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GAMMA#405 Stoppers v Carlton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Warm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk like an Egyptian. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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183 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
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195 cm
32
185 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Warm!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warm just misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James counters with a good low kick that Warm was not able to check.
Warm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James misses with a low kick.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warm shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Warm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James scores with a kick to the body.
James throws a right and a left that Warm avoids nicely.
Warm tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James tries to clinch but Warm moves away
and Warm counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Warm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Warm trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is pulling down on Warm's head to control his posture.
James is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Restricted area that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warm postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warm is controlling him.
Warm wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Warm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Warm preventing the sweep.
Warm wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Warm prevents James from getting back to his feet.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warm is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rick James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Warm.
James swings for the body but Warm moves out of range.
Warm takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Warm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Warm misses with a looping left.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Warm circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warm lands a lovely overhand right.
Warm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warm defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Warm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Warm.
James throws a hook to the side of Warm's head but Warm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warm swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Warm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big left from Warm misses.
James misses with a left hand
and Warm counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for James!
James is trying to buck Warm off.
Warm working away.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
Warm tries to advance to mount but can't.
James tries to bench press Warm off him but Warm keeps the position.
Warm in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Warm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Warm in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warm working the ground and pound but James is defending the strikes.
Warm is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warm in side control, throwing shots but James defends.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James is looking for a sweep.
James tries to escape but Warm is in control.
Warm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warm working the ground and pound but James is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
James is trying to control Warm's posture but Warm avoids it.
James is looking for a sweep.
James struggling a bit here.
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.
Warm takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
James struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rick James.
Warm misses with a wild body shot.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Warm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James throws a nice looking combination but Warm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warm circles away quickly and effectively.
Warm keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warm blocks the body kick.
Warm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Warm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Warm.
Warm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James is looking to clinch.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Warm tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James catches Warm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is looking to chop away at Warm's legs.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Warm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Warm lands with a cross.
Warm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warm missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rick James is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Warm misses.
Warm throws a hook but James blocks it.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warm circles away quickly and effectively.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warm throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warm misses with a two punch combination.
Rick James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Warm closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into James's guard.
Warm controlling from the top position.
Warm wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warm.
James wants to stand but Warm is controlling the position.
James is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James misses with a straight right.
James throws a leg kick but Warm checks it.
Nice body punch from Warm.
Warm walks into a stiff left hand from James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warm shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with the combination.
James thuds a left hand into Warm's body.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warm was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Warm throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James connects with a crisp jab.
Warm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warm throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Warm or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
Rick James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Warm.
James wants to land a leg kick but Warm is out of range.
James moves away from the strike by Warm.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James is looking to chop away at Warm's legs.
Warm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James drops his hands momentarily and Warm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rick James did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Warm scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Warm swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James scoring well with a low kick there.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warm loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James looks to land a combination but Warm avoids it well.
Warm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a leg kick which misses Warm's front leg but catches the back leg as Warm tries to avoid it.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warm shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Warm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warm dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Warm's head and hops out.
Warm cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James closes the distance but Warm moves to the side
and Warm counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warm scoring with punches from side control.
James is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Warm is controlling him well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James struggling a bit here.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James parries the strikes from Warm easily there. Warm is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable James to escape.
James struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to escape but Warm is in control.
Warm trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Warm.
Warm scores with punches from side control.
James is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James tries to improve position but can't.
Warm is working James over with some ground and pound from side control.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warm sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but James is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Warm cracks James with an elbow. That is naaassty.
James is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warm lands a few punches from side control.
James tries to improve position but can't.
James is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Luke Warm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James taking a bit of punishment here - Warm scoring with strikes.
James is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warm sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but James is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Warm tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James is not content to let Warm control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Warm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warm 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 37:39
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 37:39
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Warm!
After the big win, Luke Warm made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welsh National Anthem. Potter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All you need is love. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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23 - 16 - 1 |
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217 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Farr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter gets a clinch.
Farr throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter.
A short body shot lands from Potter as the two fighters clinch.
Potter lands a shot to the body.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Potter.
Farr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Farr.
Farr working aggressively here.
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farr tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing Farr back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Farr.
Farr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farr throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter.
Potter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farr working aggressively here.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Farr.
Potter misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farr struggles to land a body shot inside as Potter controls his hands.
Farr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potter takes a shot to the head.
Farr is looking to control Potter's arms but Potter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Farr has his back to the cage.
Farr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farr throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter.
A hook to the body from Potter.
Farr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farr works on Potter's body with a couple of short punches.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Farr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farr just misses with a punch to the body.
Potter throws a looping overhand right but Farr ducks down to avoid it.
Farr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farr was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Harry Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farr walks into a stiff left hand from Potter.
Farr slips a straight right by Potter.
Farr misses with the combination.
Potter gets a clinch.
Potter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Farr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Potter can turn it around.
Potter working aggressively here.
Farr lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter tries to work over Farr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farr.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Potter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farr slows down the pace here.
Farr tries to work over Potter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potter blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Potter.
Farr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Farr misses with the head strike.
Potter misses with some punches.
Potter lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Potter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Potter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potter misses the jab.
Potter misses with a hook
and Farr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter swings widly with a right hand
and Farr counters with a straight right hand.
Farr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Farr.
Nice jab there from Potter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farr misses with an uppercut
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab.
Potter is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Potter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Potter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Farr is just out of range.
Tommy Farr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potter misses with a lunging right hand
and Farr counters with a right hand to the body.
Farr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Farr thuds his right hand into Potter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Potter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farr doesn't seem bothered though.
Farr staying out of range there.
Potter throws a good cross that connects.
Farr connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Farr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potter looks to land a left hand but Farr moved out of range nicely.
Farr misses with a looping left.
Potter throws the left hand but Farr avoids the punch easily.
Potter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potter looks to land a left hand but Farr moved out of range nicely.
Potter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Potter does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter misses with a hook. Farr ducked under it nicely.
Potter connects with a single shot there.
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farr was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Farr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Potter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farr slips a jab from Potter.
Potter has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farr.
Farr pushes Potter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tommy Farr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farr tries to work over Potter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farr lands a right hand.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farr misses with some punches.
Farr pushes Potter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Potter is trying to break the clinch but Farr has him pressed against the cage.
Potter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farr has him pressed against the cage.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Potter tries to work over Farr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potter working aggressively here.
Farr taking a breather.
Farr works on Potter's body with a couple of short punches.
Potter is breathing heavily.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farr's elbow.
Potter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter prevents a body shot from Farr.
Potter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farr has him pressed against the cage.
Potter misses with a punch on the inside.
Potter can't find room to land a body shot as Farr controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Farr.
Potter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farr tries to throw a body punch but Potter avoids it by throwing Farr back against the cage.
Farr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farr throws a head punch that misses.
Potter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Farr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potter misses with the head strike.
Farr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Potter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farr has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Potter.
Farr throws a head punch that misses.
Potter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Potter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potter throws out a loose jab but Farr uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Farr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Farr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Farr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Potter scores with a jab.
Potter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Potter walks into a jab.
Farr has managed to clinch.
Potter misses with a punch on the inside.
Farr takes a shot to the head.
Potter tries to throw a body punch but Farr avoids it by throwing Potter back against the cage.
Farr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farr is trying to maintain a safe position but Potter gets an underhook and turns Farr into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farr backwards.
Farr blocks a body shot from Potter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter manages to break the clinch.
Potter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farr.
Farr slips a jab from Potter.
Farr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Potter eats them both and turns towards Farr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Potter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farr defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Farr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Potter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potter misses with a hook. Farr ducked under it nicely.
Potter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Potter misses its intended target.
Farr swinging wildly here.
Potter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potter is looking to clinch but Farr is avoiding it.
Potter misses with a looping right.
Potter dips to his left and cracks Farr with an uppercut!
Potter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter misses with a body shot
and Farr counters with a series of strikes. Potter will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Potter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potter lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter loads up on a big right hand but Farr slips the punch.
Farr ducks under a wild hook from Potter.
Potter scores with a hook to the body. Farr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Farr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harry Potter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter scores with a three punch combo!
Potter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Potter really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Potter misses with an uppercut. Farr saw that one coming.
Farr digs a good hook to Potter's body.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter takes a swing at Farr's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Potter!
Farr misses with a double jab.
Farr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter throws an off balance right hand
enabling Farr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter throws a big shot that misses.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Farr is just out of range.
Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farr throws out the jab.
Farr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potter throws a hook but Farr avoids it easily.
Potter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Farr counter with a right hand.
Farr staying out of range there.
Potter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Potter lands a nice shot that snaps Farr's head back.
Tommy Farr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Potter.
Potter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Farr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Potter throws a lazy uppercut
and Farr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potter thinking.
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Farr slips a straight right by Potter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farr slips under a jab from Potter.
Harry Potter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Farr moves away from the strike by Potter.
Nice straight punches there by Potter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Potter.
Farr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
Potter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farr's hands.
Farr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Farr.
Potter throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Farr to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Potter.
Farr misses with an uppercut. Potter saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Potter tries to keep at a distance but Farr has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Farr.
Potter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
Farr pushes Potter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farr blocks a body shot from Potter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potter blocks an uppercut.
Farr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Farr can't find room to land a body shot as Potter controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Farr showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 38:38
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 38:38
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Velikopolje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can't be Touched. Velikopolje comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yngwie Malmsteen & Dio - Dream On kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Quinton Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hendrik Velikopolje!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velikopolje slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson slips under a jab from Velikopolje.
Velikopolje takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Velikopolje lands with a left to the head.
Velikopolje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velikopolje misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velikopolje misses with a punch to the body.
Velikopolje has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
We've been informed that Velikopolje has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Velikopolje defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velikopolje slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velikopolje is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Velikopolje pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson is trying to keep Velikopolje in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Velikopolje has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson is trying to keep Velikopolje in close.
Velikopolje trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Velikopolje throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Velikopolje connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velikopolje. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson throws the left hand but Velikopolje avoids the punch easily.
Velikopolje with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Velikopolje slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velikopolje lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Velikopolje cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson throws a body punch but Velikopolje moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Velikopolje.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velikopolje tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Velikopolje finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Velikopolje avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Velikopolje looking for a sweep. Not yet Velikopolje, not yet.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Velikopolje manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Velikopolje takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hendrik Velikopolje will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Both fighters circling a little - Velikopolje finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Velikopolje moves out of range.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Velikopolje tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Velikopolje is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops Velikopolje from getting back to his feet.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Velikopolje dodges it nicely.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velikopolje looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Velikopolje uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Velikopolje's brow.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velikopolje works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Velikopolje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Velikopolje uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Velikopolje!
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velikopolje doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velikopolje manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velikopolje trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Velikopolje stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velikopolje is keeping the position for now.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Velikopolje keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Velikopolje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Velikopolje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velikopolje lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson throws a right hand that Velikopolje ducks under and follows up with a left that Velikopolje also avoids with ease.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses the jab.
Velikopolje buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Velikopolje throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velikopolje with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Velikopolje throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Hendrik Velikopolje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velikopolje. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velikopolje circles away.
Velikopolje looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Velikopolje lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Velikopolje throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Velikopolje.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velikopolje, right into the meat.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velikopolje defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Velikopolje into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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!
Velikopolje lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje misses with some punches.
Jackson letting Velikopolje take a breather here.
A short right from Velikopolje on the inside.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Velikopolje fails to land.
Velikopolje lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Velikopolje misses with the head strike.
Velikopolje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velikopolje is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Velikopolje pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Velikopolje lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Velikopolje working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velikopolje lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velikopolje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velikopolje throws a head punch that misses.
Velikopolje working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Velikopolje has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson has Velikopolje pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Velikopolje manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velikopolje pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Velikopolje is controlling the position.
Velikopolje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Velikopolje lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Velikopolje manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Velikopolje.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velikopolje throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Velikopolje.
Velikopolje throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Velikopolje really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Velikopolje.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Velikopolje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velikopolje misses with a body kick.
Velikopolje scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Velikopolje has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velikopolje gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velikopolje fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velikopolje misses with the head strike.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velikopolje just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Velikopolje pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Velikopolje avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velikopolje continues to drive forward.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Velikopolje working aggressively here.
Velikopolje lands a right hand.
Hendrik Velikopolje seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velikopolje working aggressively here.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Velikopolje throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velikopolje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velikopolje lands with a left to the head.
Quinton Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velikopolje misses with some punches.
Velikopolje misses with the head strike.
Velikopolje working aggressively here.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Velikopolje has him pressed against the cage.
Velikopolje has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velikopolje slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Velikopolje misses with some punches.
Velikopolje has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Velikopolje.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velikopolje.
Hendrik Velikopolje is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velikopolje has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velikopolje lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Velikopolje lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Velikopolje fails to land.
Velikopolje prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Velikopolje tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velikopolje misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velikopolje fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hendrik Velikopolje seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velikopolje defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Velikopolje into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Velikopolje.
Velikopolje working aggressively here.
Velikopolje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Velikopolje pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velikopolje circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Velikopolje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velikopolje 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 37:39
Judge William Gold scores the fight 37:39
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 38:38
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hendrik Velikopolje!
Hendrik Velikopolje thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Belton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ijima's entrance music is Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
24 - 14 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Belton !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belton connects with the punch.
Ijima shoots in for a double leg but Belton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ijima fails with the takedown.
Ijima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belton swings for the body but Ijima moves out of range.
Ijima slips a jab from Belton .
Belton delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Belton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ijima doesn't seem phased though.
Belton scores with a spinning back kick!
Ijima tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belton misses with a body shot.
Belton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ijima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Belton misses the target.
Ijima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belton misses with a low kick.
Ijima thows a body shot but no joy.
Belton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ijima on the side of the head.
Ijima looks to throw the jab but Belton is out of range.
A big right from Belton misses.
Belton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ijima's calf.
Ijima throws a jab but it's blocked by Belton .
Belton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ijima.
Belton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belton clobbers Ijima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ijima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belton pinned against the cage. Belton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Ijima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Belton tenderised Ijima's leg. Ijima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bill Belton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Ijima.
Belton jabs Ijima right on the nose. Ijima blinks but takes it well.
Belton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ijima manages to avoid it.
Ijima connects with a nice looking jab.
Ijima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ijima 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.
Ijima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ijima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belton .
Ijima fails with a takedown attempt.
Belton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ijima moves away.
Ijima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ijima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belton did well to prevent Ijima getting side control.
Belton is looking to get back to full guard here but Ijima has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ijima working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Belton is looking for a sweep.
Ijima in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ijima is trying to ground and pound but Belton uses the momentary lack of control by Ijima to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belton is looking to improve his position.
Ijima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ijima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belton is just riding it out for now. Ijima eventually gives up the hold.
Ijima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ijima stalling away here and it's allowed Belton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Belton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belton 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ijima under the eye.
Belton tries to work over Ijima's front leg with a kick but Ijima checks it.
Ijima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belton misses with a body shot.
Belton misses with a hook.
Belton looks for the body kick but Ijima saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ijima. Belton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bill Belton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belton swats away the attempt to clinch by Ijima.
Ijima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belton but Belton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ijima is looking to wear down Belton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ijima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belton .
Ijima moves out of range of the body kick from Belton .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belton slaps away a takedown attempt from Ijima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belton .
Ijima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belton 's waist but Belton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ijima off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Ijima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ijima goes for a double leg but Belton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belton continues to drive forward.
Belton tries to break free but Ijima pushes him back against the cage.
Ijima pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belton stands up from Ijima's guard - Belton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Belton is looking to land body kicks.
Ijima staying out of range there.
Belton throws a hook but Ijima blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ijima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belton throws out the jab.
Jab by Belton .
Ijima ducks under a wild hook from Belton .
Belton throws a hook but Ijima blocks it.
A jab from Belton misses.
Ijima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ijima looks for a takedown but Belton sprawls well.
Belton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belton leaves Ijima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ijima is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ijima shoots for a double leg takedown but Belton sprawls well. He's pushed Ijima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ijima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ijima somewhat.
Ijima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ijima throws a strike but Belton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Belton controls Ijima momentarily but Ijima frees himself.
Belton is adopting a defensive guard.
Belton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ijima jumps into guard, dragging Belton to the mat.
Ijima trying to keep a closed guard but Belton is proving a slippery customer.
Belton is looking to stand up but Ijima won't let him.
Belton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belton won't allow Ijima to sweep him here.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ijima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Belton won't allow Ijima to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Belton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belton lands with a straight right. Ijima didn't see that one coming.
Ijima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belton 's waist but Belton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ijima off to one side.
A clash of legs there as Belton blocks the low kick.
Ijima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belton circles away.
Belton cracks the inside of Ijima's front leg.
Ijima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ijima moves out of range of the body kick from Belton .
Belton misses with a hook. Ijima ducked under it nicely.
Ijima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ijima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ijima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belton but Belton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Ijima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belton misses with a series of wild punches.
Belton takes a swing at Ijima's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ijima is defended easily by Belton .
Belton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ijima.
Ijima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ijima.
Belton throws a lazy right hand but Ijima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ijima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belton looks to throw the jab but Ijima is out of range.
Ijima tries for a takedown but Belton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ijima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ijima takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Belton throws a lazy right hand but Ijima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ijima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ijima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ijima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belton .
Belton throws out a powerful jab.
Belton looks to score with a jab to the body but Ijima is just out of range.
Ijima ducks under a wild hook from Belton .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ijima throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belton .
Ijima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Belton throws a hook but Ijima blocks it.
Belton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ijima backs up against the cage.
Ijima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ijima is out of range.
Belton thuds his right hand into Ijima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ijima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belton .
Belton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ijima tries to close the distance and clinch but Belton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ijima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belton pinned against the cage. Belton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ijima darts in looking for a takedown but Belton gets double underhooks and turns Ijima into the cage.
Belton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ijima keeps control of Belton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ijima is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belton is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ijima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belton smiles and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ijima shoots in for a takedown but Belton shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Belton really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ijima tries to close the distance and clinch but Belton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ijima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ijima somewhat.
Belton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ijima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ijima fails to land the takedown.
Ijima moves out of range as Belton throws a body kick.
Ijima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belton looks to score with a jab to the body but Ijima is just out of range.
Belton connects with the punch.
Ijima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ijima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Belton .
Ijima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ijima checks a leg kick.
That kick from Belton tenderised Ijima's leg. Ijima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Belton is looking to score with low kicks.
Belton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ijima fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Ijima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ijima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belton is fending him off so far but Ijima persists. Nope, Belton circles away and we're back to standing.
Ijima with a poor takedown
and Belton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ijima thinking.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ijima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ijima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belton but Belton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ijima ducks right into an uppercut from Belton .
Ijima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ijima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belton tries to avoid it but Ijima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belton to the ground. Belton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belton lands a jab to Ijima's midsection.
Belton looks to score with a jab to the body but Ijima is just out of range.
Belton lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Belton slams his shin into Ijima's torso.
Belton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ijima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belton cracks Ijima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Belton .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ijima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belton is fending him off so far but Ijima persists. Nope, Belton circles away and we're back to standing.
Belton throws a jab but it's blocked by Ijima.
Ijima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ijima at a distance.
Belton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ijima.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belton .
Ijima checks a low kick from Belton .
Ijima doesn't manage to clinch there - Belton circles away.
Ijima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ijima takes a step back to recover.
Ijima checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belton slips under a jab.
Ijima throws a hook but Belton blocks it.
Belton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ijima's head backwards.
Ijima goes for a double leg but Belton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belton continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ijima pulls guard effortlessly.
Belton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ijima manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ijima raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Belton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 36:40
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 36:40
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Belton !
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Belton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sick Puppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Skyshriek's choice of entrance music: The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night . Sick Puppy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sick Puppy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Skyshriek!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puppy misses with a hook.
Skyshriek needs to keep his hands up - Puppy had a free shot at his head there.
Puppy swings widly with a right hand
and Skyshriek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puppy thinking.
Skyshriek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skyshriek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puppy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puppy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skyshriek in his tracks.
Puppy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skyshriek was well out of range. Poor timing from Puppy.
Puppy throws a body punch but Skyshriek moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Skyshriek misses.
Puppy slips under a jab.
Skyshriek lands a really nice looking cross but Puppy seems unphased.
Puppy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puppy misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek looks to score with a jab to the body but Puppy is just out of range.
Skyshriek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puppy moves away.
Puppy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skyshriek has time to react.
Puppy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Puppy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Puppy misses the shot to the body.
Skyshriek blocks a jab.
Jab by Puppy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puppy tries to close the distance and clinch but Skyshriek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puppy misses with a series of wild punches.
Skyshriek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puppy throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek throws a right hand that Puppy ducks under and follows up with a left that Puppy also avoids with ease.
Puppy just misses with a punch to the body.
Skyshriek throws the left hand but Puppy avoids the punch easily.
Puppy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Puppy.
Puppy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puppy missing with a left hand there. Skyshriek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puppy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skyshriek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puppy throws out the jab.
Puppy scores with the left hand. Skyshriek knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puppy.
Puppy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puppy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skyshriek swivels and escapes.
Puppy misses with a jab to the body
letting Skyshriek counter with a right hand.
Skyshriek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skyshriek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Puppy has his feet on Skyshriek's thighs here. He's pushed Skyshriek off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Skyshriek screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sick Puppy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judge Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Act a Fool. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Judge Holden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Holden misses its intended target.
Moreira slips a jab and a cross from Holden.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holden just misses with a punch to the body.
Holden throws a right hand that Moreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Moreira also avoids with ease.
Moreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut.
A cross from Moreira lands.
Moreira lands a big right hand that sends Holden crashing to the mat! Moreira stays standing though and waves Holden back to his feet!
Holden is rocked!
It looks like Judge Holden has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Moreira - that's a beauty! Holden is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Moreira can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Vieira Moreira!
Daniel Vieira Moreira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daiju Kikuchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse. Daiju Kikuchi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daiju Kikuchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonka missing with a left hand there. Kikuchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Wonka. Beautiful body shot.
Wonka throws a jab when Kikuchi was well out of range.
Kikuchi misses with a head kick.
Kikuchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wonka.
Kikuchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kikuchi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kikuchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kikuchi ducks under a wild hook from Wonka.
Wonka jabs Kikuchi right on the nose. Kikuchi blinks but takes it well.
Wonka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonka wants to clinch
and Kikuchi counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kikuchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wonka in his tracks.
It looks like Willy Wonka has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikuchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kikuchi staying out of range there.
Wonka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kikuchi's half guard.
Wonka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kikuchi is staying active underneath Wonka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wonka slips a nice elbow through Kikuchi's hands, connecting with Kikuchi's forehead.
Kikuchi wants to get back to full guard.
Kikuchi is controlling Wonka's trapped leg to prevent Wonka from advancing to side control.
Wonka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kikuchi gets full guard.
Kikuchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kikuchi, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonka wants to control from the top but Kikuchi keeps moving.
Wonka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kikuchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kikuchi, not yet.
Wonka has gone for a leg lock! Kikuchi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wonka's guard.
Wonka looking to control.
Wonka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kikuchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wonka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wonka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kikuchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wonka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kikuchi defends it easily.
Kikuchi slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Kikuchi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kikuchi wants to control but Wonka is keeping him busy.
Wonka actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi misses with a head shot. Wonka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wonka keeping full guard, as Kikuchi tries to pass.
Kikuchi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kikuchi preventing the sweep.
Kikuchi pushing down on Wonka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kikuchi wants to control but Wonka is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kikuchi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonka trying to control but Kikuchi postures up.
Wonka has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wonka is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Daiju Kikuchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Wonka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wonka with a poor takedown
and Kikuchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wonka thinking.
Kikuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonka.
Nice defenses there by Kikuchi.
Wonka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kikuchi moves away.
Kikuchi scores with a hook to the body. Wonka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kikuchi lands a nice shot that snaps Wonka's head back.
Kikuchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonka.
Wonka cracks Kikuchi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wonka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kikuchi swivels and escapes.
Kikuchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wonka misses with an uppercut. Kikuchi saw that one coming.
Kikuchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wonka misses with a takedown attempt - Kikuchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daiju Kikuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Wonka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wonka is defended easily by Kikuchi.
Wonka swings for the body but Kikuchi moves out of range.
Wonka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kikuchi. Kikuchi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kikuchi leaves Wonka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daiju Kikuchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Wonka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kikuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonka.
Kikuchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wonka.
A right-left combo lands from Kikuchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wonka misses the target.
Wonka wants to clinch.
Wonka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kikuchi is trying to control the position but Wonka postures up.
Kikuchi keeping full guard, as Wonka tries to pass.
Wonka wants to control from the top but Kikuchi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka throws a big elbow that misses.
Wonka being controlled here momentarily.
Wonka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kikuchi keeping moving, preventing Wonka from controlling successfully.
Kikuchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kikuchi is trying to keep Wonka in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wonka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kikuchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wonka has time to react.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonka catches Kikuchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kikuchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wonka is just out of range.
Wonka throws out a loose jab but Kikuchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daiju Kikuchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kikuchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wonka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kikuchi swivels and escapes.
Wonka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wonka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wonka moves out of range of the body kick from Kikuchi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kikuchi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daiju Kikuchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Wonka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wonka connects with a crisp jab.
Kikuchi misses with a body kick.
Kikuchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wonka.
Wonka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kikuchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wonka tries to clinch up but Kikuchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Wonka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kikuchi swivels and escapes.
Wonka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wonka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kikuchi.
Wonka shoots in for a takedown but Kikuchi shows good takedown defense.
Daiju Kikuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Wonka.
Wonka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wonka fails with the takedown.
Wonka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wonka tries to clinch but Kikuchi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kikuchi.
Kikuchi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wonka. Wonka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wonka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kikuchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Wonka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kikuchi.
Wonka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kikuchi but Kikuchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wonka scores with a nice head shot.
Willy Wonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kikuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kikuchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kikuchi slips a jab from Wonka.
Wonka connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kikuchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wonka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kikuchi swivels and escapes.
Wonka wants to clinch.
Wonka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kikuchi throws a head kick that misses.
Wonka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kikuchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wonka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wonka tries to clinch up.
Wonka misses with a straight right.
Wonka throws a lazy right hand but Kikuchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kikuchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonka.
Wonka fails with the takedown.
Kikuchi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kikuchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wonka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kikuchi working aggressively here.
Kikuchi tries to work over Wonka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kikuchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wonka lands a shoulder strike.
Wonka effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Kikuchi.
Kikuchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wonka backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kikuchi lands a right hand.
Kikuchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Wonka controls his hands.
Kikuchi lands with a light punch inside.
Wonka pulls guard.
Kikuchi wants to control from the top but Wonka keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wonka looking to control.
Wonka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kikuchi wants to control from the top but Wonka keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Daiju Kikuchi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Willy Wonka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wonka cracks Kikuchi with an open hand slap.
Wonka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kikuchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Wonka.
Wonka shoots for a double leg takedown but Kikuchi sprawls well. He's pushed Wonka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wonka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wonka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kikuchi is just out of range.
Kikuchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kikuchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wonka gets a clinch.
Wonka is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Kikuchi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kikuchi.
Wonka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka blocking some punches.
Wonka pulls guard successfully.
Willy Wonka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kikuchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kikuchi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wonka's guard.
Well, if Kikuchi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wonka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kikuchi pulls his head out easily.
Kikuchi is looking for a kimura but Wonka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kikuchi to get the leverage.
Kikuchi trying to control from half guard but Wonka is working away.
Wonka trying to control but Kikuchi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kikuchi wants to take a breather but Wonka is having none of it.
Wonka is looking to improve his position.
Kikuchi wants to free his trapped foot but Wonka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kikuchi passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Willy Wonka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wonka tries to lock up and control but Kikuchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wonka is squirming around, avoiding Kikuchi's attempts to control the action.
Wonka regains half guard.
Kikuchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Wonka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kikuchi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wonka's head.
Wonka is staying active underneath Kikuchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kikuchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wonka has a hand on Kikuchi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kikuchi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wonka tries to reverse the position but Kikuchi maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kikuchi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wonka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wonka shrugs it off.
Wonka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonka trying to control but Kikuchi is working from the bottom.
Kikuchi controls Wonka momentarily but Wonka frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kikuchi is really struggling to control Wonka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daiju Kikuchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kikuchi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 40:38
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 40:36
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 38:38
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daiju Kikuchi!
After the big win, Daiju Kikuchi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Willy Wonka had this to say: 'Who paid off the ref/judges? Someone must have!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammarskjold comes to the cage accompanied by Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan. Venturia has chosen Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. Jesse Venturia will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfred Hammarskjold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Venturia!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venturia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Venturia thows a body shot but no joy.
Venturia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammarskjold's sensitive parts.
Hammarskjold blocks a head kick by Venturia.
Venturia lands with an uppercut that bounces Hammarskjold off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
Venturia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammarskjold.
Venturia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammarskjold fails to land the takedown.
Hammarskjold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venturia.
Hammarskjold looks to land a left hand but Venturia moved out of range nicely.
Venturia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venturia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammarskjold.
Nice defenses there by Venturia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold goes for a double leg but Venturia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Venturia continues to drive forward.
Hammarskjold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammarskjold working aggressively here.
Venturia is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammarskjold has double underhooks.
Venturia blocks an uppercut.
Venturia wants to break free but Hammarskjold has control.
Venturia blocking some punches.
Hammarskjold breaks from the clinch.
Venturia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Venturia dips to his left and cracks Hammarskjold with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venturia 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.
Venturia throws a nice head kick!
Alfred Hammarskjold's cut is getting worse.
Hammarskjold shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Hammarskjold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venturia lands a head kick that stumbles Hammarskjold and the fighters go to the mat.
Hammarskjold is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Venturia tries to stand but Hammarskjold is controlling from the bottom.
Oh Hammarskjold is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venturia is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hammarskjold seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammarskjold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venturia is one step ahead there.
Hammarskjold is working hard here to advance position.
Venturia wanted to stand there but Hammarskjold had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venturia stopping the sweep attempt from Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some bone on bone action there as Hammarskjold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Venturia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venturia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hammarskjold's head.
Jeez, Alfred Hammarskjold's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alfred Hammarskjold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesse Venturia!
Jesse Venturia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ein Stein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stein.
Stein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kann shoots in and drives through. Stein sprawls well.
Stein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kann throws a series of punches but Stein avoids them all with ease.
Kann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Kann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kann just misses with a punch to the body.
Kann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Kann tries to sprawl but Stein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stein thows a huge punch but Kann dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kann is looking to improve his position.
Stein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kann is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing that Stein has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kann gets full guard.
Stein won't allow Kann to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Kann has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kann is keeping the position for now.
Kann wants to sweep here but Stein controlling him for the moment.
Kann working for submissions but it's allowed Stein to get to half guard.
Stein wants to take a breather but Kann is having none of it.
Kann tries to roll over but Stein keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein is trying to control. Kann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kann is pressing down on Stein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stein won't allow Kann to sweep him here.
Stein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stein postures up in Kann's guard and throws a big left but Kann blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stein regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kann.
Stein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stein is looking for a triangle but Kann pushes his legs off easily.
Kann throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann postures up in Stein's guard and throws a big left but Stein blocks it.
Kann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kann throwing strikes but missing.
Kann looking to pass the guard.
Stein is adopting a defensive guard.
Stein is trying to control the position but Kann postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein pulls Kann in close to his closed guard and prevents Kann from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stein trying to keep a closed guard but Kann is proving a slippery customer.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ein Stein just wasn't active enough.
Stein moves into range and clinches up with Kann.
Kann breaks from the clinch.
Kann missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kann shoots in for a takedown but Stein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Kann.
Kann throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keast Kann will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stein throws a good cross that connects.
Kann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Kann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stein looks for the body kick but Kann saw that one coming.
Kann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stein misses with a takedown attempt - Kann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kann thuds a left hand into Stein's body.
Stein connects with the punch.
A big left from Stein misses.
Kann shoots in for a takedown but Stein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kann missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kann moves out of range of the strikes.
Kann connects with a body shot that sends Stein's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stein throws a low kick, looking for Kann's leg but Kann calmly moves out of range.
Stein moves in looking to clinch but Kann pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Stein.
Kann is rocked!
Stein drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kann right on the button. Kann goes down! Stein follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Stein gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ein Stein!
After winning the bout, Ein Stein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willy Stoppers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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303 lbs
37 - 14 - 0 |
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192 cm
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259 lbs
26 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Stoppers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Carlton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoppers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stoppers looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlton is just out of range.
Stoppers throws a lazy uppercut
and Carlton counters by moving into the clinch.
Carlton has a couple of punches blocked by Stoppers.
Carlton prevents a body shot from Stoppers.
Stoppers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoppers throws a head punch that misses.
Carlton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoppers avoids the elbow strike from Carlton, against the cage.
Stoppers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stoppers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stoppers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stoppers blocks an uppercut.
Stoppers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carlton misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton prevents a body shot from Stoppers.
Carlton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carlton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoppers misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoppers misses with a punch to the body.
Carlton tries to throw a body punch but Stoppers avoids it by throwing Carlton back against the cage.
Stoppers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlton backwards.
Stoppers prevents Carlton from breaking the clinch.
Stoppers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carlton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carlton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Stoppers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlton manages to break the clinch.
Stoppers throws a head kick but Carlton moves out of range.
Carlton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton lands a jab to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Carlton - that will leave a mark!
Stoppers throws a hook to the side of Carlton's head but Carlton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carlton 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.
Carlton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoppers.
Carlton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoppers.
Stoppers slips under a jab from Carlton.
Nice defenses there by Carlton.
Carlton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carlton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carlton slips a jab from Stoppers.
Carlton misses with a double jab.
Stoppers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carlton can pounce on him.
Stoppers looks for the body kick but Carlton saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoppers. Carlton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoppers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers feints and then cracks Carlton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carlton down.
Carlton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlton looks for the body kick but Stoppers saw that one coming.
Stoppers ducks under a wild hook from Carlton.
A cross from Stoppers lands.
Carlton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoppers manages to avoid it.
Carlton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carlton punishes Stoppers's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carlton.
Carlton throws a body punch but Stoppers moves out of range.
Stoppers throws a series of strikes that have Carlton backpedaling.
Carlton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoppers.
Stoppers throws a solid leg kick but Carlton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoppers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlton tests Stoppers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carlton misses with a straight right.
Stoppers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlton manages to avoid it.
Carlton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carlton.
Carlton throws out a leg kick but Stoppers moves out of range and Carlton only half commits.
A clash of legs there as Stoppers blocks the low kick.
Stoppers looks to land a body kick but Carlton moved away.
Carlton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoppers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carlton checks it well.
Stoppers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carlton blocks a low kick nicely.
Carlton throws a leg kick but Stoppers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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 Willy Stoppers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stoppers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoppers slips a jab from Carlton.
Stoppers just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlton feints and then cracks Stoppers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoppers down.
Stoppers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoppers blocks the body kick.
Stoppers thows a body shot but no joy.
Stoppers moves out of range as Carlton strikes.
Carlton lands a lovely overhand right.
Kyle Carlton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlton throws a low kick, looking for Stoppers's leg but Stoppers calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlton thuds a left hand into Stoppers's body.
Carlton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carlton moves forwards but Stoppers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carlton.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carlton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton scores with a jab to the body.
Stoppers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoppers looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlton is just out of range.
Carlton cracks Stoppers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carlton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stoppers on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlton stuns Stoppers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoppers circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Carlton. Stoppers falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Carlton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Carlton!
Kyle Carlton is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kyle Carlton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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