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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Comte Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akbar Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Comte Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Akbar Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comte Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussein has a takedown stuffed.
Comte Jr cracks Hussein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Comte Jr avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Brandon Comte Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Comte Jr, as that shot connected.
Comte Jr lands with a hook. Hussein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Comte Jr cracks Hussein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Comte Jr cracks Hussein with a good jab.
Comte Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Comte Jr misses.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Comte Jr.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Comte Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein throws a body punch but Comte Jr moves out of range.
Comte Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Comte Jr.
Comte Jr lands a head shot.
Comte Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hussein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Comte Jr throws out the jab.
Comte Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein throws a poor cross that misses
and Comte Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein looks to throw the jab but Comte Jr is out of range.
Comte Jr swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
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!
Nice body punch from Comte Jr.
Hussein should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hussein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Comte Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussein.
Jab by Comte Jr.
Comte Jr stuffs the takedown.
Comte Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Comte Jr catches Hussein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Comte Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Comte Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Comte Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Comte Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Comte Jr lands a body shot.
Comte Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
Comte Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Brandon Comte Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot.
Comte Jr stuns Hussein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Comte Jr cracks Hussein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Comte Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Hussein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Comte Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein ducks right into an uppercut from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Comte Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Hussein throws the left hand but Comte Jr avoids the punch easily.
Comte Jr takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Comte Jr throws a hook to the side of Hussein's head but Hussein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comte Jr misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Comte Jr. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussein staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Comte Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hussein slips a jab from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Comte Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussein can do to turn this around?
Hussein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Comte Jr looks to throw the jab but Hussein is out of range.
Comte Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Hussein thows a body shot but no joy.
Comte Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Comte Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Hussein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Comte Jr is staying active underneath Hussein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comte Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Comte Jr wants to control but Hussein is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussein is trying to control the action in half guard but Comte Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussein is looking for a kimura here.
Comte Jr is looking for a sweep. Hussein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr is trying to maintain the position but Hussein is very close to passing his half guard.
Comte Jr keeping control of the position.
Hussein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Comte Jr's head.
Comte Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussein.
Hussein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hussein throwing shots but Comte Jr is blocking nicely.
Hussein is looking for a kimura but Comte Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hussein to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Comte Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hussein trying to control from Comte Jr's half guard. Comte Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hussein throws a big elbow that misses.
Hussein works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hussein is trying to control the action in half guard but Comte Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Comte Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Comte Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein is fighting to break Comte Jr's control of his arms but Comte Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hussein looking to pass the guard.
Comte Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hussein trying to control but Comte Jr is working from the bottom.
Hussein drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Comte Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hussein has Comte Jr in his guard.
Comte Jr wants to stand but Hussein has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Comte Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Comte Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Comte Jr. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussein slips a jab from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Hussein throws a body punch but Comte Jr moves out of range.
Comte Jr misses the jab.
Comte Jr takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Comte Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Hussein's head back.
Comte Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Comte Jr misses the target.
Comte Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Comte Jr throws a hook but Hussein blocks it.
Comte Jr connects with a jab.
Hussein drops his hands momentarily and Comte Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Comte Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hussein doesn't seem phased though.
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Comte Jr lands a nice hook to Hussein's body. Hussein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hussein moves out of range of the strikes.
Comte Jr lands with a straight right. Hussein didn't see that one coming.
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!
Comte Jr digs a good body shot into Hussein's ribs.
Akbar Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandon Comte Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hussein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Comte Jr pinned against the cage. Comte Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Comte Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Comte Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Comte Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Comte Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Comte Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hussein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr jabs Hussein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Comte Jr works Hussein's body with a nice hook.
Comte Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Comte Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Comte Jr misses with a hook. Hussein ducked under it nicely.
Hussein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hussein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussein takes one to the side of the head.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein moves out of range as Comte Jr strikes.
Hussein moves forwards but Comte Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Comte Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr throws a hook to the side of Hussein's head but Hussein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hussein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Comte Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Comte Jr works Hussein's body with a nice hook.
Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comte Jr scores with a jab.
Comte Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandon Comte Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Comte Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Comte Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Comte Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Comte Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Anderson Spider has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Roberto Sotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Anderson Spider!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider throws a right and a left that Sotto avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spider takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Sotto throws a head kick that half lands.
Sotto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sotto lands an uppercut.
Sotto stalling against the cage.
Sotto really is a fat lump.
Spider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spider tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sotto smiles and moves away.
Sotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Sotto catches Spider right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sotto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spider eats them both and turns towards Sotto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spider is looking to score with low kicks.
Spider looks gassed!
That kick from Spider tenderised Sotto's leg. Sotto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sotto clinches.
Sotto throws a head punch that misses.
Spider goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sotto prevents it.
Spider managing to block the knees to the body from Sotto.
Sotto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sotto trying to land knees to the body.
Spider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spider throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto lands a front kick.
Spider blocks a head kick by Sotto.
Sotto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Spider throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sotto.
Spider misses with a series of wild punches.
Sotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sotto misses with a wild combination.
Sotto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spider lands a nice shot to the body.
Sotto dodges the punch combination from Spider.
Sotto tries to clinch but Spider moves out of range.
Spider lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sotto will feel that in the morning.
Sotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sotto tries to clinch there but Spider circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotto moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Spider.
Sotto tries to clinch up but Spider circles away and keeps his distance.
Spider throws a head kick but Sotto moves out of range.
Spider plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spider throws a series of punches but Sotto avoids them all with ease.
Sotto checks a leg kick nicely.
Sotto closes the distance and clinches.
Sotto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spider has Sotto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sotto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roberto Sotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Spider.
A nice left hand lands by Sotto.
Sotto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sotto trying to stall but Spider improves his position.
Sotto is pressed up against the cage. Spider has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sotto down to the mat. Sotto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider throws a body punch but Sotto moves out of range.
Spider blocks a head kick by Sotto.
Sotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spider misses with a two punch combination.
Spider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sotto is looking to clinch.
Spider dodges the punch combination from Sotto.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spider. Sotto shrugs it off though.
Sotto throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sotto connects with a body shot.
Spider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spider. Sotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spider looks to land a combination but Sotto avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Sotto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sotto clinches.
Spider jumps guard but Sotto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sotto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sotto as Spider tries to tie him up.
Spider managing to block the knees to the body from Sotto.
Spider is working for takedown but Sotto is calmly controlling the position for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sotto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spider has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sotto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spider tries to pull guard but Sotto won't allow it.
Roberto Sotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Spider.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sotto misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto misses with an elbow over the top.
Spider avoiding damage as Sotto throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sotto as Spider tries to tie him up.
Sotto misses with a body punch.
Sotto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sotto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spider.
Spider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sotto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sotto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spider misses with a two punch combination.
Sotto lands a nice looking body shot.
Sotto throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sotto. Sotto obviously looking to wear him down.
Spider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sotto rushes Spider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sotto stalling in the clinch.
Spider is trying to pull guard but Sotto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sotto.
Spider misses with a body punch.
Sotto prevents a body shot from Spider.
Spider tries to score a body lock takedown but Sotto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sotto.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider jumps guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spider wants to get back to his feet but Sotto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spider manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Spider stalks Sotto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sotto's face. Sotto staggers backwards, shaken.
Sotto clinches up with Spider and pushes him back against the cage.
Sotto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider tries to pull guard but Sotto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sotto has Spider pressed against the cage.
Sotto is fighting off a takedown attempt but Spider is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sotto to the mat. Sotto regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sotto is working an open guard so Spider takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spider throws a sloppy head kick and Sotto moves out of range easily.
Sotto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberto Sotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Sotto takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sotto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Sotto to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roberto Sotto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sotto throws a series of punches but Spider avoids them all with ease.
Roberto Sotto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sotto tries to clinch but Spider is having none of it.
Sotto tries to clinch up but Spider circles away and keeps his distance.
Sotto scores with a head kick. Spider tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sotto moves out of range of the body kick.
Sotto misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spider.
Sotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spider.
Sotto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spider's calf.
Spider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sotto has managed to clinch.
Spider gets control of Sotto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spider will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spider throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sotto wants to control from the top but Spider keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto is sitting in close to Spider's body. Spider has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sotto is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sotto is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Spider.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anderson Spider!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shady Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. The key to victory for Rocky Balboa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Shady Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall drops Balboa with a beautiful combination! Balboa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marshall is looking for the KO!
Balboa is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Marshall sends Balboa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marshall is motioning to the referee to let Balboa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Balboa is rocked!
Marshall cracks Balboa with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shady Marshall!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolan Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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30
225 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Knoxville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolan Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knoxville misses the shot to the body.
Knoxville fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tiongson.
Knoxville tries a low kick but Tiongson avoids it.
A combination from Tiongson does no damage.
Knoxville looks to land a body kick but Tiongson moved away.
Knoxville lands a big head kick that sends Tiongson tumbling to the mat! Knoxville takes a step backwards and waves Tiongson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rolan Tiongson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knoxville throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knoxville lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tiongson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knoxville.
Tiongson looks gassed!
Tiongson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knoxville tries a head kick but it misses.
Knoxville explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knoxville throws a powerful right kick. Tiongson tried to block low but the kick was high! Tiongson was taken right off of his feet! Knoxville jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Knoxville!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Davi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Mola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Darude - Sandstorm. This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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27
300 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Big right hand |
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Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Davi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Totoy Mola!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davi.
Davi thumps Mola with a low kick.
Mola missing with a left hand there. Davi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thor Davi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davi as he jumps to the side.
Davi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mola throws a body punch but Davi moves out of range.
Davi throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Davi. Those never looked like landing.
Mola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davi takes a swing at Mola's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davi misses the jab.
Davi swings for the body but Mola moves out of range.
Mola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mola misses with a two punch combination.
Mola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thor Davi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mola tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davi scores with a hook to the body. Mola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davi throws a sloppy head kick and Mola moves out of range easily.
Mola moves out of range as Davi strikes.
Good shot there by Davi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davi moves to clinch but Mola breaks away
and Mola counters with a nice uppercut.
Mola connects with a body shot that sends Davi's belly button to the back.
Davi misses with a straight left.
Mola works the jab nicely.
Mola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mola thows a body shot but no joy.
Mola misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davi throws a jab when Mola was well out of range.
Davi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mola is just out of range.
Davi lands a nice hook to Mola's body. Mola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davi tries to clinch there but Mola circles away.
Davi stuffs the takedown.
Davi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice jab there from Davi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mola is defended easily by Davi.
Thor Davi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Totoy Mola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davi tries to clinch but Mola is having none of it.
Davi cracks Mola with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Mola misses.
Davi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mola.
Davi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davi moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davi slips under a jab.
Mola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davi.
Mola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Davi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mola.
Davi throws a right hand that misses
and Mola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mola throws the left hand but Davi avoids the punch easily.
Mola takes one to the chin there.
Mola just misses with a punch to the body.
Davi lands a nice hook to Mola's body. Mola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davi lands a leg kick that knocks Mola off balance momentarily.
Mola avoids the body shot from Davi.
Davi has closed the distance and engaged Mola in a clinch.
Mola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davi backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Davi.
Mola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mola scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mola breaks from the clinch.
Mola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davi.
Mola throws a lazy right hand but Davi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davi tries a low kick but Mola avoids it.
Davi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mola's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davi tries to score with a low kick but Mola moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Davi.
Davi lands a jab to the head.
Davi misses with a shot to the body
and Mola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Thor Davi has been cut.
A good leg kick by Davi.
Davi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davi.
Davi connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mola moves out of range as Davi strikes.
Mola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Davi connects with a single shot there.
Mola connects with a crisp jab.
Mola moves out of range of the strikes.
Mola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davi.
Davi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davi.
Davi misses with a straight right.
Thor Davi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davi lands with a straight right. Mola didn't see that one coming.
Davi tries to close the distance and clinch but Mola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davi is looking to clinch.
Mola throws a right hand that misses
and Davi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mola.
An inside leg kick lands from Davi.
Mola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davi's waist but Davi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mola off to one side.
Mola lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davi counters with a right hand to the body.
Davi scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Davi there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor Davi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thor Davi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Davi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davi's waist but Davi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mola off to one side.
Davi lands a jab.
Davi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davi closes the distance and pushes Mola back into the cage.
Mola struggles to land a body shot inside as Davi controls his hands.
Davi prevents a body shot from Mola.
Davi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davi blocks a body shot from Mola.
Davi blocks a body shot from Mola.
Davi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davi prevents a body shot from Mola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mola stalling the fight.
Davi landing knees to the body.
Mola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davi blocks an uppercut.
Davi lands an uppercut.
Thor Davi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davi scores a nice knee to the body.
Davi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mola breaks the clinch.
Davi lands with a nice body punch.
Mola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davi lands with a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Davi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davi.
Mola avoids the body shot from Davi.
Totoy Mola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mola scrambles back to his feet.
Mola throws a sloppy body shot
and Davi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davi.
Davi lands a nice hook to Mola's body. Mola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davi just misses with a punch to the body.
Davi lands a lovely overhand right.
Davi takes a swing at Mola's ribcage but misses.
Davi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davi lands with a right hand.
Davi throws an overhand right that lands on Mola's shoulder, as Mola tries to avoid the shot.
Mola keeps the fight on the outside.
Davi thuds a left hand into Mola's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davi, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Davi.
Davi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good exchange - Davi coming out on top.
Davi throws a head kick but Mola moves out of range.
Good shot there by Davi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davi throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davi tests Mola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davi.
Davi lands with a nice body punch.
Davi instigates a clinch.
Davi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mola swings wildly with an uppercut but Davi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mola misses with a punch to the body.
Mola misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Davi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davi 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Davi!
Thor Davi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Mox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stella Artois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Mox has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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27
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Mox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stella Artois!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Artois, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mox shoots in looking for a takedown. Artois tries to sprawl out of it but Mox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Artois manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Artois keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mox shoots in but Artois avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Mox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artois lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artois was well out of range. Poor timing from Mox.
Mox fails with the takedown
and Mox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mox avoids the head kick by Artois.
Artois throws a push kick but Mox slaps the foot to one side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Artois enables Mox to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Artois manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artois is looking to stand up but Mox isn't so interested in that idea.
Artois being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artois keeping moving, preventing Mox from controlling successfully.
Artois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Artois wants to stand and escape but Mox is having none of it.
Artois tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Artois scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artois tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artois scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mox fails with a takedown attempt.
Mox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Artois sprawls well. Artois wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mox gets slowly back to his feet.
Artois misses with a wild combination.
Artois lands a lovely overhand right.
Artois throws a combination. Mox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Mr Mox has been cut.
Artois thows a body kick. Mox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mox tries to keep at a distance but Artois has taken the fight into the clinch.
Artois misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mox.
Artois drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mox pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artois tries to clinch up.
Mox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Artois tries to close the distance and clinch but Mox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Artois throws a series of punches but Mox moves out of range.
Artois gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Artois is striking but Mox is not phased and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Artois manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Artois wants to stand but Mox is controlling the position.
Artois trying to control the position.
Mox wants to control from the top but Artois keeps moving.
Mox is really struggling to control Artois but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Artois doesn't manage to clinch there - Mox circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stella Artois dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Mox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Artois lands with a shot to the body.
Mox keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mox.
Mr Mox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artois misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mox shoots in looking for a takedown but Artois manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Artois lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mox will feel that in the morning.
Artois tries to clinch up but Mox circles away and keeps his distance.
Artois throws a head kick that misses.
Artois throws a head kick that misses.
Artois closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mox fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Mox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stella Artois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artois defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mox.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artois throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Artois moves in looking to clinch but Mox pushes him off.
Artois stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Artois wants it to stay on the feet.
Artois clinches up against the cage.
Artois fails to pull guard.
Mox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Artois jumps guard but Mox stands there with Artois around his waist. Artois gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mox has clasped his hands together around Artois's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Artois wants to get back to his feet.
Artois is not content to let Mox control the position.
Mox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Artois is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artois sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mox prevents Artois from standing back up.
Artois tries to get to full guard but Mox has control of the leg.
Artois is trying to stand up here but Mox is controlling him well.
Artois is refusing to be controlled, as Mox sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Mox seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Artois can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Artois is trying to get back to full guard.
Mox drops an elbow to the side of Artois's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Artois is trying to stand up here but Mox is controlling him well.
Artois is looking to improve his position.
Artois trying to control here.
Mox throwing shots but Artois is blocking nicely.
Mox prevents Artois from improving his position.
Mox wants to take a breather but Artois is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artois wants to improve his position but Mox is controlling well.
Artois blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mox.
Artois looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mox trying to pass the guard but Artois defending well.
Artois wants to get back to full guard but Mox has passed into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mox working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Artois is trying to control Mox's posture but Mox avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stella Artois showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Mox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Artois is looking to clinch but Mox is avoiding it.
Mox takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artois looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Artois.
Mox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Artois's waist but Artois gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mox off to one side.
Artois throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mox swats away the attempt to clinch by Artois.
Artois is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mox fails with a takedown attempt.
Mox shoots in for a takedown but Artois shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Mox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stella Artois seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artois connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Mox to the floor! Artois dives in looking for the finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artois.
Mox is trying to get back to full guard.
Mox is working hard here to advance position.
Artois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mox is trying to control but can't.
Artois looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Artois sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mox defending well though.
Artois is trying to control the action in half guard but Mox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artois scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mox tries to get to full guard but Artois has control of the leg.
Mox is controlling Artois's trapped leg to prevent Artois from advancing to side control.
Mox won't allow Artois to pass to mount.
Mox is trying to get back to full guard.
Artois throwing shots but Mox is blocking nicely.
Artois with the ground and pound but Mox uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Artois would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Artois scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mox pulls Artois in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mox keeping moving, preventing Artois from controlling successfully.
Mox looking for a sweep. Not yet Mox, not yet.
Mox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Artois gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mox has control of Artois's left arm, preventing Artois from doing any damage.
Artois would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Artois gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Artois tries to close the distance and clinch but Mox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Artois getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mox scores with a takedown into Artois's guard.
Mox landing with the ground and pound.
Artois keeping moving, preventing Mox from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Artois preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mox connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mox is in close to Artois's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stella Artois is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Artois wants to get back to his feet but Mox passes into half guard.
Mox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stella Artois comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Artois winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stella Artois!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxxi Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Kimura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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BJJ White 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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxxi Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Kimura!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kimura at a distance.
Moon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kimura sprawling to the canvas! Kimura rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moon finish him?!
It looks like Ken Kimura has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Moon tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moon swinging wildly here.
Kimura misses with a takedown
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kimura looks gassed!
Kimura closes the distance but Moon moves to the side
and Moon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moon jabs Kimura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moon cracks Kimura with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kimura to stand back up!
Maxxi Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon lands a body shot.
Moon connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon fakes the body blow, causing Kimura to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kimura goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxxi Moon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruch Chorzow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Tulfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chorzow might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WARRRRRRRRRRRR. Ruch Chorzow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruch Chorzow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Erwin Tulfo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulfo has his takedown stuffed
and Chorzow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chorzow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tulfo has his takedown stuffed
and Chorzow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulfo has his takedown stuffed
and Chorzow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruch Chorzow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Tulfo.
Tulfo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chorzow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tulfo is rocked!
Tulfo misses with a takedown
and Chorzow counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Tulfo off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Chorzow follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Tulfo was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruch Chorzow!
After the fight, Ruch Chorzow was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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