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HEROES 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Michalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Michalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Beckenbauer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckenbauer has managed to clinch.
Beckenbauer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michalski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beckenbauer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michalski missing with knees to the body.
Michalski has Beckenbauer pressed against the cage, preventing Beckenbauer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beckenbauer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beckenbauer manages to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Michalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beckenbauer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beckenbauer working for a triangle but Michalski defends it easily.
Michalski trying to control but Beckenbauer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckenbauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Michalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Michalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beckenbauer has his feet on Michalski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beckenbauer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michalski.
Beckenbauer closes the distance and clinches.
Michalski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beckenbauer tries to score a body lock takedown but Michalski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michalski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beckenbauer.
Beckenbauer looking for a takedown.
Michal Michalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Beckenbauer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Michalski.
Beckenbauer is working for takedown but Michalski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beckenbauer can't get the takedown.
Beckenbauer looks gassed!
Michalski prevents the takedown attempt.
Beckenbauer tries for a takedown but Michalski manages to get underhooks.
Michalski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckenbauer looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckenbauer, not yet.
Michalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckenbauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michalski stays in close to Beckenbauer's body and controls the position.
Beckenbauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michalski trying to control but Beckenbauer is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Michalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beckenbauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Michalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Michalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beckenbauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michalski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Michalski enables Beckenbauer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Michalski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michalski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michalski is really struggling to control Beckenbauer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Michalski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Beckenbauer!
Beckenbauer working to try and regain 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Beckenbauer dominated that round.
That's time! Michalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beckenbauer shoots in but Michalski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michal Michalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Michalski enables Beckenbauer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Michalski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beckenbauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beckenbauer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Michalski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beckenbauer, into his guard.
Beckenbauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michalski wants to control from the top but Beckenbauer keeps moving.
Michalski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beckenbauer on the ground.
Beckenbauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalski wanted to stand there but Beckenbauer had control of the position.
Beckenbauer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Michalski is defending well. Beckenbauer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Michalski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Beckenbauer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franz Beckenbauer!
Franz Beckenbauer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Non-Stop Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jura Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Escargesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma comes to the cage accompanied by Mt Eden Dubstep - Escape. Escargesa has chosen Just click it and listen already as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jura Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincent Escargesa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escargesa misses with a kick to the body.
Escargesa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escargesa wants to take the fight to the mat but Jorma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jorma tries a body shot but Escargesa blocks it.
Escargesa jumps into guard, dragging Jorma to the mat.
Escargesa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escargesa wants to get back to his feet but Jorma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Escargesa has a closed guard, preventing Jorma from standing up.
Escargesa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma won't allow Escargesa to sweep him here.
Escargesa has Jorma pulled in close to control his posture.
Vincent Escargesa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Escargesa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jorma moves in looking to clinch but Escargesa pushes him off.
Escargesa fails with the takedown
and Jorma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jorma throws an elbow but misses.
Escargesa prevents a body shot from Jorma.
The referee calls for Jorma to work.
Jorma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escargesa avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorma stalls.
Jorma misses with a knee strike.
Escargesa goes for a takedown attempt but Jorma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jura Jorma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Escargesa.
Escargesa gets tackled into the cage by Jorma. Jorma maintains the clinch.
Escargesa stalling the fight.
Escargesa avoiding damage as Jorma throws knees to the body.
Escargesa successfully pulls guard.
Escargesa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa wants to stand but Jorma is controlling the position.
Escargesa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jorma has his hands clasped together but Escargesa extends an breaks Jorma's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Escargesa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Escargesa!
During a confident post fight interview, Vincent Escargesa 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristen Oy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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250 lbs
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259 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristen Oy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamal King!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oy shoots and misses
and King counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oy actively working from the bottom here.
Oy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! King is tapping! Great win for Oy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kristen Oy!
A relieved looking Kristen Oy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Garfunkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcel Muller!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller tries to clinch but Garfunkel is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garfunkel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muller is trying to defend but Garfunkel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muller wants to get back to his feet.
Garfunkel trying to pass the guard but Muller defending well.
Garfunkel working the head and body with strikes.
Muller tries to kick Garfunkel off but Garfunkel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Garfunkel uses his free foot to push down on Muller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Muller.
Muller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garfunkel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garfunkel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Muller hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garfunkel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Muller is rocked!
Garfunkel is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Muller goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Garfunkel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Garfunkel!
Frank Garfunkel 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Salciak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giorgio Rossi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Piotr Salciak's chin.
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184 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorgio Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Piotr Salciak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salciak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but Salciak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salciak shoots and misses
so Rossi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rossi trying to move into half guard but instead Salciak has managed to sweep!
Rossi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salciak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salciak drops back looking for a leg! Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rossi manages to kick Salciak off! Salciak jumps back into Rossi's guard.
Salciak trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rossi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Salciak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Piotr Salciak hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rossi throws a series of strikes that have Salciak backpedaling.
It looks like Piotr Salciak has been cut.
Salciak wants to clinch.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rossi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rossi tries to control but Salciak wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Rossi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Salciak is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Salciak and Rossi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rossi trying to control the position but Salciak is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salciak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rossi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rossi has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Salciak works to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi stopping the sweep attempt from Salciak.
Rossi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salciak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salciak has escaped and now he's on top!
Salciak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rossi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salciak is controlling him.
Salciak connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salciak is controlling him.
Rossi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rossi tries to get out of the position.
Salciak drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Salciak as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rossi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Salciak! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Piotr Salciak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Alessandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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174 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Alessandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shin Gouki!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alessandro shoots in for a takedown but Gouki shows good takedown defense.
Gouki tries to clinch there but Alessandro circles away.
Gouki works the jab nicely.
Gouki slaps away a takedown attempt from Alessandro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gouki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alessandro swats away the attempt to clinch by Gouki.
Gouki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gouki connects with a right that clearly hurt Alessandro. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Gouki proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Alessandro collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shin Gouki!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammund Rohirrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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218 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Kicko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grammund Rohirrim!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rohirrim misses with a double jab
and Kicko counters with a two punch combo.
Rohirrim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kicko.
Rohirrim looks to land a combination but Kicko avoids it well.
Kicko slips a jab and a cross from Rohirrim.
Kicko throws a jab but it's blocked by Rohirrim.
Kicko swats away the attempt to clinch by Rohirrim.
Kicko misses with a wild body shot.
Kicko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kicko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Rohirrim misses.
Grammund Rohirrim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Rohirrim.
Kicko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kicko misses with a straight right.
Kicko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rohirrim as he jumps to the side.
Rohirrim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kicko, pushing him back against the cage.
Kicko goes for a takedown attempt but Rohirrim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kicko throws a lazy uppercut
and Rohirrim counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Kicko misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicko throws a nice looking combination but Rohirrim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rohirrim misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicko misses with a wild body shot.
Rohirrim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kicko throws a shot from downtown. Rohirrim moves away and avoids it.
Kicko misses with a hook
and Rohirrim counters with a nice uppercut.
Kicko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rohirrim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kicko misses with a few strikes there.
Kicko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kicko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rohirrim misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicko throws a right hand that Rohirrim ducks under and follows up with a left that Rohirrim also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Kicko.
Kicko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rohirrim counters with a series of strikes. Kicko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rohirrim swats away the attempt to clinch by Kicko.
Kicko tries to move into range but Rohirrim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kicko misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rohirrim, as that shot connected.
Kicko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Mike Kicko has been cut.
Rohirrim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicko.
Mike Kicko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicko lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rohirrim manages to avoid it.
Kicko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicko misses with a hook.
Kicko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Kicko with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Kicko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rohirrim throws a right hand that Kicko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kicko also avoids with ease.
Rohirrim wants to slow Kicko down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rohirrim pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kicko back to the cage. Rohirrim follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rohirrim connects with a right hand. Kicko shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rohirrim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Kicko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kicko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rohirrim in his tracks.
A slow jab from Kicko misses its intended target.
Rohirrim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rohirrim throws a sloppy head kick and Kicko moves out of range easily.
Kicko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Kicko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kicko misses with a straight left.
Kicko misses with an uppercut.
Kicko misses with a hook.
Rohirrim stuns Kicko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rohirrim scores with a jab to the head.
Kicko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rohirrim's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rohirrim slips under a jab from Kicko.
Rohirrim pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kicko back to the cage. Rohirrim follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohirrim slips a jab from Kicko.
Kicko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rohirrim ducks under a wild hook from Kicko.
Rohirrim tests Kicko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rohirrim misses with a two punch combination.
Rohirrim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rohirrim misses with a series of wild punches.
Rohirrim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicko tries to bum rush Rohirrim with a series of wild strikes but Rohirrim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rohirrim lands with a right hand.
Rohirrim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kicko dodges the punch combination from Rohirrim.
Kicko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rohirrim slips under a jab from Kicko.
Rohirrim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kicko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Kicko catches Rohirrim right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kicko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rohirrim.
Kicko throws a right and a left that Rohirrim avoids nicely.
Kicko misses with a hook. Rohirrim ducked under it nicely.
Rohirrim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kicko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rohirrim misses with the combination.
Kicko shoots for a takedown but Rohirrim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kicko misses.
Kicko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rohirrim.
Rohirrim scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rohirrim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kicko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rohirrim.
Rohirrim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rohirrim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mike Kicko's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Kicko.
Rohirrim ducks under a wild hook from Kicko.
Rohirrim stuffs the takedown attempt from Kicko. Kicko gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammund Rohirrim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Kicko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kicko avoids the body shot from Rohirrim.
Rohirrim forces Kicko back against the cage and clinches.
Rohirrim scores with a shoulder strike.
Kicko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rohirrim has Kicko pressed against the cage, preventing Kicko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rohirrim working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rohirrim.
Rohirrim scores with a shot to the side of Kicko's head.
Rohirrim presses Kicko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kicko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rohirrim lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohirrim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicko.
Rohirrim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rohirrim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Kicko misses.
Kicko shoots in and drives through. Rohirrim sprawls well.
Kicko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rohirrim lands a left and a right that sends Kicko crashing to the canvas! Rohirrim dives into mount looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rohirrim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kicko is looking to improve his position but Rohirrim isn't that keen on the idea.
Mike Kicko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohirrim controlling the pace for now.
Rohirrim manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kicko to take his back!
Rohirrim slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kicko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rohirrim controlling the positon.
Rohirrim is hanging on to Kicko's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohirrim not allowing Kicko to control his hands.
I would not like to be Kicko right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rohirrim is hanging on to Kicko's back as he tries to escape.
Grammund Rohirrim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kicko is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grammund Rohirrim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rohirrim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grammund Rohirrim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radar Salter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Radar Salter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chip Douglas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salter throws a right hand that Douglas ducks under and follows up with a left that Douglas also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Douglas.
Salter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Douglas.
Radar Salter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Salter. That snapped Douglas's head back.
Salter throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Salter.
Douglas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Douglas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Radar Salter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Douglas.
Douglas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Douglas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Salter manages to break the clinch.
Salter throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salter tries to bum rush Douglas with a series of wild strikes but Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salter tries to avoid it but Douglas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salter to the ground. Salter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salter dips to his left and cracks Douglas with an uppercut!
Douglas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Douglas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Douglas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salter's waist but Salter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Douglas off to one side.
Salter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Salter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Douglas's head backwards.
Salter throws a series of punches but Douglas avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salter connects with a right hand. Douglas shakes it off.
Douglas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salter.
Salter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Douglas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salter scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is looking to clinch but Salter is avoiding it.
Salter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salter.
Salter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Salter misses its intended target.
Salter lands a left and a right that send Douglas crashing to the mat, dazed. Salter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Douglas is rocked!
Salter drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Douglas right on the button. Douglas goes down! Salter follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Salter gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radar Salter!
Radar Salter is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Radar Salter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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