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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and In Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). In Face is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, In Face! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Face counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking. Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Face with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gracie tries for a takedown but Face circles away easily and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie is rocked! Gracie shoots and misses and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. and Face counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gracie! He's just covering up as Face starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). In Face! A very excited looking In Face made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erdal Bakkal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakkal comes to the cage accompanied by Leyla ile Mecnun'un Bitiren Melodisi. The Kid has chosen Moby - Flower as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Erdal Bakkal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle The Kid! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bakkal ducks under a wild hook from The Kid. Bakkal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bakkal. Bakkal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Kid. That did some damage! Bakkal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Kid sees it coming and avoids it easily. The Kid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bakkal connects with a leg kick. The Kid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bakkal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bakkal scores with a leg kick.
Bakkal connects with an inside leg kick. Bakkal drives through and clinches with The Kid against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bakkal gets through The Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bakkal lands a body shot. Bakkal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Kid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakkal. Bakkal digs a good hook to The Kid's body.
Bakkal scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bakkal moves out of range of the body kick from The Kid.
Bakkal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Kyle The Kid has been cut. The Kid throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Bakkal counters with a straight right hand. Bakkal with a jab.
The Kid is rocked! The Kid tries a head kick but it misses.
The Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Bakkal finish him? Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bakkal.
The Kid steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bakkal. That one must have hurt. The Kid seems to have recovered his senses. Bakkal thuds his right hand into The Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The Kid misses with a double jab
and Bakkal counters with a body kick that stops The Kid in his tracks momentarily. The Kid looks winded! Bakkal cracks the inside of The Kid's front leg. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bakkal has The Kid pressed against the cage, preventing The Kid from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The Kid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bakkal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakkal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Kid.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Kid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakkal slips a straight right by The Kid. The Kid does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A good leg kick by Bakkal. Bakkal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The Kid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bakkal connects with a leg kick. The Kid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The Kid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The Kid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. The Kid drops his hands momentarily and Bakkal needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips The Kid just on the top of the head. The Kid drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in The Kid - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Erdal Bakkal! Erdal Bakkal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Zubar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Here comes the boom as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ronald Zubar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Zubar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Silva! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zubar throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease. Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Ronald Zubar has been cut. Zubar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Silva gets the takedown into side control. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Zubar tries to improve position but can't. Silva working the head with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva cracks Zubar with a big elbow. Silva lands a few punches from side control. Silva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Zubar is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes there by Silva. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Silva is working Zubar over with some ground and pound from side control. Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva looks for a takedown but Zubar sprawls well. Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zubar. Zubar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva. Zubar is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position. Silva stands up and beckons Zubar to join him on the feet. Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zubar defends it nicely. Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ronald Zubar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zubar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Silva throws a half hearted mid kick. Silva shoots in and drives through. Zubar sprawls well. Silva looks winded! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zubar. Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Zubar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Zubar back into the cage. Silva has picked Zubar up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Zubar is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zubar avoid being mounted? Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zubar defending well though. Zubar tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg. Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Silva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Silva working the head and body with strikes. Zubar looking for submissions off his back. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Silva dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ronald Zubar's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zubar's half guard. Silva wants to take a breather but Zubar is having none of it. Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Silva uses his free foot to push down on Zubar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zubar. Zubar is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea. Silva lands with some strikes. Zubar working to try and regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zubar is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zubar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zubar! Zubar throws a big elbow that misses. Zubar lands a couple of elbows. Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zubar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zubar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zubar?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zubar wants to control but Silva is having none of it. Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zubar's face.
Ronald Zubar's cut is getting worse. Silva controlling from mount. Silva lands a couple of good shots and Zubar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ronald Zubar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Silva punishes Zubar with strikes from the back mount. Silva scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva scores with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Zubar right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva tightening his grip on Zubar, looking for the choke. Silva scores with punches to the body. Silva tries to keep control of the position but Zubar is staying busy. Silva scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jeez, Ronald Zubar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ronald Zubar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Silva! In his post fight interview, George Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djadjo Cigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cigan has chosen DJ Valentino as his entrance music. Djadjo Cigan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Torres! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Djadjo Cigan! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Torres misses. Cigan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres blocks a head kick by Cigan.
Cigan misses with a head kick.
Cigan misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Torres.
It looks like Djadjo Cigan has been cut. Cigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cigans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! This has been an exciting period of action! Cigan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Cigan throws a nice head kick!
We've been told by Torres's head coaches at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Cigan throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cigan sprawls well initially but Torres persists and gets the takedown into half guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Torres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Cigan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Torres controlling the action here. Torres 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.
Torres is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cigan!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Torres landing strikes from the mount. Torres lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Torres is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cigan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The cut above Djadjo Cigan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Djadjo Cigan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Torres! In defeat, Djadjo Cigan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I wanna coungradulate my opponent, he was better than me this night, I ll do my best to get back soon and win next fights, love you all.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Vovkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Silava (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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Vovkov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Silava! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A decent looking body kick lands there for Silava. Vovkov shoots in for a takedown but Silava shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Vovkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silava defends well and Vovkov ends up having to push Silava into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Vovkov takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Vlad Vovkov has been cut. Vovkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silava smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Vovkov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silava dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vovkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vovkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vovkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. No luck with that takedown attempt from Vovkov. Vovkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vovkov has a takedown stuffed. Silava lands a front kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silava scores with a push kick. Silava thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vovkov if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silava scores with a jab to the head.
Silava connects with an inside leg kick. Silava buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vovkov is breathing heavily. Vovkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Silava lands a head shot. Vovkov shoots in but no luck this time. Silava lands with a nice body kick. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vovkov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Nice shot lands for Silava. Nice jab there from Silava. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vovkov shoots and misses and Silava counters with a thumping low kick. Silava fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vovkov. Silava lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silava scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silava!
Vovkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silava. Silava lands with a good body shot. Silava buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vovkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silava. Silava obviously looking to wear him down.
Silava scores with a leg kick.
Vovkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silava pinned against the cage. Silava gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Silava scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Silava connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vovkov's hands. Vovkov needs to keep his hands up - Silava had a free shot at his head there.
Vovkov is rocked! Silava has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Silava fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Vovkov out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Antti Silava! Our winner, Antti Silava, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boro Miranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boro Miranovic! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Filipovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Filipovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Filipovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Miranovic misses with a takedown attempt - Filipovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Miranovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boro Miranovic. Filipovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miranovic manages to avoid it. Filipovic misses with a straight left. Miranovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovic pinned against the cage. Filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Filipovic dodges the punch combination from Miranovic.
Miranovic wants to stay close but Filipovic steps back to make room for something. Miranovic seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Filipovic and Miranovic drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vojtech Benko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Masuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vojtech Benko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Masuka! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick from Masuka lands but Benko takes it in his stride.
It looks like Vojtech Benko has been cut. Masuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benko is fending him off so far but Masuka persists. Nope, Benko circles away and we're back to standing. Benko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masuka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Benko closes the distance looking to clinch and Masuka counters with a nice kick to the body. Benko with a poor takedown and Masuka counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Benko! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Masuka! Vincent Masuka 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Hartnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture's entrance music is Mama said knock you out. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
35 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Hartnell! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Couture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hartnell. Hartnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture moves into the clinch successfully.
Couture lands a nice uppercut. Couture just leaning against Hartnell, taking a breather. Hartnell tries to pull guard but Couture holds him up against the cage and eventually Hartnell drops back down to his feet.
Couture is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hartnell is defending well. Couture lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartnell backwards. Couture gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hartnell.
Couture is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hartnell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Couture is defending well. Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Hartnell. Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartnell. Couture goes for a takedown attempt but Hartnell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Couture moves into range and clinches up with Hartnell.
That's one minute gone in the round. Couture is trying to force a seperation but Hartnell has the dominant position. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Couture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartnell. Couture keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartnell's efforts to push away. Hartnell is working for takedown but Couture is calmly controlling the position for now. Hartnell misses with a punch to the body.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture. A battle for position here, against the cage. Hartnell looking to stall.
Hartnell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hartnell pulls guard successfully.
Couture is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartnell has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Couture missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hartnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartnell is keeping the position for now. Couture throws a big elbow that misses. Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hartnell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Couture is controlling him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Couture stands up from Hartnell's guard - Couture perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hartnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hartnell throws an off balance right hand
and Couture counters with an outside leg kick.
Hartnell throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it. Couture takes a swing at Hartnell's ribcage but misses. Hartnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hartnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hartnell keeps the fight on the outside. Couture lands a big right hook! Hartnell looks hurt but is still standing! Couture lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Hartnell falls down and Couture dives in with a huge hammer fist! Hartnell's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Couture runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Couture! Brandon Couture is the new featherweight champion! Brandon Couture took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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