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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Billy Bob! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Klitschko! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Klitschko lands a left and a right that send Bob crashing to the mat, dazed. Klitschko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Billy Bob has been cut. Klitschko connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bob - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitali Klitschko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen England belongs to me as his entrance music. Josh Foster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Foster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Gunn! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Foster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Foster. Foster ducks under a wild hook from Gunn. Gunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Foster dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Foster moves out of range of the strikes. Foster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gunn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Gunn misses the jab. Ray Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Foster throws a low kick but Gunn avoids it. Foster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foster throws out a loose jab but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it. Gunn checks the leg kick. Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch. Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch. Gunn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Foster throws a front kick aimed at Gunn's knee but Gunn avoids it well. Gunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Foster's defenses. Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foster dips to his left and cracks Gunn with an uppercut! Foster lands with a slapping head kick. Foster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster. Foster slips a straight right by Gunn. Gunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Gunn misses with a straight right. Foster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nice straight punches there by Gunn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunn. Foster ducks under a wild hook from Gunn. Gunn moves out of range of the leg kick from Foster. Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foster throws a leg kick and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Foster throws out a loose jab but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it. Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gunn tries to clinch up. Gunn avoids the head kick by Foster.
Gunn throws a leg kick that is checked and Foster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Foster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Gunn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foster throws a low kick but Gunn avoids it. Gunn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gunn thuds a left hand into Foster's body. Gunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Gunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice body kick from Foster. Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gunn thuds his right hand into Foster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Gunn connects with a single shot there. A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target. Gunn scores with a one two! Foster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Foster circles away from the clinch attempt and Foster counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gunn is lucky that one didn't land flush. Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn. Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Foster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gunn is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gunn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Gunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Foster throws a head kick that misses. Foster throws a head kick that misses and Gunn counters with a one-two to the body. Gunn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Foster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Foster motions for Gunn to come forward. Foster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Foster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gunn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Gunn tries to clinch but Foster moves out of range. Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foster counters with an outside leg kick.
Foster keeps Gunn at a distance using the push kick. Gunn scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Gunn lands. Gunn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foster counters with a slapping leg kick. Foster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunn. Gunn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foster. Gunn tests Foster's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gunn scores with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Foster is looking to chop away at Gunn's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunn. Foster misses with a leg kick and Gunn counters with a three punch combo that has Foster backing up. Foster nods at Gunn to acknowledge the strikes. Foster throws a body kick that misses. Foster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Gunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Foster's head back.
A big right from Foster misses. Foster throws a leg kick that is checked and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Foster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunn is out of range. Foster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Foster. Gunn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gunn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foster. Foster circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gunn moves into range and connects with a jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Foster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gunn is working the combinations to good effect here. Foster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gunn cracks Foster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Foster is rocked! Gunn misses with the combination.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foster paws at him with a jab and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Gunn dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Foster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn. Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gunn is looking to clinch. A low kick from Gunn is predictable there and Foster counters with a nice uppercut. Foster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Foster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gunn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gunn lands with a straight right. Foster didn't see that one coming. Gunn throws a hook but Foster avoids it easily. Foster has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Good leg kick by Gunn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Foster's head. Oh Foster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A jab lands there for Gunn. A slapping leg kick lands for Foster.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center. Foster seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd cheers as Gunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foster doesn't seem phased though. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Foster might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Foster scores with a nice body kick.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn counters with a left and a right that stings Foster. Ray Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foster fakes the leg kick and cracks Gunn in the body. Gunn gets in close and instigates a clinch. Foster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunn.
Gunn avoids the elbow strike from Foster, against the cage.
Foster tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunn avoids the damage to the body. Foster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunn wants to stall.
Gunn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gunn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Nice elbow from Foster. Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
Foster tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunn avoids the damage to the body. Foster misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gunn. Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foster manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gunn is looking to clinch. Ray Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Foster throws a body kick that misses. Foster slips a jab from Gunn. Foster thuds a left hand into Gunn's body. Gunn throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease. Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily. Foster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunn circles away quickly and effectively. Foster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A good leg kick by Gunn. Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Foster throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn. Foster throws a solid leg kick but Gunn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Foster. Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range. Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Foster thuds a left hand into Gunn's body. A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Foster is looking to chop away at Gunn's legs. Gunn misses with a combination
and Foster makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foster tries to score with a low kick but Gunn moves his leg out of the way. Gunn slips a jab and a cross from Foster.
Gunn connects with a jab. Gunn tries to clinch but Foster moves out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Gunn. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
A head kick by Foster misses and Gunn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Foster throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gunn moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off. Gunn looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well. Gunn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Foster's shoulder, as Foster tries to avoid the shot. Foster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gunn jabs Foster right on the nose. Foster blinks but takes it well. Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Foster throws a push kick but Gunn slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gunn scores with a jab to the body. Gunn cracks Foster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Gunn misses with a wild combination.
Gunn wants to clinch up but Foster keeps it at a distance. Foster staying out of range there. Gunn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunn throws a combination that misses and Foster makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gunn really felt that one! Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn. Foster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Foster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn. Foster on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Left hook, right uppercut from Gunn. 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! Gunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gunn throws a big shot that misses. Foster thumps Gunn with a low kick. Some wild striking there from Gunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foster at a distance.
Foster scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foster sees it coming and avoids it easily. Foster moves away from the strike by Gunn. Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Foster throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Foster misses with a body kick. Gunn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gunn looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well. Foster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gunn lands a head shot. Gunn lands with a nice combination. Foster backs away looking to recover. Gunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Foster keeps the fight on the outside. Foster defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand. Foster walks into a left hand. Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Foster dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round. Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A punch combination from Foster misses. Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunn lands a jab. A punch combination from Gunn misses. Foster throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot. Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Foster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Gunn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Gunn finds it's target. Gunn tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
Foster 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.
Gunn stuns Foster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gunn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foster on the side of the head. Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Foster. Foster throws a leg kick that misses. Gunn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Gunn slips a straight right by Foster. Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Foster's head back.
Foster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Foster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Foster fakes the leg kick and cracks Gunn in the body. Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gunn throws a one two combo.
Foster thumps Gunn with a low kick. Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster. Foster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A cross from Gunn lands. Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foster.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Foster misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Foster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gunn cracks Foster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Josh Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Foster moves away and avoids it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Foster.
Foster throws a leg kick that misses. Gunn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foster on the side of the head. Gunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Foster's head. Foster with a body punch. A glancing blow. Foster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunn. Foster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Gunn catches Foster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gunn fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Foster to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Foster looks to clinch but Gunn throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Foster taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ray Gunn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Farrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch has chosen Get Knocked Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Farrow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Punch! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Farrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Punch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Farrow gets a clinch. Farrow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Farrow. A knee to the head by Farrow.
Punch tries to break the clinch but Farrow is controlling the position. Farrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Farrow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Punch fails to pull guard.
Farrow unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farrow landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Farrow.
Farrow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Punch's face.
Farrow working Punch over with knees to the body. Farrow scores with a shot to the side of Punch's head. Farrow lands a nice knee to the body. Punch looks gassed! Farrow lands a damaging elbow. Punch misses with a punch to the body.
Farrow tries a knee to the head but Punch blocks it.
Farrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Punch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Farrow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A knee to the head by Farrow.
Farrow lands a nice knee to the body. Farrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knees in the clinch landing for Farrow.
Farrow with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Punch throws a jab but it's blocked by Farrow. Punch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farrow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Punch swivels and escapes. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Punch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Punch lands a nice looking body shot.
Punch lands with an overhand left. A jab lands there for Punch. Punch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Punch wants to stand but Farrow is controlling his arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Farrow is looking to reverse the position. Punch takes a little break here. Farrow wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Punch tries to advance to mount but Farrow denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Punch just content to control the position. Farrow gets back to half guard. Punch trying to control from half guard but Farrow is working away. Farrow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Punch is working away from the top position though. Punch has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Farrow works to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punch wants to get up but he can't break Farrow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Farrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farrow wants to sweep here but Punch controlling him for the moment. Farrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Punch is aware though and is defending well. Punch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Punch tries to free his leg and advance position but Farrow is retaining full guard. Punch's corner is telling him to maintain position. Farrow wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Punch wants to get up but he can't break Farrow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Punch stops Farrow from standing up. Punch wants to pass the guard but Farrow is keeping the position. Punch preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Farrow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Punch has a takedown stuffed. Farrow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. No joy there for Punch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Farrow is looking to clinch but Punch is avoiding it.
Punch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Farrow tries to clinch up. Farrow leaves Punch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Eric Farrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Punch. Punch darts in and out, connecting with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Farrow dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Farrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Farrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Punch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Punch fails with the takedown. Punch works Farrow's body with a nice hook. Farrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punch swats him away and circles back towards the center. Punch swinging wildly here.
Punch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farrow fails in his attempt to clinch. Punch 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.
Farrow is looking to clinch. Farrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Punch. Punch gets slowly back to his feet. Farrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punch swats him away and circles back towards the center. Punch tries for a takedown but Farrow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Eric Farrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Farrow tries for a takedown but Punch circles away easily and Punch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Punch punishes Farrow's body with a nice straight punch. Farrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Punch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Farrow is staying active underneath Punch, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Punch not doing much here.
Farrow is not content to let Punch control the position. Punch stalling away here and it's allowed Farrow to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Farrow looking to control.
Punch wants to stand but Farrow is controlling his posture from full guard. Farrow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punch defends it easily. Farrow keeping moving, preventing Punch from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Farrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Farrow, not yet. Farrow working a defensive guard here.
Punch trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Punch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Punch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Farrow's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Punch with a hook. Farrow fails in his attempt to clinch. Punch cracks Farrow with an open hand slap. Eric Farrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Punch shoots in but no luck this time. Nice shot lands for Punch. Farrow tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it. Farrow clinches but Punch breaks the clinch and Punch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Punch looks to land a combination. Farrow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Farrow tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it. Farrow gets a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Punch's face as he tries to break the clinch. Farrow tries to land a knee to the head but Punch blocks with his arms.
Punch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Punch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Farrow wants to clinch up but Punch keeps it at a distance. Punch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farrow in his tracks. Punch misses with a takedown attempt - Farrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jab by Punch. Farrow fails in his attempt to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Punch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Farrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Punch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A left and a right from Punch both land. Nice combination. Punch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farrow is rocked! Farrow fails in his attempt to clinch. Farrow gets the takedown into side control. Farrow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Farrow trying to control the position but Punch is working away. The strikes coming from Farrow are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Farrow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Punch is trying to buck Farrow off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Punch is not content to let Farrow control the position. Farrow landing strikes. Farrow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Punch keeps the fight on the outside. Farrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Punch swats away the attempt to clinch by Farrow. Farrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punch.
Farrow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Farrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punch connects with a body shot. Punch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Farrow fails with a takedown attempt. Punch scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Punch shoots for a double leg takedown but Farrow sprawls well. He's pushed Punch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Eric Farrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Punch. Punch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farrow's head backwards. Farrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farrow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Punch misses with a wild body shot. Farrow fails in his attempt to clinch. Punch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Farrow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Farrow is looking to clinch. Punch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punch scores with a jab. Punch dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Farrow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. No luck with that takedown attempt from Farrow. Punch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farrow on the side of the head. Punch lands a body shot.
Punch cracks Farrow with a good jab. Farrow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Punch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farrow avoids it really well and circles away. Ray Punch seems to be getting the better of the standup. Farrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Punch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farrow tries to clinch but Punch moves away and Punch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Punch throws a series of punches but Farrow moves out of range. Farrow looks to clinch letting Punch counter with a right hand. Farrow slips under a jab from Punch. Eric Farrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Punch closes the distance and lands a one-two. Farrow tries to clinch but fails miserably and Punch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Farrow! Punch controlling the position easily from mount. Farrow is trying to stand up. Punch controlling from the full mount. Punch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Farrow is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Ray Punch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Punch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ray Punch! Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Ray Punch! Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ray Punch!
Ray Punch wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between muhammad ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, muhammad ali! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Rogers has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing ali to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rogers is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - ali pulls down on the head and he's put Rogers to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). muhammad ali!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Risto Jaloviina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaloviina comes to the cage accompanied by UNKLE - Reign. This should be fireworks!
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Risto Jaloviina! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Rugowski! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rugowski keeps the fight on the outside. Jaloviina missing with a left hand there. Rugowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Risto Jaloviina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jaloviina throws the kick towards the body but Rugowski avoids it. Jaloviina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Rugowski scores with a body shot.
Jaloviina with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jaloviina tries to clinch but Rugowski moves out of range. Jaloviina lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rugowski at a distance.
Rugowski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rugowski duly obliges. Jaloviina throws a leg kick but Rugowski sees it coming and moves out of range. Jaloviina misses with a straight left. Jaloviina fails in his attempt to clinch. Jaloviina walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rugowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A left and a right from Rugowski both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rugowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rugowski thuds a left hand into Jaloviina's body. Jaloviina throws the left hand but Rugowski avoids the punch easily. Nice cross by Jaloviina. A solid leg kick lands there for Jaloviina.
Rugowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rugowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaloviina. Rugowski swinging wildly here.
Jaloviina lands a body shot.
Jaloviina throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rugowski. A chopping leg kick lands by Jaloviina.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaloviina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaloviina tries to clinch up but Rugowski circles away and keeps his distance. Good work by Rugowski as he checks the leg kick. Rugowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jaloviina misses with a wild body shot. Jaloviina misses with a combination
and Rugowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rugowski lands a jab to the head.
Rugowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaloviina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rugowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rugowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaloviina. Jaloviina moves in looking to clinch but Rugowski pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaloviina motions for Rugowski to come forward. Jaloviina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jaloviina swings and misses with a shot to the body and Rugowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jaloviina is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rugowski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Rugowski misses with a two punch combination.
Rugowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Jaloviina misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Jaloviina misses. Jaloviina throws a leg kick but Rugowski sees it coming and moves out of range. Jaloviina throws a low kick but Rugowski avoids it. Jaloviina closes the distance and clinches. Jaloviina is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Jaloviina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rugowski looks gassed! Nice body punch from Jaloviina - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jaloviina lands a nice shot to the body. Jaloviina landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rugowski avoiding damage as Jaloviina throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jaloviina scores with a nice short uppercut. Jaloviina lands a right hand. A body shot lands from Jaloviina.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaloviina is working Rugowski over against the cage. Rugowski takes a knee to the side of the body. Rugowski working hard to break the clinch. Jaloviina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jaloviina lands a nice shot to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Jaloviina.
Jaloviina lands a nice uppercut. Jaloviina works on Rugowski's body with a couple of short punches. Jaloviina lands with a left to the head. Jaloviina lands with a left to the head. Jaloviina presses Rugowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jaloviina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaloviina is pushing Rugowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaloviina. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaloviina. Jaloviina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaloviina gets through Rugowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jaloviina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nice body punch from Jaloviina. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jaloviina lands a right hand. Jaloviina's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Jaloviina missing with knees to the body.
Rugowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jaloviina pressing his opponent against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Jaloviina dominated that round. That's time! Jaloviina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jaloviina wants to clinch. Good leg kick by Jaloviina there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaloviina throws a quick inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jaloviina is looking to clinch. Jaloviina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jaloviina moves in looking to clinch but Rugowski pushes him off. Rugowski ducks under a wild hook from Jaloviina.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rugowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Rugowski misses with an uppercut. Jaloviina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rugowski counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jaloviina throws a front kick aimed at Rugowski's knee but Rugowski avoids it well. Rugowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaloviina misses with a combination
and Rugowski counters with a straight right hand. Jaloviina throws a shot from downtown. Rugowski moves away and avoids it. Jaloviina misses with a low kick. Jaloviina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rugowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jaloviina misses with a combination
and Rugowski counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rugowski ducks under a wild hook from Jaloviina. Jaloviina misses with a jab to the body
letting Rugowski counter with a right hand. Jaloviina is looking to clinch but Rugowski is avoiding it.
Rugowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Rugowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Rugowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaloviina throws out the jab. Rugowski slips a jab from Jaloviina. Jaloviina tries to clinch up. Rugowski moves away from the strike by Jaloviina.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rugowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jaloviina tried to score with a low kick but Rugowski checks it. Jaloviina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jaloviina has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Jaloviina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rugowski swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rugowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaloviina.
Rugowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaloviina. Jaloviina throws a solid leg kick but Rugowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaloviina. Rugowski ducks under a wild hook from Jaloviina. Jaloviina misses with a hook. Jaloviina doesn't manage to clinch there - Rugowski circles away.
Bubba Rugowski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jaloviina throws a sloppy body shot
and Rugowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaloviina wants to clinch. Jaloviina looks to land a right hand but Rugowski moved out of range. Jaloviina is looking to clinch. Jaloviina tries a low kick but Rugowski avoids it. Rugowski looks to land a right hand but Jaloviina moved out of range. Rugowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rugowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rugowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rugowski slips under a jab. Jaloviina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rugowski counters with a left and a right that stings Jaloviina. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rugowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jaloviina gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rugowski. A big right from Jaloviina misses. Jaloviina staying out of range there. Rugowski moves out of range of the body kick from Jaloviina.
Rugowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rugowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaloviina scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jaloviina lands a head kick. Rugowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Rugowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jaloviina misses with a body shot
and Rugowski counters with a straight right hand. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaloviina lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rugowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rugowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rugowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaloviina should have avoided that one. Jaloviina connects with a looping right hand.
Jaloviina swings for the body but Rugowski moves out of range.
Jaloviina moves away from the strike by Rugowski. Rugowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaloviina throws a sloppy head kick and Rugowski moves out of range easily. Jaloviina connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rugowski momentarily.
Jaloviina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rugowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rugowski throws a hook but Jaloviina avoids it easily. Jaloviina doesn't manage to clinch there - Rugowski circles away.
Rugowski throws a combination. Jaloviina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rugowski lands a jab. Rugowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Jaloviina missing with a left hand there. Rugowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jaloviina misses with a low kick. Jaloviina slips under a jab. Rugowski stuns Jaloviina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Rugowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaloviina was well out of range. Poor timing from Rugowski. Rugowski misses with a looping left. Jaloviina wants to clinch. Rugowski misses with a jab to the body
and Jaloviina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rugowski lands with a nice combination. Jaloviina backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big left from Rugowski misses. Jaloviina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaloviina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rugowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rugowski looks to land a right hand but Jaloviina moved out of range. Rugowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jaloviina misses with a body punch
and Rugowski counters with a right hand to the body. Jaloviina loads up on a big right hand but Rugowski slips the punch. Rugowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaloviina's head. Jaloviina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rugowski counters with a three punch combo that has Jaloviina backing up. Jaloviina nods at Rugowski to acknowledge the strikes. Jaloviina fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rugowski checks it well. Jaloviina has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rugowski tries to circle away but Jaloviina has him pinned against the cage. Risto Jaloviina has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jaloviina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rugowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaloviina has him pressed against the cage. Jaloviina has Rugowski pressed against the cage.
Jaloviina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rugowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. 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! Good body shot from Jaloviina.
A short body shot lands from Jaloviina as the two fighters clinch.
Jaloviina lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut. Jaloviina cracks Rugowski with a nice body shot. A short right from Jaloviina. A nice right hand lands inside from Jaloviina. Nice body punch from Jaloviina. Jaloviina lands a left hand.
Jaloviina gets through Rugowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jaloviina pushes Rugowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jaloviina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jaloviina lands with a left to the head. Jaloviina throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rugowski being controlled against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Jaloviina.
Bubba Rugowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rugowski takes an elbow to the forehead. Jaloviina digs a right hand into Rugowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rugowski's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight! Risto Jaloviina showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jaloviina 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Risto Jaloviina! Judge William Gold scores the fight for Risto Jaloviina! Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Risto Jaloviina!
Risto Jaloviina wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DOC Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Abodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Abodo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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297 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, DOC Holliday! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Abodo! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Holliday finds it's way through Abodo's defenses. Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abodo fails to land the takedown. Abodo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abodo looks to land a combination but Holliday avoids it well. Abodo wants to clinch. Abodo has a takedown stuffed. Holliday looks to throw the jab but Abodo is out of range. Abodo closes the distance and clinches. A right hand to the body from Abodo.
Holliday tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abodo smiles and moves away.
Abodo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abodo is looking for a kimura but Holliday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abodo to get the leverage. Abodo prevents Holliday from standing back up.
Abodo is taking a breather. Holliday 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. Abodo wants to free his trapped foot but Holliday is holding on for dear life with his legs. Abodo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holliday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Abodo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Holliday is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hugo Abodo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Piotrowski! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gaard throws a body punch but Piotrowski moves out of range. Gaard scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like William Piotrowski has been cut. Piotrowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gaard looks to land a combination but Piotrowski avoids it well. Gaard lands with a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gaard lands with a good body shot. Piotrowski looks gassed! Gaard feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Piotrowski sprawling to the canvas! Piotrowski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gaard finish him?!
Piotrowski is rocked! Gaard flashes Piotrowski a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Piotrowski's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Piotrowski crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gaard punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keast Gaard! Keast Gaard retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Calculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaylee Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaylee Frye is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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156 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Calculus! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaylee Frye! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Frye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Calculus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Kaylee Frye has been cut. Frye throws a head kick but Calculus moves out of range.
Calculus scores with a nice strike. Calculus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Calculus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. 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! Calculus lands a nice hook to Frye's body. Frye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Calculus clobbers Frye with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Frye looks for a takedown but Calculus sprawls well. Frye looks gassed! Calculus lands a left and a right that send Frye crashing to the mat, dazed. Calculus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Frye is rocked! Calculus connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Frye to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Calculus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Calculus! Kenny Calculus retains his lightweight title!
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