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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rajun Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajun Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Singh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aldo Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Singh.
Singh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aldo Jr 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.
Singh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singh is looking for a triangle but Aldo Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Aldo Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is trying to control the position but Aldo Jr postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jose Aldo Jr.
Aldo Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Singh. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldo Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aldo Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Singh looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Aldo Jr is going to stand back up.
Singh is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Jr content to control rather than advance.
Singh trying to get back to full guard but Aldo Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aldo Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aldo Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aldo Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh is trying to stand up.
Aldo Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aldo Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aldo Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Singh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Aldo Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Singh is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aldo Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Singh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Singh tries to control Aldo Jr's body but Aldo Jr pushes him off. Singh squirms to his side and now Aldo Jr has his back!
Aldo Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Singh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Aldo Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Singh tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo Jr 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.
Aldo Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Singh is pushing Aldo Jr's head away, looking to escape. Aldo Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
Jose Aldo Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo Jr working away.
Aldo Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aldo Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Singh's half guard.
Aldo Jr prevents Singh from standing back up.
Singh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Singh is looking for a triangle here but Aldo Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo Jr trying to control the position but Singh is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo Jr landing a few strikes.
Aldo Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Singh struggling a bit here.
Singh trying to remain calm as Aldo Jr controls from the top position.
Aldo Jr stands up and beckons Singh to his feet.
Singh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Singh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aldo Jr is in Singh's guard.
Aldo Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aldo Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aldo Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo Jr wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Aldo Jr pushing down on Singh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Aldo Jr has eaten all the pies!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aldo Jr trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Aldo Jr stands and steps away. Singh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo Jr as he avoids it easily.
Aldo Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Singh has his takedown stuffed
and Aldo Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Singh didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajun Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh is trying to keep Aldo Jr in close.
Singh wants to sweep here but Aldo Jr controlling him for the moment.
Aldo Jr gets to his feet - Singh follows without any prompting.
Aldo Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Singh!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Singh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Singh is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aldo Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Singh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Aldo Jr controlling from mount.
Aldo Jr working for a submission but Singh is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aldo Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Singh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aldo Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo Jr is one step ahead there.
Aldo Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo Jr wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aldo Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Singh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aldo Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aldo Jr stands up and waves to Singh to follow him.
Singh misses with a body kick.
Singh throws a combination that misses
and Aldo Jr counters with a series of strikes. Singh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aldo Jr darts in and clinches Singh up against the cage.
Singh prevents the takedown attempt.
Singh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Singh gets control of Aldo Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Singh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singh is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Singh prevents Aldo Jr from getting back to his feet.
Jose Aldo Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldo Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aldo Jr has control of Singh's left arm, preventing Singh from doing any damage.
Aldo Jr keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Aldo Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rajun Singh.
Singh gets caught flat footed, as Aldo Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jose Aldo Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aldo Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singh on his heels. He'll look to pass Singh's guard now, I'm sure.
Aldo Jr wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Singh is proving hard to escape from.
Aldo Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aldo Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aldo Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Singh's legs - danger averted.
Aldo Jr 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Aldo Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aldo Jr 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Last Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frontalik Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samurai comes to the cage accompanied by NIGHTWISH- END OF ALL HOPE. Frontalik Wilder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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144 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Last Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frontalik Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samurai throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Samurai finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilder pushes a forearm under Samurai's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Samurai is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frontalik Wilder!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andreiy Schuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreiy Schuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Dodger!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dodger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schuller somewhat.
Schuller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dodger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schuller shoots for a double leg takedown but Dodger sprawls well. He's pushed Schuller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreiy Schuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodger lands with an uppercut that bounces Schuller off the cage and back into range.
Schuller fails with the takedown.
Dodger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schuller.
Dodger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schuller.
Dodger misses with a wild combination.
Dodger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodger misses with a two punch combination.
Dodger throws a right and a left that Schuller avoids nicely.
Jab from Dodger.
Dodger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schuller in his tracks.
Dodger lands a body shot.
Dodger works Schuller's body with a nice hook.
Dodger scores with a three punch combo!
Dodger lands a really nice looking cross but Schuller seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Dodger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dodger.
Schuller is rocked!
Dodger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schuller. Schuller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Schuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schuller gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dodger gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Dodger!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benny Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Wurds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Caine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Caine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Wurds!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wurds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Caine won't be happy with that.
Wurds trying to control the position but Caine is working away.
Wurds looking to control but instead Caine has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Wurds controlling the action here.
Wurds is keen to just control but Caine is a slippery customer.
Caine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wurds.
Wurds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Caine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Caine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wurds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wurds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caine is keeping the position for now.
Wurds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wurds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Caine is looking for a triangle but Wurds pushes his legs off easily.
Wurds is looking to pass into half guard but Caine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Caine is in guard.
Caine could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wurds keeping full guard, as Caine tries to pass.
Caine passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wurds defends it well.
Caine is thwarting Wurds's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine is working for a submission of some sort.
Caine stops Wurds from getting back to his feet.
Caine seems to be working for a kimura but Wurds defends the submission attempt.
Caine is looking to advance position but Wurds won't allow it.
Wurds is controlling Caine's trapped leg to prevent Caine from advancing to side control.
Wurds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wurds sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wurds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Caine wants to free his trapped foot but Wurds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caine is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine seems to be working for a kimura but Wurds defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine is working for a kimura but Wurds is defending it quite comfortably.
Wurds wants to control but Caine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wurds tries to get to full guard but Caine has control of the leg.
Wurds is defending against the submission attempts here by Caine.
Caine is trying to work for a kimura but Wurds is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wurds is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Caine 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.
Caine fails with the takedown.
Wurds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wurds with the ground and pound but Caine regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Caine gets full guard.
Benny Caine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wurds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caine has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wurds should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Caine has tightened it up now! Wurds should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benny Caine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes into the arena with How Ya Do Dat by Young Bleed blaring out of the sound system. Tiyapairat has chosen Ram Muay as his entrance music. Brandon Marsden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marsden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marsden tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiyapairat is retaining full guard.
Marsden stops Tiyapairat from standing up.
Marsden advances position into side control!
Tiyapairat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marsden.
Marsden advances to full mount.
Marsden cracks Tiyapairat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Marsden there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marsden throws some wild stikes that Tiyapairat manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Marsden there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marsden throws some wild stikes that Tiyapairat manages to avoid easily.
Marsden throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tiyapairat because Marsden loaded up on that one.
Marsden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marsden misses with a head shot.
Marsden throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Marsden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That has opened up Samak Tiyapairat's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samak Tiyapairat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandon Marsden!
In his post fight interview, Brandon Marsden gave a big smile as he said 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Kappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Peterwhacker (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, David Kappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Peterwhacker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterwhacker throws a series of punches but Kappa moves out of range.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch but Kappa is having none of it.
Michael Peterwhacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterwhacker pushes Kappa up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterwhacker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kappa prevents it.
Kappa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peterwhacker trying to land knees to the body.
Peterwhacker tries to work over Kappa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kappa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Kappa.
Kappa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterwhacker throws a combination that misses
and Kappa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Peterwhacker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterwhacker looking to score a takedown here. Kappa is defending well but Peterwhacker drives through and ends up in Kappa's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Peterwhacker throws a big right hand that misses.
Peterwhacker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kappa is retaining full guard.
Peterwhacker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterwhacker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterwhacker connects with a couple of short punches.
Peterwhacker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kappa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peterwhacker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peterwhacker throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kappa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterwhacker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterwhacker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterwhacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kappa is keeping the position for now.
Peterwhacker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kappa looking for a guillotine here but Peterwhacker defends easily.
Kappa keeping full guard, as Peterwhacker tries to pass.
Peterwhacker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kappa wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterwhacker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kappa is trying to improve his position.
Peterwhacker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Peterwhacker landing strikes from the mount and Kappa is in trouble!
It looks like David Kappa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kappa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kappa regains half guard.
Peterwhacker is thwarting Kappa's attempts to control the position.
Peterwhacker is looking to pass Kappa's guard but actually Kappa recovers to full guard.
Peterwhacker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kappa's head.
Kappa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterwhacker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterwhacker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker trying to move into half guard but instead Kappa has managed to sweep!
Kappa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kappa passes Peterwhacker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kappa uses his free foot to push down on Peterwhacker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Peterwhacker.
Kappa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The referee warns Peterwhacker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kappa punching from mount but Peterwhacker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kappa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peterwhacker looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Peterwhacker blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Peterwhacker is not content to let Kappa control the position.
Peterwhacker is looking for a sweep. Kappa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kappa wants to pass the guard but Peterwhacker is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peterwhacker tries to kick Kappa off but Kappa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kappa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 David Kappa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Kappa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kappa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kappa tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterwhacker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch but Kappa is having none of it.
Peterwhacker throws a left that rocks Kappa and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Peterwhacker dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kappa regain composure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterwhacker working the strikes but Kappa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Peterwhacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Peterwhacker moves into full mount! Kappa won't be happy about that!
Michael Peterwhacker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterwhacker won't let Kappa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kappa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kappa tries to roll over but Peterwhacker keeps him under control.
Peterwhacker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kappa tries to get to full guard but Peterwhacker has control of the leg.
Peterwhacker passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterwhacker raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kappa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kappa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kappa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peterwhacker landing with the ground and pound.
Peterwhacker passes Kappa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peterwhacker trying to pass the guard but Kappa defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kappa wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterwhacker trying to mount his opponent but Kappa defends it.
Peterwhacker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Peterwhacker with a couple of short strikes.
Peterwhacker avoids the attempt from Kappa to control.
Kappa taking shots to the head.
Kappa is desperately trying to improve his position but Peterwhacker has a good base and remains in mount.
Peterwhacker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kappa is rocked!
David Kappa's cut is getting worse.
Peterwhacker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Kappa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
David Kappa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kappa tries to reverse the position but Peterwhacker maintains control.
Peterwhacker working for a guillotine from mount but Kappa is in no mood to give up.
Kappa regains half guard.
Peterwhacker working the head and body with strikes.
Peterwhacker scores with a big shot! Kappa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kappa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Peterwhacker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Peterwhacker made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku comes to the cage accompanied by IV. Hawking has chosen One Winged Angel by The Black Mages as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku swings for the body but Hawking moves out of range.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku tests Hawking's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawking checks a leg kick nicely.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick
and Hawking counters with a shoot takedown. Ekaku fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hawking lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hawking is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku pulls Hawking in close to his closed guard and prevents Hawking from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawking wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.
Hawking passes Ekaku's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawking throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ekaku to regain full guard.
Hawking postures up.
Hawking connects with a couple of short punches.
Hawking postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku pushes Hawking off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Hakuin Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawking's sensitive parts.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Hawking counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hawking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ekaku misses with a body punch
and Hawking counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hawking is pressing down on Ekaku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku is holding on for now.
Hawking has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekaku is trying to maintain the position but Hawking is very close to passing his half guard.
Ekaku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hawking.
Hawking stands and throws Ekaku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ekaku is pushing Hawking's head away, looking to escape. Hawking manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is trying to control Hawking's posture but Hawking avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawking lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hawking throwing strikes but Ekaku manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hawking is looking to reverse the position.
Ekaku decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ekaku jabs at Hawking's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Hawking will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hawking fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ekaku.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Hawking was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Hawking checks it
and Hawking counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ekaku won't be happy with that.
Ekaku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hawking's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hawking thows a huge punch but Ekaku dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking wants to free his trapped foot but Ekaku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hawking is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawking not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ekaku is trying to escape back to his feet but Hawking uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ekaku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ekaku wants to get back to his feet.
Hawking tries to pass to full mount but Ekaku defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hawking unloading with bombs!
Ekaku working to try and regain half guard.
Ekaku tries to lock up and control but Hawking gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ekaku manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawking throwing shots but Ekaku is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ekaku!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekaku really wants to buck Hawking off and get back to his feet.
Hawking connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ekaku's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hawking lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hawking working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku tries to reverse the position but Hawking maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawking lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hawking looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ekaku taking shots to the head.
Ekaku is rocked!
Ekaku is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Ekaku is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekaku tries to hold on but Hawking pushes him away.
Hawking fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hawking loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ekaku scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hawking land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hawking stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Hawking!
Stephen Hawking took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the best lookin, smartest and baddest man on this planet !!! NO ONE CAN DEFEAT ME !!! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Descent. Ky has chosen TIAMAT - Gaia as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaia Ky!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ky wants to clinch
and Concepcion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Ky.
Gaia Ky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ky tries to clinch up but Concepcion circles away and keeps his distance.
Ky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Concepcion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Concepcion fails to land the takedown.
Concepcion misses with a looping left.
Ky avoids the head kick by Concepcion.
Ky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Concepcion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ky looks to score with a jab to the body but Concepcion is just out of range.
Concepcion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Concepcion slips a jab and a cross from Ky.
Concepcion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ky's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky tries to clinch
and Concepcion counters with a left and a right that stings Ky.
Ky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky tries to clinch up.
Concepcion throws a hook to the side of Ky's head but Ky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Concepcion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ky counters with a nice uppercut.
Ky slips a jab and a cross from Concepcion.
Ky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Concepcion is looking to reverse the position.
Ky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Concepcion is looking for a sweep.
Concepcion is working hard here to advance position.
Concepcion is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ky has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky just content to control the position.
Concepcion tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gaia Ky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Concepcion momentarily.
Concepcion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ky.
Concepcion looks for a takedown but Ky sprawls well.
Ky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Concepcion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ky misses with an uppercut. Concepcion saw that one coming.
Ky looks to land a combination. Concepcion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Concepcion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Concepcion thows a huge punch but Ky dodges it nicely.
Ky controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Concepcion is looking to advance position but Ky won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion throwing shots but Ky is blocking nicely.
Ky is looking for a sweep. Concepcion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Concepcion trying to mount his opponent but Ky defends it.
Ky gets back to full guard.
Ky trying to control the position.
Ky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Concepcion wants to pass the guard but Ky is keeping the position.
Ky trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Concepcion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Concepcion postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gaia Ky will probably get the nod.
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.
Ky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Concepcion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ky misses with a straight left.
Concepcion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Concepcion takes one to the chin there.
Ky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Concepcion throws a right and a left that Ky avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Ky.
Ky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Concepcion.
Concepcion fails to land with a series of punches.
Ky closes the distance and clinches.
Concepcion takes a shot to the head.
Concepcion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ky tries to throw a body punch but Concepcion avoids it by throwing Ky back against the cage.
Ky misses with a body punch.
Ky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concepcion tries a body shot but Ky blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ky.
Concepcion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Concepcion.
Ky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Concepcion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ky has a couple of punches blocked by Concepcion.
Concepcion connects with a knee to the head.
Concepcion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Concepcion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Concepcion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Concepcion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ky avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Concepcion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concepcion moves in looking to clinch but Ky pushes him off.
Concepcion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Concepcion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ky shoots in for a takedown but Concepcion shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Concepcion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Concepcion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Concepcion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ky kicks Concepcion off and gets back to his feet.
Concepcion throws a push kick but Ky slaps the foot to one side.
Ky misses the shot to the body.
Ky lands a glancing blow to the side of Concepcion's head.
Ky feints and then cracks Concepcion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Concepcion down.
Ky throws a body punch but Concepcion moves out of range.
Angel Concepcion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Concepcion walks into a left hand.
Ky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Concepcion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ky slaps away a takedown attempt from Concepcion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ky slips a jab and a cross from Concepcion.
Ky misses with a looping right.
Ky thows a body shot but no joy.
Ky misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ky.
Concepcion works Ky's body with a nice hook.
Concepcion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ky throws a leg kick which misses Concepcion's front leg but catches the back leg as Concepcion tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Concepcion pushes Ky up against the cage in a clinch.
Concepcion missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ky fails to land.
Ky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Concepcion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Concepcion or not.
Concepcion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Ky.
Concepcion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ky.
Concepcion throws a head kick that misses
and Concepcion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ky lands a head kick!
Gaia Ky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Concepcion 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Concepcion. Those never looked like landing.
Ky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ky. Concepcion shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ky works over Concepcion's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Concepcion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ky tries a head kick but it misses.
Concepcion looks to land a combination but Ky avoids it well.
Ky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Concepcion.
Ky rushes Concepcion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Concepcion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ky misses with a punch to the body.
Ky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Concepcion backwards.
Ky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Concepcion backwards.
Concepcion wants to stall.
Concepcion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ky lands with a right to the head.
Ky misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Concepcion has clasped his hands together around Ky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Concepcion throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Concepcion's best efforts.
Concepcion throws a strike but Ky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Concepcion is aware though and is defending well.
Concepcion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Concepcion preventing the sweep.
Concepcion pushing down on Ky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ky trying to control here.
Ky actively working from the bottom here.
Ky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Concepcion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ky trying to control here.
Ky is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Concepcion is staying active.
Concepcion is trying to work for a kimura but Ky is defending well.
Concepcion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ky wants to get back to full guard but Concepcion has passed into side control.
Ky is trying to control Concepcion's posture but Concepcion avoids it.
Concepcion passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ky!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky is desperately trying to improve his position but Concepcion has a good base and remains in mount.
Ky in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Concepcion cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Concepcion looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ky working to try and regain half guard.
Concepcion landing shots from mount.
Ky is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Concepcion connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Concepcion avoids the attempt from Ky to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Concepcion lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ky tries to hold on but Concepcion pushes him away.
Ky is desperately trying to improve his position but Concepcion has a good base and remains in mount.
Concepcion lands with some strikes.
Ky is rocked!
Concepcion prevents Ky from getting the reversal.
Ky is still in real trouble! Can Concepcion finish him?
Concepcion lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Concepcion looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Ky covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Concepcion!
Angel Concepcion retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Angel Concepcion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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