let Tuilagi control the position.
Tuilagi grinds an elbow into Xoul's temple.
Tuilagi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Xoul is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alesana Tuilagi!
Alesana Tuilagi is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Translucent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Ettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ettish has chosen Denim Demon as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Translucent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Ettish!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ettish scores with a jab. Translucent acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mr Translucent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ettish looks for the body kick but Translucent saw that one coming.
Ettish digs a good hook to Translucent's body.
A solid body kick from Ettish.
A chopping leg kick lands by Translucent.
Ettish looks to score with a jab to the body but Translucent is just out of range.
Translucent misses with a looping right.
Translucent works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ettish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ettish looks for the body kick but Translucent saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Translucent misses the target.
Translucent throws a head kick but Ettish moves out of range.
Ettish throws a head kick but Translucent moves out of range.
Ettish moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Translucent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ettish.
Translucent throws a hook but Ettish avoids it easily.
Translucent lands a jab to Ettish's midsection.
Ettish staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettish stuns Translucent with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Translucent misses with a head kick.
Ettish throws a hook but Translucent avoids it easily.
Ettish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Translucent dips to his left and cracks Ettish with an uppercut!
Translucent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ettish scores with a three punch combo!
Ettish looks to score with a jab to the body but Translucent is just out of range.
Translucent lands an overhand right.
Ettish takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Translucent misses the jab.
Translucent looks to land a combination. Ettish sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Translucent checks a leg kick.
Ettish slips a straight right by Translucent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ettish. Translucent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ettish throws an overhand right that lands on Translucent's shoulder, as Translucent tries to avoid the shot.
Translucent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettish missing with a left hand there. Translucent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Translucent cracks Ettish with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Translucent.
Ettish dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Translucent. That did some damage!
Ettish scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Translucent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ettish circles away quickly and effectively.
Ettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ettish.
Ettish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Translucent lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ettish feints and then cracks Translucent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Translucent down.
Translucent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ettish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ettish throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ettish slips a straight right by Translucent.
Ettish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Translucent rather than just go for the knockout.
Ettish attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Translucent misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ettish there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Translucent on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ettish.
Translucent is breathing heavily.
Ettish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ettish misses with a body shot.
Ettish moves away from the strike by Translucent.
Translucent takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ettish staying out of range there.
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!
Ettish looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Translucent looks to land a left hand but Ettish moved out of range nicely.
Translucent bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ettish lands a body shot.
Translucent works over Ettish's head and body with a nice combination.
A slow jab from Translucent misses its intended target.
Ettish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Translucent was well out of range. Poor timing from Ettish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettish wants to land a leg kick but Translucent is out of range.
A jab from Translucent misses.
Ettish scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Translucent is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Translucent misses with a head kick.
Translucent lands a glancing blow to the side of Ettish's head.
Ettish takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ettish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ettish.
Translucent blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ettish 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 Translucent has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Translucent and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ettish drops his hands momentarily and Translucent takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Translucent wants to clinch up but Ettish keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Translucent misses with a double jab.
Translucent takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ettish scores with a hook.
Translucent moves away from the strike by Ettish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Ettish dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Translucent is looking to clinch but Ettish is avoiding it.
Ettish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Translucent is rocked!
Ettish plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Translucent swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Translucent face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Ettish!
Fred Ettish thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chavez Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nowhere to run. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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181 lbs
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185 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chavez Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Davison!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez rushes Davison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chavez lands a nice knee to the body.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Davison.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davison avoids it.
Chavez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chavez.
It looks like Joe Davison has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Davison misses with a body punch.
Chavez lands an elbow inside.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Davison throws an elbow but misses.
Chavez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Chavez lands a damaging elbow.
Chavez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davison is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davison.
Chavez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Davison swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Davison fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez lands an elbow just above Davison 's eye.
Chavez stalls.
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavez shoots for a double leg takedown but Davison sprawls well. He's pushed Chavez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davison.
Nice elbow from Chavez.
Davison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chavez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Davison fails to land.
Davison takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davison is defending well for now.
Chavez lands an elbow that stopped Davison in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davison avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Chavez lands an elbow inside.
Chavez lands a damaging elbow.
Davison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davison takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davison.
Davison misses with a punch to the body.
Davison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chavez lands an elbow that stopped Davison in his tracks for a moment.
Chavez stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davison misses with the head strike.
Davison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Chavez avoids a wild elbow strike from Davison.
Chavez lands a damaging elbow.
Davison throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez lands a damaging elbow.
Chavez lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from Davison.
Knees to the body from Chavez.
Chavez has Davison pushed against the cage.
Chavez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davison tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Davison back against the cage.
Chavez lands a nice elbow.
Chavez lands an elbow just above Davison 's eye.
Davison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Davison.
Davison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chavez is keeping busy.
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davison's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davison is trying to break the clinch but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Davison managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Chavez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davison is trying to defend but Chavez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davison has one foot on Chavez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Davison takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davison working aggressively here.
Chavez lands an elbow that stopped Davison in his tracks for a moment.
Chavez lands an elbow inside that Davison shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davison takes an elbow to the temple.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chavez lands an elbow just above Davison 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chavez Chavez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Davison'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.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Davison.
Chavez has Davison up against the cage in a clinch.
Davison is trying to maintain a safe position but Chavez gets an underhook and turns Davison into the cage.
Chavez lands an elbow that stopped Davison in his tracks for a moment.
Chavez stalling in the clinch.
Davison tries to land a knee to the head but Chavez blocks with his arms.
Davison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez taking a breather.
Davison is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Chavez lands an elbow inside that Davison shrugs off.
Chavez lands an elbow inside that Davison shrugs off.
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davison's defenses.
Chavez lands an elbow that stopped Davison in his tracks for a moment.
Chavez lands an elbow inside that Davison shrugs off.
The referee calls for Chavez to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Davison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Davison.
Chavez is struggling to control the position.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Chavez lands an elbow that stopped Davison in his tracks for a moment.
Davison tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davison misses with the head strike.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Davison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavez.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davison throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
A combination from Davison does no damage.
Chavez tries to clinch but Davison is having none of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chavez. Davison shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Davison.
Chavez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davison did well to prevent Chavez getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davison wants to control but Chavez is keeping busy.
Chavez stands up from half guard.
Chavez lands a head kick!
Chavez shoots in and bounces Davison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chavez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davison isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chavez stacks Davison 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 Chavez!
Davison is breathing heavily.
Davison is trying to buck Chavez off.
Davison tries to bench press Chavez off him but Chavez keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Chavez clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Davison tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Davison tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
Chavez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davison working hard to break the clinch.
Chavez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Davison takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Davison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez stalling the fight.
Davison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Chavez has managed to clinch.
Davison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Davison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Chavez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Chavez to work.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chavez obliges.
Chavez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Chavez.
Chavez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chavez.
Chavez lands a damaging elbow.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Chavez scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chavez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chavez Chavez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Davison's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A combination from Davison does no damage.
Chavez slips a straight right by Davison.
Chavez is looking to clinch but Davison is avoiding it.
Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Davison takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davison.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Davison keeps it at a distance.
Chavez defending well as Davison loads up on a big left hand.
Davison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Davison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Davison. No joy for Chavez on that attempt.
Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davison.
Chavez misses with a double jab.
Chavez checks a low kick from Davison.
Davison misses with a hook
and Chavez counters by clinching up.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Davison can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Davison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davison.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davison's sensitive parts.
Davison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davison throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Davison scores with a hook.
Chavez Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davison can do to turn this around?
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davison's defenses.
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davison's defenses.
The referee calls for Chavez to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez working Davison over with knees to the body.
Chavez lands an elbow inside that Davison shrugs off.
Davison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
Chavez breaks the clinch.
Chavez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chavez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Davison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez stands up from Davison's guard - Chavez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Davison as Chavez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chavez Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Davison.
Chavez tries to clinch up.
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavez defending well as Davison loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Davison.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davison missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davison throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.
Davison tries to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands a nice knee to the body.
Chavez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chavez lands an elbow inside that Davison shrugs off.
Chavez lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Davison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez lands an elbow that stopped Davison in his tracks for a moment.
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davison's defenses.
Chavez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Joe Davison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davison being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Chavez Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davison misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chavez Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chavez 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chavez Chavez!
Chavez Chavez made sure to mention his sponsor, The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!« in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jebediah Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Eighties. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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288 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Jebediah Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Red!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red digs a good body shot into Reed's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Red lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Red.
Red has closed the distance and engaged Reed in a clinch.
Red lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Red - that landed with a thud.
Red lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Red fails to land.
Red blocks a body shot from Reed.
A head punch on the inside from Red fails to land.
Red gets control of Reed's arms and successfully pulls guard. Red will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Reed wants to stand but Red is controlling his posture from full guard.
Red keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Red tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reed pushes Red off looking to stand but Red dives back in and keeps control.
Red thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reed is trying to stand back up but Red is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red thows a huge punch but Reed dodges it nicely.
Red throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Red thows a huge punch but Reed dodges it nicely.
Red throwing shots but Reed is blocking nicely.
Red not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red thows a huge punch but Reed dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red.
Red throwing shots but Reed is blocking nicely.
Red not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red.
Red stops Reed from getting back to his feet.
Red missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Red throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Red has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Red throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Red landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red stops Reed from getting back to his feet.
Reed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red.
Red missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Red not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Red working Reed over with strikes.
Reed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red.
Red working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Reed's thigh. Reed counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Red loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reed wants to stand but Red is controlling the position.
Red throws a big right hand that misses.
Red is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Red dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Red with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Red scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Red moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Red.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Red.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Red.
Good standup being displayed there by Reed as he connects with a hook.
Reed lands a glancing blow to the side of Red's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reed. Reed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Red. That snapped Reed's head back.
Red ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Red throws a right and a left that both miss.
Red scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reed in his tracks.
Red fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Red blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Red.
Red scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed misses with the combination.
Red throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed swings widly with a right hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed is rocked!
Red cracks Reed with a hook to the temple - Reed is on wobbly legs here! Red swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Reed falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Red wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mr Red!
Mr Red is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
164 lbs
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25
162 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Artem Graf!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Orlan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graf shoots in for a double leg but Orlan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orlan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Graf blocks the low kick.
Graf moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orlan 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 Graf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlan defends it nicely.
Graf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf moves out of range of the body kick from Orlan.
Orlan throws a head kick but Graf moves out of range.
A combination from Graf does no damage.
Graf blocks a low kick nicely.
Orlan scores with a kick to the body.
Orlan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Artem Graf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graf cracks Orlan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graf throws a nice looking combination but Orlan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graf shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Orlan eats them both and turns towards Graf to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlan throws a low kick but Graf moves out of range easily.
Orlan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Timur Orlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graf shoots in for a takedown but Orlan shows good takedown defense.
Timur Orlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Graf.
Graf scores with a takedown into Orlan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graf postures up.
Graf tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlan is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf postures up and lands a big shot to Orlan's brow.
Graf throws a big right hand that misses.
Graf throws an elbow that misses. Orlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graf's guard. Nice move by Orlan!
Graf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graf 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.
Graf has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Orlan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Graf.
Graf is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlan working away.
Graf is looking for a sweep.
Orlan trying to control the action but Graf is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graf gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Graf dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Graf moves out of range of the leg kick from Orlan.
Orlan throws a low kick but Graf moves out of range easily.
Graf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graf.
Orlan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graf is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graf looks to land a combination but Orlan avoids it well.
Orlan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graf lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orlan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graf.
Orlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Graf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Timur Orlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Graf.
Orlan misses with a body kick.
Orlan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graf checks it well.
Orlan throws a hook but Graf blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orlan 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 Graf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graf darts in and clinches Orlan up against the cage.
Graf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Orlan misses with a low kick.
Graf misses with a series of wild punches.
Graf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Artem Graf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Graf slips under a jab from Orlan.
Graf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orlan.
Graf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlan defends it nicely.
Graf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlan lands a high kick!
Graf fails with a takedown attempt.
Graf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orlan but Orlan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graf with a hook.
Graf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artem Graf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Graf gets the takedown into side control.
Orlan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Graf is controlling him well.
Orlan prevents Graf from improving position.
Orlan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Graf seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Graf landing strikes.
Orlan tries to buck Graf off but Graf is having none of it.
Orlan can't do much from the bottom here.
Graf swings around for an armbar but Orlan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Graf's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf is looking for a triangle but Orlan pushes his legs off easily.
Graf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orlan wants to stand but Graf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Graf trying to keep a closed guard but Orlan is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Timur Orlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graf working for submissions but it's allowed Orlan to get to half guard.
Orlan working the head and body with strikes.
Graf is looking for a sweep. Orlan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graf trying to control here.
Orlan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orlan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Graf.
Graf wants to get back to full guard but Orlan has mounted him!
Orlan tries to control but Graf wriggling away.
Graf tries to hold on but Orlan postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Graf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlan punching from mount but Graf doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Graf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graf 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 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Graf!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Santos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pendulum - Tarantula. Eduardo Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Santos !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viljo Suokas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokas throws a right hand that misses
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Suokas is defending well.
Suokas wants to get back to his feet.
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suokas wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Suokas is defending well.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suokas defends it well.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suokas trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos .
Santos is looking for submissions but instead, Suokas has regained full guard.
Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Suokas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Suokas has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Suokas pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suokas gets to his feet. Santos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jab from Santos .
Viljo Suokas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Suokas ducks down to avoid it.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suokas.
Santos defending well as Suokas loads up on a big left hand.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suokas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suokas.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos drives through with a takedown into Suokas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santos postures up.
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suokas dives on top into guard.
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!
Suokas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santos is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suokas has managed to get both his arms back between Santos 's legs - danger averted.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Suokas pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos .
Suokas missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suokas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suokas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suokas throws a hook to the side of Santos 's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Suokas misses.
Suokas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Suokas!
Suokas tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Santos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suokas is surviving well by controlling Santos 's body position as best he can.
Santos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Suokas has worked his arm free - good work by Suokas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suokas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suokas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos tries to move to mount but Suokas blocks the move with his legs.
Suokas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Suokas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Santos to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Suokas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suokas lands a nice shot that snaps Santos 's head back.
Suokas tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suokas thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suokas takes a swing at Santos 's ribcage but misses.
Suokas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suokas's guard.
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suokas dives on top into guard.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suokas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suokas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokas tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom.
Santos has his foot on Suokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suokas works his way back into a safe position though.
Santos has his foot on Suokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suokas works his way back into a safe position though.
Suokas gets to his feet. Santos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A jab from Suokas misses.
Suokas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suokas throws a sloppy body shot
and Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Suokas!
Suokas tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos has hold of Suokas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Suokas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Santos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Suokas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Suokas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Santos 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Suokas digs a good body shot into Santos 's ribs.
Suokas cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Suokas slips the punch.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Suokas ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos .
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suokas swivels and escapes.
Suokas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suokas as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Santos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suokas misses with an uppercut.
Suokas throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Suokas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Suokas misses with a hook.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suokas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Santos slips under a jab.
Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suokas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas lands a big uppercut and Santos crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Santos looks OK. Suokas waves Santos back to his feet!
Santos is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suokas throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos tries for a takedown but Suokas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suokas works Santos 's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Suokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suokas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Suokas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suokas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suokas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suokas. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suokas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suokas.
Suokas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suokas thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suokas fails to land with a series of punches.
Suokas misses with a wild combination.
Santos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eduardo Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suokas defends it well.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Suokas is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Suokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Suokas defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viljo Suokas really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Suokas does no damage.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Suokas.
Santos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Suokas tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suokas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Suokas fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Suokas is just out of range.
Viljo Suokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Suokas.
Santos scores with a hook to the body. Suokas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Santos .
Suokas throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suokas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Santos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suokas stuffs the takedown.
Suokas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suokas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos .
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Suokas takes a swing at Santos 's ribcage but misses.
Suokas swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas takes a swing at Santos 's ribcage but misses.
Suokas blocks the body kick.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oooooh!!! Suokas has knocked Santos down with a huge combo! Suokas steps away and waves a wobbly Santos back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
Suokas lands a jab.
Suokas steps in with a hook that catches Santos right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Suokas follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Santos looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viljo Suokas!
Viljo Suokas is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Viljo Suokas thanked Undead clothing. All items 10$ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Gold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
Foreman gets tackled into the cage by Gold. Gold maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold lands with a right to the head.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foreman's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foreman.
Gold keeps control of Foreman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foreman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gold working aggressively here.
Foreman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Foreman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Aaron Foreman has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Gold.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gold working aggressively here.
Gold scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gold.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foreman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foreman working hard to break the clinch.
Foreman letting Gold take a breather here.
Foreman tries to break the clinch but Gold is controlling the position.
Foreman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold prevents Foreman from breaking the clinch.
Foreman has had enough of the clinch but Gold keeps him there for the moment.
Gold tries to stall but Foreman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Foreman.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gold has Foreman pressed against the cage, preventing Foreman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foreman backwards.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Foreman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold tries to throw a body punch but Foreman avoids it by throwing Gold back against the cage.
Foreman working hard to break the clinch.
Gold tries a body shot but Foreman blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Foreman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gold thinking.
Gold lands an overhand right.
Gold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foreman.
Foreman moves out of range of the strikes.
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foreman blocks a head kick by Gold.
Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foreman throws a looping overhand right but Gold ducks down to avoid it.
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold thows a body shot but no joy.
Gold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Foreman!
Poor strikes thrown by Gold there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Foreman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Foreman manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Foreman, under a barage of strikes from Gold.
Gold is looking for a kimura but Foreman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gold to get the leverage.
Gold throwing shots but Foreman is blocking nicely.
Foreman wants to get back to his feet.
Gold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foreman defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foreman looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Foreman'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.
Gold thows a body shot but no joy.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold misses with a looping left.
Gold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold pushes Foreman away with a front kick.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Foreman.
Foreman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Foreman throws a body kick that misses.
Gold throws a combination. Foreman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Foreman swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Gold.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foreman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foreman moves out of range of the body kick from Gold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Foreman needs to keep his hands up - Gold had a free shot at his head there.
Foreman lands a lovely overhand right.
Foreman missing with a left hand there. Gold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aaron Foreman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foreman misses with a hook. Gold ducked under it nicely.
Foreman throws a front kick aimed at Gold's knee but Gold avoids it well.
Aaron Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Foreman checks a leg kick.
Gold scores with a three punch combo!
Mr Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold blocks a low kick nicely.
Gold cracks a nice hook into Foreman's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foreman.
Foreman misses with a wild body shot.
Foreman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gold rather than just go for the knockout.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold scores with a nice strike.
Gold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Foreman to the mat! Foreman manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foreman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foreman keeping full guard, as Gold tries to pass.
Gold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foreman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gold throws a big right hand that misses.
Gold advances to half guard.
Gold working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold thows a huge punch but Foreman dodges it nicely.
Gold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gold is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gold throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Foreman because Gold loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by Gold there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gold thowing shots but they're missing.
Foreman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gold cracks Foreman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gold throwing strikes here but Foreman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mr Gold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Foreman slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Foreman pushes Gold off looking to stand but Gold dives back in and keeps control.
Gold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foreman defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foreman is trying to stand back up but Gold is controlling him
Gold wants to pass the guard but Foreman is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold looks to land a strike but Foreman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gold dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Foreman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Foreman's head.
Foreman lands with a good body shot.
Foreman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gold.
Gold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Foreman lands with a nice body punch.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
Jab, jab by Foreman - just one landing.
It looks like Mr Gold has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foreman jabs at Gold's body.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Foreman moved out of range nicely.
Foreman misses the jab.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foreman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Foreman finds it's target.
Foreman misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold lands a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Foreman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foreman misses with a straight right.
Gold slips a jab and a cross from Foreman.
Foreman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Foreman digs a good hook to Gold's body.
Foreman tries to keep at a distance but Gold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gold is leaning against Foreman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Foreman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foreman is looking to break free of the clinch but Gold has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gold.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foreman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Foreman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gold has him pressed against the cage.
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foreman tries to break the clinch but Gold is controlling the position.
Foreman blocks an uppercut.
Gold slows down the pace here.
Gold misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman tries to circle away but Gold has him pinned against the cage.
Gold manages to break the clinch.
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Foreman circles away.
Gold avoids the body shot from Foreman.
Foreman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foreman dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Foreman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foreman.
Foreman throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
Foreman throws a head kick that misses.
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foreman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foreman connects with a jab.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
Gold wants to clinch up but Foreman keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Gold.
A head kick misses from Foreman.
Foreman misses with a head kick.
Foreman tried to score with a low kick but Gold checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foreman takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Foreman tries a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Foreman really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foreman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold walks into a straight right hand from Foreman.
Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foreman works Gold's body with a nice hook.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Foreman slips the punch.
Foreman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foreman just misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman misses with a wild body shot.
Foreman misses with a straight left.
Gold thuds his right hand into Foreman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foreman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
Foreman throws a right hand that Gold ducks under and follows up with a left that Gold also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Gold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Foreman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gold lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Foreman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foreman just misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Foreman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Gold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foreman. That did some damage!
Foreman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foreman wants to break free but Gold has control.
Foreman blocks an uppercut.
Gold keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foreman's efforts to push away.
Gold lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Foreman is trying to break free.
Foreman breaks from the clinch.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Foreman scores with a jab to the body.
Foreman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Gold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foreman finds it's way round the side to connect with Gold's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gold is defended easily by Foreman.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foreman lands a right hook to the body.
Foreman stuns Gold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Foreman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Foreman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gold's head.
Foreman misses with a hook.
Foreman throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
Foreman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Foreman moves away and avoids it.
Foreman throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foreman throws out a loose jab but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foreman throws a hook to the side of Gold's head but Gold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold 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!
Foreman slips under a jab.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foreman.
Foreman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foreman on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foreman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Gold misses.
Foreman misses with an uppercut.
Foreman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Foreman dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foreman in his tracks.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foreman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gold to score with a decent uppercut.
Gold cracks Foreman with a good jab.
Foreman throws a hook to the side of Gold's head but Gold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foreman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman.
Foreman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foreman misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Foreman. Those never looked like landing.
Gold misses with a looping left.
Gold moves into range and clinches up with Foreman.
Foreman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foreman's sensitive parts.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foreman but Foreman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
Gold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foreman throws out the jab.
Foreman misses with a double jab.
Gold moves out of range as Foreman strikes.
Foreman throws a right hand that Gold ducks under and follows up with a left that Gold also avoids with ease.
Foreman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gold gets to his feet - Foreman follows without any prompting.
Foreman misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foreman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gold finds it's way round the side to connect with Foreman's head.
Foreman slips under a jab.
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foreman misses with a series of wild punches.
Foreman throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Foreman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foreman wants it to stay on the feet.
Foreman throws a series of punches but Gold moves out of range.
Foreman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foreman.
Gold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Foreman.
Foreman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Gold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Foreman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman lands a head kick!
Gold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gold catches Foreman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Foreman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foreman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foreman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foreman looks to land a right hand but Gold moved out of range.
Gold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Foreman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gold moves in looking to clinch but Foreman pushes him off.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foreman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gold jabs Foreman right on the nose. Foreman blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold misses with a straight left.
Gold misses with a straight right.
Gold moves out of range as Foreman strikes.
A swing and a miss from Foreman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foreman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foreman.
Foreman gets caught napping as Gold dives in and scores a takedown. Foreman manages to retain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold is looking to advance position but Foreman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gold has given up his back here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gold 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Gold!
Mr Gold retains his light heavyweight title!
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