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UFC - Friday Night Fights 24 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toby Imada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svend Torken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torken is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Imada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Svend Torken!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Torken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Torken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torken wants it to stay on the feet.
Torken throws a leg kick that misses.
Torken lands with a nice body punch.
Imada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imada is trying to get an arm triangle but Torken is defending well.
Torken struggling a bit here.
Torken is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imada off and has taken his back!
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!
Torken avoiding Imada 's attempts to control his hands.
Imada rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Imada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Torken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imada wants to control but Torken is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torken working Imada over with strikes.
Imada wants to get back to full guard.
Imada is trying to stand up here but Torken is controlling him well.
Torken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Imada tries to roll over but Torken keeps him under control.
Torken wants to take a breather but Imada is having none of it.
Torken trying to mount his opponent but Imada defends it.
Imada gets back to full guard.
Torken with a flurry of punches that miss.
Imada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torken is one step ahead there.
Imada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Imada wants to sweep but no luck.
Torken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torken stops Imada from standing up.
Torken stands up and waves to Imada to follow him.
Imada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torken defends it nicely.
Torken fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Imada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torken pinned against the cage. Torken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Imada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torken sprawls well. Torken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Imada gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Torken misses the target.
Torken lands a jab to the head.
Torken tries to sprawl but Imada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Imada wants to pass to mount but Torken is defending the position.
Imada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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!
Torken is looking for a sweep. Imada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torken wants to control but Imada is keeping busy.
Imada uses his free foot to push down on Torken's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torken.
Imada goes for an armbar but Torken turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Torken.
Imada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torken defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torken throws a big right hand that misses.
Imada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Svend Torken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Torken as Imada shoots in.
Torken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Torken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Imada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torken swings for the body but Imada moves out of range.
Torken drops Imada with a right and a left! Torken comes rushing in but Imada regains his composure and manages to keep Torken in guard.
Imada is rocked!
It looks like Toby Imada has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Imada is looking for a triangle but Torken pushes his legs off easily.
Torken trying to control but Imada is working from the bottom.
Torken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Imada looking for a sweep. Not yet Imada, not yet.
Imada wants to get back to his feet but Torken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Torken with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torken trying to control but Imada is working from the bottom.
Imada wriggles free and stands up.
Torken misses with a wild combination.
Torken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Imada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Imada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Imada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torken.
A slow jab from Torken misses its intended target.
Torken misses with a body shot.
Torken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Imada shoots in and drives through. Torken sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Imada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torken trying to control the position here.
Imada wants to control from the top but Torken keeps moving.
Imada wants to pass the guard but Torken is keeping the position.
Torken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torken is trying to keep Imada in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Svend Torken wasn't active enough on the ground.
Torken tries to work over Imada's front leg with a kick but Imada checks it.
Torken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Imada rather than just go for the knockout.
Imada moves away from the strike by Torken.
Torken dips to his left and cracks Imada with an uppercut!
Imada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torken as he jumps to the side.
Imada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Toby Imada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imada fails with the takedown.
Imada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torken pinned against the cage. Torken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imada.
No joy there for Imada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Imada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Imada shoots in looking for a takedown. Torken tries to sprawl out of it but Imada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Svend Torken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torken drops his shoulder and cracks Imada with a huge uppercut! Imada goes down! Can Torken finish him?
Oh Imada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torken postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Imada covers up, he's hurt! Torken keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Torken and the ref steps in to end the fight! Torken can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svend Torken!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Peter Beardsley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Peter Beardsley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Stefaniak!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefaniak swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
Stefaniak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beardsley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stefaniak thinking.
Beardsley throws a hook but Stefaniak avoids it easily.
Stefaniak scores with a push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Beardsley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beardsley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beardsley avoids the head kick by Stefaniak.
Stefaniak throws out a leg kick but Beardsley moves out of range and Stefaniak only half commits.
Beardsley scores with a punch to the head.
Anthony Stefaniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefaniak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stefaniak's corner calls for a 1-2. Stefaniak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefaniak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stefaniak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stefaniak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Stefaniak misses its intended target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stefaniak.
Stefaniak takes a swing at Beardsley's ribcage but misses.
Stefaniak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beardsley.
Beardsley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stefaniak. That one must have hurt.
Beardsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stefaniak lunges at Beardsley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beardsley's hand.
Stefaniak throws a head kick that half lands.
Beardsley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefaniak thows a body kick. Beardsley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak lands a nice hook to Beardsley's body. Beardsley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefaniak, right into the meat.
Beardsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefaniak manages to avoid it.
Stefaniak lands a big head kick that sends Beardsley tumbling to the mat! Stefaniak takes a step backwards and waves Beardsley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Beardsley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Stefaniak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beardsley scores with a hook.
Stefaniak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefaniak lands a leg kick that knocks Beardsley off balance momentarily.
Beardsley seems to have got his legs back now.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefaniak, right into the meat.
Stefaniak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beardsley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stefaniak.
Stefaniak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Beardsley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stefaniak lands a nice looking body kick.
Anthony Stefaniak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beardsley is breathing heavily.
Stefaniak lands a leg kick that knocks Beardsley off balance momentarily.
That kick from Stefaniak tenderised Beardsley's leg. Beardsley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stefaniak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beardsley avoids the head kick by Stefaniak.
Beardsley avoids the head kick by Stefaniak.
Stefaniak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stefaniak connects with a leg kick. Beardsley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stefaniak works Beardsley's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefaniak keeps Beardsley at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak jabs Beardsley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stefaniak throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Beardsley misses its intended target.
Stefaniak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beardsley avoids the head kick by Stefaniak.
Beardsley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stefaniak.
Stefaniak scores with a leg kick.
Stefaniak just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stefaniak stuns Beardsley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beardsley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stefaniak connects with a solid leg kick.
Stefaniak dips to his left and cracks Beardsley with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Stefaniak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stefaniak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beardsley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beardsley has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stefaniak is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Beardsley yanks on the arm and Stefaniak is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Beardsley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Beardsley!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Beardsley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell comes into the arena with Muslamic Rape gangs blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Stglitz!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws a push kick but Stglitz slaps the foot to one side.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Stglitz is out of range.
Bell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bell moves out of range of the leg kick from Stglitz.
Bell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bell throws a body kick that misses.
Stglitz misses with a looping left.
Bell throws a jab when Stglitz was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bell.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Stglitz throws a body kick that misses.
Stglitz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stglitz is defended easily by Bell.
Bell connects with a nice looking jab.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stglitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stglitz under the eye.
Bell lands a nice looking body shot.
Stglitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Stglitz avoids a kick to the body.
Stglitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell throws a low kick but Stglitz moves out of range easily.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Stglitz is out of range.
Stglitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stglitz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stglitz looking to finish with strikes here!
Stglitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stglitz punching from mount but Bell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stglitz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bell blocking the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stglitz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stglitz unloads with some shots from mount but Bell bucks and avoids them well.
Stglitz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stglitz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bell because Stglitz loaded up on that one.
Stglitz thowing shots but they're missing.
Stglitz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stglitz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz landing strikes from the mount and Bell is in trouble!
Stglitz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stglitz unloads with some shots from mount but Bell bucks and avoids them well.
Stglitz cracks Bell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stglitz postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bell bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Stglitz and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Stglitz!
Hugo Stglitz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Schafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Schafer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schafer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schafer closes the distance and pushes Strikes back into the cage.
Schafer lands a good knee to the midsection. Strikes won't want to take too many of those.
Schafer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strikes avoids it.
Strikes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schafer looks to land a left hand but Strikes moved out of range nicely.
Schafer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schafer has Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.
Schafer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schafer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Schafer throws a series of punches but Strikes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer takes a swing at Strikes's ribcage but misses.
Schafer throws out a powerful jab.
Schafer keeps the fight on the outside.
Strikes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schafer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keith Schafer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schafer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Strikes.
Schafer misses with a straight right.
Schafer throws a shot from downtown. Strikes moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Strikes. Those never looked like landing.
Strikes looks for the body kick but Schafer saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Schafer.
Schafer swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strikes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schafer.
Schafer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strikes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schafer's calf.
Schafer looks to land a left hand but Strikes moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Schafer circles away and keeps his distance.
Schafer throws a hook but Strikes blocks it.
Strikes gets tackled into the cage by Schafer. Schafer maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strikes missing with knees to the body.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Schafer scores with a one two! Strikes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
Crunch! Strikes slams his shin into Schafer's torso.
Schafer wants to clinch but Strikes slips to the side
and Strikes counters by moving into the clinch.
Strikes is trying to break the clinch but Schafer is controlling him.
Strikes is trying to maintain a safe position but Schafer gets an underhook and turns Strikes into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Schafer.
Strikes lands a good knee to the midsection. Schafer won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Schafer.
Schafer scores with a shot to the side of Strikes's head.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schafer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schafer wants to land a leg kick but Strikes is out of range.
Schafer lands a lovely overhand right.
Schafer dodges the punch combination from Strikes.
Schafer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strikes's head backwards.
Strikes tries to clinch up.
Strikes has closed the distance and engaged Schafer in a clinch.
Schafer tries a body shot but Strikes blocks it.
Schafer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schafer tries to land knees in the clinch but Strikes avoids the damage to the body.
Schafer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schafer.
Strikes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalling in the clinch from Strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schafer misses with a punch on the inside.
Schafer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer throws an elbow but it misses.
Strikes is trying to push Schafer away but Schafer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strikes tries a body shot but Schafer blocks it.
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Strikes darts in and clinches Schafer up against the cage.
Strikes tries to break free but Schafer pushes him back against the cage.
Schafer lands with a short shot to the head.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes looks for the body kick but Schafer saw that one coming.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schafer throws an overhand right that lands on Strikes's shoulder, as Strikes tries to avoid the shot.
Strikes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schafer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strikes avoids the body shot from Schafer.
Strikes tries a head kick but it misses.
Schafer fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Schafer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Strikes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schafer moves in looking to clinch but Strikes pushes him off.
Schafer rushes Strikes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strikes has a couple of punches blocked by Schafer.
Schafer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strikes.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Schafer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strikes.
Schafer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schafer throws an off balance right hand
and Strikes counters with a series of strikes. Schafer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schafer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strikes doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strikes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schafer is rocked!
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Schafer pushes him off.
Schafer is still on wobbly legs! Can Strikes finish him?
Strikes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schafer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schafer clinches up with Strikes and pushes him back against the cage.
Schafer seems to have recovered his senses.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Schafer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schafer lands a lovely overhand right.
Schafer misses with a left hand
and Strikes counters with a hugh head kick that removes Schafer from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlos Strikes!
Our winner, Carlos Strikes, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Mkhalele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mkhalele comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Noir Désir - Un jour en France kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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256 lbs
14 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Tristan Mkhalele!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mkhalele backs up against the cage.
Mkhalele tries to clinch but Mullard is having none of it.
Mkhalele wants to clinch up but Mullard keeps it at a distance.
Mkhalele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mkhalele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mullard counters with a three punch combo that has Mkhalele backing up. Mkhalele nods at Mullard to acknowledge the strikes.
Mullard misses with a double jab.
Mullard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mkhalele tries to clinch
and Mullard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mullard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mullard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mkhalele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mkhalele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mullard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mullard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mullard pushing down on Mkhalele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mullard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mkhalele won't allow Mullard to pass to mount.
Mullard is looking to take a break and control but Mkhalele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mullard trying to pass the guard but Mkhalele defending well.
Mullard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mkhalele with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mkhalele won't allow Mullard to pass to mount.
Mkhalele is trying to get back to full guard.
Mullard 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.
Mullard slows the pace down in half guard.
Mkhalele trying to control but Mullard postures up.
Mullard working over Mkhalele with some ground and pound. Mkhalele looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullard is trying to control the action in half guard but Mkhalele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mullard wants to free his trapped foot but Mkhalele is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mullard is thwarting Mkhalele's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullard wants to advance to full mount but Mkhalele doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mkhalele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mkhalele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mullard.
Mullard trying to control but Mkhalele is working from the bottom.
Mullard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mullard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mkhalele is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullard advances to half guard.
Mkhalele is staying active underneath Mullard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mullard wants to work for an arm triangle but Mkhalele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mullard prevents Mkhalele from improving his position.
Mullard trying to control from half guard but Mkhalele is working away.
Mkhalele tries to get to full guard but Mullard has control of the leg.
Mullard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mkhalele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mullard in particular looking to stall.
Mkhalele is trying to maintain the position but Mullard is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mullard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mkhalele circles away quickly and effectively.
Mkhalele tries to clinch up
and Mullard counters with a thumping low kick.
Mkhalele doesn't manage to clinch there - Mullard circles away.
Mkhalele is looking to clinch but Mullard is avoiding it.
Mkhalele darts in trying to clinch
enabling Mullard to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mkhalele tries to clinch up but Mullard circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mullard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mkhalele tries to clinch up.
A jab from Mkhalele misses.
Mkhalele is looking to clinch but Mullard is avoiding it.
Mkhalele moves in looking to clinch but Mullard pushes him off.
Mkhalele wants to clinch up but Mullard keeps it at a distance.
Mullard swats away the attempt to clinch by Mkhalele.
Mullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mullard keeps the fight on the outside.
Mullard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mkhalele.
Tristan Mkhalele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mkhalele wants to clinch.
Mkhalele throws a sloppy head kick and Mullard moves out of range easily.
Mullard shoots in for a double leg but Mkhalele sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mkhalele is looking to clinch.
Mkhalele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullard digs a good hook to Mkhalele's body.
Mkhalele tries to clinch there but Mullard circles away.
Mullard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mkhalele wants to clinch.
Mkhalele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mullard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mullard lands in his opponent's guard.
Mkhalele is trying to control the position but Mullard postures up.
Mkhalele working a defensive guard but Mullard passes into half guard.
Mullard wants to control but Mkhalele is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mkhalele is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andre Mullard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andre Mullard made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I shot the Sheriff. Luke Skywalker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
145 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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25
142 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Skywalker throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skywalker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardy to the mat! Hardy manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skywalker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skywalker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skywalker throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy wants to stand up but Skywalker is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy 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.
Skywalker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardy's guard.
Skywalker looks to land a strike but Hardy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Skywalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skywalker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skywalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skywalker throwing strikes but missing.
Skywalker trying to move into half guard but instead Hardy has managed to sweep!
Skywalker kicks Hardy off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Skywalker. Beautiful body shot.
Skywalker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardy eats them both and turns towards Skywalker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Skywalker scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker throws a lazy body kick
and Hardy counters with a single leg into guard. Skywalker didn't expect that.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Skywalker is pulling down on Hardy's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardy, at least for the moment.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Skywalker.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
A solid body kick from Skywalker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skywalker.
Skywalker looks for the body kick but Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy defending well as Skywalker loads up on a big left hand.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skywalker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hardy. That one must have hurt.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skywalker connects with the punch.
Hardy throws a push kick but Skywalker slaps the foot to one side.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Skywalker.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker checks a low kick from Hardy.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skywalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy rushes Skywalker and presses him up against the cage.
Skywalker lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a right hand.
Skywalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short uppercut from Skywalker.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ray Hardy has been cut.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skywalker lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Skywalker goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skywalker misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Skywalker misses with a kick to the body.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy checks a low kick from Skywalker.
Hardy tries to score with a low kick but Skywalker moves his leg out of the way.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skywalker in his tracks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skywalker checks a leg kick.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Skywalker cracks the inside of Hardy's front leg.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
Skywalker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Skywalker jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
Skywalker swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Skywalker scores with a shot to the body.
Skywalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skywalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skywalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy moves out of range as Skywalker throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skywalker misses with a leg kick.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Skywalker pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skywalker tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Skywalker back against the cage.
Hardy gets through Skywalker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skywalker cracks Hardy with a nice body shot.
Hardy jumps guard but Skywalker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Skywalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Skywalker.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Skywalker avoids the damage to the body.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it misses.
Skywalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Skywalker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Skywalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skywalker.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
Skywalker lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Skywalker.
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!
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skywalker is defending well for now.
Hardy misses with an elbow over the top.
Skywalker stops a takedown attempt from Hardy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skywalker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skywalker misses with an elbow strike.
Skywalker tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skywalker as Hardy tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skywalker throws an elbow but misses.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Hardy'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.
Skywalker checks the leg kick.
Hardy rushes Skywalker and presses him up against the cage.
Skywalker lands with a left to the head.
Skywalker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skywalker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy tries to work over Skywalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skywalker lands a damaging elbow.
Ray Hardy's cut is getting worse.
Skywalker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skywalker dips a shoulder and cracks Hardy with a mighty uppercut! Hardy falls back against the cage and Skywalker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hardy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Skywalker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Skywalker!
Luke Skywalker is the new featherweight champion!
Luke Skywalker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonatan Valasvatsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's entrance music is yes. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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180 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Joonatan Valasvatsa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valasvatsa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valasvatsa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valasvatsa.
Valasvatsa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valasvatsa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valasvatsa seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Black tries to roll over but Valasvatsa keeps him under control.
Valasvatsa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valasvatsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valasvatsa prevents Black from improving his position.
Valasvatsa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasvatsa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Black manages to get to full guard.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valasvatsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black working a defensive guard here.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Valasvatsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valasvatsa 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.
Valasvatsa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valasvatsa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valasvatsa stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black keeping moving, preventing Valasvatsa from controlling successfully.
Black manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valasvatsa is trying desperately to improve position.
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Valasvatsa?
Valasvatsa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Black working over Valasvatsa with some ground and pound. Valasvatsa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black drops an elbow to the side of Valasvatsa's head.
Valasvatsa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Black postures up in Valasvatsa's guard and throws a big left but Valasvatsa blocks it.
Black wants to control from the top but Valasvatsa keeps moving.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valasvatsa defending well though.
Black trying to control the action but Valasvatsa is working from the bottom.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valasvatsa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Valasvatsa actively working from the bottom here.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valasvatsa actively working from the bottom here.
Valasvatsa wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valasvatsa wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
Black trying to pass the guard but Valasvatsa defending well.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Black is keen to just control but Valasvatsa is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valasvatsa moves into full guard.
Valasvatsa keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Valasvatsa wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valasvatsa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Black fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valasvatsa on the side of the head.
Black throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Valasvatsa misses the target.
Valasvatsa throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Valasvatsa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valasvatsa misses with an uppercut
and Black makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Valasvatsa misses the target.
Joonatan Valasvatsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valasvatsa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Valasvatsa. That snapped Black's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasvatsa takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valasvatsa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valasvatsa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mr Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Black chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valasvatsa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valasvatsa scrambles back to his feet.
Valasvatsa throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
A big left from Black misses.
Black tries to clinch but Valasvatsa is having none of it.
A head kick from Black lands but Valasvatsa takes it in his stride.
Valasvatsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valasvatsa thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Black, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valasvatsa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valasvatsa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Black staying out of range there.
Valasvatsa throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valasvatsa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valasvatsa throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Valasvatsa looks to throw a body kick
and Black makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valasvatsa. Valasvatsa obviously looking to wear him down.
Black misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa misses with a jab to the body
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Black blocks the low kick.
Valasvatsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mr Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valasvatsa.
A low kick from Valasvatsa misses
and Black counters with a nice body shot.
Valasvatsa misses with a straight left.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Valasvatsa moves away from the strike by Black.
Black scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valasvatsa in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Black scores with a one two! Valasvatsa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black wants to clinch.
Valasvatsa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Black counters with a right hand to the body.
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
Valasvatsa thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valasvatsa throws out the jab.
Valasvatsa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valasvatsa checks a low kick from Black.
Valasvatsa misses the shot to the body.
Black swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valasvatsa throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Valasvatsa misses with a body punch
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valasvatsa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valasvatsa throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Valasvatsa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Black defending well as Valasvatsa loads up on a big left hand.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Valasvatsa moves away and avoids it.
Black lands a right hook to the body.
Valasvatsa shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valasvatsa tries to land a front kick but Black steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valasvatsa throws a leg kick but Black checks it.
Black tries to clinch but Valasvatsa moves out of range.
Valasvatsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valasvatsa moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black lands the left hand.
Valasvatsa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Black here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valasvatsa throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Valasvatsa scores with a head kick. Black tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Valasvatsa thows a body shot but no joy.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valasvatsa.
Valasvatsa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valasvatsa wants to slow Black down by chopping away at his legs.
Black turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa misses with an uppercut.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black looks to land a combination but Valasvatsa avoids it well.
Valasvatsa misses with a right hand
and Black counters with a nice leg kick.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valasvatsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black moves away from the strike by Valasvatsa.
Nice shot lands for Black.
Valasvatsa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black thows a leg kick but Valasvatsa checks it
and Valasvatsa counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Valasvatsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valasvatsa moves forwards but Black connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Valasvatsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Valasvatsa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valasvatsa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valasvatsa pushes Black away with a front kick.
Valasvatsa misses the shot to the body.
Valasvatsa feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
Valasvatsa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black cracks Valasvatsa with a good jab.
Valasvatsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valasvatsa.
Valasvatsa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valasvatsa misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black lands with a thumping leg kick.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valasvatsa circles away quickly and effectively.
Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mr Black did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valasvatsa misses with a body shot.
Black avoids the body shot from Valasvatsa.
Valasvatsa misses with an uppercut.
Valasvatsa jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valasvatsa 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.
Valasvatsa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valasvatsa throws a leg kick but Black checks it.
Valasvatsa misses with a low kick.
Black clinches up with Valasvatsa and pushes him back against the cage.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valasvatsa backwards.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valasvatsa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valasvatsa.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Black.
Valasvatsa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valasvatsa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valasvatsa takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black lands a nice shot that snaps Valasvatsa's head back.
Valasvatsa moves away from the strike by Black.
Black misses with a straight left.
Valasvatsa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Valasvatsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valasvatsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valasvatsa throws a body kick the misses
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Valasvatsa.
A big left from Valasvatsa misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Valasvatsa misses with a wild body shot.
Black jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valasvatsa shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Valasvatsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valasvatsa ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Valasvatsa slips under a jab.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valasvatsa keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Black, right into the meat.
Valasvatsa lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valasvatsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Valasvatsa.
Black motions for Valasvatsa to come forward. Black throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black connects with a crisp jab.
Valasvatsa looks to land a body kick but Black moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valasvatsa swings widly with a right hand
and Black counters with a low kick, right behind Valasvatsa 's knee.
Valasvatsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Valasvatsa.
Black checks the leg kick nicely there.
Black avoids the head kick by Valasvatsa.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Valasvatsa misses
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Valasvatsa catches Black right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valasvatsa.
Black is looking to clinch.
Valasvatsa throws a lazy uppercut
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mr Black will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Valasvatsa thows a body shot but no joy.
Valasvatsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Valasvatsa throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valasvatsa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Black darts in and clinches Valasvatsa up against the cage.
Valasvatsa misses with a punch to the body.
Valasvatsa tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Valasvatsa tries to stall but Black uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valasvatsa is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Valasvatsa backwards.
Valasvatsa taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Black.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Black blocks a body shot from Valasvatsa.
Valasvatsa blocks an uppercut.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Valasvatsa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valasvatsa misses with a body punch.
Valasvatsa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valasvatsa struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Valasvatsa struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valasvatsa working aggressively here.
Valasvatsa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Valasvatsa avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valasvatsa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Black.
A right hand to the body from Black.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valasvatsa is trying to stall.
A short left from Black.
Black manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Black keeping moving, preventing Valasvatsa from controlling successfully.
Valasvatsa looking to pass the guard.
Valasvatsa trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Valasvatsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Valasvatsa preventing the sweep.
Valasvatsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joonatan Valasvatsa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Black checks a leg kick.
Black lands a really nice looking cross but Valasvatsa seems unphased.
Valasvatsa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mr Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black throws a leg kick which misses Valasvatsa's front leg but catches the back leg as Valasvatsa tries to avoid it.
Valasvatsa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valasvatsa throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valasvatsa throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Black.
Valasvatsa swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valasvatsa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black sizes up Valasvatsa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valasvatsa moves forwards but Black connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joonatan Valasvatsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valasvatsa misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Black has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Black!
Mr Black retains his welterweight title!
Mr Black managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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