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HFC Fight Night 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sung Sang (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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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John McDougall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sung Sang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDougall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sang thinking.
Sang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDougall can't do much from the bottom here.
McDougall is looking to reverse the position.
Sang tries to advance to mount but McDougall denies him.
McDougall is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDougall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDougall is trying to get back to half guard.
McDougall struggling a bit here.
McDougall is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McDougall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDougall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDougall tries to get out of the position.
McDougall tries to bench press Sang off him but Sang keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sang has an Americana. McDougall didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sang is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sang hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sung Sang!
Sung Sang took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha Male for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Mundian To Bach Ke as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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284 lbs
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277 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Khan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane swinging wildly here.
Clegane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clegane throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Clegane misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khan.
Gregor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan shoots for a double leg takedown but Clegane sprawls well. He's pushed Khan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Clegane.
Clegane throws a right hand that Khan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khan also avoids with ease.
Khan goes for a double leg but Clegane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clegane continues to drive forward.
Gregor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Khan.
Khan drags the fight down to the ground.
Clegane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clegane wanted to stand there but Khan had control of the position.
Clegane trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clegane is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan wants to sweep but no luck.
Clegane wanted to stand there but Khan had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clegane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan throws a combination. Clegane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Clegane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clegane fails to land with a series of punches.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
Khan goes for a double leg but Clegane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clegane continues to drive forward.
Clegane working hard to break the clinch.
Clegane is trying to force a seperation but Khan has the dominant position.
Khan manages to pull guard.
Clegane wants to stand but Khan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clegane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clegane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clegane wants to get up but he can't break Khan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clegane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clegane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clegane is looking to stand up but Khan won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clegane defends well.
Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clegane is aware though and is defending well.
Clegane wanted to stand there but Khan had control of the position.
Clegane wants to stand and escape but instead Khan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Clegane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khan is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clegane wants to stand up but Khan is controlling him.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ali Khan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clegane throws a right hand that Khan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khan also avoids with ease.
Clegane throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Clegane is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
Clegane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clegane defends well and Khan ends up having to push Clegane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clegane wants to break free but Khan has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gregor Clegane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clegane looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
Clegane misses with the combination.
Clegane misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clegane as he jumps to the side.
Clegane keeps the fight on the outside.
Clegane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clegane throws a combination. Khan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clegane fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan fails to land the takedown.
Clegane throws a combination that misses
so Khan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Clegane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khan cracks Clegane with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan landing some decent shots from guard.
Khan stops Clegane from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clegane tries to get out of the position.
Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clegane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khan on the ground.
Khan stops Clegane from standing up.
Khan gets to his feet. Clegane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gregor Clegane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clegane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khan clinches up with Clegane and pushes him back against the cage.
Clegane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khan successfully pulls guard.
Clegane stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.
Khan controlling the position.
Ali Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane wants to stand but Khan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Khan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Clegane has his hands clasped together but Khan extends and breaks Clegane's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Khan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Khan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slatko Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mochi Takeru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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238 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Slatko Matic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mochi Takeru!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeru throws a lazy uppercut
and Matic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takeru throws a looping overhand right but Matic ducks down to avoid it.
Takeru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Mochi Takeru has been cut.
Takeru walks into a stiff left hand from Matic.
Takeru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takeru's corner calls for a 1-2. Takeru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeru misses with a hook. Matic ducked under it nicely.
Matic connects with a looping right hand.
Takeru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matic scores with a hook.
Takeru loads up on a big right hand but Matic slips the punch.
Matic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeru.
Takeru tries to keep at a distance but Matic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeru throws the left hand but Matic avoids the punch easily.
Matic defending well as Takeru loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Takeru.
Matic lands a slapping body shot.
Matic catches Takeru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takeru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Takeru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeru.
Nice jab there from Matic.
Takeru misses with a straight left.
Matic scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Mochi Takeru's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Takeru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matic lands a glancing blow to the side of Takeru's head.
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!
Matic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeru misses with a left hand
and Matic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matic breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takeru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takeru throws a hook but Matic avoids it easily.
Takeru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takeru loads up on a big right hand but Matic slips the punch.
Takeru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takeru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matic.
A good leg kick by Matic.
Takeru throws a hook but Matic avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Matic coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takeru throws a shot from downtown. Matic moves away and avoids it.
Takeru 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.
Takeru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matic.
Nice uppercut lands for Matic. That snapped Takeru's head back.
The cut above Mochi Takeru's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Takeru throws a right hand that misses
and Matic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Matic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takeru throws a hook but Matic avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matic.
Nice uppercut lands for Matic. That snapped Takeru's head back.
Takeru misses with a jab to the body
enabling Matic to counter with a crisp jab.
Matic digs a good body shot into Takeru's ribs.
Takeru looks winded!
Matic jabs Takeru right on the nose. Takeru blinks but takes it well.
Matic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matic lands with a nice body punch.
Takeru walks into a left hand.
Mochi Takeru's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Takeru looks to throw the jab but Matic is out of range.
A good leg kick by Matic.
Matic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeru.
Matic cracks Takeru with a big right hand and Takeru goes down!
Takeru is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mochi Takeru's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slatko Matic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutger Snabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rutger Snabel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam looks to score with a jab to the body but Snabel is just out of range.
Bam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snabel throws a right hand that misses
and Bam counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Snabel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bam asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee asks Bam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bam prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bam fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snabel keeps working.
Snabel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Snabel tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snabel sneaks out the side door and pushes Bam away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rutger Snabel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snabel scores with a jab to the body.
Snabel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bam at a distance.
Bam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snabel.
Bam misses with a jab to the body
and Snabel counters with a straight right hand.
Snabel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bam throws out the jab.
Snabel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bam seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Snabel moves in looking to clinch but Bam pushes him off.
Snabel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snabel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bam wants to clinch but Snabel slips to the side
and Snabel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snabel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Snabel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snabel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bam looks to land a left hand but Snabel moved out of range nicely.
Snabel lands a jab to the head.
Bam throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Snabel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam takes one on the button.
A combination from Bam does no damage.
Snabel scores with a body shot.
Snabel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snabel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bam wants to clinch.
Bam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snabel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bam looks to score with a jab to the body but Snabel is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam slips under a jab from Snabel.
Snabel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bam back to the cage. Snabel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snabel circles away.
Snabel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bam had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Snabel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snabel clinches up with Bam and pushes him back against the cage.
Snabel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snabel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bam avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snabel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snabel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snabel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Snabel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Snabel connects with a body shot that sends Bam's belly button to the back.
Bam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snabel.
Snabel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bam at a distance.
Bam scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rutger Snabel has been cut.
Snabel scores with a nice head shot.
Bam shoots in for a double leg but Snabel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snabel circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Snabel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snabel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bam. Snabel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bam missing with a left hand there. Snabel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snabel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Snabel.
Bam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snabel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bam fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snabel moves out of range as Bam strikes.
Snabel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam misses with a left hand
and Snabel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snabel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bam jumps guard but Snabel stands there with Bam around his waist. Bam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snabel.
It looks like Zam Bam has been cut.
Snabel lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Snabel lands a left hand.
Bam takes a shot to the head.
Bam takes a shot to the head.
Bam tries to stall but Snabel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Snabel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snabel punishes Bam's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam missing with a left hand there. Snabel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Snabel.
Snabel lands a nice shot that snaps Bam's head back.
Snabel moves into range and clinches up with Bam.
Snabel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snabel sizes up Bam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bam on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snabel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snabel as he jumps to the side.
Snabel throws a shot from downtown. Bam moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Snabel.
Snabel connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snabel blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Snabel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Snabel. That snapped Bam's head back.
Zam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Snabel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bam closes the distance and clinches.
Snabel manages to break the clinch.
Snabel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snabel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bam.
Snabel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bam.
Bam misses with a combination
and Snabel counters with a two punch combo.
Bam shoots in and drives through. Snabel sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Snabel does it's job there.
Bam throws a body punch but Snabel moves out of range.
Snabel has Bam up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Snabel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snabel lands a hook that snaps the head of Bam backwards.
A short right from Snabel on the inside.
Snabel breaks the clinch.
Bam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snabel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bam is looking to wear down Snabel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snabel lands an elbow inside that Bam shrugs off.
Snabel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bam throws a hook but Snabel blocks it.
Bam shoots in but no luck this time.
Bam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snabel swivels and escapes.
Bam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snabel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam takes one on the button.
Snabel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bam.
Snabel instigates a clinch.
Snabel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snabel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snabel lands a shoulder strike.
Snabel scores with a shoulder strike.
Snabel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snabel breaks from the clinch.
Bam misses with an uppercut. Snabel saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snabel throws a good cross that connects.
Snabel takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snabel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snabel pushes Bam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bam is rocked!
Snabel dips a shoulder and cracks Bam with a mighty uppercut! Bam falls back against the cage and Snabel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bam is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Snabel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rutger Snabel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zen Zelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Scheisse is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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39
202 lbs
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198 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Scheisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zen Zelli!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheisse drives through and clinches with Zelli against the cage.
Scheisse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scheisse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scheisse scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Zen Zelli has been cut.
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
Scheisse looking to throw knees to the head but Zelli is blocking nicely.
Zelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scheisse is defending well for now.
Zelli throws an elbow that misses.
Zelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scheisse lands a big knee to the head and Zelli goes down! Scheisse pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scheisse!
A victorious Michael Scheisse thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Davis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chael Sauna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauna throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Sauna throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Sauna connects with a jab.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sauna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sauna wants to break free but Davis has control.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Sauna finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
Sauna connects with a right hand. Davis shakes it off.
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.
Sauna avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phil Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Sauna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauna takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Sauna or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis which made him look bad.
Davis defending well as Sauna loads up on a big left hand.
Sauna scores with a sloppy right hand. Davis should have avoided that one.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sauna is just out of range.
Sauna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davis tries to clinch but Sauna is having none of it.
Sauna feints a jab promting Davis to slip. Sauna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Davis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Davis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sauna counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sauna.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sauna postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sauna has gone for a leg lock! Davis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sauna's guard.
Sauna has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sauna trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis won't allow Sauna to sweep him here.
Davis stands and steps away. Sauna gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A slow jab from Sauna misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a hook but Sauna avoids it easily.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sauna on the side of the head.
Davis tries to land a leg kick but Sauna saw it coming and moves away.
Davis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sauna counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davis's guard now.
Sauna throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
Sauna wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Sauna is working hard here to advance position.
Sauna throwing strikes but missing.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Davis holds on and takes a little breather.
Sauna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Sauna from controlling successfully.
Sauna works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sauna looking to pass the guard.
Sauna throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sauna dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sauna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sauna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis.
Sauna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sauna on the side of the head.
Davis slips under a jab from Sauna.
Davis punishes Sauna's body with a nice straight punch.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sauna manages to avoid it.
Sauna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Sauna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davis scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Sauna connects with a looping right hand.
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Sauna is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sauna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davis's head backwards.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sauna.
Sauna jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
The fighters circling - Sauna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sauna circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sauna counters with a single leg into guard. Davis didn't expect that.
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!
Sauna in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sauna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Sauna from controlling successfully.
Sauna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chael Sauna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sauna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sauna postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sauna trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Sauna scoring with some ground and pound.
Sauna won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
Sauna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauna stops Davis from standing up.
Sauna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sauna with a nice head shot there.
Sauna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sauna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sauna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sauna throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sauna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phil Davis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big right from Davis misses.
Sauna throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sauna lands with a hook. Davis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phil Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sauna fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davis sprawls well initially but Sauna persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sauna throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis tries to kick Sauna off but Sauna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sauna is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Sauna lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sauna dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sauna looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Davis lands a high kick!
Davis slips a straight right by Sauna.
Sauna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Sauna throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a nice leg kick.
Sauna slips a jab from Davis.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sauna.
Sauna is rocked!
Sauna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis.
Oh Sauna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis moves away from the strike by Sauna.
Sauna seems to have got his legs back now.
Sauna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Davis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sauna drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Davis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sauna's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halo Olah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Fiddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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22
285 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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26
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Halo Olah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Fiddle!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiddle misses with a straight left.
Fiddle misses with an uppercut
and Olah counters with a nice leg kick.
Olah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fiddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Olah.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Olah.
Olah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fiddle or not.
Olah is trying to trip Fiddle. He has hold of a leg but Fiddle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Olah persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olah forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddle taking some punishment here, with Olah in his half guard.
Olah stalling.
Fiddle has hold of Olah's hands but Olah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fiddle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Olah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olah slows the pace down in half guard.
Olah lands strikes from half guard.
Olah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Still in half guard, Olah seems content to control.
Fiddle taking some punishment here, with Olah in his half guard.
Olah winds up and cracks Fiddle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiddle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Olah scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Olah passes the guard and advances to mount!
Olah working Fiddle over with strikes here.
Fiddle is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Olah! Fiddle is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Halo Olah!
Halo Olah retains his heavyweight title!
Halo Olah managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
270 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregorio San Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jasper Cox!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro blocks a low kick nicely.
Cox tries to clinch but San Pedro is having none of it.
Gregorio San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox is looking to land body kicks.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cox.
Cox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cox.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut
and Cox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Cox ducks down to avoid it.
Cox moves away from the strike by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Cox moves away and avoids it.
Cox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from San Pedro.
Cox moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.
San Pedro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro pushes Cox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox misses with a body punch.
Cox blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
San Pedro digs a right hand into Cox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cox's gas tank.
San Pedro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
Cox moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooh!!! San Pedro has knocked Cox down with a huge combo! San Pedro steps away and waves a wobbly Cox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Jasper Cox has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Cox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cox throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
Cox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cox looks winded!
San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cox. Cox obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cox was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
Cox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro steps in with a hook that catches Cox right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! San Pedro follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cox looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregorio San Pedro!
A relieved looking Gregorio San Pedro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Box Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Box Spar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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33
272 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Box Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Sean Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar wants to clinch
and Quinn counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Quinn. That snapped Spar's head back.
Quinn throws a hook but Spar blocks it.
Spar moves into the clinch.
A short right from Spar on the inside.
Spar stalling in the clinch but Quinn improves position.
Spar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spar fails to land.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Spar avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
Spar throws a punch but it's blocked by Quinn.
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Spar fails to land.
Spar scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spar.
Spar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Quinn.
Quinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spar misses with some punches.
Spar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Quinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quinn.
Quinn lands a jab to Spar's midsection.
Spar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spar throws a hook to the side of Quinn's head but Quinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spar stalling in the clinch.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
Spar is leaning against Quinn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quinns head.
Quinn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spar tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Spar back against the cage.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spar controls his hands.
Spar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quinn's efforts to push away.
Spar misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spar misses with a body shot.
Spar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spar moves out of range of the strikes.
Quinn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Quinn counters with a straight right hand.
Spar tries to close the distance and clinch but Quinn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quinn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spar has time to react.
Quinn throws a hook to the side of Spar's head but Spar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Spar.
Spar is looking to clinch.
Spar tries to keep at a distance but Quinn has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quinn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spar struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Quinn - that landed with a thud.
Spar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spar controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Quinn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Quinn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quinn clinches with his opponent.
Quinn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quinn is leaning against Spar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spar lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spar tries a body shot but Quinn blocks it.
Quinn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spar working aggressively here.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spar tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Spar back against the cage.
Spar struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quinn's efforts to push away.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
Spar lands a nice uppercut.
Spar swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spar blocks a body shot from Quinn.
Quinn is trying to push Spar away but Spar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spar can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spar lands a left and a right that send Quinn crashing to the mat, dazed. Spar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Quinn is rocked!
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!
Spar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Spar finish him?
Spar walks into a jab.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a head kick but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn stuns Spar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Quinn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quinn.
Quinn swings for the body but Spar moves out of range.
Spar misses the jab.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
Quinn throws a jab but it's blocked by Spar.
Quinn misses with the combination.
Quinn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spar tries to clinch but Quinn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Spar misses its intended target.
Quinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quinn throws a hook to the side of Spar's head but Spar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quinn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quinn digs a good hook to Spar's body.
Quinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quinn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spar. That one must have hurt.
Quinn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spar misses with an uppercut. Quinn saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar tries to clinch but Quinn moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spar to score with a decent uppercut.
Spar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinn.
Spar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spar misses with a hook. Quinn ducked under it nicely.
Quinn lands with a shot to the body.
Quinn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Spar is just out of range.
Spar throws a combination. Quinn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Box Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar cracks Quinn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Quinn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spar finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Box Spar dominated that second round.
That's time! Spar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spar darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Quinn's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Spar before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Box Spar!
A very excited looking Box Spar 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Rashid Naji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdul Rashid Naji has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Smith's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Rashid Naji!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Naji counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Naji throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith looking to control.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Naji trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Naji tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Naji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dan Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Naji instigates a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Naji is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Naji takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Dan Smith has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Naji misses the target.
Naji ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Naji.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Naji misses its intended target.
Naji throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Naji takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naji finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Naji walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Naji slips a jab from Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naji manages to avoid it.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Naji circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Naji counter with a right hand.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith feints a jab promting Naji to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Naji slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith jabs Naji to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Naji closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Naji loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith seems keen to control Naji's posture.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Naji from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith digs a good hook to Naji's body.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Naji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naji.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Naji pushes him off.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Naji on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith misses with a hook.
Naji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Naji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Naji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Naji back into the cage.
Naji goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Naji throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Naji saw that one coming.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith catches Naji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Naji misses.
Dan Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to sprawl but Naji drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naji.
Naji tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naji not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naji content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Abdul Rashid Naji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naji.
Smith is trying to stand.
Naji 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.
Naji is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naji is working away from the top position though.
Naji missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naji is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Naji is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naji lands a nice short elbow.
Naji not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naji is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Naji.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naji thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Naji winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Naji there.
Naji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Naji throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naji throws a big right hand that misses.
Naji wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Naji postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Naji scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naji is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Naji has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith has hold of Naji's hands but Naji slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Naji 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.
Smith controlling the position for now.
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!
Smith is staying active underneath Naji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naji throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naji wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Naji lands strikes from half guard.
Naji wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Naji thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Naji thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is not content to let Naji control the position.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Naji thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith won't allow Naji to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naji thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Naji connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Naji scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Rashid Naji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Naji throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dan Smith's cut is getting worse.
Naji ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith jabs at Naji's body.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Naji to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Naji slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naji looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Naji smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dan Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdul Rashid Naji!
Abdul Rashid Naji is the new super heavyweight champion!
Abdul Rashid Naji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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