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VERSUS VENDETTA 57 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dynamite Shikoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shikoku kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is C2C - Down The Road. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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13 - 7 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dynamite Shikoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shikoku.
Shikoku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Shikoku.
Shikoku lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shikoku gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bisping won't allow Shikoku to get back to his feet.
Bisping drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shikoku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shikoku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shikoku!
You can see the frustration on Bisping's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bisping tries to improve position but can't.
Bisping throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikoku tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bisping is trying to control Shikoku's posture but Shikoku avoids it.
Shikoku decides to stand back up.
Shikoku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Shikoku.
Shikoku lands a high kick!
Shikoku misses with a series of wild punches.
Bisping has a takedown stuffed.
Bisping closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shikoku quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shikoku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shikoku is looking to escape.
Shikoku is staying active underneath Bisping, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bisping prevents Shikoku from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping winds up and cracks Shikoku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shikoku pushes Bisping off looking to stand but Bisping dives back in and keeps control.
Bisping seems to be looking for submissions.
Shikoku is not content to let Bisping control the position.
Bisping throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shikoku is refusing to be controlled, as Bisping sits in half guard.
Bisping is trying to work for a kimura but Shikoku is defending well.
Shikoku is staying active underneath Bisping, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shikoku wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikoku trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bisping trying to control the action but Shikoku is working from the bottom.
Bisping is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bisping is looking for a kimura but Shikoku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bisping to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bisping prevents Shikoku from standing back up.
Bisping is trying to control. Shikoku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bisping takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bisping thows a huge punch but Shikoku dodges it nicely.
Shikoku pushes Bisping off looking to stand but Bisping dives back in and keeps control.
Bisping is looking to take a break and control but Shikoku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping trying to pass the guard but Shikoku defending well.
Bisping not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shikoku pushes Bisping off looking to stand but Bisping dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bisping lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping wants to take a breather but Shikoku is having none of it.
Shikoku pushes Bisping off but Bisping dives into side control.
Shikoku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bisping working the ground and pound.
Shikoku regains half guard, as Bisping was trying to land strikes.
Bisping wants to control but Shikoku is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bisping is working for a submission of some sort.
Shikoku wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Bisping will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shikoku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bisping finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bisping tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shikoku swivels and escapes.
Shikoku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bisping.
Bisping has a takedown stuffed.
Shikoku lunges at Bisping with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bisping's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikoku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bisping shoots in but no luck this time.
Dynamite Shikoku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Shikoku throws a head kick but Bisping moves out of range.
No joy there for Shikoku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bisping is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shikoku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bisping dodges the punch combination from Shikoku.
Bisping throws a jab when Shikoku was well out of range.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown but Shikoku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shikoku misses with a few strikes there.
Shikoku misses with a head kick.
Shikoku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shikoku.
Shikoku stuns Bisping with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shikoku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bisping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shikoku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dynamite Shikoku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bisping tries to bum rush Shikoku with a series of wild strikes but Shikoku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shikoku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shikoku misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shikoku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bisping tries for a takedown but Shikoku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dynamite Shikoku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shikoku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shikoku throws a solid leg kick but Bisping takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shikoku.
Bisping has a takedown stuffed.
Bisping fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shikoku avoids it really well and circles away.
Bisping tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shikoku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bisping somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shikoku pinned against the cage. Shikoku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shikoku tries a head kick but it misses.
Bisping closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shikoku circles away.
Shikoku misses with a double jab.
Shikoku throws a head kick that misses
and Bisping counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping trying to pass the guard but Shikoku defending well.
Bisping works his way into side control.
Bisping prevents Shikoku from escaping the position.
Bisping is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shikoku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries for a kimura but Shikoku is defending well.
The strikes coming from Bisping are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shikoku pushes Bisping away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bisping gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bisping working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shikoku is pushing Bisping's head away, looking to escape. Bisping manages to hold on to the position though.
Bisping trying to control the position but Shikoku is working away.
Bisping goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shikoku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bisping's guard! Nice work there by Shikoku!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikoku would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shikoku preventing the sweep.
Shikoku stands up and waves to Bisping to follow him.
Bisping lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bisping.
Dynamite Shikoku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Bisping or perhaps it was just good defense by Shikoku which made him look bad.
Bisping is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shikoku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shikoku lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikoku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shikoku drops his shoulder and cracks Bisping with a huge uppercut! Bisping goes down! Can Shikoku finish him?
Shikoku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bisping is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Shikoku dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bisping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shikoku.
Bisping closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shikoku's guard.
Bisping missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shikoku is looking to stand up but Bisping isn't so interested in that idea.
Shikoku is wriggling around but Bisping manages to pass to half guard.
Bisping is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shikoku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shikoku is trying to stand.
Bisping is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shikoku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bisping is looking for a kimura but Shikoku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bisping to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shikoku's head.
Shikoku is looking to escape.
Bisping drops an elbow to the side of Shikoku's head.
Shikoku tries to kick Bisping off but Bisping keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bisping is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bisping is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bisping is trying to control the action in half guard but Shikoku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shikoku is trying to stand up here but Bisping is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shikoku taking some punishment here, with Bisping in his half guard.
Bisping landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bisping is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bisping is looking for a kimura but Shikoku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bisping to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bisping trying to control the action but Shikoku is working from the bottom.
Shikoku is trying to stand.
Bisping trying to control from Shikoku's half guard. Shikoku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shikoku is looking to stand up but Bisping isn't so interested in that idea.
Bisping with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bisping's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bisping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shikoku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bisping passes Shikoku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shikoku wants to stand back up but Bisping manages to pass into side control.
Bisping is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shikoku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Michael Bisping has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shikoku wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shikoku is pushing Bisping's head away, looking to escape. Bisping manages to hold on to the position though.
Bisping thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shikoku is trying to get back to his feet.
Bisping in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shikoku is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bisping cracks Shikoku with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bisping goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shikoku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bisping's guard! Nice work there by Shikoku!
Bisping is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bisping has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bisping!
A victorious Michael Bisping thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsa Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny OReilly (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsa Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny OReilly!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock dodges the punch combination from OReilly.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OReilly misses with the combination.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
OReilly slips under a jab.
OReilly throws a series of punches but Rock moves out of range.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OReilly throws out the jab.
OReilly misses with a double jab
and Rock counters with a nice kick to the body.
OReilly throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
OReilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OReilly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OReilly throws out the jab.
Rock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as OReilly backs up against the cage.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OReilly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
OReilly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReilly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Tsa Rock has been cut.
A big right from Rock misses.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
OReilly slips a jab from Rock.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock throws a front kick aimed at OReilly's knee but OReilly avoids it well.
OReilly missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OReilly misses with the combination.
A combination from OReilly does no damage.
Good exchange - Rock coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OReilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OReilly throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
OReilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
OReilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
OReilly throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
OReilly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
OReilly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big left from OReilly misses.
Rock tests OReilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OReilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
OReilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
OReilly might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
OReilly misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from OReilly. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
OReilly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rock misses with a head kick.
OReilly walks into a stiff left hand from Rock.
Johnny OReilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
OReilly misses with a series of wild punches.
OReilly walks into a jab.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OReilly.
Rock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OReilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OReilly looks winded!
Rock scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
OReilly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rock drops his shoulder and cracks OReilly with a huge uppercut! OReilly goes down! Can Rock finish him?
OReilly is rocked!
OReilly is working an open guard so Rock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
OReilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Rock 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.
OReilly tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for OReilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OReilly seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle, before Rock throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into OReilly's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rock lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tsa Rock!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyeonly Fuckwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Part II. Fuckwell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. call to prayer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malcolm Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Eyeonly Fuckwell!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuckwell misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Fuckwell throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hopkins.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fuckwell trying to control the position.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopkins stops Fuckwell from standing up.
Hopkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fuckwell prevents Hopkins from moving into mount.
Hopkins has an Americana. Fuckwell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hopkins is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hopkins hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Malcolm Hopkins!
A victorious Malcolm Hopkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anselmi Hamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Mauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamara's entrance music is Ruoska - Kiroan. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
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285 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Anselmi Hamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Mauser!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauser chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hamara can pounce on him.
A big right from Mauser misses.
Mauser chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hamara can pounce on him.
Mauser moves forwards but Hamara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Trent Mauser has been cut.
Hamara staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauser connects with a right hand. Hamara shakes it off.
Hamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamara thows a body shot but no joy.
Hamara misses with a low kick.
Hamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mauser throws out a loose jab but Hamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mauser with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mauser misses with a double jab.
Hamara misses with a body shot.
Hamara misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauser takes a swing at Hamara's ribcage but misses.
Mauser throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Anselmi Hamara has been cut.
Mauser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Hamara.
A clash of legs there as Mauser blocks the low kick.
Mauser scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamara with a nice cross.
Mauser throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamara.
Hamara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mauser to score with a decent uppercut.
Hamara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mauser at a distance.
Hamara throws a lazy right hand but Mauser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mauser misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauser with a hook.
Mauser with a hook.
Mauser checks a low kick from Hamara.
Hamara misses with a wild body shot.
Mauser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamara moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mauser goes down! Can Hamara finish him!?
Hamara passes into half guard.
Hamara trying to control the action but Mauser is working from the bottom.
Mauser is trying to control but can't.
Hamara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mauser wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamara is nestled in close to Mauser, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mauser wants to get back to full guard.
Hamara is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mauser as he works his way to full guard.
Mauser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamara wants to control from the top but Mauser keeps moving.
Mauser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mauser looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hamara passes into side control.
Mauser sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hamara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mauser keeps working.
Mauser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamara's back!
Hamara covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mauser misses with punches from the back.
Mauser lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamara tries to escape the position.
Mauser throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mauser gets his hands free as Hamara looks to control.
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 Anselmi Hamara will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mauser throws a lazy uppercut
and Hamara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hamara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mauser counters by clinching up.
Hamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamara misses with a punch to the body.
Hamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mauser misses with a punch to the body.
Mauser blocks a body shot from Hamara.
Hamara tries to throw a body punch but Mauser avoids it by throwing Hamara back against the cage.
Hamara misses with the head strike.
Mauser lands with a light punch inside.
Mauser misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mauser fails to land.
Hamara lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mauser breaks the clinch.
Hamara takes one to the chin there.
Mauser thows a body shot but no joy.
Hamara misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauser throws a shot from downtown. Hamara moves away and avoids it.
Hamara steps into range and cracks Mauser with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Mauser flops backwards and Hamara dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mauser lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hamara!
Mauser is landing with some decent strikes but Hamara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mauser scoring with strikes but Hamara is staying in there.
Mauser punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anselmi Hamara's cut is getting worse.
Trent Mauser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamara wants to get back to his feet.
Hamara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mauser tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mauser lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jeez, Anselmi Hamara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anselmi Hamara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trent Mauser!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Trent Mauser made sure he mentioned Diamond Nutrition 160q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Baduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baduk comes to the cage accompanied by Leontiev Valera - Sokrovische Chernogo Morya. Gallagher has chosen Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
29 - 25 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Baduk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baduk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baduk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Baduk moves out of range.
Gallagher misses with a few strikes there.
Baduk catches Gallagher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Baduk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallagher avoids the head kick by Baduk.
Baduk doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallagher circles away.
Gallagher lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sergei Baduk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gallagher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baduk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Baduk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baduk manages to avoid it.
Baduk throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches up with Baduk, looking for a takedown. Gallagher pushes Baduk against the cage but Baduk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Gallagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallagher throws a jab but it's blocked by Baduk.
Gallagher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gallagher tries to bum rush Baduk with a series of wild strikes but Baduk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gallagher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gallagher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baduk counters with an inside leg kick.
Baduk dodges the punch combination from Gallagher.
Sergei Baduk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher misses with a series of wild punches.
Baduk throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baduk tries to clinch up but Gallagher circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallagher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gallagher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gallagher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baduk circles away quickly and effectively.
Gallagher swings for the body but Baduk moves out of range.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Baduk ducks down to avoid it.
Gallagher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baduk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Baduk.
Oooh a lovely combination from Gallagher sends Baduk down but not out. Gallagher dives into side control looking to finish.
Baduk is rocked!
Gallagher wants to stand but Baduk has his arm trapped.
Gallagher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baduk, who protects the arm well.
I wouldn't like to be where Baduk is right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baduk struggling a bit here.
Gallagher goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baduk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gallagher's guard! Nice work there by Baduk!
Gallagher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baduk defends well.
Baduk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baduk wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baduk tries to stand but Gallagher is controlling from the bottom.
Baduk stands up from Gallagher's guard - Baduk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Baduk lands with a nice combination. Gallagher backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Killian Gallagher has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baduk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baduk tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallagher fails to land with a series of punches.
Gallagher swinging wildly here.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Baduk avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Gallagher dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baduk throws a sloppy head kick and Gallagher moves out of range easily.
Gallagher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gallagher drops Baduk with a left and a right! Oh, Baduk is hurt - Gallagher dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Baduk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sergei Baduk's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher works to advance to full mount. Baduk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gallagher lands a big shot to the head and Baduk winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Killian Gallagher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christer Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Laroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettersson comes to the cage accompanied by Fear Factiry - Zero Signal. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christer Pettersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Laroux!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laroux blocks a head kick by Pettersson.
Pettersson looks to throw the jab but Laroux is out of range.
Laroux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pettersson's hands.
Pettersson tries to score with a low kick but Laroux moves his leg out of the way.
Laroux throws a nice looking combination but Pettersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pettersson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pettersson scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Pettersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laroux misses with an uppercut.
Pettersson throws a sloppy head kick and Laroux moves out of range easily.
Laroux connects with a looping right hand.
Pettersson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laroux blocks a head kick by Pettersson.
Pettersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson tries to clinch but Laroux moves out of range.
Laroux throws a looping overhand right but Pettersson ducks down to avoid it.
Pettersson thuds his right hand into Laroux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laroux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pettersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laroux misses with a two punch combination.
Laroux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pettersson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pettersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Laroux checks a leg kick nicely.
Laroux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pettersson swinging wildly here.
Pettersson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laroux on the side of the head.
Laroux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laroux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pettersson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laroux.
Laroux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettersson.
Pettersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pettersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laroux.
Pettersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laroux is out of range.
Laroux throws an off balance right hand
and Pettersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laroux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Pettersson misses.
Pettersson cracks Laroux with a good jab.
Laroux misses with a combination
and Pettersson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laroux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pettersson misses with a kick to the body.
Laroux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Laroux.
Pettersson lands an overhand right.
Laroux fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laroux.
Pettersson misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laroux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laroux tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Laroux or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettersson which made him look bad.
Pettersson scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laroux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laroux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pettersson. Pettersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Pettersson lands a jab to Laroux's midsection.
Pettersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laroux keeps the fight on the outside.
Pettersson misses with a straight left.
Pettersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laroux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christer Pettersson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Laroux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettersson.
Pettersson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laroux has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pettersson. That's going to slow Laroux down.
Laroux walks into a left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Laroux blocks the leg kick.
Laroux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pettersson is looking to slow Laroux down with leg kicks.
Laroux misses with a wild body shot.
Pettersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laroux slips under a jab from Pettersson.
Pettersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pettersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laroux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Pettersson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson scores with a push kick.
Laroux takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
David Laroux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laroux is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Pettersson.
Christer Pettersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettersson lands a nice looking body kick.
Pettersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettersson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Pettersson. Beautiful body shot.
Pettersson tries to clinch up.
Pettersson lands a left and a right that send Laroux crashing to the mat, dazed. Pettersson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Laroux is rocked!
Pettersson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laroux is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettersson finish him?
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Laroux might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pettersson has got the better of the exchanges.
Laroux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pettersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laroux has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pettersson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laroux gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pettersson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Laroux is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christer Pettersson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajja Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen tubular bells as his entrance music. Rajja Khan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
20 - 7 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Rajja Khan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kann misses the target.
Khan throws a leg kick but Kann checks it.
A swing and a miss from Kann.
Kann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan lands with a right hand.
Kann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kann is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Khan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kann doesn't defend quickly enough and Khan has managed to lock this one up! Can Kann escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Khan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rajja Khan!
Rajja Khan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smells like Teen Spirit . Dustin Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Dustin Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Red!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a nice head kick!
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin lunges at Red with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Red's hand.
Martin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Red tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin tries to clinch but Red is having none of it.
Red checks a low kick from Martin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Red has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin tries to sprawl but Red drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Martin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nice strikes from Red there.
Red is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position.
Red prevents Martin from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red is working for a submission of some sort.
Red with the ground and pound but Martin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Red working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Red in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Red trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.
Red throws a big elbow that misses.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Red tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Red postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Martin keeping full guard, as Red tries to pass.
Red throws an elbow that misses. Martin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Red's guard. Nice move by Martin!
Red keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Red looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Red is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
Red keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martin defends well.
Red looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Red preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Red wants to sweep but no luck.
Red working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Red dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Red moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Red wants a takedown but no success here.
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but Red blocks with his arms.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Red throws a head punch that misses.
Red tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martin smiles and moves away.
Red tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Red clinches with his opponent.
Martin takes a shot to the head.
Martin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Red.
Dustin Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Red.
Red gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Martin wants to improve his position but Red is controlling well.
Red lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Red thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
Red throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Red thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Red throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Red is looking for a kimura here.
Red drops an elbow to the side of Martin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin manages to get to full guard.
Martin wants to sweep here but Red controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mr Red has got the better of the ground game so far.
Red throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Red's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Red drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martin!
Red wants to control but Martin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red tries to buck Martin off but Martin is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Red's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Red tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Red sneaks back into half guard.
Martin wants to control but Red is keeping him busy.
Martin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Red gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is stalling in the full guard.
Red working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Red keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Red looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Red.
Red is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Red 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. And we move into the final round!
A jab from Red does it's job there.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Red fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martin to the ground. Red is now in Martin's guard.
Red has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Red's guard.
Red is looking to sinch up a triangle. Martin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Red's body to avoid the submission. Red has instead reached around Martin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Red arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Red!
Mr Red very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nightwish - Crimson Tide. Black has chosen yes as his entrance music. Mr Black struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mr Black was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black scores with a head kick.
Partio moves out of range as Black strikes.
Partio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio slips under a jab from Black.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely.
Black throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black scores with a head kick.
A big left from Partio misses.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Black throws a right hand that Partio ducks under and follows up with a left that Partio also avoids with ease.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
Black throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio shoots in and gets a takedown into Black's guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
Partio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Partio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Partio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Partio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to sweep here but Partio controlling him for the moment.
Partio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Black's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Partio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Black keeping full guard, as Partio tries to pass.
Black is looking for a triangle but Partio pushes his legs off easily.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Partio pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Partio working the head and body with strikes.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black is not content to let Partio control the position.
Partio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Partio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Partio.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Partio landing with the ground and pound.
Partio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Partio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black preventing the sweep.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Black!
Black bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Partio checks a low kick from Black.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black misses with a leg kick
and Partio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Partio preventing the sweep.
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Partio!
Black landing shots from mount.
Partio regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Kauko Partio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black postures up.
Black wants to pass the guard but Partio is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio 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.
Black is breathing heavily.
Partio trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Partio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Black regains half guard.
Black taking some punishment here, with Partio in his half guard.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black is pressing down on Partio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Partio working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
Partio has control of Black's left arm, preventing Black from doing any damage.
Partio keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Partio wants to sweep but no luck.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Partio's head.
Partio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Partio is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Partio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Partio.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Partio is on top in guard.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Partio is one step ahead there.
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Partio!
Black prevents Partio from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Partio 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.
Partio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Partio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Black doesn't defend quickly enough and Partio has managed to lock this one up! Can Black escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Partio on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kauko Partio!
A very excited looking Kauko Partio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunn comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep - Eminem. Gary Bunn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azure is looking to clinch but Bunn is avoiding it.
Azure tries to move into range but Bunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azure.
Bunn with a poor takedown
and Azure counters with a straight right hand.
Bunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Azure slips a straight right by Bunn.
Gary Bunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunn misses with a straight right.
Azure moves away from the strike by Bunn.
Azure lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Azure takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Azure blocks a head kick by Bunn.
Azure 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.
Azure doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunn circles away.
Good exchange - Bunn coming out on top.
Bunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azure wants to clinch up but Bunn keeps it at a distance.
Azure feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bunn's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azure in his tracks.
Azure digs a good hook to Bunn's body.
Bunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Azure throws a hook but Bunn blocks it.
Azure tries to clinch but Bunn moves out of range.
Bunn throws a low kick but Azure moves out of range easily.
Bunn slips under a jab from Azure.
Bunn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Azure misses with a straight right.
Azure pushes Bunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunn is pressed up against the cage. Azure has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunn down to the mat. Bunn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bunn thuds a left hand into Azure's body.
Bunn throws a hook to the side of Azure's head but Azure sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Azure misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Azure fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bunn tried to score with a low kick but Azure checks it.
Azure throws a right hand that Bunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunn also avoids with ease.
Azure tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunn thows a leg kick but Azure checks it
and Azure counters by clinching up.
Azure is trying to pull guard but Bunn has him pressed against the cage.
Azure is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Azure blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azure throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Azure fails to land.
Bunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azure connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azure ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunn throws a jab when Azure was well out of range.
Azure checks a leg kick.
Bunn scores with a push kick.
Azure moves in looking to clinch but Bunn pushes him off.
Azure 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.
Azure throws a head kick but Bunn moves out of range.
Bunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunn is looking to clinch but Azure is avoiding it.
Azure connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bunn gets caught flat footed, as Azure shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunn keeping moving, preventing Azure from controlling successfully.
Bunn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Azure scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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!
Azure with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Azure trying to control but Bunn is working from the bottom.
Azure is looking to pass into half guard but Bunn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bunn is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azure is on top in guard.
Bunn controlling the position.
Azure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Azure won't allow Bunn to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Azure scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bunn keeping full guard, as Azure tries to pass.
Bunn wants to sweep here but Azure controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Azure is just out of range.
Azure looking to score a takedown here. Bunn is defending well but Azure drives through and ends up in Bunn's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azure throws an elbow that misses. Bunn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Azure's guard. Nice move by Bunn!
Azure keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
Bunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunn won't allow Azure to sweep him here.
Azure is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azure has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azure manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bunn manages to get himself to full guard.
Bunn wants to sweep but no luck.
Azure passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure trying to pass the guard but Bunn defending well.
Azure trying to control the pace.
Bunn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunn keeping moving, preventing Azure from controlling successfully.
Bunn keeping full guard, as Azure tries to pass.
Bunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn has Azure pulled in close to control his posture.
Azure won't allow Bunn to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bunn throws a front kick aimed at Azure's knee but Azure avoids it well.
Azure tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azure shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Azure checks the leg kick nicely there.
Azure misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Azure as he connects with a hook.
Bunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azure.
Azure on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunn throws a head kick but Azure moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Azure connects with a single shot there.
Bunn swings for the body but Azure moves out of range.
Bunn throws the left hand but Azure avoids the punch easily.
Bunn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab by Azure.
Bunn wants to land a leg kick but Azure is out of range.
Azure throws a body kick that misses.
No luck for Bunn with that takedown attempt.
Azure lands an overhand right.
Gary Bunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Azure closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bunn to the mat! Bunn manages to get full guard.
Azure is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Azure trying to control but Bunn is working from the bottom.
Azure postures up in Bunn's guard and throws a big left but Bunn blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azure advances position into side control!
Azure working the head and body with strikes.
Bunn is not content to let Azure control the position.
Azure is putting a hurting on Bunn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Azure is putting a hurting on Bunn here, landing some big shots from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azure wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Azure's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bunn is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure 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!
Bunn avoids the head kick by Azure.
Bunn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bunn throws a low kick but Azure moves out of range easily.
Azure has closed the distance and engaged Bunn in a clinch.
Azure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Azure has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bunn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Well, with Azure on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bunn is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Azure loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bunn hold on?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Azure's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bunn avoids the strikes from Azure.
Can Bunn hold on?! Azure is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Azure gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunn is in bad spot here.
Azure struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn is trying to remain composed but Azure is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bunn covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bunn tries to escape but Azure has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bunn breaks Azure's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bunn trying to control but Azure is working from the bottom.
Azure is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunn defends well.
Azure looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunn trying to control but Azure is working from the bottom.
Azure utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure wants to sweep here but Bunn controlling him for the moment.
Bunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Azure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azure wants to sweep here but Bunn controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bunn is posturing up here but Azure has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bunn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bunn has to tap! Slick submission there by Azure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Azure!
Mr Azure is the new featherweight champion!
Mr Azure managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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