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VERSUS VENDETTA 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slava Rysakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaMotta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
29 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Slava Rysakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake LaMotta!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaMotta avoids the head kick by Rysakov.
LaMotta gets a clinch.
LaMotta scores with a shoulder strike.
LaMotta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rysakov landing knees to the body.
Rysakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
LaMotta working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
LaMotta tries to land a knee to the head but Rysakov blocks with his arms.
LaMotta is stalling here.
Rysakov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jake LaMotta has been cut.
Rysakov misses with a knee to the head.
Rysakov prevents a body shot from LaMotta.
Rysakov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaMotta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Rysakov.
LaMotta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rysakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Rysakov.
LaMotta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
LaMotta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rysakov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LaMotta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaMotta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaMotta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rysakov blocks the elbow strike.
LaMotta blocks an elbow strike.
LaMotta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rysakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rysakov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rysakov blocks an elbow strike.
LaMotta working hard to break the clinch.
LaMotta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
LaMotta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta lands a nice uppercut.
Rysakov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LaMotta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaMotta has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaMotta avoiding damage as Rysakov throws knees to the body.
Rysakov looking to throw knees to the head but LaMotta is blocking nicely.
LaMotta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rysakov thumps LaMotta with a low kick.
LaMotta has managed to clinch.
Rysakov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rysakov just leaning against LaMotta, taking a breather.
Rysakov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaMotta's efforts to push away.
LaMotta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
LaMotta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaMotta gets tackled into the cage by Rysakov. Rysakov maintains the clinch.
Rysakov manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rysakov moves in looking to clinch but LaMotta pushes him off.
Rysakov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LaMotta drives through and clinches with Rysakov against the cage.
Rysakov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rysakov is stalling here.
Rysakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rysakov misses with an elbow over the top.
Rysakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaMotta gets tackled into the cage by Rysakov. Rysakov maintains the clinch.
Rysakov lands an elbow inside that LaMotta shrugs off.
LaMotta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rysakovs head.
LaMotta wants to break free but Rysakov has control.
LaMotta lands with a left to the head.
Rysakov lands an elbow inside.
Rysakov blocking some punches.
Rysakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LaMotta looking to throw knees to the head but Rysakov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaMotta.
A nice left hand lands by LaMotta.
LaMotta can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LaMotta as Rysakov tries to tie him up.
LaMotta tries to throw a body punch but Rysakov avoids it by throwing LaMotta back against the cage.
Rysakov lands a nice elbow.
LaMotta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rysakov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rysakov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rysakov lands an elbow just above LaMotta 's eye.
LaMotta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rysakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LaMotta blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rysakov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LaMotta pushes Rysakov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaMotta takes a knee right on the jaw!
LaMotta is rocked!
Rysakov has LaMotta pressed against the cage. He pushes LaMotta back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Rysakov throws a beautiful elbow that sends LaMotta crashing to the floor! Rysakov piles on the pressure with more strikes! LaMotta is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slava Rysakov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfried Handel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
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156 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilfried Handel!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yuen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Handel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Handel takes one on the button.
Handel throws a shot from downtown. Yuen moves away and avoids it.
Handel throws a series of punches but Yuen avoids them all with ease.
Yuen cracks the inside of Handel's front leg.
Yuen dodges the punch combination from Handel.
Wilfried Handel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handel swings for the body but Yuen moves out of range.
Handel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yuen avoids the body shot from Handel.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuen.
Handel looks gassed!
Yuen throws out a powerful jab.
Handel cracks a nice hook into Yuen's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yuen. That's going to slow Handel down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Handel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Yuen does no damage.
Handel throws a series of punches but Yuen moves out of range.
Yuen lands a glancing blow to the side of Handel's head.
Handel lands a jab to Yuen's midsection.
Yuen scores with a nice head shot.
Handel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yuen counters with a shoot takedown. Handel fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yuen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yuen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen throwing strikes but missing.
Yuen controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Sean Yuen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Handel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Handel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Handel is rocked!
Yuen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Handel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yuen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Handel won't be happy with that.
Handel is still in real trouble! Can Yuen finish him?
Yuen lands an elbow.
Yuen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Handel is trying to escape and Yuen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Handel is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yuen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Yuen!
Sean Yuen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckenbauer comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não bate . Jamie Lynch told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
210 lbs
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223 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckenbauer has closed the distance and engaged Lynch in a clinch.
Beckenbauer can't get the takedown.
Lynch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lynch prevents the takedown attempt.
Beckenbauer gets control of Lynch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beckenbauer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beckenbauer keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Lynch wants to stand but Beckenbauer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Beckenbauer has his foot on Lynch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynch works his way back into a safe position though.
Beckenbauer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Beckenbauer misses with a head shot.
Lynch's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Beckenbauer working for a submission but Lynch is keeping him at bay.
Beckenbauer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lynch is trying to stand back up but Beckenbauer is controlling him
Beckenbauer seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
Beckenbauer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beckenbauer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beckenbauer is looking for a kimura here.
Beckenbauer stops Lynch from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckenbauer is looking for a kimura but Lynch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beckenbauer to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
Beckenbauer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynch sees it coming and defends easily.
Lynch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beckenbauer wants to pass the guard but Lynch is defending well.
Lynch keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lynch moves into full guard.
Beckenbauer tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckenbauer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lynch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beckenbauer has Lynch in his guard.
Lynch wanted to stand there but Beckenbauer had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control but Beckenbauer is working from the bottom.
Beckenbauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lynch wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.
Beckenbauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynch defends well.
Beckenbauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynch defends well.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckenbauer is retaining full guard.
Lynch throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lynch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beckenbauer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckenbauer is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Beckenbauer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beckenbauer sizes up Lynch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Jamie Lynch has been cut.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Beckenbauer.
Beckenbauer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lynch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beckenbauer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beckenbauer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?
Beckenbauer tries to move to mount but Lynch blocks the move with his legs.
Lynch is trying to improve his position.
Lynch is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch tries to buck Beckenbauer off but Beckenbauer is having none of it.
Lynch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beckenbauer's best efforts.
Beckenbauer 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.
Beckenbauer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franz Beckenbauer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beckenbauer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beckenbauer's back!
Beckenbauer tries to break free.
Beckenbauer breaks Lynch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Beckenbauer looking to pass the guard.
Beckenbauer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beckenbauer manages to get himself to full guard.
Lynch throwing strikes but missing.
Lynch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lynch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beckenbauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lynch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beckenbauer is proving hard to escape from.
Beckenbauer working for submissions but it's allowed Lynch to get to half guard.
Beckenbauer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckenbauer is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.
Lynch winds up and cracks Beckenbauer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Beckenbauer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Lynch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Beckenbauer with a poor takedown
and Lynch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Beckenbauer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beckenbauer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lynch counters with a head kick. That will keep Beckenbauer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Horrible takedown by Beckenbauer or perhaps it was just good defense by Lynch which made him look bad.
Lynch tries to keep at a distance but Beckenbauer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beckenbauer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lynch.
Lynch lands with a short shot to the head.
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Beckenbauer clinches with his opponent.
Lynch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beckenbauer pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beckenbauer has Lynch pressed against the cage, preventing Lynch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckenbauer tries to score a body lock takedown but Lynch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Beckenbauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckenbauer manages to break the clinch.
Beckenbauer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
Lynch scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beckenbauer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beckenbauer throws an elbow but misses.
Lynch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beckenbauer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beckenbauer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lynch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franz Beckenbauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckenbauer throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beckenbauer's guard now.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckenbauer is keeping the position for now.
Beckenbauer is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckenbauer has an active guard here but Lynch has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer is not content to let Lynch control the position.
Nice strikes from Lynch there.
Lynch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beckenbauer wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well.
Beckenbauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lynch gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer tries for a takedown but Lynch circles away easily
and Lynch counters with a left and a right that stings Beckenbauer.
Beckenbauer misses with a hook. Lynch ducked under it nicely.
Lynch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lynch is looking to clinch but Beckenbauer is avoiding it.
Lynch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Beckenbauer is rocked!
Beckenbauer has closed the distance and engaged Lynch in a clinch.
Oh Beckenbauer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beckenbauer can't get the takedown.
Beckenbauer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lynch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Lynch.
Lynch lands a big knee! That's hurt Beckenbauer! Oh, he's all over the place! Lynch lands another knee that sends Beckenbauer to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Lynch!
A very excited looking Jamie Lynch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pelayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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170 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Pelayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Stryker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stryker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stryker lands with a short shot to the head.
Stryker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pelayo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stryker breaks the clinch.
Good work by Stryker as he checks the leg kick.
Pelayo connects with a jab.
Pelayo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stryker.
Pelayo moves out of range of the leg kick from Stryker.
Pelayo checks a leg kick.
Stryker feints and then cracks Pelayo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pelayo down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stryker.
Stryker is looking to clinch.
Pelayo misses with a body kick.
Stryker connects with a solid leg kick.
Pelayo throws a body punch but Stryker moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stryker is looking to slow Pelayo down with leg kicks.
Pelayo moves out of range of the body kick from Stryker.
Nice body kick from Stryker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Pelayo! Stryker is backing up but he can't get away as Pelayo lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Stryker and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Pelayo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Harrikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Abaddon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Harrikari has chosen Tool - Forty Six & 2 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Harrikari!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrikari throws a head kick that misses.
Abaddon fails to land with a series of punches.
Abaddon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrikari. Harrikari obviously looking to wear him down.
Harrikari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abaddon is trying to defend but Harrikari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abaddon is looking to control Harrikari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abaddon avoid being mounted?
Harrikari thows a huge punch but Abaddon dodges it nicely.
Harrikari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Harrikari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abaddon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abaddon wants to get back to full guard but Harrikari has passed into side control.
Abaddon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Harrikari.
Abaddon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Abaddon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abaddon can't do much from the bottom here.
Harrikari is looking to take a break and control but Abaddon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abaddon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harrikari off and has taken his back!
Good control from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abaddon is trying to stick to Harrikari's back but Harrikari is turning into Abaddon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Abaddon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harrikari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abaddon is keeping the position for now.
Abaddon wants to sweep here but Harrikari controlling him for the moment.
Harrikari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harrikari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abaddon controlling Harrikari's posture.
Abaddon pushes Harrikari off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abaddon stuns Harrikari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abaddon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abaddon moves out of range as Harrikari strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari ducks under a wild hook from Abaddon.
Harrikari motions for Abaddon to come forward. Harrikari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abaddon thows a leg kick but Harrikari checks it
and Abaddon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrikari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abaddon defends it nicely.
Abaddon wants to slow Harrikari down by chopping away at his legs.
Abaddon looks to throw the jab but Harrikari is out of range.
Abaddon misses with a head kick.
Harrikari lands a slapping body shot.
Anthony Abaddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrikari misses with a straight left.
Harrikari moves out of range as Abaddon strikes.
Abaddon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harrikari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abaddon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harrikari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon controlling the position.
Abaddon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abaddon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abaddon pushes Harrikari off and gets back to his feet.
Abaddon throws a sloppy body shot
and Abaddon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anthony Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abaddon tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrikari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abaddon!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrikari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harrikari wants to clinch.
Abaddon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harrikari at a distance.
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 Anthony Abaddon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abaddon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harrikari pushes Abaddon away with a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Harrikari. Abaddon shrugs it off though.
Harrikari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abaddon is trying to defend but Harrikari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abaddon is trying to control but can't.
Anthony Abaddon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harrikari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abaddon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harrikari won't allow Abaddon to sweep him here.
Abaddon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harrikari off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon throws a head kick but Harrikari moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Harrikari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Abaddon lands a nice hook to Harrikari's body. Harrikari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abaddon throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Harrikari to counter with a crisp jab.
Abaddon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harrikari lands the left hand.
Harrikari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abaddon's head.
Abaddon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Abaddon misses.
Oh Abaddon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jari Harrikari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrikari clinches up against the cage.
Harrikari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrikari has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters circling a little - Harrikari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harrikari!
Abaddon is looking to wear down Harrikari with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harrikari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abaddon's sensitive parts.
Harrikari throws a monster overhand right that drops Abaddon! Harrikari follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Harrikari!
Jari Harrikari decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damage's entrance music is South Afrika. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy Damage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Damage misses with a few strikes there.
Barrera throws a looping overhand right but Damage ducks down to avoid it.
Damage works the jab nicely.
Barrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Damage tries to avoid it but Barrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Damage to the ground. Damage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barrera misses with a low kick.
Barrera misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Damage misses.
Damage throws a leg kick which misses Barrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Barrera tries to avoid it.
Damage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Damage throws a looping overhand right but Barrera ducks down to avoid it.
Damage tries to land a front kick but Barrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Damage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera tries a low kick but Damage avoids it.
Barrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damage.
Barrera takes a swing at Damage's ribcage but misses.
Barrera misses with the combination.
Barrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barrera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Damage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Damage misses with a kick to the body.
Damage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrera throws out the jab.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown but Damage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barrera looks to land a right hand but Damage moved out of range.
Luis Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrera drops his hands momentarily and Damage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damage missing with a left hand there. Barrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Damage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Damage lands a front kick.
Damage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Damage throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrera.
Damage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damage lands a big head kick that sends Barrera tumbling to the mat! Damage takes a step backwards and waves Barrera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Barrera is rocked!
Damage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Damage finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Damage! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Heavy Damage!
Heavy Damage very nearly forgot to thank [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ TRIPLE 160Q ® amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by lets dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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146 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Marciano misses.
Kann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kann pinned against the cage. Kann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kann.
Marciano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marciano wants to get back to his feet.
Kann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marciano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano gets full guard.
Marciano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Kann advances position into side control!
Kann working the body and head with strikes.
Marciano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kann off and has taken his back!
Marciano somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Marciano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marciano scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kann tries to break free.
Marciano landing with strikes.
Marciano has the hooks in. Kann is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kann covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kann rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marciano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kann wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano blocks the strikes from Kann.
Marciano wants to free his trapped foot but Kann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marciano seems to be looking for submissions.
Kann wants to improve his position but Marciano is controlling well.
Marciano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kann tries to roll over but Marciano keeps him under control.
Marciano misses with a head shot. Kann uses the momentum to regain guard.
Marciano chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marciano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marciano passes Kann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marciano pulls his head out easily.
Marciano is looking to take a break and control but Kann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marciano trying to control the action but Kann is working from the bottom.
Kann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marciano preventing the sweep.
Kann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marciano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kann manages to get himself to full guard.
Marciano won't allow Kann to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
A combination from Kann does no damage.
Kann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Kann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kann throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Kann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Kann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Kann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kann misses with a wild body shot.
Kann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kann.
Kann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kann duly obliges.
Kann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano connects with a looping right hand.
Kann is rocked!
Marciano throws a nice looking combination but Kann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kann throws a nice looking combination but Marciano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marciano tries for a takedown but Kann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marciano moves into range and clinches up with Kann.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Kann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kann can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kann has Marciano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marciano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marciano breaks the clinch.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rocky Marciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kann won't allow Marciano to sweep him here.
Marciano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kann landing with the ground and pound.
Marciano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kann has picked Marciano up and slammed him! Marciano can't keep hold of the triangle and Kann manages to pass to side control!
Marciano is trying to improve his position.
Kann lands a nice forearm strike.
Kann cracks Marciano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano regains half guard.
Kann wants to pass the guard but Marciano is defending well.
Marciano gets full guard.
Marciano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kann regains half guard.
Marciano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marciano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kann defending well though.
Kann tries to roll over but Marciano keeps him under control.
Marciano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano chips away with some ground and pound.
Kann thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marciano wants to control from the top but Kann keeps moving.
Marciano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marciano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marciano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marciano working over Kann with some ground and pound. Kann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Kann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Marciano connects with a nice short shot to Kann's temple.
Marciano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Marciano.
Kann moves into full guard.
Marciano gets to his feet and stands over Kann, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kann felt that one! Marciano unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kann from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano gave a mention to GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Laroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schim Fairbain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairbain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Remember my name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! David Laroux is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Laroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Schim Fairbain!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laroux. That did some damage!
Fairbain tries a head kick but it misses.
Laroux misses with a combination
and Fairbain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fairbain scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Laroux there.
Fairbain tries a head kick but it misses.
Laroux thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Laroux misses the target.
Fairbain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laroux throws a series of punches but Fairbain avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairbain misses with a straight left.
Laroux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Schim Fairbain has been cut.
Laroux throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbain.
Fairbain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A swing and a miss from Laroux.
Laroux throws a big shot that misses.
Laroux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laroux throws a jab when Fairbain was well out of range.
Fairbain lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Laroux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Laroux misses.
Laroux looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairbain is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Laroux there.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbain misses the target.
Fairbain misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain throws a combination that misses
and Laroux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laroux loads up on a big right hand but Fairbain slips the punch.
Schim Fairbain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laroux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laroux misses with a lunging right hand
and Fairbain counters with an outside leg kick.
Laroux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fairbain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laroux misses with a combination
and Fairbain counters with a big head kick but Laroux shrugs it off.
Laroux staying out of range there.
Fairbain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laroux takes a step back to recover.
Laroux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fairbain circles away.
Fairbain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Laroux swinging wildly here.
Laroux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Fairbain misses.
Laroux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laroux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fairbain counters with a nice body shot.
Laroux misses with a few strikes there.
Fairbain slips under a jab from Laroux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Laroux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laroux defending well as Fairbain loads up on a big left hand.
Laroux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fairbain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laroux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laroux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fairbain counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fairbain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laroux shoots for a double leg takedown but Fairbain sprawls well. He's pushed Laroux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Laroux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairbain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Laroux misses.
Fairbain lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schim Fairbain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schim Fairbain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laroux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fairbain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laroux.
A big left from Fairbain misses.
Fairbain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laroux in his tracks.
Fairbain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laroux misses with an uppercut. Fairbain saw that one coming.
Laroux throws a looping overhand right but Fairbain ducks down to avoid it.
Laroux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laroux has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fairbain.
Fairbain keeps Laroux at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairbain.
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!
Fairbain scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroux throws a lazy uppercut
and Fairbain counters with an inside leg kick.
Laroux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairbain throws a sloppy body shot
and Laroux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fairbain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fairbain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairbain, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Fairbain.
Fairbain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laroux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairbain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laroux takes a step back to recover.
Fairbain cracks Laroux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laroux is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laroux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laroux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairbain.
A big right from Laroux misses.
Good shot there by Fairbain.
Oh Laroux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fairbain drops Laroux with a naaaaasty hook - Laroux is in real trouble here! Fairbain dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schim Fairbain!
After winning the bout, Schim Fairbain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Decode - Me, You and Pain. Skyshriek has chosen Moonlight Sonata as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Zack Skyshriek!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio punishes Skyshriek's body with a nice straight punch.
Partio throws a shot to the body.
Partio throws a right hand that misses
and Skyshriek counters with a body kick that stops Partio in his tracks momentarily.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Partio counters with a good low kick that Skyshriek was not able to check.
Skyshriek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Skyshriek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Partio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Partio's back!
Skyshriek is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Skyshriek gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Skyshriek gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Skyshriek apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick
and Skyshriek counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skyshriek closes the distance but Partio moves to the side
and Partio counters with a leg kick.
Skyshriek slips a straight right by Partio.
Partio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skyshriek counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skyshriek's sensitive parts.
Skyshriek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partio blocks a head kick by Skyshriek.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skyshriek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skyshriek misses with a head kick.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Skyshriek is just out of range.
Skyshriek thows a leg kick but Partio checks it
and Partio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skyshriek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skyshriek counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Partio is defending well.
Skyshriek tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Skyshriek back against the cage.
Skyshriek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Partio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio has had enough of the clinch but Skyshriek keeps him there for the moment.
Skyshriek breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skyshriek avoids the body shot from Partio.
Skyshriek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Partio is looking to wear down Skyshriek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skyshriek scores with a leg kick.
Partio throws a leg kick but Skyshriek moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Partio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Partio.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skyshriek.
Kauko Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio lands with a right hand.
Partio lands a jab to Skyshriek's midsection.
A low kick from Partio misses
and Skyshriek counters with an inside leg kick.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skyshriek checks it well.
Partio throws a series of punches but Skyshriek avoids them all with ease.
Skyshriek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Partio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
Skyshriek thows a body kick. Partio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Skyshriek moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skyshriek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partio is able to avoid easily.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Skyshriek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio throws a series of punches but Skyshriek avoids them all with ease.
Skyshriek swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skyshriek misses with a low kick.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Partio is defended easily by Skyshriek.
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 Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Skyshriek.
Kauko Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Skyshriek tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Partio throws a head kick but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skyshriek.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick
and Skyshriek counters with an inside leg kick.
Skyshriek throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Skyshriek throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio tries to clinch but Skyshriek is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skyshriek tries to score with a low kick but Partio moves his leg out of the way.
Skyshriek misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Partio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Partio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Partio shoots for a double leg takedown but Skyshriek sprawls well. He's pushed Partio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Partio blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Skyshriek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skyshriek cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Skyshriek throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek closes the distance and clinches.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skyshriek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skyshriek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Partio scores with a hook to the body.
Partio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Partio.
Skyshriek can't find room to land a body shot as Partio controls the action.
Skyshriek throws a punch but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skyshriek's elbow.
Skyshriek misses with some punches.
Partio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skyshriek takes a shot to the head.
Skyshriek swings wildly with an uppercut but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skyshriek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skyshriek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Partio slips a straight right by Skyshriek.
Partio checks a low kick from Skyshriek.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Partio cracks the inside of Skyshriek's front leg.
Skyshriek throws a head kick that misses
and Partio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skyshriek scores with a hook.
Partio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skyshriek breaks from the clinch.
Skyshriek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Partio lands with a nice body punch.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skyshriek moves away.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skyshriek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skyshriek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Partio moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zack Skyshriek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skyshriek throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Skyshriek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Partio fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skyshriek 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 Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio misses with a hook
and Skyshriek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio takes a swing at Skyshriek's ribcage but misses.
Skyshriek avoids a kick to the body.
Partio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skyshriek. That one must have hurt.
Skyshriek swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Skyshriek throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Skyshriek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skyshriek.
Partio avoids the head kick by Skyshriek.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Skyshriek counters with a solid body kick.
Partio swats away the attempt to clinch by Skyshriek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek motions for Partio to come forward. Skyshriek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skyshriek throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skyshriek.
Partio lands a jab to Skyshriek's midsection.
Skyshriek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Partio really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Skyshriek misses with a wild body shot.
Skyshriek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skyshriek.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skyshriek is out of range.
Partio dives in and grabs Skyshriek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skyshriek pushes down on Partio's head and hops out.
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!
A clash of legs there as Partio blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands with a nice body kick.
Partio fails with the takedown
and Skyshriek counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio misses with an uppercut
and Skyshriek counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skyshriek walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
Partio misses with a combination
and Partio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skyshriek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skyshriek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek thows a body shot but no joy.
Skyshriek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skyshriek throws a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Skyshriek counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skyshriek, as that shot connected.
Skyshriek lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio cracks a nice hook into Skyshriek's ribs.
Skyshriek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skyshriek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Skyshriek really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skyshriek avoids the body shot from Partio.
Skyshriek thows a leg kick but Partio checks it
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partio misses with a shot to the body
and Skyshriek counters by clinching up.
Skyshriek works on Partio's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skyshriek.
A right hand to the body from Partio.
Skyshriek lands a nice uppercut.
Skyshriek taking a breather.
Partio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Skyshriek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skyshriek scoring with some ground and pound.
Skyshriek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Partio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skyshriek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Partio looking to control.
Skyshriek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Partio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skyshriek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Skyshriek wants to control from the top but Partio keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skyshriek is aware though and is defending well.
Partio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skyshriek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Partio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Partio has his foot on Skyshriek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skyshriek works his way back into a safe position though.
Partio working a defensive guard here.
Skyshriek trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Skyshriek passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Skyshriek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skyshriek prevents Partio from improving his position.
Partio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Skyshriek from controlling successfully.
Partio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Partio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek wants to control from the top but Partio keeps moving.
Partio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Skyshriek has picked Partio up and slammed him! Partio can't keep hold of the triangle and Skyshriek manages to pass to side control!
Skyshriek grinds an elbow into Partio's temple.
Partio is trying to improve his position.
Partio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skyshriek working the body and head with strikes.
Partio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skyshriek trying to control the position but Partio is working away.
Zack Skyshriek has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skyshriek scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skyshriek working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Skyshriek dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Skyshriek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Skyshriek throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Skyshriek moved out of range nicely.
Partio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skyshriek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio clinches.
Skyshriek has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
Partio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skyshriek working aggressively here.
Skyshriek misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Skyshriek to work.
Skyshriek looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio manages to break the clinch.
Skyshriek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skyshriek slips under a jab from Partio.
Partio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Skyshriek misses.
Partio tries to land a body kick
and Skyshriek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skyshriek misses with a low kick.
Partio cracks Skyshriek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skyshriek moves into range and clinches up with Partio.
Zack Skyshriek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zack Skyshriek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Skyshriek swings wildly with an uppercut but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Partio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Skyshriek is out of range.
Kauko Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skyshriek tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skyshriek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skyshriek. That one must have hurt.
Skyshriek misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Skyshriek misses
and Partio counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skyshriek moves away.
Skyshriek is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
Skyshriek scores with a jab to the body.
Partio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Skyshriek misses
and Partio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skyshriek thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Skyshriek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek scores with a punch to the head.
Skyshriek has a takedown stuffed.
Skyshriek avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skyshriek scores with a kick to the body.
Skyshriek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zack Skyshriek.
Well Skyshriek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Skyshriek!
Zack Skyshriek is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Zack Skyshriek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nic Ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas comes into the arena with Strong Will Continue -- Damian Marley blaring out of the sound system. Ola has chosen Disorder by Ice T&Slayer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Nic Ola!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Ola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nic Ola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vargas momentarily.
Ola lands a two punch combo.
Vargas gets tackled into the cage by Ola. Ola maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ola.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas wants the takedown. Ola is fighting it off but Vargas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ola's guard against the cage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ola has control of Vargas's left arm, preventing Vargas from doing any damage.
Ola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vargas defends well.
Vargas stopping the sweep attempt from Ola.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Ola keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ola pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas trying to control but Ola is working from the bottom.
Alex Vargas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ola scores with a hook to the body. Vargas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a low kick as Ola jumps back.
Ola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas scores with a shot to the body.
Vargas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ola checks it well.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Ola moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Vargas blocks the low kick.
A jab from Ola finds it's way through Vargas's defenses.
Jab by Vargas.
Ola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ola tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Ola takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Ola misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ola slips under a jab.
Ola throws a leg kick but Vargas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crunch! Ola slams his shin into Vargas's torso.
Ola is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vargas, right into the meat.
Ola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vargas lands a really nice looking cross but Ola seems unphased.
Ola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vargas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ola throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ola darts in and clinches Vargas up against the cage.
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!
Ola throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Ola.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Ola backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vargas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ola tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ola has a couple of punches blocked by Vargas.
Vargas breaks the clinch.
Ola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.
Ola feints and then cracks Vargas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vargas down.
Vargas throws the kick towards the body but Ola avoids it.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ola circles away.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Ola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nic Ola dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ola.
Ola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vargas throws a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Ola.
Ola misses with a leg kick.
Ola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vargas lands with an uppercut that bounces Ola off the cage and back into range.
Vargas scores with a nice head shot.
Ola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vargas's sensitive parts.
Ola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ola's head backwards.
Ola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vargas cracks the inside of Ola's front leg.
Ola moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vargas is defending well for now.
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas thows a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Vargas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ola throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ola moves into the clinch successfully.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Ola keeps him there for the moment.
Ola swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas stalling in the clinch.
Ola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Ola avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ola pushes Vargas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Ola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vargas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vargas avoiding damage as Ola throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas controls his hands.
Ola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
Ola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vargass head.
Ola misses with an elbow over the top.
Vargas lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ola.
Ola can't find room to land a body shot as Vargas controls the action.
Ola landing knees to the body.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
Ola tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Ola back against the cage.
Vargas avoiding damage as Ola throws knees to the body.
Ola tries to land a knee to the head but Vargas blocks with his arms.
Vargas blocks an elbow strike from Ola.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
Ola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vargas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Vargas misses.
Ola throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
Vargas throws a low kick, looking for Ola's leg but Ola calmly moves out of range.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vargas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vargas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ola backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Ola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vargas.
Ola connects with a leg kick. Vargas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vargas throws a wild body kick that Ola sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nic Ola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vargas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vargas throws the left hand but Ola avoids the punch easily.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Ola avoids it well.
Ola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Ola tries a head kick but it misses.
Ola jabs Vargas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ola tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vargas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ola on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas cracks Ola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vargas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ola's head.
Vargas throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ola stumbling backwards into the cage! Ola bounces back off the cage towards Vargas, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Vargas lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Vargas celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Vargas!
Alex Vargas retains his bantamweight title!
Alex Vargas took some time post fight to say the following; 'Pablo Soriano, you should've known better than to mess with the Phenom. The Phenom is just too much for the likes of you.'.
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