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Galaxy 84: Rising PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Sells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jojo Sells could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Dixon's chin.
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195 cm
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284 lbs
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210 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jojo Sells! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Dixon! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A swing and a miss from Sells. Sells throws a hook but Dixon blocks it. Dixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Sells, before circling back to the center of the mat. Dixon slips under a jab. Sells takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sells. Dixon avoids the body shot from Sells.
Sells throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range. A shot to the body from Sells misses and Dixon counters with a nice body shot. Sells misses with a body shot.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Sells. Sells misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely. Sells misses the body punch and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sells swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sells misses with a body shot
and Dixon counters with a left to the body. Sells fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sells wants to clinch. Sells misses with a body punch
and Dixon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Dixon looks winded! Sells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Sells, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jojo Sells. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Sells tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dixon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sells misses with a hook
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sells is looking to clinch. A jab lands there for Dixon. Sells throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sells looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range. Dixon throws a series of strikes that have Sells backpedaling.
Sells misses with a left hand letting Dixon counter with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sells darts in and clinches Dixon up against the cage. Sells is looking to take this one to the mat. Sells is looking for a takedown. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dixon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dixon working hard to break the clinch. Dixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sells is working for takedown but Dixon is calmly controlling the position for now. Dixon is defending well against a takedown attempt. Dixon prevents the takedown attempt.
Dixon breaks the clinch.
Sells throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Sells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sells takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jojo Sells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sells fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw. Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sells. A shot to the body from Sells misses and Dixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sells tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Horrible takedown by Sells or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon which made him look bad. Dixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Dixon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sells had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nice body punch from Dixon. 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! Dixon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Dixon dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dixon leaves Sells with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Sells. Horrible takedown by Sells or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon which made him look bad. Sells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Sells misses the shot to the body. Sells throws a sloppy body shot
and Sells takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sells misses with a right hand enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab. Dixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sells throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dixon counters with a right hand to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sells throws a poor cross that misses
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sells thinking. Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
Sells swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sells misses with a hook to the body
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Sells misses with a jab to the body
letting Dixon counter with a right hand. Sells is looking to wear down Dixon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Sells throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range. Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sells goes for a double leg but Dixon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dixon continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jojo Sells. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dixon wants to get back to striking at distance but Sells won't allow it.
Sells throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon. Sells lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dixon pulls Sells in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sells postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it. Sells working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sells throwing strikes but missing. Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sells throws a big right hand that misses. Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sells. Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sells throwing strikes but missing. Sells missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dixon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sells accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dixon is looking to stand up but Sells isn't so interested in that idea. Sells postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it. Sells throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sells throws a big right hand that misses. Sells postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sells stands up over Dixon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sells scoring with some ground and pound. Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sells is one step ahead there. Sells is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control. Sells pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now. Sells is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sells throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sells throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jojo Sells dominated that second round. That's time! Sells's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed right hand from Sells misses the target. A telegraphed right hand from Sells misses the target. No joy there for Sells, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sells misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jake Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sells throws a lazy uppercut
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sells is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon. Sells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Sells misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dixon counters with a two punch combo. Sells misses with a looping left. Sells shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sells swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dixon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sells misses the body punch and Dixon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sells finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head. Sells misses with a lunging right hand
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sells falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand. Sells tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it. Sells misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand. Sells on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Sells throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely. Dixon lands a two punch combo.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sells throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sells fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sells missing with a left hand there. Dixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sells looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sells's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sells scrambles back to his feet. Dixon slips a straight right by Sells. Sells misses with a lunging right hand
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dixon throws a one two combo.
Sells swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Sells looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range. Dixon lands with a hook. Sells tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dixon lands a slapping body shot.
Sells misses with a double jab
and Dixon counters with a series of strikes. Sells will be more careful next time no doubt. Sells swinging wildly here.
Dixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sells at a distance.
Sells throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease. Dixon jabs Sells to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sells misses with a double jab
and Dixon counters with a nice body shot. Sells looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A swing and a miss from Sells. Sells fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dixon throws a combination. Sells tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Sells looking to score a takedown here. Dixon is defending well but Sells drives through and ends up in Dixon's guard. Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sells. Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sells. Dixon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Sells postures up and lands a big shot to Dixon's brow. This has been an exciting period of action! Sells in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sells scoring with punches to the head and body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sells throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely. Sells working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Jojo Sells showed his dominance in that final round. I think Sells has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jojo Sells! During a confident post fight interview, Jojo Sells thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Spike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boulder might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Voodoo Child. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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199 cm
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225 lbs
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180 cm
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253 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Boulder! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Spike! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spike throws a lazy right hand but Boulder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Spike thows a leg kick but Boulder checks it and Boulder counters with a three punch combo that has Spike backing up. Spike nods at Boulder to acknowledge the strikes. Boulder scores with a nice right hand.
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! Boulder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Boulder clobbers Spike with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Boulder lands an overhand right. Boulder lands a high kick to the side of Spike's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Boulder dives into guard, looking to finish. Spike preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Spike is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boulder defends well. Spike looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Spike is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Spike working Boulder over with strikes. Spike tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boulder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spike is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spike is taking a breather. Boulder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Boulder pushes Spike off looking to stand but Spike dives back in and keeps control.
Spike trying to control the action but Boulder is working from the bottom. Boulder is trying to stand up here but Spike is controlling him well. Spike passes to full mount! Spike cracks Boulder with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Spike has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spike can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boulder is looking to escape. Spike sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. This has been an exciting period of action! Boulder'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. Spike controlling the pace for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. BOOM! Spike connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spike lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spike landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boulder wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Spike lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boulder is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spike has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Boulder is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Spike! An out of breath Robert Spike thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Burczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Walter (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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168 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Burczynski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Steven Walter! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Walter. Walter throws a right and a left that Burczynski avoids nicely. A punch lands to the side of Burczynski 's head but he takes it in his stride. Burczynski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walter quickly recovers to half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Burczynski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Burczynski trying to mount his opponent but Walter defends it. Walter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burczynski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walter's head. Walter tries to kick Burczynski off but Burczynski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Burczynski wants to free his trapped foot but Walter is holding on for dear life with his legs. Burczynski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Burczynski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burczynski is working for a kimura but Walter is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Walter is not content to let Burczynski control the position. Walter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Burczynski avoids the head kick by Walter.
Walter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Walter. Burczynski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burczynski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Walter's thigh. Walter counters though and makes it back to full guard. Burczynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Walter wants to stand but Burczynski is controlling the position. Burczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burczynski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Walter can't keep his opponent in guard - Burczynski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Burczynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walter keeps working. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Walter looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burczynski tries to pass to full mount but Walter defends it. Burczynski stops Walter from getting back to his feet.
Burczynski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Walter is refusing to be controlled, as Burczynski sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burczynski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walter is trying to stand back up but Burczynski is controlling him
Walter is refusing to be controlled, as Burczynski sits in half guard. Walter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burczynski. Walter pushes Burczynski off looking to stand but Burczynski dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Burczynski not doing much here.
Burczynski is trying to control the action in half guard but Walter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Burczynski dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by Burczynski or perhaps it was just good defense by Walter which made him look bad. Walter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burczynski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Burczynski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walter circles away. Burczynski shoots in for a takedown but Walter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Burczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Walter clinches up against the cage. Burczynski misses with a short punch on the inside. Walter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walter is working for takedown but Burczynski is calmly controlling the position for now. Walter is trying to pull guard but Burczynski has him pressed against the cage. Burczynski gets through Walter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Walter jumps guard but Burczynski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Burczynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walter backwards. Burczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walter backwards. Walter blocking some punches.
Walter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burczynski just stands there and leans against the cage. Burczynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walter backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burczynski working aggressively here.
A short right from Burczynski on the inside. Walter tries to pull guard but Burczynski holds him up against the cage and eventually Walter drops back down to his feet.
Walter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burczynski smiles and moves away.
Burczynski shoots in looking for a takedown. Walter tries to sprawl out of it but Burczynski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Burczynski fails with the takedown and Walter counters by clinching up. Burczynski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Burczynski stalling against the cage.
Walter jumps guard but Burczynski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Walter successfully pulls guard.
Burczynski stays in close to Walter's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burczynski trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kamil Burczynski just wasn't active enough. Walter blocks a low kick nicely. Walter tries to clinch up. Walter wants to clinch. Steven Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Burczynski lands with an overhand left. Burczynski with a hook. Walter tries to close the distance and clinch but Burczynski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burczynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Burczynski looks for the body kick but Walter saw that one coming. A head kick misses from Walter. Burczynski circles away from the clinch attempt and Burczynski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walter's knee momentarily. Burczynski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walter tries to avoid it but Burczynski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walter to the ground. Walter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Walter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch but Burczynski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Walter throws a hook to the side of Burczynski's head but Burczynski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Burczynski dives in and grabs Walter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes down on Burczynski's head and hops out. Burczynski lunges at Walter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walter's hand. Steven Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Walter throws a right and a left that both miss. A looping hook to the body misses from Walter. Burczynski does a little dance to reset his feet. Walter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burczynski wants to slow Walter down by chopping away at his legs. Walter throws a right and a left that both miss. Walter moves forwards but Burczynski connects with a nice, crisp jab. Burczynski circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Burczynski throws a hook but Walter avoids it easily. Walter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A telegraphed right hand from Burczynski misses the target. Walter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burczynski. Walter tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Burczynski counter with a right hand. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Burczynski throws a good cross that connects.
Burczynski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walter is trying to defend but Burczynski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Burczynski dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Walter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burczynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Walter swings for the body but Burczynski moves out of range.
Burczynski scores with a nice head shot. Burczynski lands with a nice body punch. Walter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Burczynski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Walter misses with a wild body shot. Burczynski throws out a leg kick but Walter moves out of range and Burczynski only half commits. Burczynski lands with a hook. Walter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Walter forces Burczynski back against the cage and clinches. Burczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Still in the clinch, Burczynski scores with a nice short uppercut. Walter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burczynski smiles and moves away.
Walter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burczynski's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burczynski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Burczynski connects with a high kick. Burczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walter. Walter fails to land with a series of punches.
Walter is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Walter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burczynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Burczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Walter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Walter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burczynski misses with a looping right. Burczynski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Walter is out of range and Burczynski settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burczynski throws a poor cross that misses
and Walter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walter. Walter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burczynski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kamil Burczynski is winning the standup battle so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Walter looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Walter is looking to clinch. Walter blocks a jab. Burczynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burczynski wants to clinch but Walter slips to the side and Walter moves into the clinch. Burczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walter backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Walter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burczynski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walter.
Kamil Burczynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kamil Burczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Walter. Walter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Walter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burczynski pulls him back up using the underhooks. Walter fails to pull guard.
Walter can't get the takedown.
Walter tries to pull guard but Burczynski forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Burczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch. Walter tries to pull guard but Burczynski forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Burczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Burczynski has Walter pushed against the cage. Walter wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Walter is trying to drag Burczynski to the mat but Burczynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Walter tries to pull guard but Burczynski holds him up against the cage and eventually Walter drops back down to his feet.
Burczynski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burczynski throws a head punch that misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Walter jumps guard but Burczynski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Walter tries to pull guard but Burczynski holds him up against the cage and eventually Walter drops back down to his feet.
Steven Walter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walter.
And that's the end of the fight! Kamil Burczynski showed his dominance in that final round. Well Burczynski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Burczynski! A relieved looking Kamil Burczynski 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kartos (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. 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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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atlas Kartos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bubba Kingswood! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kartos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kartos misses with a combination
letting Kingswood counter with a right hand.
It looks like Atlas Kartos has been cut. Kingswood moves out of range of the body kick from Kartos.
Kartos with a nice cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kingswood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Bubba Kingswood has been cut. Kartos misses with a looping left. Kingswood has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kartos. Kartos lands a big head kick that sends Kingswood tumbling to the mat! Kartos takes a step backwards and waves Kingswood back to his feet - he wants the finish! Kartos misses with a body shot.
Kartos drives through and clinches with Kingswood against the cage.
Kingswood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kartos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kingswood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kartos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kingswood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kartos's efforts to push away. Kingswood pulls guard effortlessly. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Kingswood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kartos trying to control but Kingswood is working from the bottom. Kartos with a flurry of punches that miss. Kartos wants to pass the guard but Kingswood is keeping the position. Kingswood has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kartos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kingswood has tightened it up now! Kartos should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bubba Kingswood! Bubba Kingswood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerwazy Obuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SDf Asdf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SDf Asdf will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerwazy Obuch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, SDf Asdf! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Asdf keeps Obuch at a distance using the push kick. Asdf connects with an inside leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Obuch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. SDf Asdf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Asdf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asdf throws a head kick but Obuch moves out of range.
Obuch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asdf. Obuch is breathing heavily. 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! Obuch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asdf misses with a few strikes there.
Asdf lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Obuch blocks a head kick by Asdf.
Asdf cracks Obuch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Obuch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asdf throws a series of punches but Obuch avoids them all with ease. Asdf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Asdf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Asdf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Asdf misses with a wild combination.
Asdf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asdf throws a nice head kick!
Asdf throws a right and a left that both miss. A bone on bone clash there as Asdf blocks the leg kick.
Asdf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obuch circles away quickly and effectively. Obuch throws the left hand but Asdf avoids the punch easily. Obuch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Obuch blocks a head kick by Asdf.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Obuch jabbing away but nothing is landing. Asdf connects with a crisp jab. Obuch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Asdf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Asdf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obuch moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Asdf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obuch if he has to take too many more of those.
Obuch lands an overhand right. Asdf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obuch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Asdf throws a nice outside leg kick. Asdf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asdf misses with the combination.
Asdf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Asdf looks for the body kick but Obuch saw that one coming. Asdf lands a front kick. Obuch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obuch misses with a hook to the body
and Asdf counters with a head kick. Asdf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asdf scores with the left hand. Obuch knows he should have avoided that one. Asdf looks to land a body kick but Obuch moved away. Obuch checks a low kick from Asdf. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obuch checks a leg kick. Nice body kick there by Asdf.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asdf, right into the meat.
Asdf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Asdf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Asdf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obuch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Asdf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Obuch will feel that in the morning. Asdf connects with an inside leg kick. Asdf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Obuch throws a head kick that misses. Asdf throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Asdf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Asdf thumps Obuch with a low kick. Obuch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
SDf Asdf dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Asdf scores with a spinning back kick! Obuch wants to stay close but Asdf steps back to make room for something. Obuch seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Asdf and Obuch drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). SDf Asdf!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Looney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keiji Kawada has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chad Looney's chin.
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Looney! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Keiji Kawada! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Looney gets a takedown into half guard. Looney is pressing down on Kawada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kawada is holding on for now. Kawada is looking to control Looney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kawada avoid being mounted? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Looney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Looney wants to control but Kawada is keeping him busy. Kawada is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kawada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawada has closed the distance and engaged Looney in a clinch.
Kawada is trying to break the clinch but Looney is controlling him. Looney jumps guard.
Kawada stopping the sweep attempt from Looney. Looney keeping moving, preventing Kawada from controlling successfully. Looney is controlling Kawada's posture. Kawada throwing strikes from guard but Looney blocks nicely. Kawada looking to pass the guard. Looney pulls Kawada in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Kawada doesn't succeed with the takedown and Looney counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! Kawada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Looney is controlling him. Looney is pushing down on Kawada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kawada is fighting to maintain full guard but Looney has managed to sneak the leg through. Looney seems to be looking for submissions.
Kawada tries to kick Looney off but Looney keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kawada is looking for a sweep. Looney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Looney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawada is just riding it out for now. Looney eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kawada throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Looney is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kawada is trying to get back to full guard. Looney prevents Kawada from standing back up.
Kawada won't allow Looney to pass to mount. Kawada is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kawada is looking to get back to is feet but Looney passes into side control.
Looney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kawada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kawada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Looney trying to control the position but Kawada is working away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Looney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kawada, who protects the arm well. Looney trying to control the position but Kawada is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Looney dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Looney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kawada. Kawada just misses with a punch to the body.
Looney shoots in and drives through. Kawada sprawls well. Kawada darts in and clinches Looney up against the cage. Looney blocks a body shot from Kawada. Kawada has had enough of the clinch but Looney keeps him there for the moment. Kawada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Looney takes a shot to the head. Looney is defending well against a takedown attempt. Chad Looney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada. Kawada tries to pull guard but Looney forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Looney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kawada.
That's one minute gone in the round. Looney is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kawada can't fight it off and eventually Looney manages to take the fight to the floor. Kawada looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kawada keeping moving, preventing Looney from controlling successfully. Looney pushing down on Kawada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Looney tries to pass to full mount but Kawada defends it. Looney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawada keeps working. Kawada regains full guard. Nicely done. Looney's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Looney passes into half guard. Kawada wants to get back to his feet. Kawada wants to control but Looney is keeping busy.
Kawada is looking to escape. Looney is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kawada makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Kawada stuffs the takedown. Looney misses with a takedown attempt - Kawada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Looney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kawada as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Looney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Looney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Looney working away. Kawada is trying to improve his position. Looney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawada keeps working. Chad Looney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kawada manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Kawada looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Looney wants to control but Kawada is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Looney is looking for a kimura but Kawada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Looney to get the leverage. Looney tries to pass to full mount but Kawada defends it. Kawada tries to kick Looney off but Looney keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kawada won't allow Looney to pass to mount. Kawada kicks off Looney and gets to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Looney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Looney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Kawada is breathing heavily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Looney prevents Kawada from escaping the position. Looney is working to tighten is grip on Kawada's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kawada has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Looney is really squeezing tight and eventually Kawada passes out! Looney breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chad Looney!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barnes (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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24
222 lbs
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208 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Braga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barnes! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Braga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Braga is now in Barnes's guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Braga wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position. Braga passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Braga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Barnes is controlling Braga's trapped leg to prevent Braga from advancing to side control. Braga is controlling the pace.
Barnes tries to kick Braga off but Braga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Braga missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Barnes tries to kick Braga off but Braga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Barnes is pressing down on Braga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Barnes wants to sweep here but Braga controlling him for the moment. Braga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Braga trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Braga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Braga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Braga trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. Braga's corner is telling him to maintain position. Braga wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. Braga stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Antonio Braga just wasn't active enough. Braga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barnes scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Antonio Braga has been cut. Braga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Braga is defended easily by Barnes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him. Braga has a takedown stuffed. A jab lands there for Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Braga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Braga on that attempt. Braga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Braga ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Barnes presses Braga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Barnes lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barnes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Braga tries for a takedown. No joy.
Braga tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Braga drops back down to his feet.
Barnes lands an uppercut. 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! Braga jumps guard but Barnes stands there with Braga around his waist. Braga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Braga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Braga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away. Braga is breathing heavily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Braga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Braga ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Barnes cracks Braga with a nice body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Barnes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Antonio Braga's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Braga shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Braga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Braga fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him. Braga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Braga takes a knee to the side of the body. Barnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Braga backwards. Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Braga's face.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Braga jumps guard but Barnes stands there with Braga around his waist. Braga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Braga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Braga wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Braga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Antonio Braga's cut is getting worse. Braga tries to pull guard but Barnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Braga drops back down to his feet.
Braga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Braga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab lands there for Barnes. Braga throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Braga. Braga gets slowly back to his feet. Braga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Braga ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Barnes pushes Braga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Antonio Braga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. A short right from Barnes. Braga is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A knee to the head by Barnes.
Barnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Braga is rocked! Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oh Braga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Braga tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks.
Braga seems to have got his legs back now. Barnes lands a shoulder strike. Barnes lands a right hand.
Jeez, Antonio Braga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Barnes lands a big knee to the head and Braga goes down! Barnes pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Barnes! During a confident post fight interview, John Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyprian Warga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedward Bundiac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundiac has chosen Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyprian Warga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tedward Bundiac! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bundiac moves out of range of the leg kick from Warga. Bundiac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warga.
It looks like Cyprian Warga has been cut. Bundiac with a body punch. A glancing blow. A bone on bone clash there as Bundiac blocks the leg kick.
Bundiac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bundiac lands a slapping body shot.
Bundiac scores with a jab to the jaw. Warga tries to land a leg kick but Bundiac saw it coming and moves away.
Bundiac connects with the punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Warga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundiac manages to avoid it. Bundiac 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.
Warga defending well as Bundiac loads up on a big left hand. Bundiac throws a combination. Warga tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Warga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Warga is rocked! Bundiac on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh Warga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! No joy there for Bundiac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bundiac throws an overhand right that drops Warga like a sack of potatoes! Bundiac dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tedward Bundiac! A very excited looking Tedward Bundiac 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 Reginald Francis Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin has chosen Ruudolf - Leijonakuningaslaulu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reginald Francis Colon! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Putin! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Putin throws the kick towards the body but Francis Colon avoids it. Francis Colon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Putin is fending him off so far but Francis Colon persists. Nope, Putin circles away and we're back to standing. Putin lands a body shot.
Francis Colon gets a double leg takedown into Putin's guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Francis Colon. Francis Colon is looking to work some ground and pound but Putin has wrist control. Putin is looking to stand up but Francis Colon isn't so interested in that idea. Putin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Francis Colon preventing the sweep. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putin is on top in guard.
Francis Colon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Putin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round. Putin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Francis Colon is keeping the position for now. Putin has gone for a leg lock! Francis Colon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Putin's guard. Putin trying to control the position.
Francis Colon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Putin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Francis Colon looking to pass the guard. Francis Colon with a nice head shot there. Francis Colon looking to sit in guard and control but Putin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Putin looking to pass the guard. Francis Colon looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis Colon, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Putin works a leg free and moves into half guard. Francis Colon is trying to get back to full guard. Francis Colon is looking to control Putin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Francis Colon avoid being mounted? Putin is controlling the pace.
Putin tries to stand and escape but Francis Colon is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Putin wants to pass to mount but Francis Colon is defending the position. Putin wants to stand up but Francis Colon is controlling the position.
Putin wants to control but Francis Colon is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Putin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Francis Colon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Francis Colon manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Putin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Putin dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Putin throws a chopping leg kick but Francis Colon manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Francis Colon off balance momentarily. Francis Colon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin. Putin misses with a low kick as Francis Colon jumps back. Putin throws a head kick but Francis Colon moves out of range.
Putin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Francis Colon avoids a kick to the body.
Putin takes a swing at Francis Colon's ribcage but misses. Francis Colon shoots in for a double leg but Putin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Francis Colon misses with the combination.
Putin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Francis Colon misses with a hook. Putin scores with a shot to the body.
Francis Colon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Putin's waist but Putin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Francis Colon off to one side. Francis Colon gets the takedown into side control. Putin can't do much from the bottom here. Francis Colon trying to control the position but Putin is working away. Putin dodges the ground and pound from Francis Colon.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Francis Colon in side control, throwing shots but Putin defends. Putin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Francis Colon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Francis Colon wants to pass to mount but Putin is defending the position. Putin gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Francis Colon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Francis Colon postures up.
Putin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Francis Colon is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Putin controlling the position easily from mount. Francis Colon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Putin wants to work for an arm triangle but Francis Colon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Francis Colon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Putin jumps into side control! Francis Colon struggling a bit here. Francis Colon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Putin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Francis Colon is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonas Putin will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francis Colon manages to avoid it. A slapping leg kick lands for Putin.
Putin scores with a leg kick.
Francis Colon fails with a takedown attempt. Putin scores with a hook. Putin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Putin lands with a hook. Francis Colon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Francis Colon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Putin throws a head kick that misses. Putin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Francis Colon's sensitive parts. Francis Colon shoots in for a double leg but Putin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Putin throws a leg kick and Francis Colon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Putin's guard now. Francis Colon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Putin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Francis Colon is looking to defend but Putin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Francis Colon! Putin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Francis Colon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonas Putin! Jonas Putin retains his featherweight title! A victorious Jonas Putin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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