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Galaxy 77: Grim Reaper PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulder is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Voodoo Child. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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225 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Boulder!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulder misses with a double jab
and Dixon counters with a left to the body.
Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boulder counters with an outside leg kick.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Boulder misses with a two punch combination.
Boulder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boulder missing with a left hand there. Dixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boulder throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boulder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boulder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Boulder.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boulder.
Boulder throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
Boulder throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Boulder.
Dixon ducks straight into an uppercut from Boulder and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Dixon manages to regain guard straight away.
Dixon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulder gets to his feet and stands over Dixon, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dixon felt that one! Boulder unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dixon from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Boulder!
Alex Boulder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Damnfield clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Grzesiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzesiuk comes to the cage accompanied by PSY - Gangnam Style. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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208 lbs
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211 lbs
22 - 18 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Grzesiuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grzesiuk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Castillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grzesiuk.
Castillo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grzesiuk.
Grzesiuk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grzesiuk seems to be looking for submissions.
Castillo tries to kick Grzesiuk off but Grzesiuk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Castillo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Castillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castillo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grzesiuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo is looking to stand up but Grzesiuk isn't so interested in that idea.
Grzesiuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grzesiuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castillo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzesiuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castillo wants to get back to his feet but Grzesiuk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grzesiuk is working Castillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castillo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grzesiuk is controlling him.
Grzesiuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Grzesiuk stops Castillo from standing up.
Grzesiuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grzesiuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grzesiuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castillo wants to stand up but Grzesiuk is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grzesiuk won't allow Castillo to get back to his feet.
Grzesiuk drops back looking for a leg! Castillo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castillo manages to kick Grzesiuk off! Grzesiuk jumps back into Castillo's guard.
Castillo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grzesiuk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grzesiuk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grzesiuk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castillo pushes Grzesiuk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Castillo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Castillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grzesiuk shoots in for a takedown but Castillo shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grzesiuk.
Grzesiuk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castillo is fending him off so far but Grzesiuk persists. Nope, Castillo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Grzesiuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grzesiuk.
Castillo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grzesiuk has a takedown stuffed.
Ozzie Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grzesiuk slips a jab from Castillo.
A swing and a miss from Castillo.
The crowd cheers as Castillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grzesiuk doesn't seem phased though.
Horrible takedown by Grzesiuk or perhaps it was just good defense by Castillo which made him look bad.
Grzesiuk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castillo pinned against the cage. Castillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grzesiuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo misses with a double jab.
Castillo throws a good cross that connects.
Grzesiuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castillo as he jumps to the side.
Castillo stuffs the takedown.
Grzesiuk is breathing heavily.
Grzesiuk slips a jab and a cross from Castillo.
Castillo throws a series of punches but Grzesiuk moves out of range.
Grzesiuk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Castillo to the mat! Castillo manages to get full guard.
Grzesiuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castillo wriggles free and stands up.
Castillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grzesiuk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Castillo is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzesiuk decides to stand up.
Castillo misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ozzie Castillo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grzesiuk.
Grzesiuk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Castillo taking a bit of punishment here - Grzesiuk scoring with strikes.
Grzesiuk moves into full mount!
Grzesiuk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Castillo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Grzesiuk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Castillo is trying to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grzesiuk landing punches.
Castillo is in a horrible position here. Grzesiuk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Castillo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Grzesiuk with shots to the head and body - Castillo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Grzesiuk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Castillo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzesiuk working the ground and pound effectively.
Grzesiuk working the ground and pound effectively.
Grzesiuk working for a guillotine from mount but Castillo is in no mood to give up.
Castillo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Grzesiuk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grzesiuk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grzesiuk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Castillo is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzesiuk loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Castillo scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Grzesiuk land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Grzesiuk stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrzej Grzesiuk!
After winning the bout, Andrzej Grzesiuk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Sells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Kingswood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingswood has chosen Amazing - Kanye West as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
284 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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26
286 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jojo Sells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bubba Kingswood!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingswood tries to clinch up.
Kingswood fails with the takedown.
Kingswood misses with a takedown attempt
and Sells counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sells.
Kingswood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kingswood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sells is one step ahead there.
Sells is in close to Kingswood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sells keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingswood's head.
Kingswood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sells is aware though and is defending well.
Kingswood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sells is one step ahead there.
Sells throwing strikes but missing.
Sells stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingswood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingswood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sells doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kingswood is tightening it up a little... Sells has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sells reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sells taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kingswood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bubba Kingswood!
Bubba Kingswood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope looking to score a takedown here. Richard is defending well but Pope drives through and ends up in Richard's guard.
Pope content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pope trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pope slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pope can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pope is sitting in close to Richard's body. Richard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pope is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pope is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Richard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Duke Richard!
Duke Richard made sure to mention his sponsor, nope in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Agogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uci Hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Agogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Uci Hui!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Hui misses
and Agogo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hui!
Hui is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Agogo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hui defending against the ground and pound.
Hui is working to avoid the ground and pound but Agogo connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Agogo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hui is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Agogo.
Hui regains half guard, as Agogo was trying to land strikes.
Hui regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hui is trying to keep Agogo in close.
Agogo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hui works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Agogo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hui's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo throws an elbow that misses. Hui uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Agogo's guard. Nice move by Hui!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agogo wants to sweep here but Hui controlling him for the moment.
Agogo trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agogo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hui!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hui tries to hold on but Agogo pushes him away.
Hui is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hui tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agogo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hui because Agogo loaded up on that one.
Agogo is landing with some decent strikes but Hui is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Agogo landing strikes from the mount.
Agogo scoring with strikes but Hui is staying in there.
Agogo looking to finish Hui with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hui!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hui tries to hold on but Agogo postures up.
Agogo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hui! More shots from Agogo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Agogo!
A victorious Hugo Agogo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield comes to the cage accompanied by Paris. MacRoberts has chosen God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols as his entrance music. 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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156 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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147 lbs
11 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hollyfield moves into the clinch.
Hollyfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacRoberts or not.
MacRoberts working hard to break the clinch.
Hollyfield has MacRoberts pressed against the cage, preventing MacRoberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacRoberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollyfield won't allow it.
MacRoberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacRoberts working hard to break the clinch.
Hollyfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hollyfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacRoberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacRoberts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hollyfield backwards.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollyfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacRoberts has a couple of punches blocked by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacRoberts has had enough of the clinch but Hollyfield keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Hollyfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield keeps control of MacRoberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped MacRoberts in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacRoberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacRoberts is trying to push Hollyfield away but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hollyfield slowing the pace effectively.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hollyfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hollyfield breaks the clinch.
MacRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacRoberts throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollyfield.
MacRoberts throws a solid leg kick but Hollyfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacRoberts.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacRoberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRoberts throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hollyfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from MacRoberts as the two fighters clinch.
Hollyfield prevents MacRoberts from breaking the clinch.
Hollyfield prevents MacRoberts from breaking the clinch.
MacRoberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollyfield won't allow it.
MacRoberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hollyfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollyfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacRoberts tries to keep at a distance but Hollyfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hollyfield prevents MacRoberts from breaking the clinch.
Hollyfield prevents MacRoberts from breaking the clinch.
Hollyfield scores with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacRoberts has had enough of the clinch but Hollyfield keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts wants to break free but Hollyfield has control.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Hollyfield blocking some punches.
Hollyfield breaks from the clinch.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacRoberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacRoberts tries a head kick but it misses.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollyfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hollyfield darts in trying to clinch
and Hollyfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacRoberts throws out a loose jab but Hollyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch.
MacRoberts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacRoberts cracks Hollyfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacRoberts's defenses.
MacRoberts tries to break free but Hollyfield pushes him back against the cage.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacRoberts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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 Tyson Hollyfield will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but Hollyfield is having none of it.
MacRoberts jabs Hollyfield right on the nose. Hollyfield blinks but takes it well.
MacRoberts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hollyfield is out of range and MacRoberts settles back down.
Hollyfield has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hollyfield wants to clinch.
Hollyfield clinches up against the cage.
MacRoberts can't break the clinch.
Hollyfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacRoberts's defenses.
MacRoberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Hollyfield has double underhooks.
MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
MacRoberts tries to bum rush Hollyfield with a series of wild strikes but Hollyfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but Hollyfield is having none of it.
MacRoberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacRoberts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MacRoberts swings widly with a right hand
and Hollyfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacRoberts scores with a sloppy right hand. Hollyfield should have avoided that one.
MacRoberts throws a sloppy head kick and Hollyfield moves out of range easily.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but MacRoberts keeps it at a distance.
MacRoberts throws a series of punches but Hollyfield moves out of range.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - MacRoberts circles away.
MacRoberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollyfield dodges the punch combination from MacRoberts.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacRoberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollyfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hollyfield tries to clinch there but MacRoberts circles away.
MacRoberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from MacRoberts
and Hollyfield counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for Hollyfield to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside.
Hollyfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hollyfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacRoberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacRoberts has had enough of the clinch but Hollyfield keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Hollyfield on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hollyfield.
MacRoberts is trying to break the clinch but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson Hollyfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hollyfield has a couple of punches blocked by MacRoberts.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hollyfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hollyfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Hollyfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacRoberts backwards.
A knee to the head by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacRoberts is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollyfield manages to break the clinch.
MacRoberts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacRoberts counters with a two punch combo.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that Hollyfield avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hollyfield. Beautiful body shot.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacRoberts throws a sloppy head kick and Hollyfield moves out of range easily.
Hollyfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but MacRoberts keeps it at a distance.
Hollyfield closes the distance and pushes MacRoberts back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hollyfield dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hollyfield moves into range and clinches up with MacRoberts.
MacRoberts is trying to break the clinch but Hollyfield is controlling him.
MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
Hollyfield swats away the attempt to clinch by MacRoberts.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but MacRoberts moves out of range.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacRoberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacRoberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollyfield. MacRoberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
Nice uppercut there from MacRoberts.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but MacRoberts keeps it at a distance.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hollyfield has closed the distance and engaged MacRoberts in a clinch.
MacRoberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but MacRoberts blocks with his arms.
MacRoberts blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacRoberts has had enough of the clinch but Hollyfield keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts wants to break free but Hollyfield has control.
Hollyfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hollyfield landing knees to the head.
MacRoberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollyfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacRoberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hollyfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacRoberts working hard to break the clinch.
Hollyfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above MacRoberts 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hollyfield as MacRoberts tries to tie him up.
Hollyfield has MacRoberts pushed against the cage.
MacRoberts tries to circle away but Hollyfield has him pinned against the cage.
Hollyfield using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hollyfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Hollyfield leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacRoberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above MacRoberts 's eye.
Hollyfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above MacRoberts 's eye.
Hollyfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped MacRoberts in his tracks for a moment.
Hollyfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Michael MacRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollyfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollyfield moves in looking to clinch but MacRoberts pushes him off.
Hollyfield rushes MacRoberts and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Hollyfield fails to land.
Hollyfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacRoberts's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on MacRoberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacRoberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacRoberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Hollyfield finish him?
Nice elbow from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield crunches a lovely knee into MacRoberts's ribcage.
Hollyfield crunches a lovely knee into MacRoberts's ribcage.
MacRoberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hollyfield stalling the fight.
MacRoberts wants to break free but Hollyfield has control.
Tyson Hollyfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hollyfield obliges.
Hollyfield connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Hollyfield.
A frustrated look appears on MacRoberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that MacRoberts shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Hollyfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hollyfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Hollyfield!
Tyson Hollyfield bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Kartos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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22
185 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atlas Kartos!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kartos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drake presses Kartos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kartos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drake is keeping busy.
A short right from Drake.
Drake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Drake seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kartos breaks the clinch.
Kartos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drake if he has to take too many more of those.
Kartos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kartos feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
Kartos tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake misses with a low kick.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Kartos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kartos wants to land a leg kick but Drake is out of range.
Atlas Kartos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
It looks like Albert Drake has been cut.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kartos cracks Drake with a hook to the temple - Drake is on wobbly legs here! Kartos swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Drake falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kartos wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Atlas Kartos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yamamoto Takiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto Takiyama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Yamamoto Takiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Pain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takiyama gets a clinch.
Takiyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takiyama successfully pulls guard.
Takiyama has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pain doesn't defend quickly enough and Takiyama has managed to lock this one up! Can Pain escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Takiyama on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yamamoto Takiyama!
A victorious Yamamoto Takiyama 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerwazy Obuch (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerwazy Obuch!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Obuch swings widly with a right hand
and Obuch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obuch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes walks into a jab.
It looks like John Barnes has been cut.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obuch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obuch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obuch.
Obuch lands a head shot.
Obuch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obuch swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Obuch misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obuch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obuch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Obuch moved out of range nicely.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obuch throws out the jab.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Obuch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obuch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Gerwazy Obuch has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obuch throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obuch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obuch looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Obuch throws a shot to the body.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obuch momentarily.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuch throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obuch swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
A low kick from Obuch is predictable there
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Barnes swings for the body but Obuch moves out of range.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Barnes slips under a jab from Obuch.
Obuch wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Obuch connects with a crisp jab.
Obuch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes scores a nice knee to the body.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Obuch blocks it.
Barnes gets through Obuch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obuch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obuch is trying to break free.
Obuch goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Barnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Obuch throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Obuch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obuch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Obuch throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a nice right hand that sends Obuch toppling to the canvas! Obuch scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barnes finish him?!
Obuch is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obuch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obuch is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Obuch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Obuch misses.
Gerwazy Obuch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Obuch sprawling to the canvas! Obuch rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barnes finish him?!
Obuch throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuch is looking to land body kicks.
Obuch misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice right hand that sends Obuch toppling to the canvas! Obuch scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barnes finish him?!
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Obuch.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Obuch seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obuch.
Obuch misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuch throws a lazy body kick
and Barnes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Obuch! Barnes lets Obuch back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Obuch.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Obuch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obuch throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obuch misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Obuch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Obuch.
Obuch looks to throw a body kick
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Obuch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes lands a big right hand that sends Obuch crashing to the mat! Barnes stays standing though and waves Obuch back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Obuch tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Obuch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Barnes lands a beautiful left hook that drops Obuch. Obuch tries to recover but Barnes is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Obuch lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Barnes!
A relieved looking John Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Brunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Looney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
222 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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29
185 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Brunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Looney!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Looney or perhaps it was just good defense by Brunch which made him look bad.
Brunch misses with a low kick.
Looney shoots in and drives through. Brunch sprawls well.
Brunch scores with a sloppy right hand. Looney should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Brunch.
Brunch swats away the attempt to clinch by Looney.
Nice uppercut there from Brunch.
Brunch lands the left hand.
Looney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Looney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brunch did well to prevent Looney getting side control.
Looney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brunch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunch trying to control here.
Looney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brunch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Looney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Looney stalling.
Brunch gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Looney is fighting to break Brunch's control of his arms but Brunch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brunch wants to stand but Looney is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Looney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Looney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brad Brunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Looney.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Looney.
Looney misses with a takedown attempt - Brunch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Looney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brunch but Brunch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Looney takes one to the side of the head.
Brunch lands with a straight right. Looney didn't see that one coming.
Brunch stuns Looney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Looney.
Brunch works the jab nicely.
Looney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chad Looney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunch scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Looney.
Brunch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brunch scores with a nice right hand.
Looney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brunch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Looney is rocked!
Brunch with a hook.
Looney is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunch finish him?
Brunch throws an overhand right that drops Looney like a sack of potatoes! Brunch dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Brunch!
After the big win, Brad Brunch made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnSubs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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pop
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RATING
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