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HEROES 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laranja has chosen best of renato as his entrance music. Renato Laranja has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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Brawler
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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 London, Shael Connen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja avoids the head kick by Connen.
Laranja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Connen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Connen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laranja, pushing him back against the cage.
Connen wants a takedown but no success here.
Laranja tightens his grip and picks Connen up, before dumping him to the ground. Connen manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laranja.
Laranja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Connen dives on top into guard.
Connen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Connen trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laranja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connen trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connen looking to pass the guard.
Connen preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Shael Connen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Laranja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Connen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Connen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laranja tries to sprawl but Connen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Laranja tries to roll over but Connen keeps him under control.
Connen working over Laranja with some ground and pound. Laranja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laranja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Connen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Connen's back!
Connen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laranja on the ground.
Connen showing good submission defense here.
Connen trying to control the position but Laranja manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connen breaks Laranja's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laranja working for a triangle but Connen defends it easily.
Laranja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Connen looking to pass the guard.
Connen trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laranja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laranja has his foot on Connen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Connen works his way back into a safe position though.
Connen is looking to work some ground and pound but Laranja has wrist control.
Connen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connen landing with the ground and pound.
Connen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Connen trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Connen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Connen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Connen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laranja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Connen tries to free his leg and advance position but Laranja is retaining full guard.
Connen postures up in Laranja's guard and throws a big left but Laranja blocks it.
Connen distracts Laranja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connen trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laranja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Connen.
Connen trying to control but Laranja is working from the bottom.
Connen tries to free his leg and advance position but Laranja is retaining full guard.
Connen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laranja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connen manages to get himself to full guard.
Laranja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connen is keeping the position for now.
Connen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Connen pulls Laranja in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shael Connen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Connen feints and as Laranja raises his hands in defense, Connen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laranja striking off his back but it's not causing Connen any problems.
Laranja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laranja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laranja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connen wants to pass the guard but Laranja is keeping the position.
Laranja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Laranja stops Connen from getting back to his feet.
Laranja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Connen sees it coming and defends easily.
Shael Connen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laranja is working away from the top position though.
Laranja prevents Connen from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen wants to control but Laranja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Laranja connects with a nice short shot to Connen's temple.
Connen wants to control but Laranja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laranja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laranja stops Connen from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Connen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laranja passes Connen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Connen gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connen is keeping the position for now.
Connen working for a triangle but Laranja defends it easily.
Laranja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laranja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laranja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Connen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laranja has managed to get both his arms back between Connen's legs - danger averted.
Connen looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja won't allow Connen to sweep him here.
Laranja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laranja tries to free his leg and advance position but Connen is retaining full guard.
Connen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Connen tries to get out of the position.
Connen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laranja is now in half guard.
Laranja is trying to work for a kimura but Connen is defending well.
Connen is trying to get back to full guard.
Connen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laranja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laranja's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connen is persistently looking for the submission but Laranja is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Laranja's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Connen lands punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Laranja has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Laranja rolls, trying to escape but Connen keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connen lands a shot to the head.
Laranja is in a bad position with Connen working for a choke. Laranja manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shael Connen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Laranja tries for a takedown but Connen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Laranja with that takedown attempt.
Laranja misses with a takedown attempt
and Connen counters by moving into the clinch.
Shael Connen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranja.
Laranja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connen walks away with a smile on his face. Laranja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Connen stuns Laranja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Connen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laranja!
Connen tries to advance to mount but Laranja denies him.
Connen moves into full mount!
Connen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Laranja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Connen working for a guillotine from mount but Laranja is in no mood to give up.
Laranja tries to reverse the position but Connen maintains control.
Laranja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Connen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Laranja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Laranja working to try and regain half guard.
Connen cracks Laranja with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Laranja sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Connen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laranja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja wants to control but Connen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Connen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Connen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laranja sees it coming and defends easily.
Connen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laranja defending well though.
Laranja won't allow Connen to pass to mount.
Laranja wants to control but Connen is keeping busy.
Connen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laranja is looking for a sweep. Connen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laranja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Laranja actively working from the bottom here.
Connen is looking for a kimura here.
Connen slows the pace down in half guard.
Connen throwing shots but Laranja is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laranja is trying to get back to full guard.
Connen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Connen thows a huge punch but Laranja dodges it nicely.
Connen is pressing down on Laranja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laranja is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connen is trying to work for a kimura but Laranja is defending well.
Connen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shael Connen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Connen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shael Connen!
Shael Connen made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcel Muller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcel Muller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Muller slams his shin into Butcher's torso.
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Butcher takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Frank Butcher has been cut.
Marcel Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller connects with a body shot.
Muller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Muller.
Muller has Butcher pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Butcher is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Muller - that's hurt Butcher badly! Oh, another knee lands and Butcher is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Butcher doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Marcel Muller!
Marcel Muller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Count Junkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Sobota-tanczy as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Count Junkula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benson Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junkula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Junkula with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Junkula has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson throws a strike but Junkula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson is pulling down on Junkula's head to control his posture.
Junkula postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Junkula trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junkula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Junkula has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Junkula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Junkula is having none of it.
Henderson has Junkula pulled in close to control his posture.
Junkula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junkula throws a big elbow that misses.
Junkula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Junkula with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junkula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junkula is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Junkula throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junkula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses. Junkula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Junkula!
Junkula looking to pass the guard.
Junkula scoring with punches to the head and body.
Junkula wants to stand but Henderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Junkula chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junkula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junkula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Junkula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson is pulling down on Junkula's head. It's preventing any offense from Junkula, at least for the moment.
Junkula throws a big right hand that misses.
Junkula working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junkula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Junkula postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Junkula slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junkula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Junkula throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Junkula keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Junkula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson postures up in Junkula's guard and throws a big left but Junkula blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Count Junkula 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.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Junkula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Junkula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson postures up in Junkula's guard and throws a big left but Junkula blocks it.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Junkula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Junkula has wrist control.
Benson Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson trying to control but Junkula is working from the bottom.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henderson postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Junkula.
Junkula shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Junkula shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Count Junkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Junkula's head.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Junkula thumps Henderson with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Junkula.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Junkula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Count Junkula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junkula displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Junkula fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junkula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Henderson!
Junkula postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Junkula scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Junkula in particular looking to stall.
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Junkula is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Junkula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junkula throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson tries to kick Junkula off but Junkula keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Junkula.
Junkula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junkula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junkula.
Junkula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Junkula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Junkula prevents Henderson from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junkula is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Junkula is looking for a kimura but Henderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junkula to get the leverage.
Junkula is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Junkula is controlling him well.
Junkula thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Junkula winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson is trying to stand.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junkula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Junkula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Junkula prevents Henderson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junkula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Junkula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junkula.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junkula is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Junkula is controlling him well.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Count Junkula showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Junkula has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Count Junkula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Gotrek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sobota-tanczy. Felix Gotrek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Scofield's chin.
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162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Gotrek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Scofield!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scofield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotrek.
Gotrek scores with a nice body kick.
Scofield tries to close the distance and clinch but Gotrek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scofield throws a right and a left that Gotrek avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Gotrek.
Scofield on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gotrek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scofield looks winded!
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!
Gotrek clobbers Scofield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gotrek lands a nice looking body shot.
Gotrek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scofield gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Scofield tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Gotrek is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Scofield buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Scofield!! Scofield is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Gotrek throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Gotrek!
A very excited looking Felix Gotrek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milosz Barchandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Zorba The Greek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Milosz Barchandao!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barchandao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Greek finds it's way round the side to connect with Barchandao's head.
Barchandao cracks The Greek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Greek misses with an uppercut. Barchandao saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barchandao. The Greek does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Greek misses with a wild combination.
Barchandao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Greek pinned against the cage. The Greek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barchandao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Greek is fending him off so far but Barchandao persists. Nope, The Greek circles away and we're back to standing.
The Greek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Greek misses the shot to the body.
The Greek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barchandao counters with a straight right hand.
The Greek lands with a nice combination. Barchandao backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Greek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zorba The Greek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Greek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barchandao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Greek misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Greek throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Barchandao's jaw, knocking him onto his back! The Greek dives in looking to finish as Barchandao flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block The Greek's strikes! The Greek is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Barchandao's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Barchandao was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zorba The Greek!
Zorba The Greek managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Damnfield clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Milowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Zol (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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Milowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Zol!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Milowski, as that shot connected.
Jay Zol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Milowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zol stopping the sweep attempt from Milowski.
Zol postures up in Milowski's guard and throws a big left but Milowski blocks it.
Zol slips nicely into half guard.
Milowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zol.
Milowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zol works over Milowski with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zol.
Zol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zol postures up in Milowski's guard and throws a big left but Milowski blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zol throwing strikes but missing.
Zol is pushing down on Milowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Milowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Zol has managed to sneak the leg through.
Milowski is trying to maintain the position but Zol is very close to passing his half guard.
Zol is looking to take a break and control but Milowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zol wants to pass the guard but Milowski is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zol is pressing down on Milowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Milowski is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zol connects with a nice short shot to Milowski's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Milowski's head.
Milowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zol prevents Milowski from improving his position.
Zol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Milowski's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zol connects with a nice short shot to Milowski's temple.
Zol is trying to control the action in half guard but Milowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zol works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zol looking to finish Milowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Milowski!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zol looking to finish with strikes here!
Zol dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zol lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The referee warns Milowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Milowski is rocked!
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!
Zol lands a big shot to the head and Milowski winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jay Zol!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radar Salter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snuka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superfly by Curtis Mayfield kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Radar Salter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Salter misses.
Salter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snuka clinches with his opponent.
Salter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Snuka.
Salter tries to break the clinch but Snuka is controlling the position.
Salter has had enough of the clinch but Snuka keeps him there for the moment.
Salter is trying to break the clinch but Snuka has him pressed against the cage.
Snuka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snuka prevents Salter from breaking the clinch.
Salter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Snuka fails to land.
Salter is trying to break the clinch but Snuka has him pressed against the cage.
Snuka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Salter tries to work over Snuka's front leg with a kick but Snuka checks it.
Snuka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salter as he jumps to the side.
Salter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snuka takes one to the chin there.
Snuka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snuka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salter throws a jab but it's blocked by Snuka.
A jab from Snuka misses.
Radar Salter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snuka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snuka misses with an uppercut.
Snuka takes a swing at Salter's ribcage but misses.
Snuka moves out of range of the strikes.
Snuka misses with a looping left.
Salter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Snuka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Salter. Snuka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snuka tries to bum rush Salter with a series of wild strikes but Salter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snuka.
Snuka blocks a head kick by Salter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salter digs a good body shot into Snuka's ribs.
Salter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Salter slips under a jab.
Snuka clinches up against the cage.
Salter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salter gets tackled into the cage by Snuka. Snuka maintains the clinch.
Snuka has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Salter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Snuka has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Salter has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Snuka working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Salter is doing well to defend. Snuka seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Salter is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Snuka! Jimmy Snuka retains his welterweight title!
Jimmy Snuka took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'They call me... SUPERFLY! And anyone who thinks they can soar with me is bound to crash down!'.
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