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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mouth Wash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnjo O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neill has chosen 7 drunken nights as his entrance music. 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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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mouth Wash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnjo O Neill!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wash.
Wash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wash.
O Neill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wash swats away the attempt to clinch by O Neill.
O Neill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Neill fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Neill tries to clinch but Wash moves out of range.
Wash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Neill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wash stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Neill.
O Neill connects with an inside leg kick.
Wash is breathing heavily.
O Neill tries to clinch but Wash is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neill throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Neill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wash swats away the attempt to clinch by O Neill.
O Neill misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from O Neill.
Wash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Neill manages to avoid it.
Wash throws a nice looking combination but O Neill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Neill misses with a head kick.
Wash swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Neill counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Neill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Neill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from O Neill.
O Neill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Neill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Neill is looking to clinch but Wash is avoiding it.
O Neill clinches up with Wash and pushes him back against the cage.
O Neill pushes Wash back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Neill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Neill lands a right hand.
O Neill has Wash pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neill swings wildly with an uppercut but Wash uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wash misses with a double jab
and O Neill counters with a leg kick.
O Neill is looking to clinch but Wash is avoiding it.
Wash swats away the attempt to clinch by O Neill.
O Neill wants to clinch.
O Neill pushes Wash up against the cage in a clinch.
O Neill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Neill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
O Neill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Neill rushes Wash and presses him up against the cage.
O Neill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Neill is looking to clinch but Wash is avoiding it.
O Neill avoids the head kick by Wash.
O Neill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Neill.
O Neill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Neill moves in looking to clinch but Wash pushes him off.
O Neill moves into the clinch.
O Neill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Neill tries to clinch up.
O Neill moves in looking to clinch but Wash pushes him off.
O Neill slips a jab and a cross from Wash.
O Neill tries to close the distance and clinch but Wash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Neill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wash swats away the attempt to clinch by O Neill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wash falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Neill counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from O Neill.
O Neill stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wash is trying to break the clinch but O Neill is controlling him.
O Neill has Wash pressed against the cage.
O Neill misses with a punch to the body.
O Neill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wash's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Neill takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Neill lands a knee to the head.
Wash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wash wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnjo O Neill dominated that round.
That's time! Wash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
O Neill wants to clinch.
Wash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Neill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Neill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Neill forces Wash back against the cage and clinches.
Wash is trying to force a seperation but O Neill has the dominant position.
Wash blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Neill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Neill rushes Wash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Neill misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Neill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Neill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wash's efforts to push away.
O Neill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wash throws a series of punches but O Neill moves out of range.
O Neill moves in looking to clinch but Wash pushes him off.
O Neill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wash falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Neill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
O Neill lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
O Neill lands with a right to the head.
O Neill breaks from the clinch.
O Neill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Neill throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Neill moves into the clinch successfully.
O Neill scores with a shoulder strike.
O Neill landing knees to the body.
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!
O Neill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Neill has Wash pressed against the cage.
O Neill lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Neill tries to clinch up but Wash circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnjo O Neill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Neill fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Neill is looking to clinch.
O Neill tries to clinch up.
O Neill wants to clinch.
O Neill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Neill throws a wild body kick that Wash sees coming a mile off.
O Neill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Neill tries to clinch up but Wash circles away and keeps his distance.
O Neill is looking to clinch.
O Neill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
O Neill holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnjo O Neill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Neill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neill leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wash takes an elbow to the forehead.
O Neill is trying to stall.
O Neill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Neill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wash stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Neill.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Neill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wash throws a combination that misses
and O Neill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by O Neill.
O Neill lands a damaging elbow.
O Neill leaning his opponent against the cage.
O Neill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neill doesn't manage to clinch there - Wash circles away.
O Neill throws a head kick that half lands.
O Neill tries to clinch but Wash is having none of it.
Wash tries to bum rush O Neill with a series of wild strikes but O Neill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouth Wash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Neill avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Neill pushes Wash up against the cage in a clinch.
O Neill lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wash is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Neill is stalling here.
Oh Wash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Neill landing knees to the body.
O Neill has Wash pushed against the cage.
Wash takes an elbow to the forehead.
O Neill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wash.
Wash takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnjo O Neill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
O Neill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wash keeps the fight on the outside.
O Neill scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Neill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Neill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wash keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! O Neill throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Wash is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnjo O Neill!
Johnjo O Neill managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukovsky has chosen Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcello Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrett Bukovsky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukovsky throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Bukovsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Bukovsky, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Bukovsky against the cage but Bukovsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bukovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez feints and as Bukovsky raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bukovsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bukovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Bukovsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Bukovsky!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to hit a switch here but Bukovsky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bukovsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bukovsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bukovsky moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sanchez has worked his arm free - good work by Sanchez!
Sanchez is not content to let Bukovsky control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to bench press Bukovsky off him but Bukovsky keeps the position.
Sanchez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Bukovsky is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bukovsky defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez looking to control but Bukovsky passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bukovsky.
Sanchez shoots and misses
letting Bukovsky counter with a right hand.
It looks like Marcello Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sanchez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bukovsky is trying to escape the mount.
Marcello Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez unloads with some shots from mount but Bukovsky bucks and avoids them well.
Bukovsky is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Bukovsky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bukovsky is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bukovsky avoid being mounted?
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bukovsky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bukovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Bukovsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Bukovsky from controlling successfully.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bukovsky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Bukovsky keeps him under control.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Bukovsky has advanced to mount!
Bukovsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bukovsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez wants to hold on but Bukovsky pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Garrett Bukovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcello Sanchez'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!
Bukovsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Bukovsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control but Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Bukovsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bukovsky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanchez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bukovsky has Sanchez in his guard.
Bukovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukovsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez stops Bukovsky from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bukovsky trying to control the position.
Sanchez stops Bukovsky from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Bukovsky blocks nicely.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bukovsky has wrist control.
Bukovsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Bukovsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bukovsky wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bukovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukovsky preventing the sweep.
Sanchez can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukovsky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bukovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Bukovsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sanchez wants to control but Bukovsky is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Sanchez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marcello Sanchez made sure he mentioned Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 Recovery , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mendez Papillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mendez Papillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Davis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papillion feints and then cracks Davis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davis down.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papillion.
Papillion throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis tries to clinch there but Papillion circles away.
Papillion drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Mendez Papillion has been cut.
Papillion moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis looks to land a combination but Papillion avoids it well.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papillion throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Papillion only half commits.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Papillion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Papillion.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Papillion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Papillion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Davis.
Papillion can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis controlling the action here for a moment.
Papillion can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Papillion's defenses.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papillion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papillion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Papillion.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papillion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davis tries to clinch but Papillion moves out of range.
Papillion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Papillion throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Papillion throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Papillion only half commits.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papillion throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Davis throws a head kick but Papillion moves out of range.
Davis throws a right hand that Papillion ducks under and follows up with a left that Papillion also avoids with ease.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papillion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papillion takes one on the button.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but Papillion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Papillion won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papillion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Papillion looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away.
Papillion misses with a wild combination.
Papillion takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis trying to land knees to the body.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis closes the distance and pushes Papillion back into the cage.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Papillion has him pressed against the cage.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Papillion won't want to take too many of those.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
Papillion throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papillion throws a good cross that connects.
Davis throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Papillion crashing down! Papillion tries to stagger back to his feet but Davis just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Papillion asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Davis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud comes into the arena with Septic Flesh - Pyramid God blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bonjasky's choice of entrance music: LP - Hit the floor. 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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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remy Bonjasky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjasky slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
Stroud tries to clinch up.
Stroud misses the shot to the body.
Stroud misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonjasky counters with a nice leg kick.
Bonjasky throws a series of punches but Stroud moves out of range.
Stroud throws a nice looking combination but Bonjasky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stroud fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonjasky avoids it really well and circles away.
Stroud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Stroud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroud manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bonjasky on his heels. He'll look to pass Bonjasky's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stroud prevents Bonjasky from getting back to his feet.
Stroud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonjasky sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bonjasky tries to roll over but Stroud keeps him under control.
Bonjasky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stroud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stroud throwing shots but Bonjasky is blocking nicely.
Stroud is stalling here. Bonjasky is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stroud seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bonjasky has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stroud struggling a bit here.
Stroud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bonjasky wants to pass to mount but Stroud is defending the position.
Bonjasky is trying to work for a kimura but Stroud is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud taking some punishment here, with Bonjasky in his half guard.
Stroud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroud is trying to control but can't.
Bonjasky is looking for a kimura but Stroud is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonjasky to get the leverage.
Stroud is controlling Bonjasky's position as best he can from this difficult position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonjasky wants to free his trapped foot but Stroud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stroud is trying to get back to full guard.
Stroud works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky trying to control but Stroud is working from the bottom.
Stroud looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonjasky passes into side control.
Bonjasky decides to stand back up. Bonjasky steps back and let's Stroud get back to his feet.
Bonjasky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stroud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bonjasky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroud manages to avoid it.
Stroud shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonjasky tries to sprawl out of it but Stroud keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonjasky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stroud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonjasky pushes Stroud up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stroud misses with a punch to the body.
Bonjasky can't break the clinch.
Stroud misses with a punch on the inside.
Stroud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stroud misses with a body punch.
Stroud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stroud breaks the clinch.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Remy Bonjasky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonjasky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonjasky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stroud dives in and grabs Bonjasky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonjasky pushes down on Stroud's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonjasky pushes Stroud up against the cage in a clinch.
Stroud lands a shoulder strike.
Stroud missing with knees to the body.
Stroud has had enough of the clinch but Bonjasky keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Stroud dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Stroud does no damage.
Stroud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonjasky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stroud throws a series of punches but Bonjasky avoids them all with ease.
Bonjasky throws a front kick that sends Stroud stumbling back into the cage.
Bonjasky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stroud swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonjasky.
Stroud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stroud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bonjasky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stroud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Stroud.
Bonjasky misses with a two punch combination.
Stroud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonjasky clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud breaks from the clinch.
Bonjasky just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonjasky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bonjasky duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonjasky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Bonjasky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonjasky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonjasky, right into the meat.
A big left from Stroud misses.
Stroud misses with a wild body shot.
Stroud throws a body punch but Bonjasky moves out of range.
Stroud blocks a jab.
Bonjasky leaves Stroud with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stroud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stroud dives in and grabs Bonjasky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonjasky pushes down on Stroud's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Stroud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonjasky tries to clinch but Stroud is having none of it.
A combination from Bonjasky does no damage.
Bonjasky pushes Stroud up against the cage in a clinch.
Stroud is looking to break free of the clinch but Bonjasky has double underhooks.
Bonjasky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stroud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonjasky avoids it.
Bonjasky breaks from the clinch.
Bonjasky moves out of range of the body kick from Stroud.
Stroud fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonjasky just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stroud lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud misses with a double jab
and Bonjasky counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonjasky sprawls well. Bonjasky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stroud gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonjasky swings for the body but Stroud moves out of range.
Stroud misses with a wild combination.
Bonjasky wants to clinch.
Stroud moves out of range of the strikes.
Stroud fails to land with a series of punches.
Stroud doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonjasky circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonjasky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonjasky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonjasky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bonjasky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Bonjasky misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonjasky.
Stroud has a takedown stuffed.
Stroud tries to clinch up.
Stroud lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud misses with a looping right.
Glenn Stroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stroud loads up on a big right hand but Bonjasky slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Bonjasky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stroud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bonjasky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stroud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stroud gets tackled into the cage by Bonjasky. Bonjasky maintains the clinch.
Stroud has a couple of punches blocked by Bonjasky.
Bonjasky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bonjasky being controlled against the cage.
Bonjasky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonjasky breaks from the clinch.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown but Bonjasky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonjasky rushes Stroud and presses him up against the cage.
Bonjasky working hard to break the clinch.
Stroud tries to work over Bonjasky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroud jumps guard and drags Bonjasky to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stroud is pulling down on Bonjasky's head. It's preventing any offense from Bonjasky, at least for the moment.
Stroud trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky tries to stand but Stroud is controlling from the bottom.
Bonjasky preventing the sweep.
Bonjasky wanted to stand there but Stroud had control of the position.
Stroud wants to sweep here but Bonjasky controlling him for the moment.
Stroud is trying to control the position but Bonjasky postures up.
Stroud is looking for a triangle but Bonjasky pushes his legs off easily.
Bonjasky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroud manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky is desperately trying to improve his position but Stroud has a good base and remains in mount.
Stroud thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stroud punching from mount but Bonjasky doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stroud throwing strikes here but Bonjasky is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bonjasky is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Stroud putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bonjasky manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stroud is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonjasky defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud thows a huge punch but Bonjasky dodges it nicely.
Bonjasky wants to improve his position but Stroud is controlling well.
Bonjasky trying to control from the bottom.
Stroud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stroud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonjasky is looking to improve his position.
Stroud lands strikes from half guard.
Stroud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonjasky's head.
Bonjasky trying to control here.
Bonjasky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stroud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonjasky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stroud stops Bonjasky from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stroud in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Stroud showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stroud has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Stroud!
During a confident post fight interview, Glenn Stroud 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bricks Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seany Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scholes has chosen Wonderwall - Oasis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bricks Tyler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bricks Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Seany Scholes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scholes manages to avoid it.
Tyler throws a leg kick but Scholes checks it.
Seany Scholes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scholes misses with a series of wild punches.
Scholes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyler misses with a looping left.
Scholes closes the distance and clinches up with Tyler, looking for a takedown. Scholes pushes Tyler against the cage but Tyler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scholes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scholes just content to control the position.
Tyler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scholes trying to control from half guard but Tyler is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Seany Scholes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Scholes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scholes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scholes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyler throws a jab when Scholes was well out of range.
Scholes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler throws a big shot that misses.
Tyler throws a shot to the body.
Tyler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Scholes!
Tyler moves to back control.
Tyler lands with a hammerfist to the side of Scholes's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler throwing sloppy strikes.
Scholes showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tyler is riding his opponent, not letting Scholes buck him off.
Tyler 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.
Tyler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Scholes turns into Tyler and is now in his guard.
Scholes trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Scholes wants to stand and escape but instead Tyler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Scholes has his hands on Tyler's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler stands up over Scholes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tyler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scholes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scholes wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scholes working a defensive guard here.
Tyler stands up from Scholes's guard - Tyler perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scholes with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tyler to counter with a crisp jab.
Bricks Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seany Scholes.
Scholes fails with the takedown
and Tyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scholes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyler is fending him off so far but Scholes persists. Nope, Tyler circles away and we're back to standing.
Scholes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tyler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scholes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scholes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Tyler sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scholes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 Bricks Tyler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scholes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scholes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tyler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bricks Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seany Scholes.
Scholes has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tyler to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler throws a shot from downtown. Scholes moves away and avoids it.
Tyler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scholes is trying to defend but Tyler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tyler prevents Scholes from improving his position.
Tyler wants to work for an arm triangle but Scholes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scholes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scholes keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scholes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scholes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tyler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Scholes.
Tyler has hold of Scholes's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Scholes tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tyler cranks the arm and Scholes screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Scholes, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bricks Tyler!
Bricks Tyler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shot in the Arm Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flo Tinaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinaway has chosen Sonic Boom Six - Floating Away as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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26
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Tinaway!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tinaway was covering up waiting for the punch and Newton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Newton prevents Tinaway from getting back to his feet.
Tinaway throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tinaway is keeping the position for now.
Newton passes Tinaway's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Tinaway is defending well.
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tinaway actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tinaway as he works his way to full guard.
Newton slips nicely into half guard.
Tinaway wants to get back to full guard.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Tinaway defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway moves into full guard.
Newton postures up.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Tinaway is keeping the position.
Tinaway trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Newton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tinaway is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newton, into his guard.
Tinaway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tinaway looking to score a takedown here. Newton is defending well but Tinaway drives through and ends up in Newton's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway wanted to stand there but Newton had control of the position.
Tinaway advances position into side control!
Newton wants to control but Tinaway postures up.
Newton regains half guard.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Tinaway has control of the leg.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tinaway's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tinaway's back!
Newton has the hooks in. Tinaway is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tinaway defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tinaway preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Newton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinaway keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newton tries to control but Tinaway wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newton has control of Tinaway's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tinaway regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Newton working for a guillotine from mount but Tinaway is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton 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.
Newton connects with a jab.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Tinaway shoots in but Newton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newton has closed the distance and engaged Tinaway in a clinch.
Tinaway jumps guard but Newton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tinaway jumps guard but Newton stands there with Tinaway around his waist. Tinaway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flo Tinaway.
Newton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tinaway avoids it.
Nice body punch from Newton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinaway can't get the takedown.
Newton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tinaway jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newton walks away with a smile on his face. Tinaway gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newton swats away the attempt to clinch by Tinaway.
Newton clinches with his opponent.
Newton is pushing Tinaway up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Newton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tinaway looking for a takedown.
Newton lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to trip Tinaway. He has hold of a leg but Tinaway is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Newton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Tinaway is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton wants to control from the top but Tinaway keeps moving.
Newton postures up.
Tinaway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newton is aware though and is defending well.
Newton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Newton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tinaway has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newton has managed to get both his arms back between Tinaway's legs - danger averted.
Tinaway is breathing heavily.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tinaway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tinaway keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton pushing down on Tinaway's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tinaway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Tinaway defends it.
Newton is looking for a kimura but Tinaway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Newton content to control rather than advance.
Newton is working for a kimura but Tinaway is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Tinaway is defending well.
Tinaway wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Tinaway is looking to get back to full guard here but Newton has managed to pass to side control instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newton advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Newton tries for a takedown but Tinaway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tinaway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newton sprawls well. Newton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tinaway gets slowly back to his feet.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Newton leaves Tinaway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Newton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tinaway on his heels. He'll look to pass Tinaway's guard now, I'm sure.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Tinaway is keeping the position.
Newton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tinaway, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinaway is looking to reverse the position.
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is trying to move to mount but Tinaway reverses beautifully and ends up in Newton's guard.
Tinaway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Newton trying to control the position.
Tinaway wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tinaway is one step ahead there.
Tinaway wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton pulls Tinaway in close to prevent any damage.
Tinaway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Flo Tinaway was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Newton misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinaway fails with the takedown.
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flo Tinaway.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tinaway.
Nice uppercut there from Newton.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tinaway defends it nicely.
Tinaway closes the distance and clinches up with Newton, looking for a takedown. Tinaway pushes Newton against the cage but Newton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tinaway doesn't seem bothered though.
Tinaway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tinaway gets caught napping as Newton dives in and scores a takedown. Tinaway manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Newton trying to control but Tinaway is working from the bottom.
Newton pushes down on Tinaway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tinaway sees it coming and defends easily.
Newton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tinaway is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Newton!
In his post fight interview, Isaac Newton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Sachs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Benderhova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sachs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Della And The Dealer. Harry Sachs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Sachs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Benderhova!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sachs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benderhova tries to avoid it but Sachs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benderhova to the ground. Benderhova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sachs dives in and grabs Benderhova's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benderhova pushes down on Sachs's head and hops out.
Sachs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Benderhova counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Sachs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benderhova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sachs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benderhova wants to control from the top but Sachs keeps moving.
Benderhova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sachs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sachs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benderhova throws a big elbow that misses.
Sachs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sachs trying to keep a closed guard but Benderhova is proving a slippery customer.
Benderhova wants to control from the top but Sachs keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benderhova is aware though and is defending well.
Benderhova tries to free his leg and advance position but Sachs is retaining full guard.
Benderhova passes Sachs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benderhova is trying to control the action in half guard but Sachs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benderhova is looking for a kimura here.
Benderhova is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sachs sees it coming and defends easily.
Sachs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benderhova pulls his head out easily.
Benderhova is keen to just control but Sachs is a slippery customer.
Sachs wants to control but Benderhova is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sachs looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderhova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sachs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sachs trying to control but Benderhova postures up.
Benderhova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benderhova wants to pass the guard but Sachs is defending well.
Benderhova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sachs is pressing down on Benderhova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sachs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benderhova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sachs trying to keep a closed guard but Benderhova is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderhova wanted to stand there but Sachs had control of the position.
Sachs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benderhova drops back looking for a leg! Sachs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sachs manages to kick Benderhova off! Benderhova jumps back into Sachs's guard.
Benderhova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sachs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sachs working for a triangle but Benderhova defends it easily.
Benderhova tries to free his leg and advance position but Sachs is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benderhova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benderhova wants to free his trapped foot but Sachs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benderhova looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sachs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sachs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sachs regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sachs working for a triangle but Benderhova defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sachs has his foot on Benderhova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benderhova works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Benderhova will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sachs fails with the takedown
and Benderhova counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sachs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sachs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benderhova wants to control from the top but Sachs keeps moving.
Benderhova 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.
Benderhova passes Sachs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sachs is looking for a sweep. Benderhova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sachs trying to control here.
Benderhova seems to be working for a kimura but Sachs defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benderhova is working for a kimura but Sachs is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sachs is trying to control but Benderhova passes into side control!
Benderhova misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sachs is looking to reverse the position.
Benderhova works to advance to full mount. Sachs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Benderhova prevents Sachs from getting the reversal.
Benderhova working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Benderhova swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sachs is now in Benderhova's guard. A big mistake from Benderhova there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderhova is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sachs is aware though and is defending well.
Sachs passes into half guard.
Sachs is looking for a kimura but Benderhova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sachs to get the leverage.
Benderhova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sachs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sachs passes to full mount!
Sachs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Benderhova manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benderhova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sachs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benderhova is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benderhova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sachs off and has taken his back!
Benderhova working for the choke.
Sachs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sachs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sachs is defending against the submission attempts here by Benderhova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sachs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Benderhova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sachs is just riding it out for now. Benderhova eventually gives up the hold.
Will Benderhova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sachs wants to get back to full guard.
Sachs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sachs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sachs is looking for a triangle here but Benderhova uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sachs manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Benderhova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sachs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Benderhova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benderhova wants it to stay on the feet.
Sachs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benderhova counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sachs!
Sachs tries to hold on but Benderhova postures up.
Sachs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benderhova throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sachs blocking the ground and pound.
Benderhova looking to secure an arm triangle but Sachs defends it well.
Benderhova working for a guillotine from mount but Sachs is in no mood to give up.
Sachs tries to lock up and control but Benderhova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sachs is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sachs tries to lock up and control but Benderhova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderhova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sachs is looking to escape.
Sachs wants to control but Benderhova is having none of it.
Sachs tries to reverse the position but Benderhova maintains control.
Sachs is working hard here to advance position.
Benderhova is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sachs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Benderhova avoids the attempt from Sachs to control.
Benderhova throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sachs because Benderhova loaded up on that one.
Benderhova looking to control but Sachs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benderhova jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sachs is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sachs and Benderhova has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sachs is trying to improve his position.
Sachs sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderhova is looking for a kimura here.
Sachs tries to get to full guard but Benderhova has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderhova wants to work for an arm triangle but Sachs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sachs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benderhova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sachs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benderhova.
Sachs is looking for a sweep. Benderhova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sachs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sachs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benderhova trying to mount his opponent but Sachs defends it.
Benderhova seems to be looking for submissions.
Sachs actively working from the bottom here.
Sachs trying to control but Benderhova postures up.
Benderhova thows a huge punch but Sachs dodges it nicely.
Sachs is looking for a sweep. Benderhova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benderhova is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benderhova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Benderhova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benderhova 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Benderhova!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Hearst Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragos Ilie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hogan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Game. On his way into the cage it seems that Hunter Hearst Hogan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hunter Hearst Hogan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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24
223 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Hearst Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragos Ilie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Hogan tenderised Ilie's leg. Ilie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ilie connects with a body shot that sends Hogan's belly button to the back.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Ilie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ilie misses with a head kick.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ilie misses with a two punch combination.
Hogan shoots in and gets a takedown into Ilie's guard.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ilie is retaining full guard.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan throws a strike but Ilie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ilie is aware though and is defending well.
Ilie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hogan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogan, not yet.
Ilie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogan controls Ilie momentarily but Ilie frees himself.
Ilie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilie is fighting to break Hogan's control of his arms but Hogan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilie landing with the ground and pound.
Ilie postures up and lands a big shot to Hogan's brow.
Ilie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilie postures up.
Ilie stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogan working for a triangle but Ilie defends it easily.
Ilie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilie throwing strikes but missing.
Hogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ilie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ilie forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has his foot on Ilie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ilie works his way back into a safe position though.
Ilie with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hogan punching from mount but Ilie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ilie holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hogan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hogan dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan unloads with some shots from mount but Ilie bucks and avoids them 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 Hunter Hearst Hogan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hogan clinches up against the cage.
Hogan stalling.
Hogan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ilie tries to circle away but Hogan has him pinned against the cage.
Ilie tries to break free but Hogan pushes him back against the cage.
Ilie tries to stall but Hogan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ilie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ilie working hard to break the clinch.
Ilie tries to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling the position.
Hogan crunches a lovely knee into Ilie's ribcage.
Hogan trying to stall but Ilie improves his position.
Hogan lands a knee to the body.
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ilie staying out of range there.
Ilie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hogan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ilie scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan misses with a hook. Ilie ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hogan tries to avoid it but Ilie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hogan to the ground. Hogan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hogan throws an off balance right hand
and Ilie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan scores with a jab to the body.
Ilie misses with a body kick.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hogan tries to score with a low kick but Ilie moves his leg out of the way.
Hunter Hearst Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilie scores with a shot to the body.
Hogan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hogan wants to clinch up but Ilie keeps it at a distance.
Hogan scores with a takedown into Ilie's guard.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Ilie keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan throws an elbow that misses. Ilie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hogan's guard. Nice move by Ilie!
Hogan has his hands on Ilie's head, controlling the position.
Ilie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ilie takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Ilie wants to pass the guard but Hogan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ilie manages to get himself to full guard.
Hogan is pushing down on Ilie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ilie is fighting to maintain full guard but Hogan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ilie wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hogan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hogan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hogan is looking to stall here but Ilie recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Ilie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ilie is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Hearst Hogan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ilie ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ilie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hogan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ilie!
Ilie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hogan looking to control but Ilie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ilie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilie is squirming around, avoiding Hogan's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Hogan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hogan avoids the attempt from Ilie to control.
Hogan 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.
Hogan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Dragos Ilie has been cut.
Hogan avoids the attempt from Ilie to control.
Hogan trying to control but Ilie is having none of it.
Dragos Ilie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilie is bucking up trying to escape but Hogan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ilie is squirming around, avoiding Hogan's attempts to control the action.
Hunter Hearst Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilie is looking to get to half guard.
Hogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hogan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ilie is rocked!
That has opened up Dragos Ilie's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan avoids the attempt from Ilie to control.
Hogan unloads with some shots from mount but Ilie bucks and avoids them well.
Hogan landing strikes from the mount.
Dragos Ilie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dragos Ilie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hunter Hearst Hogan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hunter Hearst Hogan thanked Ultimate Fighting Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boing Sparbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparbot comes to the cage accompanied by Boeing 777. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Boing Sparbot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Kukko misses with a takedown
and Sparbot counters with a nice body shot.
Kukko misses with an uppercut.
Kukko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparbot moves away.
Kukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparbot cracks Kukko with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Kukko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Sparbot.
Sparbot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kukko.
Kukko slips a straight right by Sparbot.
Sparbot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sparbot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot.
Kukko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boing Sparbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
Sparbot moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot.
Sparbot struggles to land a body shot inside as Kukko controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot stalling in the clinch but Kukko improves position.
Kukko misses with the head strike.
Sparbot is pressed up against the cage. Kukko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparbot down to the mat. Sparbot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sparbot tries to clinch up.
Kukko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparbot to the mat! Sparbot manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Sparbot.
Sparbot wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kukko manages to pass to side control.
Kukko is looking to advance position but Sparbot won't allow it.
Kukko seems to be looking for submissions.
Sparbot trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot taking some punishment here, with Kukko in his half guard.
Sparbot is trying to maintain the position but Kukko is very close to passing his half guard.
Kukko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparbot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Kukko seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparbot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kukko on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparbot looking for submissions off his back.
Kukko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot trying to hold on to Kukko's head to control him but Kukko postures up.
Kukko is pressing down on Sparbot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparbot is holding on for now.
Kukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparbot defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kukko connects with a nice short shot to Sparbot's temple.
Sparbot keeping control of the position.
Kukko trying to mount his opponent but Sparbot defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparbot defending well though.
Sparbot wants to get back to full guard.
Kukko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kukko is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparbot is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kukko not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kukko cracks Sparbot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sparbot tries to clinch up but Kukko circles away and keeps his distance.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Sparbot.
Sparbot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sparbot defending well as Kukko loads up on a big left hand.
Kukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Kukko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sparbot did well to prevent Kukko getting side control.
Sparbot controlling the position for now.
Kukko trying to control the pace.
Kukko tries to pass to full mount but Sparbot defends it.
Lasi Kukko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but Sparbot defending well.
Sparbot trying to hold on to Kukko's head to control him but Kukko postures up.
Kukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparbot tries to get to full guard but Kukko has control of the leg.
Sparbot is staying active underneath Kukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukko misses with a looping left.
Kukko wants to land a leg kick but Sparbot is out of range.
Sparbot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Kukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kukko moves into range and clinches up with Sparbot.
Sparbot lands with a short shot to the head.
Sparbot misses with a body punch.
Sparbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparbot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparbot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparbot lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kukko looking to stall.
Sparbot has Kukko pushed against the cage.
Kukko trying to control the position but instead, Sparbot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kukko into the cage.
Sparbot tries to throw a body punch but Kukko avoids it by throwing Sparbot back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kukko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparbot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Kukko fails to land.
Kukko is trying to break the clinch but Sparbot has him pressed against the cage.
Sparbot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sparbot manages to break the clinch.
Sparbot slips a jab and a cross from Kukko.
Sparbot scores with a shot to the body.
Kukko slips under a jab from Sparbot.
Sparbot is looking to score with low kicks.
Sparbot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sparbot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kukko on the side of the head.
Kukko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sparbot sprawls well initially but Kukko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukko wants to pass to mount but Sparbot is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kukko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparbot keeps control of the position for the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko wants to pass to mount but Sparbot is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boing Sparbot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sparbot slips a jab and a cross from Kukko.
Kukko defending well as Sparbot loads up on a big left hand.
Kukko catches Sparbot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sparbot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sparbot lands a nice looking body shot.
Kukko throws a right and a left that Sparbot avoids nicely.
Sparbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kukko misses with a looping right.
Sparbot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boing Sparbot is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sparbot sneaks back into half guard.
Kukko wants to pass to mount but Sparbot is defending the position.
Kukko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko is trying to work for a kimura but Sparbot is defending well.
Kukko tries to pass to full mount but Sparbot defends it.
Kukko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kukko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sparbot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kukko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Sparbot is working hard here to advance position.
Sparbot is refusing to be controlled, as Kukko sits in half guard.
Kukko uses his free foot to push down on Sparbot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparbot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot wants to hold on but Kukko pushes him away.
Sparbot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kukko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparbot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kukko wants to pass to mount but Sparbot is defending the position.
Sparbot trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kukko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sparbot's thigh. Sparbot counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kukko advances to half guard.
Kukko passes to full mount!
Kukko punching from mount but Sparbot doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kukko scoring with strikes but Sparbot is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko lands a nice shot to the head.
Kukko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sparbot's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasi Kukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kukko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Kukko!
Lasi Kukko is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeo Okamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martez Cortega!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okamoto manages to avoid it.
Okamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Okamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortega.
Okamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortega.
Cortega throws a hook to the side of Okamoto's head but Okamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortega staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okamoto takes one on the button.
Cortega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okamoto slips under a jab.
Okamoto cracks the inside of Cortega's front leg.
Cortega thows a body shot but no joy.
Cortega misses with a body shot.
Okamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okamoto wants to clinch up but Cortega keeps it at a distance.
Cortega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cortega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okamoto pinned against the cage. Okamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Okamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cortega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okamoto scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cortega darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Okamoto trying to hold on to Cortega's head to control him but Cortega postures up.
Okamoto wants to improve his position but Cortega is controlling well.
Cortega is thwarting Okamoto's attempts to control the position.
Cortega working Okamoto over with strikes.
Okamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Okamoto is looking for a sweep. Cortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okamoto is staying active underneath Cortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Okamoto is trying to control but can't.
Okamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Okamoto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cortega is looking to work some ground and pound but Okamoto has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okamoto is on top in guard.
Cortega keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.
Cortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okamoto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Okamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Cortega's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega trying to keep a closed guard but Okamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Okamoto wants to control from the top but Cortega keeps moving.
Cortega 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.
Okamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Takeo Okamoto just wasn't active enough.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okamoto. That's going to slow Cortega down.
Okamoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Cortega's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cortega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cortega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortega.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortega. Okamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okamoto clinches.
Cortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortega wants to take the fight to the mat but Okamoto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Okamoto trying to stall but Cortega improves his position.
Cortega is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortega changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okamoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takeo Okamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martez Cortega.
Okamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Cortega off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Okamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Okamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okamoto moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cortega is defended easily by Okamoto.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okamoto.
Cortega tries to bum rush Okamoto with a series of wild strikes but Okamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takeo Okamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Okamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Okamoto.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Okamoto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cortega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whack! Okamoto lands a heavy head kick that drops Cortega. The ref tackles Okamoto to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Cortega was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Takeo Okamoto!
Takeo Okamoto retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Takeo Okamoto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Happy Pills and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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