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VERSUS VIVISECTION 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Walter!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yuen counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yuen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yuen sprawls well initially but Walter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yuen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walter wants to control from the top but Yuen keeps moving.
Walter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yuen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yuen keeping moving, preventing Walter from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter forces his way into half guard.
Walter moves into full mount! Yuen won't be happy about that!
Walter prevents Yuen from getting the reversal.
Walter trying to control but Yuen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yuen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yuen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yuen is working hard here to advance position.
Walter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yuen hang on?
Yuen tries to lock up and control but Walter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walter looking to control but Yuen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yuen is surviving well by controlling Walter's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen tries to lock up and control but Walter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walter has hold of Yuen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yuen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Walter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walter controlling from mount.
Walter raining down shots from the mount!
Yuen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yuen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter wants to get back to his feet but Yuen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yuen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Yuen from controlling successfully.
Walter trying to strike off his back.
Yuen is fighting to break Walter's control of his arms but Walter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter working for submissions but it's allowed Yuen to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Walter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walter fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Walter misses
and Yuen counters with a low kick, right behind Walter 's knee.
Yuen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walter misses with a takedown attempt
and Yuen counters with a straight right hand.
Walter shoots for a double leg takedown but Yuen sprawls well. He's pushed Walter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuen tries to clinch there but Walter circles away.
Walter fails with the takedown
and Yuen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walter's knee momentarily.
Sean Yuen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Walter.
Walter misses with a takedown
and Yuen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walter fails with the takedown
and Yuen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walter's knee momentarily.
Walter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Yuen.
Walter tries to move into range but Yuen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walter dives in and grabs Yuen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yuen pushes down on Walter's head and hops out.
Walter is breathing heavily.
Yuen thumps Walter with a low kick.
Walter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walter misses with a takedown attempt
letting Yuen counter with a right hand.
Walter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yuen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walter is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walter is still on wobbly legs! Can Yuen finish him?
Yuen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yuen feints with a jab and clips Walter right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Walter is sent crashing into the canvas and Yuen leaps in for the kill! Walter tries to get to his feet but Yuen is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Walter is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Yuen!
A very excited looking Sean Yuen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckenbauer comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não bate . The crowd seem to be enjoying Nagendra's choice of entrance music: The Liberty Bell - John Philip Sousa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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225 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Nagendra!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagendra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beckenbauer back to the cage. Nagendra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nagendra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beckenbauer circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagendra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagendra closes the distance and clinches.
Beckenbauer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beckenbauer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagendra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nagendra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beckenbauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagendra wants to get up but he can't break Beckenbauer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nagendra is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Beckenbauer looking for subs off his back but Nagendra has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beckenbauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beckenbauer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beckenbauer missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckenbauer looking for submissions off his back.
Beckenbauer is looking to improve his position.
Nagendra wants to get back to his feet.
Beckenbauer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagendra pulls his head out easily.
Beckenbauer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beckenbauer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagendra gets to his feet. Beckenbauer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sloppy strikes from Nagendra. Those never looked like landing.
Nagendra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beckenbauer in his tracks.
Nagendra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beckenbauer looks to land a right hand but Nagendra moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagendra throws the left hand but Beckenbauer avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beckenbauer.
Nagendra throws a hook to the side of Beckenbauer's head but Beckenbauer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beckenbauer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beckenbauer goes for a takedown attempt but Nagendra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beckenbauer shoots in for a double leg but Nagendra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Beckenbauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beckenbauer with a poor takedown
and Nagendra counters with a left and a right that stings Beckenbauer.
Beckenbauer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagendra is looking to clinch but Beckenbauer is avoiding it.
Nagendra throws a shot to the body.
Nagendra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back 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!
Nagendra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beckenbauer is rocked!
Nagendra stuffs the takedown attempt from Beckenbauer. Beckenbauer gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Beckenbauer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagendra throws a pinpoint strike between Beckenbauer's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Beckenbauer crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Nagendra scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Montgomery Nagendra!
After the big win, Montgomery Nagendra made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brute and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gotard Krasnodebski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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169 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, David Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnodebski tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krasnodebski lands with a shot to the body.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krasnodebski manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
Krasnodebski lands a nice looking body kick.
Krasnodebski swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krasnodebski's knee momentarily.
Morgan throws a head kick but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krasnodebski won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Morgan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krasnodebski, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Krasnodebski prevents Morgan from improving position.
Krasnodebski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morgan tries for a kimura but Krasnodebski is defending well.
Morgan wants to control but Krasnodebski is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Morgan wants to control but Krasnodebski is keeping him busy.
Morgan swings around for an armbar but Krasnodebski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morgan's guard.
Morgan is looking for a triangle here but Krasnodebski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Krasnodebski is staying tight to Morgan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Morgan tries to buck Krasnodebski off but Krasnodebski is having none of it.
Morgan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski stands up and beckons Morgan to his feet.
Krasnodebski lands a jab to the nose.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krasnodebski avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Krasnodebski lands with a right hand.
Krasnodebski thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski swinging wildly here.
Morgan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Krasnodebski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krasnodebski moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krasnodebski misses with a body punch.
Morgan has Krasnodebski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krasnodebski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krasnodebski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morgan is trying to keep an underhook but Krasnodebski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krasnodebski wants to stand but Morgan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Krasnodebski has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Krasnodebski moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
Krasnodebski misses with a body punch
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krasnodebski tries to land a body kick
and Morgan counters with a big head kick but Krasnodebski shrugs it off.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Krasnodebski connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Krasnodebski misses
and Morgan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Krasnodebski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Morgan lands a nice hook to Krasnodebski's body. Krasnodebski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morgan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krasnodebski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Krasnodebski.
David Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krasnodebski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morgan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krasnodebski misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasnodebski won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Morgan working a defensive guard but Krasnodebski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Krasnodebski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
David Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krasnodebski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has one of Krasnodebski's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Krasnodebski just content to control the position.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
We're going to have a standup here because Gotard Krasnodebski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krasnodebski throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krasnodebski instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski taking a breather.
Krasnodebski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gotard Krasnodebski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Morgan.
Krasnodebski misses with a leg kick
so Morgan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Krasnodebski pushes him off.
Krasnodebski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Krasnodebski sprawls well.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krasnodebski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Krasnodebski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danga de danga de dang - Morgan scores with a four punch combination!
Krasnodebski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krasnodebski throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
Krasnodebski is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Morgan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krasnodebski lands a left and a right that send Morgan crashing to the mat, dazed. Krasnodebski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Morgan is rocked!
It looks like David Morgan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krasnodebski pushes Morgan away with a front kick.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Krasnodebski finish him?
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski gets a clinch.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Krasnodebski won't allow it.
Gotard Krasnodebski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a damaging elbow.
Krasnodebski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski stalling.
A short left from Krasnodebski.
Morgan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krasnodebski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Krasnodebski has knocked Morgan down with a huge combo! Krasnodebski steps away and waves a wobbly Morgan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Krasnodebski throws a front kick that sends Morgan stumbling back into the cage.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski cracks Morgan with a hook to the temple - Morgan is on wobbly legs here! Krasnodebski swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Morgan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Krasnodebski wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gotard Krasnodebski!
Gotard Krasnodebski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez has chosen Trap Door as his entrance music. Carlos Strikes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
22 - 19 - 1 |
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31
180 lbs
23 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Mendez.
Mendez dives in and scores a takedown into Strikes's guard.
Strikes wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mendez trying to control but Strikes is working from the bottom.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Strikes working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Strikes looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard.
Mendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendez is thwarting Strikes's attempts to control the position.
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strikes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strikes is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strikes avoid being mounted?
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Strikes is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Strikes throws a sloppy head kick and Mendez moves out of range easily.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Strikes is avoiding it.
Tiago Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mendez.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strikes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strikes clinches up with Mendez and pushes him back against the cage.
Strikes misses with an elbow over the top.
Strikes scores with a knee to the head.
Mendez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Strikes wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes preventing the sweep.
Strikes stops Mendez from standing up.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Strikes from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strikes passes into side control.
Strikes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Strikes controls the position.
Strikes trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes working the ground and pound but Mendez is defending the strikes.
Mendez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strikes off and has taken his back!
Strikes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mendez's guard. Nice work there by Strikes.
Strikes won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez is looking to sweep but instead, Strikes has passed into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strikes is looking to take a break and control but Mendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Mendez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strikes but Strikes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
Strikes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mendez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Strikes to the mat. Strikes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Strikes has a closed guard, preventing Mendez from standing up.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Strikes keeps moving.
Mendez controlling from the top position.
Strikes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendez is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mendez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but Strikes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strikes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez scores a takedown into full mount!
Mendez fails to take his opponent's back.
Mendez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Strikes turns into him and now he's in Mendez's guard.
Strikes wants to pass the guard but Mendez is keeping the position.
Mendez controls Strikes momentarily but Strikes frees himself.
Tiago Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes stands up and waves to Mendez to follow him.
Mendez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strikes defends it nicely.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Strikes misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strikes at a distance.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strikes lands a big head kick that sends Mendez tumbling to the mat! Strikes takes a step backwards and waves Mendez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mendez is rocked!
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Strikes finish him?
Mendez drives through with a takedown into Strikes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Strikes trying to control the position.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez stands and steps away. Strikes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Strikes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mendez decides to stand back up. Mendez steps back and let's Strikes get back to his feet.
Strikes stuffs the takedown.
Mendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strikes tries to bum rush Mendez with a series of wild strikes but Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlos Strikes is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strikes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Mendez shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Strikes circles away.
Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Strikes circles away.
Mendez moves out of range of the leg kick from Strikes.
Strikes tries a head kick but it misses.
Strikes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strikes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Strikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendez tries to clinch but Strikes moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strikes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strikes.
Strikes connects with a solid leg kick.
Strikes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiago Mendez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strikes manages to avoid it.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strikes clinches.
Strikes is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Strikes.
Strikes avoiding damage.
Mendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Strikes stalling the fight.
Strikes tries to work over Mendez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendez tries to score a body lock takedown but Strikes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendez clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Mendez tries to clinch but Strikes moves out of range.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Strikes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strikes moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez gets a takedown into half guard.
Strikes is trying is best to control the position here.
Strikes is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strikes avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Mendez seems content to control.
Mendez is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Mendez there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strikes sees it coming and defends easily.
Strikes is trying is best to control the position here.
Strikes pushes Mendez off and gets back to his feet.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strikes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mendez will feel that in the morning.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Strikes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strikes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Strikes is predictable there
and Mendez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Strikes's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez trying to control but Strikes is working from the bottom.
Strikes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Strikes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Strikes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Strikes!
Mendez struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strikes trying to control the action but Mendez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strikes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Strikes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Levin (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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144 lbs
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145 lbs
24 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Raptor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Ariel Levin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raptor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levin.
Levin swats away the attempt to clinch by Raptor.
Raptor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levin.
Raptor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levin keeps the fight on the outside.
Raptor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raptor scores with a jab to the head.
Raptor catches Levin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levin is defended easily by Raptor.
Raptor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raptor scores with a nice right hand.
Levin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Raptor.
A good leg kick by Levin.
Levin throws a body punch but Raptor moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levin is defended easily by Raptor.
Raptor scores with a jab.
Raptor lunges at Levin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Levin's hand.
Raptor moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Levin as he checks the leg kick.
Levin looks to throw the jab but Raptor is out of range.
Raptor dives in and scores a takedown into Levin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Levin wants to stand and escape but Raptor is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raptor throws an elbow that misses. Levin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raptor's guard. Nice move by Levin!
Raptor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raptor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raptor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Raptor is trying to control the position but Levin postures up.
Levin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raptor wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Levin forces his way into half guard.
Levin trying to control from half guard but Raptor is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raptor actively working from the bottom here.
Levin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raptor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raptor working a defensive guard but Levin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Levin trying to control the action but Raptor is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Levin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Raptor to see if he's OK.
Raptor is trying to get back to half guard.
Raptor manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raptor is pressing down on Levin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raptor looking for a sweep. Not yet Raptor, not yet.
Raptor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raptor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levin defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levin is pushing down on Raptor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raptor is fighting to maintain full guard but Levin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Levin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raptor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raptor wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Raptor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Raptor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Levin quickly recovers to half guard.
Raptor is controlling the pace.
Raptor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levin wants to improve his position but Raptor is controlling well.
Raptor throws a strike but Levin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Raptor trying to move into half guard but instead Levin has managed to sweep!
Raptor controls Levin momentarily but Levin frees himself.
Raptor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raptor keeping moving, preventing Levin from controlling successfully.
Levin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raptor kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ariel Levin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Levin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raptor.
A cross from Raptor lands.
Raptor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raptor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raptor throws a low kick, looking for Levin's leg but Levin calmly moves out of range.
Raptor stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Raptor misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raptor is looking to clinch but Levin is avoiding it.
Raptor tries to clinch but Levin is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Levin.
Levin slaps away a takedown attempt from Raptor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Levin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raptor's guard.
Raptor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Levin defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raptor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Levin defends well.
Levin preventing the sweep.
Levin wants to pass the guard but Raptor is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor keeping moving, preventing Levin from controlling successfully.
Levin advances to half guard.
Levin trying to pass the guard but Raptor defending well.
Raptor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levin pulls his head out easily.
Levin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raptor tries to get to full guard but Levin has control of the leg.
Raptor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Levin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Levin cracks Raptor with a solid left hand.
Danny Raptor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raptor wants to sweep but no luck.
Levin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raptor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Levin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Raptor cracks Levin with a solid left hand.
Raptor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Levin is keen to just control but Raptor is a slippery customer.
Levin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raptor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Levin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Raptor gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levin wants to control from the top but Raptor keeps moving.
Raptor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raptor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Raptor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Levin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raptor in his tracks.
Raptor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Levin lands with a shot to the body.
Raptor scores with a hook.
Levin ducks under a wild hook from Raptor.
Levin throws a leg kick but Raptor checks it.
Levin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raptor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Levin misses with a double jab.
Danny Raptor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raptor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levin scores with a takedown into Raptor's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raptor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raptor trying to control the action but Levin is working from the bottom.
Levin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raptor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Levin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raptor looks to land a strike but Levin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Levin wants to stand and escape but Raptor is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raptor tries to free his leg and advance position but Levin is retaining full guard.
Raptor is working hard here to advance position.
Raptor distracts Levin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raptor cracks Levin with a solid left hand.
Levin wants to stand and escape but Raptor is having none of it.
Raptor pushing down on Levin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levin wants to get back to full guard.
Raptor throwing shots but Levin is blocking nicely.
Raptor wants to advance to full mount but Levin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Levin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Levin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raptor pushes down on Levin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raptor.
Raptor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raptor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ariel Levin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raptor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Levin wants to get back to full guard.
Raptor misses with a head shot. Levin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Raptor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptor is looking to work some ground and pound but Levin has wrist control.
Danny Raptor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raptor is looking to work some ground and pound but Levin has wrist control.
Raptor trying to control the position from guard on top but Levin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raptor wants to pass the guard but Levin is keeping the position.
Levin is looking to stand up but Raptor isn't so interested in that idea.
Raptor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Levin's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levin can't keep his opponent in guard - Raptor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raptor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Raptor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raptor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Raptor!
After the big win, Danny Raptor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titanic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monkey Man. Sharpe has chosen Russian Unicorn as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Titanic Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe moves into the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharpe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharpe tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Sharpe.
Sharpe throws an elbow but it misses.
Sharpe lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Sharpe keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharpe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharpe misses with an uppercut.
Sharpe throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Sharpe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharpe takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharpe. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws a body punch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Sharpe throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Sharpe only half commits.
Sharpe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Richard Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharpe connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sharpe feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Sharpe misses with a hook.
Sharpe checks a leg kick.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Sharpe misses with a low kick.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharpe.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Sharpe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharpe jabs at Hunt's body.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Sharpe moves out of range easily.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Sharpe.
A low kick from Sharpe is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Sharpe misses
and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sharpe thinking.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Sharpe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharpe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharpe throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Sharpe throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Sharpe moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Sharpe wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Sharpe tries to clinch but Hunt moves away
and Hunt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sharpe throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Sharpe wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharpe 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.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sharpe looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt tests Sharpe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Richard Sharpe has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Sharpe is out of range.
Sharpe ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Sharpe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Sharpe's shoulder, as Sharpe tries to avoid the shot.
Sharpe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharpe tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titanic Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Sharpe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sharpe ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt cracks Sharpe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sharpe's head.
Hunt cracks the inside of Sharpe's front leg.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sharpe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
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!
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharpe looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Sharpe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Sharpe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sharpe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sharpe in his tracks.
Sharpe scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharpe moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharpe is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharpe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sharpe scores with a leg kick.
Sharpe misses with a low kick.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titanic Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Sharpe looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Sharpe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharpe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Sharpe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sharpe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Sharpe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Sharpe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt cracks the inside of Sharpe's front leg.
Sharpe 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.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt throws a body punch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Sharpe throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt slips a jab from Sharpe.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharpe misses the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sharpe misses with a body punch.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt wants to break free but Sharpe has control.
Sharpe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharpe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharpe lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Titanic Hunt has been cut.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Sharpe.
Sharpe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Sharpe keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sharpe's calf.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titanic Hunt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharpe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Sharpe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Sharpe gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Sharpe misses with some punches.
Sharpe tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
That has opened up Richard Sharpe's cut even more.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Sharpe's shoulder, as Sharpe tries to avoid the shot.
Sharpe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Sharpe motions for Hunt to come forward. Sharpe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sharpe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Sharpe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharpe can do to turn this around?
Hunt lunges at Sharpe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sharpe's hand.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Hunt misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Sharpe is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sharpe.
Sharpe is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
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!
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Sharpe seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharpe backwards.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Sharpe stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunt cracks Sharpe on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sharpe falls backwards against the cage. Hunt follows up with more strikes that drop Sharpe to his knees. Hunt keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sharpe! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titanic Hunt!
Titanic Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hernan Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handsome Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortes comes to the cage accompanied by Hard to see. Cpw comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Steve McQueen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Handsome Cpw will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Hernan Cortes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Handsome Cpw!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes looks for a takedown but Cpw sprawls well.
Cortes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cpw looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortes is just out of range.
Cpw blocks a jab.
Cpw looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cpw was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Cortes connects with a leg kick. Cpw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cpw connects with a body shot.
Cortes misses with a lunging right hand
and Cpw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortes slips under a jab from Cpw.
Cpw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cortes on the side of the head.
Cpw misses the shot to the body.
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cpw.
Nice takedown defense from Cpw. No joy for Cortes on that attempt.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Cpw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortes misses with a few strikes there.
Handsome Cpw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cpw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortes moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes defending well as Cpw loads up on a big left hand.
Cpw thows a body shot but no joy.
Cpw thuds his right hand into Cortes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cpw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cortes counters with a two punch combo.
Cpw scores with a body shot.
Cpw cracks Cortes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cpw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cpw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cortes is defended easily by Cpw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernan Cortes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cpw takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses.
Cpw throws out a loose jab but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cpw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cpw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cpw looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cpw thows a body shot but no joy.
Cpw loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Cpw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cortes walks into a straight right hand from Cpw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cpw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cpw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
The fighters circling - Cpw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handsome Cpw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortes throws a hook but Cpw blocks it.
Cortes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cpw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Cpw just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cpw.
Cpw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cpw misses with the combination.
Cortes looks for a takedown but Cpw sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Cpw blocks the leg kick.
Cortes shoots for a takedown but Cpw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cpw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cpw. Cortes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cpw slips a straight right by Cortes.
Cpw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes throws a looping overhand right but Cpw ducks down to avoid it.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cpw checks a leg kick.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cpw tried to score with a low kick but Cortes checks it.
Cortes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Cortes.
Cortes throws a nice looking combination but Cpw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cpw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortes.
Cpw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cpw keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Cortes misses.
Cpw scores with a nice right hand.
Cpw just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Cortes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes misses with a straight left.
Cpw ducks under a wild hook from Cortes.
Cortes moves in looking to clinch but Cpw pushes him off.
Cpw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Cpw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Cortes.
Cortes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cpw lands with a shot to the body.
Cortes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handsome Cpw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cpw.
Cpw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cpw misses with a wild body shot.
Cpw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortes at a distance.
Cpw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cortes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cortes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cpw's waist but Cpw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortes off to one side.
Cortes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cpw. Cpw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cpw swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cpw.
Cortes scores with a one two! Cpw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cpw thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cpw misses.
Cpw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cpw missing with a left hand there. Cortes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cpw swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw slips under a jab from Cortes.
Handsome Cpw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cpw lands a nice shot to the body.
Cpw lands with a cross.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cpw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cortes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernan Cortes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Cortes coming out on top.
Cpw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cpw throws out a powerful jab.
Cpw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cpw lands a right hook to the body.
Cortes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cpw just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cpw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cortes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cpw was covering up waiting for the punch and Cortes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cpw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cortes stands up over Cpw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cortes is looking to work some ground and pound but Cpw has wrist control.
Cpw wants to stand but Cortes is controlling the position.
Cortes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cpw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortes wants to pass the guard but Cpw is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cpw kicks Cortes off and gets to his feet.
Cpw checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Cortes misses its intended target.
Cpw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cpw throws an overhand right that lands on Cortes's shoulder, as Cortes tries to avoid the shot.
Cpw thows a body shot but no joy.
Cpw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cortes rather than just go for the knockout.
Cortes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cpw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cpw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortes moves away.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Cpw.
Cortes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cpw misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cpw. Cortes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortes lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes throws a hook but Cpw blocks it.
Cortes throws an overhand right that lands on Cpw's shoulder, as Cpw tries to avoid the shot.
Cpw tests Cortes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Cpw.
Cpw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cpw moves out of range of the body kick.
Cpw thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cortes tries to clinch up but Cpw circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cpw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortes moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Cpw there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Handsome Cpw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cpw connects with a jab.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cpw.
Cpw looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Cortes shoots in and drives through. Cpw sprawls well.
Cpw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cpw misses with a body shot.
Cortes throws a good cross that connects.
Cpw slips a jab and a cross from Cortes.
Cortes tries to clinch but Cpw is having none of it.
Cpw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortes was well out of range. Poor timing from Cpw.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cpw.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cpw connects with a single shot there.
Cortes shoots in looking for a takedown. Cpw tries to sprawl out of it but Cortes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cpw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cpw throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Cpw blocks the low kick.
Cortes tries to score with a low kick but Cpw moves his leg out of the way.
Cortes throws a right and a left that Cpw avoids nicely.
Cpw scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cpw. Cortes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cpw looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortes is just out of range.
A jab from Cpw does it's job there.
Cpw misses with a body shot.
Cpw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortes.
Cortes wants to clinch up but Cpw keeps it at a distance.
Cpw with a nice cross.
Cortes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cortes feints and then cracks Cpw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cpw down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cpw scores with a punch to the head.
Cortes lands a jab to Cpw's midsection.
Cpw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortes at a distance.
Cpw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cpw throws a nice looking combination but Cortes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cpw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Cpw.
Cpw defending well as Cortes loads up on a big left hand.
Cpw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cortes.
Cpw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortes circles away quickly and effectively.
Cortes is looking to clinch but Cpw is avoiding it.
Cpw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cpw finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortes's head.
Cortes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cortes won't allow Cpw to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cortes looking to sit in guard and control but Cpw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cpw wants to stand but Cortes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cortes keeping full guard, as Cpw tries to pass.
Cortes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cortes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cpw won't allow Cortes to sweep him here.
Handsome Cpw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cpw wants to stand and escape but instead Cortes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cortes prevents Cpw from getting back to his feet.
Cortes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cpw keeping moving, preventing Cortes from controlling successfully.
Cortes scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Handsome Cpw.
I've got Cpw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Handsome Cpw!
Our winner, Handsome Cpw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Barac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barac comes to the cage accompanied by Connected. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Barac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Munch!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barac slips a jab from Munch.
Barac tries to clinch up.
Munch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Munch lands a jab to Barac's midsection.
Barac tries to close the distance and clinch but Munch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munch lands a right hook to the body.
Barac misses the shot to the body.
Barac is looking to clinch.
Munch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barac.
Barac throws a shot from downtown. Munch moves away and avoids it.
Barac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munch throws out the jab.
Munch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Munch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Munch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Munch.
Munch throws a body punch but Barac moves out of range.
Barac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barac has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch misses with a wild body shot.
Barac moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Barac. Beautiful body shot.
Barac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Barac. No joy for Munch on that attempt.
Barac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munch, pushing him back against the cage.
Barac scores with a shot to the side of Munch's head.
Barac pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barac lands with a short shot to the head.
Munch wants to break free but Barac has control.
Barac slowing the pace effectively.
Barac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Munch's efforts to push away.
Munch is looking to break free of the clinch but Barac has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barac blocks a body shot from Munch.
Munch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barac fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Munch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barac throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munch.
Munch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barac moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barac, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Munch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Munch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivan Barac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munch connects with a body shot that sends Barac's belly button to the back.
Barac tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barac takes one to the chin there.
Munch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munch missing with a left hand there. Barac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munch manages to avoid it.
Barac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munch.
Barac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barac scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Munch. Those never looked like landing.
Barac closes the distance and clinches.
Munch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Barac.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barac can't find room to land a body shot as Munch controls the action.
Munch swings wildly with an uppercut but Barac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barac lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch has clasped his hands together around Barac's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barac struggling a bit here.
Barac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barac can't do much from the bottom here.
Barac avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Munch.
Munch in side control, throwing shots but Barac defends.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barac tries to buck Munch off but Munch is having none of it.
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 Ivan Barac will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barac tries to land a front kick but Munch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barac takes a swing at Munch's ribcage but misses.
Ivan Barac is winning the standup battle so far.
Munch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barac. That's going to slow Munch down.
Barac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munch throws a big shot that misses.
Barac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munch.
Ray Munch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munch.
Munch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barac.
A punch combination from Barac misses.
Barac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Munch misses with a lunging right hand
and Barac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barac looks to throw the jab but Munch is out of range.
Munch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barac avoids the body shot from Munch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Munch checks a leg kick.
Munch 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.
Munch avoids the body shot from Barac.
Barac just misses with a punch to the body.
Munch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barac moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munch. Barac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barac misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Munch blocks the leg kick.
Munch throws a jab but it's blocked by Barac.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barac manages to avoid it.
A big left from Munch misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barac.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munch throws a big shot that misses.
Barac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munch scores with a jab.
Munch connects with a body shot.
Barac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munch.
Munch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barac throws a jab when Munch was well out of range.
Munch throws the left hand but Barac avoids the punch easily.
Barac scores with a decent looking hook.
Barac lands with a kick to the temple. Munch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barac digs a good hook to Munch's body.
Barac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munch moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munch. Barac does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Munch.
Munch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Munch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barac.
Barac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barac avoids the head kick by Munch.
Munch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barac lands with an uppercut that bounces Munch off the cage and back into range.
Barac misses with an uppercut.
Barac swings for the body but Munch moves out of range.
Barac lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barac with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barac scores with a jab to the head.
Barac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barac.
Barac lands a big uppercut and Munch crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Munch looks OK. Barac waves Munch back to his feet!
Munch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barac lands a nice hook to Munch's body. Munch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Munch is breathing heavily.
Barac lands a big right hand that sends Munch crashing to the mat! Barac stays standing though and waves Munch back to his feet!
Munch is rocked!
It looks like Ray Munch has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munch throws an overhand right that lands on Barac's shoulder, as Barac tries to avoid the shot.
Barac with a nice cross.
Munch is still on wobbly legs! Can Barac finish him?
Munch throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Barac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Munch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Munch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barac's waist but Barac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munch off to one side.
Munch seems to have recovered his senses.
Munch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barac.
Barac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munch.
Barac tries to clinch up.
Barac misses with a low kick.
Barac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barac throws a nice looking combination but Munch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Munch is predictable there
and Barac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Barac. Beautiful body shot.
Munch scores with a jab.
Munch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barac.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barac.
Munch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barac jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munch misses with a jab to the body
and Barac counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Munch thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munch dives in and grabs Barac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barac pushes down on Munch's head and hops out.
Munch throws the left hand but Barac avoids the punch easily.
Barac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barac lands a nice looking body kick.
Barac moves in looking to clinch but Munch pushes him off.
Barac looks to score with a jab to the body but Munch is just out of range.
Barac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Barac.
Barac thows a body shot but no joy.
Munch tries to move into range but Barac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munch.
Barac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munch moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barac. Munch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munch.
Munch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barac was well out of range. Poor timing from Munch.
Barac moves out of range as Munch strikes.
Barac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munch's head.
Munch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barac.
Nice shot by Barac.
Barac just misses with a punch to the body.
Barac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munch can do to turn this around?
Munch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barac is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barac scores with the left hand. Munch knows he should have avoided that one.
Munch gets tackled into the cage by Barac. Barac maintains the clinch.
Munch is looking for a takedown.
Ivan Barac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Munch.
Barac lands with a light punch inside.
Barac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munch backwards.
Barac is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barac lands a nice shot to the body.
Barac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munch looking to slow down the pace here.
Ray Munch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barac has Munch pressed against the cage, preventing Munch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barac lands a shot to the body.
Barac is stalling here.
Ivan Barac has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Barac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munch or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barac.
Barac lands a shot to the body.
Barac blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Barac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Barac!
Ivan Barac decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Vymiatajec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Massive Attack - Angel. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Victorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Vymiatajec!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorio scores with a head kick. Vymiatajec tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Victorio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vymiatajec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Victorio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vymiatajec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Victorio misses with a body shot.
Victorio misses with an uppercut. Vymiatajec saw that one coming.
Vymiatajec throws out a leg kick but Victorio moves out of range and Vymiatajec only half commits.
Victorio scores with a hook.
Victorio throws a leg kick
and Vymiatajec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Vymiatajec.
Victorio looks to score with a jab to the body but Vymiatajec is just out of range.
Vymiatajec shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Victorio eats them both and turns towards Vymiatajec to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vymiatajec has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Victorio.
Vymiatajec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Victorio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vymiatajec lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Victorio at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio blocks a head kick by Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec misses with a head kick.
Victorio misses with an uppercut. Vymiatajec saw that one coming.
Victorio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vymiatajec manages to avoid it.
Vymiatajec tries to land a front kick but Victorio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Vymiatajec.
Victorio scores with the left hand. Vymiatajec knows he should have avoided that one.
Victorio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vymiatajec manages to avoid it.
Jonny Victorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victorio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vymiatajec just misses with a punch to the body.
Victorio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Victorio throws a body punch but Vymiatajec moves out of range.
Adam Vymiatajec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec scores with a nice body kick.
Vymiatajec throws a series of strikes that have Victorio backpedaling.
It looks like Jonny Victorio has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vymiatajec throws a big shot that misses.
Vymiatajec clinches up with Victorio and pushes him back against the cage.
Victorio pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vymiatajec advances to half guard.
Vymiatajec tries to stand and escape but Victorio is controlling the position.
Victorio is doing well to control the position and prevent Vymiatajec from advancing to side control.
Victorio is trying to maintain the position but Vymiatajec is very close to passing his half guard.
Vymiatajec wants to pass to mount but Victorio is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio trying to control but Vymiatajec postures up.
Victorio tries to roll over but Vymiatajec keeps him under control.
Vymiatajec content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vymiatajec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Victorio doesn't seem bothered though.
Vymiatajec tries to clinch but Victorio moves out of range.
Vymiatajec moves out of range as Victorio throws a body kick.
Vymiatajec throws a head kick but Victorio moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec falls off balance throwing a combination
and Victorio counters with a good, hard body kick but Vymiatajec shrugs it off.
Victorio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vymiatajec throws out the jab.
Victorio connects with a solid leg kick.
Victorio misses with a leg kick
and Vymiatajec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Victorio looks to throw the jab but Vymiatajec is out of range.
Victorio lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vymiatajec looks to score with a jab to the body but Victorio is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vymiatajec scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Victorio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Vymiatajec.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Vymiatajec will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonny Victorio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Victorio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec misses with a wild body shot.
Vymiatajec scores with a sloppy right hand. Victorio should have avoided that one.
Vymiatajec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vymiatajec takes a swing at Victorio's ribcage but misses.
Vymiatajec blocks the body kick.
Vymiatajec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Victorio.
Vymiatajec throws out a leg kick but Victorio moves out of range and Vymiatajec only half commits.
Victorio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vymiatajec thows a leg kick but Victorio checks it
and Victorio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Victorio misses with a few strikes there.
Victorio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vymiatajec.
Victorio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vymiatajec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Victorio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vymiatajec throws a lazy right hand but Victorio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Victorio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vymiatajec is out of range and Victorio settles back down.
Victorio lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec throws a leg kick which misses Victorio's front leg but catches the back leg as Victorio tries to avoid it.
Victorio checks a low kick from Vymiatajec.
A bone on bone clash there as Vymiatajec blocks the leg kick.
Vymiatajec looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vymiatajec avoids a kick to the body.
Victorio digs a good hook to Vymiatajec's body.
Vymiatajec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Victorio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio scores with a spinning back kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vymiatajec misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Victorio.
Vymiatajec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Victorio looks to land a right hand but Vymiatajec moved out of range.
Vymiatajec tries to clinch but Victorio is having none of it.
Victorio punishes Vymiatajec's body with a nice straight punch.
Vymiatajec misses with a right hand
and Victorio counters with a straight right hand.
Vymiatajec blocks a jab.
Vymiatajec thumps Victorio with a low kick.
Victorio thumps Vymiatajec with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Victorio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vymiatajec looks to land a right hand but Victorio moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Victorio blocks the low kick.
Victorio connects with a body shot that sends Vymiatajec's belly button to the back.
Vymiatajec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Victorio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vymiatajec on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Victorio. Victorio obviously looking to wear him down.
Victorio lands a jab.
Victorio lands a head kick. Vymiatajec smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Adam Vymiatajec has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victorio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vymiatajec.
Victorio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vymiatajec checks a leg kick.
Victorio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vymiatajec.
Victorio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Victorio ducks under a wild hook from Vymiatajec.
Victorio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec misses with a looping right.
Victorio just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Victorio.
Vymiatajec throws a sloppy head kick and Victorio moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vymiatajec throws out a leg kick but Victorio moves out of range and Vymiatajec only half commits.
Victorio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vymiatajec can pounce on him.
Victorio misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Victorio dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Victorio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vymiatajec feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Victorios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Victorio misses with the body kick
enabling Vymiatajec to counter with a crisp jab.
Vymiatajec pivots, looking for a leg kick but Victorio is out of range and Vymiatajec settles back down.
Victorio throws a nice head kick!
Victorio just misses with a punch to the body.
Vymiatajec misses with a low kick.
Victorio lands a head shot.
Vymiatajec misses with a body kick.
Vymiatajec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Victorio was well out of range. Poor timing from Vymiatajec.
Victorio connects with a high kick.
Vymiatajec lands with a hook. Victorio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vymiatajec - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio throws a body punch but Vymiatajec moves out of range.
Vymiatajec swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Victorio.
Victorio throws a sloppy head kick
and Vymiatajec counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Victorio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vymiatajec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vymiatajec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Victorio.
Vymiatajec fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vymiatajec thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Victorio if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victorio avoids the body shot from Vymiatajec.
Victorio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Victorio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vymiatajec checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Victorio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vymiatajec scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Victorio.
Vymiatajec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vymiatajec scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vymiatajec swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Victorio.
Vymiatajec lands a nice looking body shot.
Victorio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vymiatajec blocks a low kick nicely.
Victorio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good work by Victorio as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Victorio.
Vymiatajec checks a low kick from Victorio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Victorio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vymiatajec napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vymiatajec is holding Victorio down, trying to stall.
Victorio trying to control the action but Vymiatajec is working from the bottom.
What's Vymiatajec going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Victorio working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vymiatajec tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Victorio lands a nice forearm strike.
Victorio lands a few punches from side control.
Victorio tries to move to mount but Vymiatajec blocks the move with his legs.
Vymiatajec dodges the ground and pound from Victorio.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vymiatajec stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonny Victorio.
I think Victorio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Victorio!
A very excited looking Jonny Victorio 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schim Fairbain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Mccoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairbain's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Remember my name. 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 light heavyweight 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 London, Schim Fairbain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Mccoy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccoy throws a looping overhand right but Fairbain ducks down to avoid it.
Mccoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fairbain. That did some damage!
Fairbain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fairbain lands a nice shot that snaps Mccoy's head back.
Fairbain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mccoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fairbain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab, jab by Fairbain - just one landing.
Mccoy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fairbain did well to prevent Mccoy getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fairbain has his hands clasped together around Mccoy's back. He's all about the action.
Mccoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Fairbain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mccoy is looking to advance position but Fairbain won't allow it.
Fairbain keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mccoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccoy drops his hands momentarily and Fairbain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mccoy misses with a hook. Fairbain ducked under it nicely.
Mccoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fairbain. That did some damage!
Mccoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairbain is just out of range.
Mccoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mccoy throws a looping overhand right but Fairbain ducks down to avoid it.
Fairbain moves in looking to clinch but Mccoy pushes him off.
That kick from Fairbain tenderised Mccoy's leg. Mccoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fairbain lands a body shot.
Fairbain misses with a wild body shot.
Mccoy connects with a nice looking jab.
Fairbain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fairbain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fairbain throws a jab but it's blocked by Mccoy.
Fairbain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Mccoy.
Mccoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fairbain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fairbain stuffs the takedown attempt from Mccoy. Mccoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Fairbain.
Mccoy throws a low kick but Fairbain avoids it.
Fairbain lands a nice hook to Mccoy's body. Mccoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mccoy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mccoy throws a strike aimed at the side of Fairbain's head but Fairbain avoids it well.
Mccoy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fairbain pushes Mccoy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mccoy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy wants to control but Fairbain is keeping him busy.
Fairbain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fairbain is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mccoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fairbain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fairbain looking to control.
Mccoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairbain is keeping the position for now.
Fairbain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fairbain trying to control the position.
Mccoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairbain is keeping the position for now.
Mccoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fairbain's head.
Fairbain pulls Mccoy in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccoy stands and throws Fairbain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbain struggling a bit here.
Mccoy cracks Fairbain with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Fairbain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fairbain taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mccoy throws an elbow but Fairbain slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mccoy grinds an elbow into Fairbain's temple.
Mccoy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Fairbain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fairbain is not content to let Mccoy control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Mccoy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fairbain!
Fairbain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mccoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mccoy is pressing down on Fairbain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fairbain is holding on for now.
Troy Mccoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mccoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mccoy drops an elbow to the side of Fairbain's head.
Mccoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mccoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fairbain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbain tries to get to full guard but Mccoy has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbain is working hard here to advance position.
Mccoy throwing shots but Fairbain is blocking nicely.
Fairbain tries to get to full guard but Mccoy has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mccoy lands a nice short elbow.
Mccoy throwing shots but Fairbain is blocking nicely.
Mccoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fairbain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fairbain looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairbain, not yet.
Mccoy throws a big right hand that misses.
Mccoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairbain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mccoy looking to pass the guard.
Fairbain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mccoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain keeping full guard, as Mccoy tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fairbain wants to stand but Mccoy is controlling the position.
Mccoy forces his way into half guard.
Fairbain desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mccoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fairbain defending well though.
Mccoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fairbain trying to hold on to Mccoy's head to control him but Mccoy postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy is pressing down on Fairbain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fairbain is holding on for now.
Fairbain is not content to let Mccoy control the position.
Mccoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fairbain is refusing to be controlled, as Mccoy sits in half guard.
Fairbain wants to get back to full guard.
Mccoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mccoy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mccoy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mccoy lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fairbain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mccoy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fairbain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fairbain is trying to get back to full guard.
Mccoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mccoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fairbain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mccoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fairbain defending well though.
Fairbain trying to control here.
Mccoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fairbain has hold of Mccoy's hands but Mccoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fairbain is looking to improve his position.
Fairbain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Mccoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mccoy throws a right and a left that Fairbain avoids nicely.
Fairbain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schim Fairbain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mccoy moves out of range as Fairbain strikes.
Mccoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairbain.
Mccoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mccoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairbain connects with a looping right hand.
Fairbain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fairbain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Fairbain.
Fairbain slips a jab and a cross from Mccoy.
Fairbain moves in looking to clinch but Mccoy pushes him off.
Mccoy throws a hook but Fairbain blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbain throws a low kick but Mccoy avoids it.
Mccoy lands with a hook. Fairbain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fairbain tried to score with a low kick but Mccoy checks it.
Mccoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairbain.
Mccoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairbain.
Mccoy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fairbain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mccoy throws a jab when Fairbain was well out of range.
Fairbain throws a lazy right hand but Mccoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairbain misses with the combination.
Fairbain lands a glancing blow to the side of Mccoy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mccoy throws an off balance right hand
and Fairbain counters with a right hand to the body.
Mccoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Mccoy scoring well with a low kick there.
Fairbain throws a sloppy head kick and Mccoy moves out of range easily.
Fairbain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mccoy.
Mccoy misses with a low kick.
Mccoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairbain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mccoy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mccoy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fairbain tries to sprawl but Mccoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mccoy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fairbain!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy looking to finish Fairbain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fairbain!
Fairbain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mccoy looking to secure an arm triangle but Fairbain defends it well.
Mccoy avoids the attempt from Fairbain to control.
Mccoy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mccoy with the ground and pound from mount.
Fairbain is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fairbain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mccoy lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mccoy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mccoy looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain tries to reverse the position but Mccoy maintains control.
Mccoy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fairbain is rocked!
Mccoy unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fairbain wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mccoy celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Mccoy!
Troy Mccoy is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Troy Mccoy thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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