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LFC 37 - D.Berzins vs Mudzuri PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between KJ Noons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico has chosen Bolt Thrower - The IVth Crusade as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KJ Noons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Johny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noons defends it nicely.
Rico closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rico tries to score with some ground and pound. Noons controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rico tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rico lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Noons down.
Rico tries to move into full mount but can't pass Noons's legs.
Noons defending against the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rico working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rico landing a few strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noons prevents Rico from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Rico might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Noons is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rico asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Noons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noons tries to get out of the position.
Rico tries to score with some ground and pound. Noons controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Noons tries to escape but Rico is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico is looking to take a break and control but Noons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rico is staying tight to Noons's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Rico has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Noons on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rico controlling the position from side mount.
Noons is looking to get back to his feet here but Rico is keeping cool and he's managed to take Noons's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rico punches the canvas rather than the man.
Rico missing with strikes.
Noons looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Noons is covering up but some of the strikes from Rico are getting through and doing damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Noons right now.
Rico misses with a punch to the head.
I would not like to be Noons right now.
Rico tightening his grip on Noons, looking for the choke.
Rico lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Rico dominated that round.
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.
Rico scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rico is pressing down on Noons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noons is holding on for now.
Noons is trying to stand.
Rico content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rico controlling the pace.
Noons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rico on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Noons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rico.
Rico stops Noons from getting back to his feet.
Rico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noons keeps working.
Rico sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noons defending well though.
Noons has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Noons is refusing to be controlled, as Rico sits in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Johny Rico hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rico works Noons's body with a nice hook.
Noons avoids the body shot from Rico.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noons was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rico.
Johny Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rico thows a huge punch but Noons dodges it nicely.
Rico sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noons defending well though.
Rico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Noons looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico working the head and body with strikes.
Rico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rico working the head and body with strikes.
Rico scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rico perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
Rico is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Noons's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Rico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rico fails with a takedown attempt.
Noons stuffs the takedown attempt from Rico. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
Rico throws a looping overhand right but Noons ducks down to avoid it.
Rico misses with a body shot.
Rico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noons rather than just go for the knockout.
Rico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
KJ Noons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Rico.
Rico throws a hook but Noons avoids it easily.
Rico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Rico lands.
Noons cracks the inside of Rico's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rico seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rico works his way into full mount!
Rico throwing strikes here but Noons is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rico working the ground and pound effectively.
KJ Noons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico lands a big shot there that rocks Noons but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rico scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rico with shots to the head and body - Noons looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rico is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Noons can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Noons trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rico lands a big elbow.
Noons is bucking up trying to escape but Rico cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Noons is squirming around, avoiding Rico's attempts to control the action.
Rico putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rico sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rico takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rico unloads with some shots from mount but Noons bucks and avoids them well.
Rico lands a couple of good shots and Noons has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rico is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with an elbow to the head.
Rico missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rico's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico scores with punches from the back.
Johny Rico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rico keeps control of the position easily here as Noons tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Rico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rico has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Rico!
A relieved looking Johny Rico thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Pow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bam Pow!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo drives through with a takedown into Pow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jo throws a big elbow that misses.
Jo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jo throwing strikes but missing.
Jo lands a couple of digs.
Jo throwing strikes from guard but Pow blocks nicely.
Jo is looking to work some ground and pound but Pow has wrist control.
Jo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jo throws a big elbow that misses.
Pow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jo passes into half guard.
Jo lands with a punch from half guard.
Jo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jo thows a huge punch but Pow dodges it nicely.
Jo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jo.
Jo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jo.
Jo thows a huge punch but Pow dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo is nestled in close to Pow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Jo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pow's head.
Nice strikes from Jo there.
Pow is not content to let Jo control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jo lands a nice short elbow.
Jo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo misses with a head shot. Pow uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jo.
Pow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jo.
Jo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo throws an elbow that misses. Pow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jo's guard. Nice move by Pow!
Pow won't allow Jo to sweep him here.
Jo trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Jo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jo gets a takedown into half guard.
Jo thows a huge punch but Pow dodges it nicely.
Jo throwing shots but Pow is blocking nicely.
Jo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jo.
Nice strikes from Jo there.
Jo throwing shots but Pow is blocking nicely.
Jo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jo.
Jo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jo.
Pow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jo.
Jo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pow can do to turn this around?
Jo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pow defending well though.
Jo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander Jo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Jo there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Jo is keen to just control but Pow is a slippery customer.
Jo winds up and cracks Pow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jo drops an elbow to the side of Pow's head.
Jo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pow defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jo.
Pow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jo working the head and body with strikes.
Jo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jo throwing shots but Pow is blocking nicely.
Jo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jo throwing shots but Pow is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Jo.
Jo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jo thows a huge punch but Pow dodges it nicely.
Jo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pow to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jo.
Jo throws a big elbow that misses.
Jo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Jo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jo scores with a takedown into Pow's guard.
Jo is looking to work some ground and pound but Pow has wrist control.
Pow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pow is pulling down on Jo's head. It's preventing any offense from Jo, at least for the moment.
Jo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pow controls Jo momentarily but Jo frees himself.
Jo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jo stands and throws Pow's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jo grinds an elbow into Pow's temple.
Jo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pow some visible discomfort.
Jo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pow sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo misses with the ground and pound.
Jo working the ground and pound from side control.
Jo working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jo working the head with strikes.
Pow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pow sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pow defending against the ground and pound.
Jo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jo.
Jo looks up at the clock and then as Pow takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pow is rocked!
Jo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pow keeps working.
Jo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jo cracks Pow with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pow is still in real trouble! Can Jo finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pow parries the strikes from Jo easily there. Jo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pow to escape.
Jo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jo in side control, throwing shots but Pow defends.
Jo working the body and head with strikes.
Jo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Jo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bam Pow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pow to see if he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jo scoring with punches and elbows.
Jo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Jo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Jo!
Alexander Jo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Bam Pow had this to say: 'F$CK you all I'm a beast '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher pt. III . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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282 lbs
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235 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shane Cameron!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cameron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wade's waist but Wade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cameron off to one side.
Cameron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wade is thwarting Cameron's attempts to control the position.
Wade seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cameron does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cameron keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cameron is not content to let Wade control the position.
Wade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cameron on the ground.
Cameron is trying to get back to full guard.
Wade is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wayne Wade just wasn't active enough.
Wade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cameron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wayne Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Cameron.
Wade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cameron tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camerons head.
Wade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cameron backwards.
Wade lands a body punch.
Cameron looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wade.
Wade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cameron backwards.
Cameron is rocked!
Wade creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cameron with a big uppercut! Cameron tries to clinch up but Wade pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cameron to the mat! Cameron covers up and Wade unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wayne Wade!
Wayne Wade bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Shane Cameron spoke after the fight, saying 'im so dissaponited i did all the right things in training , the boys at the club gonna whip me up in shape for the next fight i tell you that now'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Cambell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West vs. The xx - Touch The Sky (Carlos Serrano Mix) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Cambell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buster Knott!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knott's guard.
Cambell postures up in Knott's guard and throws a big left but Knott blocks it.
Knott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cambell.
Cambell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cambell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cambell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cambell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cambell wants to control from the top but Knott keeps moving.
Cambell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knott on the ground.
Cambell connects with a couple of short punches.
Cambell wants to control from the top but Knott keeps moving.
Cambell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knott manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cambell has Knott in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knott thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cambell has Knott pulled in close to control his posture.
Knott trying to control but Cambell is working from the bottom.
Knott stands up from Cambell's guard - Knott perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cambell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cambell shoots for a takedown but Knott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knott is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knott is looking to stand up but Cambell won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott won't allow Cambell to sweep him here.
Cambell is working hard here to advance position.
Knott pushing down on Cambell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cambell is staying active underneath Knott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cambell sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cambell wants to get back to full guard but Knott has mounted him!
Cambell tries to lock up and control but Knott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cambell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cambell tries to get out of the position.
Cambell is looking to get to half guard.
Knott controlling his opponent.
Cambell tries to hold on but Knott postures up.
Cambell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cambell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knott cracks Cambell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cambell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knott looking to control but Cambell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cambell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cambell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knott.
Cambell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott throwing strikes but missing.
Cambell is pulling down on Knott's head. It's preventing any offense from Knott, at least for the moment.
My spies in Elite Training Facility inform me that Knott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Knott wants to control from the top but Cambell keeps moving.
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.
Knott wants to stand but Cambell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buster Knott has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Knott changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cambell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cambell looking for a sweep but Knott has passed into full mount! Oh no!
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 Wayne Cambell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cambell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cambell slips a jab and a cross from Knott.
Knott fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cambell sprawls well initially but Knott persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cambell is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knott connects with a nice short shot to Cambell's temple.
Cambell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knott trying to mount his opponent but Cambell defends it.
Cambell is looking to improve his position.
Knott wants to control but Cambell is keeping him busy.
Cambell wants to improve his position but Knott is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott trying to control the action but Cambell is working from the bottom.
Knott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cambell is staying active underneath Knott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knott thows a huge punch but Cambell dodges it nicely.
Knott tries to pass to full mount but Cambell defends it.
Cambell is looking to improve his position.
Cambell trying to control but Knott postures up.
Cambell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambell won't allow Knott to pass to mount.
Knott trying to control the action but Cambell is working from the bottom.
Cambell actively working from the bottom here.
Knott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cambell is looking to improve his position.
Cambell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cambell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knott wants to control from the top but Cambell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cambell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knott has managed to get both his arms back between Cambell's legs - danger averted.
Cambell trying to control the position.
Cambell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cambell seems keen to control Knott's posture.
Knott trying to control but Cambell is working from the bottom.
Cambell is controlling Knott's posture.
Knott wants to stand but Cambell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cambell is positioning himself well to prevent Knott advancing to mount.
Cambell is looking for a sweep. Knott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott is looking for a kimura here.
Cambell trying to control from the bottom.
Knott wants to control but Cambell is keeping him busy.
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!
Cambell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knott throwing shots but Cambell is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knott moves nicely into side control.
Cambell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knott moves into full mount! Cambell won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Knott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Knott dips to his left and cracks Cambell with an uppercut!
Knott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cambell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cambell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knott on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knott tries to bench press Cambell off him but Cambell keeps the position.
Cambell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Knott sneaks out the side door and pushes Cambell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cambell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knott circles away.
Buster Knott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knott gets a clinch.
Knott manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cambell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knott napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Knott is not content to let Cambell control the position.
Cambell in side control, throwing shots but Knott defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cambell working over Knott with some ground and pound. Knott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cambell.
Cambell thows a huge punch but Knott dodges it nicely.
Cambell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cambell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cambell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cambell's back!
Cambell staying busy and making it hard for Knott to control.
Knott is hanging on to Cambell's back as he tries to escape.
Knott has Cambell flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott is hanging on to Cambell's back as he tries to escape.
Knott wants to control but Cambell is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Cambell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Knott is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cambell. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Knott controlling well, preventing Cambell from escaping the position.
Knott is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cambell is defending well though. Knott let's go of the attempt for now.
Knott keeps control of the position as Cambell tries to break free.
Knott somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Knott controlling well, preventing Cambell from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Knott is hanging on to Cambell's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Knott.
Cambell is really stuck here.
Knott working for the choke.
Knott controls the position.
Knott has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cambell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The referee is taking a good look at Cambell as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Knott!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knott is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cambell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambell trying to control the position but Knott manages to sink in the hooks.
Cambell covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cambell tries to break free.
Knott throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Knott has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Knott's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cambell trying to control the action but Knott just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cambell tries to escape but Knott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Knott struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Knott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Knott!
Buster Knott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Turshatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havoc comes into the arena with Ready Steady Go blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikey Havoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Turshatov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turshatov closes the distance but Havoc moves to the side
and Havoc counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Alexey Turshatov has been cut.
Turshatov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Havoc sprawls well initially but Turshatov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Havoc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Havoc tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turshatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turshatov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Havoc is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexey Turshatov!
Alexey Turshatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Worf Roshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roshenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is QoNos Death Swell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Worf Roshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deux ducks right into an uppercut from Roshenko.
Roshenko walks into a left hand.
Roshenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Roshenko has knocked Deux down with a huge combo! Roshenko steps away and waves a wobbly Deux back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Deux moves out of range of the body kick.
Deux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roshenko. Roshenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deux lands a body shot.
Deux closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Roshenko! Deux dives in looking to finish! Roshenko is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Numero Deux!
An out of breath Numero Deux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Worf Roshenko had this to say: 'It is a good day to die.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Aslamanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ruslan Aslamanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirk Walters!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters lunges at Aslamanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aslamanov's hand.
Dirk Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aslamanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walters defends well and Aslamanov ends up having to push Walters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walters tries to break the clinch but Aslamanov is controlling the position.
Walters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walters lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters jabs Aslamanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooh!!! Walters has knocked Aslamanov down with a huge combo! Walters steps away and waves a wobbly Aslamanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Aslamanov is rocked!
Walters scores with a body shot.
Aslamanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walters quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aslamanov wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aslamanov working the head and body with strikes.
Aslamanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aslamanov prevents Walters from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslamanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aslamanov.
Walters keeping hold of Aslamanov's head, controlling as best he can.
Aslamanov prevents Walters from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aslamanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aslamanov is trying to work for a kimura but Walters is defending well.
Aslamanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aslamanov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters wants to improve his position but Aslamanov is controlling well.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Walters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aslamanov.
Walters is trying to stand back up but Aslamanov is controlling him
Aslamanov uses his free foot to push down on Walters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Walters.
Walters taking shots to the head.
Aslamanov landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walters gets back to half guard.
Aslamanov working over Walters with some ground and pound. Walters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walters tries to kick Aslamanov off but Aslamanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walters wants to control but Aslamanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walters is looking to improve his position.
Walters is trying to stand up here but Aslamanov is controlling him well.
Aslamanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters is trying to maintain the position but Aslamanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Walters tries to roll over but Aslamanov keeps him under control.
Walters is controlling Aslamanov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dirk Walters.
Walters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Walters scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walters throws a right hand that Aslamanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Aslamanov also avoids with ease.
Walters scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Danga de danga de dang - Walters scores with a four punch combination!
Walters throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aslamanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walters is trying to defend but Aslamanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walters tries to kick Aslamanov off but Aslamanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aslamanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aslamanov thows a huge punch but Walters dodges it nicely.
Walters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Walters wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Aslamanov working the head and body with strikes.
Walters wants to improve his position but Aslamanov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Walters dominated that round.
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.
Aslamanov shoots in for a takedown but Walters shows good takedown defense.
Aslamanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Walters scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Walters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dirk Walters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walters cracks a nice hook into Aslamanov's ribs.
Aslamanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walters defends it nicely.
Walters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aslamanov slips a jab and a cross from Walters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walters throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aslamanov on the side of the head.
Walters lands a left and a right that send Aslamanov crashing to the mat, dazed. Walters thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walters scores with a body shot.
Walters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aslamanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donk. Walters catches Aslamanov right on the button with a cross.
Walters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aslamanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Walters throws a combination. Aslamanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ruslan Aslamanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Walters lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aslamanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Aslamanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters cracks Aslamanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walters lands a left and a right that send Aslamanov crashing to the mat, dazed. Walters thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Walters scores with a jab.
Oh Aslamanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walters looks to land a combination. Aslamanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Walters does no damage.
Aslamanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Aslamanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walters sprawls well. Walters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aslamanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Walters closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Aslamanov is looking to close the distance but Walters sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Aslamanov crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Aslamanov is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dirk Walters!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermes Lykourgos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hermes Lykourgos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lykourgos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lykourgos moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Hector Gomez has been cut.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Lykourgos.
Gomez looks for the body kick but Lykourgos saw that one coming.
Lykourgos connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez takes one to the side of the head.
Lykourgos works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Lykourgos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lykourgos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lykourgos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lykourgos throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomez throws a head kick that Lykourgos semi-blocks.
Gomez thuds a left hand into Lykourgos's body.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.
Gomez 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.
Gomez throws a wild hook but Lykourgos just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gomez gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Lykourgos raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hermes Lykourgos!
Hermes Lykourgos retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Hermes Lykourgos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phat Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lim Hyun Gyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phat Funk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lim Hyun Gyu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyu throws a series of punches but Funk avoids them all with ease.
Funk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Gyu's ribcage.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Gyu won't want to take too many of those.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Gyu won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Funk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Funk to work.
Gyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Funk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Gyu looks winded!
Funk lands a knee to the body.
Funk avoiding damage.
Funk landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Funk connects with a knee to the head.
Funk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk stalling.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk landing knees to the head.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Gyu won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Funk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gyu up against the cage.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gyu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Funk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gyu up against the cage.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Gyu won't want to take too many of those.
Funk's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Gyu won't want to take too many of those.
Funk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gyu's face.
Gyu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Funk.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Funk controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Funk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Funk has Gyu pushed against the cage.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gyu's face.
Gyu takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee calls for Funk to work.
Gyu takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk slowing the pace effectively.
Funk connects with a knee to the head.
Funk controlling the action here for a moment.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Gyu is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Gyu won't want to take too many of those.
Funk pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk drops Gyu with a big knee straight up the middle! Gyu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Gyu is still on wobbly legs! Can Funk finish him?
Funk darts in and clinches Gyu up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Funk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gyu seems to have recovered his senses.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funk connects with a knee to the head.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk drops Gyu with a big knee straight up the middle! Gyu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Lim Hyun Gyu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gyu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Funk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gyu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Funk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gyu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gyu is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Funk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Funk working Gyu over with knees to the body.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk stalling in the clinch.
Funk connects with a knee to the head.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Gyu's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gyu can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk connects with a knee to the head.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Gyu's ribcage.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Funk has Gyu pressed against the cage.
Funk working Gyu over with knees to the body.
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Gyu's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Gyu being controlled against the cage.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk just leaning against Gyu, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Funk is pushing Gyu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Funk landing knees to the head.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gyu up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Gyu is trying to break free.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funk landing knees to the head.
Gyu tries to circle away but Funk has him pinned against the cage.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Gyu won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gyu's face.
Funk controlling the action here for a moment.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Funk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lim Hyun Gyu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Funk moves into range and clinches up with Gyu.
Funk working Gyu over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gyu's face.
Gyu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phat Funk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Funk scores with a knee to the head.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Gyu won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk stalling in the clinch.
Funk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gyu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gyu's face.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gyu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Funk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gyu's efforts to push away.
Gyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gyu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gyu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Funk.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Funk connects with a knee to the head.
Funk is struggling to control the position.
Lim Hyun Gyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk working Gyu over with knees to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Gyu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Gyu won't want to take too many of those.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Gyu's ribcage.
Phat Funk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Funk stalling against the cage.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Gyu tries to break free but Funk pushes him back against the cage.
Gyu tries to circle away but Funk has him pinned against the cage.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Gyu won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Funk has Gyu pressed against the cage, preventing Gyu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk landing knees to the head.
Funk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gyu's efforts to push away.
Funk taking a breather.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gyu is trying to break the clinch but Funk is controlling him.
Gyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Funk uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Gyu is trying to force a seperation but Funk has the dominant position.
Gyu tries to throw a body punch but Funk avoids it by throwing Gyu back against the cage.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk is struggling to control the position.
Gyu is trying to force a seperation but Funk has the dominant position.
Gyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Funk has him pressed against the cage.
Funk blocks an uppercut.
Gyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Funk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Funk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Funk!
The defeated Lim Hyun Gyu had this to say: 'im your pimp and your my hoe and i just made you my bitch!!!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Mudzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josiah Mudzuri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mudzuri is out of range.
Berzins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berzins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mudzuri.
Mudzuri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berzins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mudzuri moves out of range of the body kick from Berzins.
Mudzuri lands a right hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mudzuri has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Berzins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mudzuri lands a body shot.
Berzins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mudzuri.
Berzins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mudzuri.
Berzins scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Mudzuri wants to clinch
and Berzins counters with a body kick that stops Mudzuri in his tracks momentarily.
Berzins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berzins throws a head kick that half lands.
Berzins avoids the body shot from Mudzuri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Berzins.
Berzins rushes Mudzuri and presses him up against the cage.
Berzins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berzins lands an elbow inside that Mudzuri shrugs off.
Berzins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mudzuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berzins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mudzuri looking for a takedown.
Mudzuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mudzuri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mudzuri blocks the elbow strike.
Berzins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berzins throws an elbow but misses.
Berzins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Josiah Mudzuri has been cut.
Daniel Berzins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Berzins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mudzuri.
Mudzuri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berzins.
Mudzuri scores with a jab to the head.
Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Mudzuri tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Mudzuri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Berzins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Berzins throws a front kick aimed at Mudzuri's knee but Mudzuri avoids it well.
A jab from Mudzuri misses.
Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Mudzuri tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Mudzuri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mudzuri is rocked!
Berzins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mudzuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Berzins finish him?
Berzins misses with a head kick.
Berzins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mudzuri seems to have recovered his senses.
Mudzuri moves to clinch but Berzins breaks away
and Berzins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berzins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri avoids a wild elbow strike from Berzins.
Mudzuri blocks the elbow strike.
Berzins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mudzuri misses with some punches.
Berzins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mudzuri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berzins is keeping busy.
Berzins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mudzuri is trying to pull guard but Berzins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berzins throws an elbow but it misses.
Mudzuri is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniel Berzins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Mudzuri.
Berzins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Mudzuri.
Berzins lands an elbow inside that Mudzuri shrugs off.
Mudzuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Berzins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Berzins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Berzins breaks the clinch.
Berzins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mudzuri has closed the distance and engaged Berzins in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Berzins.
Mudzuri has a couple of punches blocked by Berzins.
Mudzuri throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berzins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mudzuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mudzuri is trying to maintain a safe position but Berzins gets an underhook and turns Mudzuri into the cage.
Berzins misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Berzins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josiah Mudzuri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Berzins misses with a leg kick.
Mudzuri throws a nice looking combination but Berzins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Mudzuri blocks the leg kick.
Mudzuri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Berzins back to the cage. Mudzuri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A good leg kick by Berzins.
Berzins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mudzuri's sensitive parts.
Berzins throws a sloppy head kick and Mudzuri moves out of range easily.
Berzins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mudzuri moves out of range as Berzins throws a body kick.
Berzins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berzins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Mudzuri 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.
Mudzuri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mudzuri is breathing heavily.
Berzins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Berzins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck for Mudzuri with that takedown attempt.
Berzins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mudzuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berzins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mudzuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berzins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berzins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berzins is stalling here.
Daniel Berzins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mudzuri has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Berzins regains guard immediately.
Berzins looking for a sweep. Not yet Berzins, not yet.
Berzins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mudzuri on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins being controlled here, momentarily.
Berzins wants to get back to his feet but Mudzuri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mudzuri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berzins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berzins wants to stand but Mudzuri is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berzins scores with a spinning back kick!
Berzins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daniel Berzins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzins is looking to score with low kicks.
Daniel Berzins is winning the standup battle so far.
Mudzuri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Berzins sprawls well initially but Mudzuri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mudzuri trying to control the action but Berzins is working from the bottom.
Berzins won't allow Mudzuri to pass to mount.
Berzins is trying to control but can't.
Mudzuri trying to mount his opponent but Berzins defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri is trying to control the action in half guard but Berzins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berzins misses with a low kick as Mudzuri jumps back.
Berzins throws a head kick but Mudzuri moves out of range.
Mudzuri throws a series of punches but Berzins avoids them all with ease.
Berzins connects with a leg kick. Mudzuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzins throws a leg kick which misses Mudzuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Mudzuri tries to avoid it.
A big left from Mudzuri misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mudzuri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Berzins.
Berzins wants to slow Mudzuri down by chopping away at his legs.
Berzins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mudzuri's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Berzins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josiah Mudzuri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mudzuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berzins.
Berzins scoring well with a low kick there.
Mudzuri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berzins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berzins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mudzuri.
Berzins tries a head kick but it misses.
Mudzuri checks a leg kick.
Berzins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Berzins lands with a nice body kick.
Berzins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berzins throws a leg kick which misses Mudzuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Mudzuri tries to avoid it.
Mudzuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzins scores with a kick to the body.
Berzins throws a nice head kick!
Berzins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Berzins. Mudzuri shrugs it off though.
Berzins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Berzins lands with a kick to the temple. Mudzuri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mudzuri blocks a head kick by Berzins.
Berzins lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzins thumps Mudzuri with a low kick.
Berzins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berzins lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berzins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berzins.
Berzins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berzins thows a body kick. Mudzuri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Josiah Mudzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Berzins lands but Mudzuri takes it in his stride.
Berzins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berzins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mudzuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berzins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Berzins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berzins throws a leg kick which misses Mudzuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Mudzuri tries to avoid it.
Berzins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mudzuri will feel that in the morning.
Berzins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mudzuri will feel that in the morning.
Berzins lands with a slapping head kick.
Mudzuri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Berzins lands a head kick. Mudzuri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berzins as he avoids it easily.
Crunch! Berzins slams his shin into Mudzuri's torso.
Berzins lands a front kick.
Berzins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berzins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mudzuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berzins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berzins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mudzuri if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berzins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berzins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Berzins keeps Mudzuri at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins scores with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Berzins!
Berzins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mudzuri.
Berzins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berzins lands a head kick!
Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Mudzuri tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Mudzuri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nice body kick there by Berzins.
A good leg kick by Berzins.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berzins stuffs the takedown attempt from Mudzuri. Mudzuri gets slowly back to his feet.
Berzins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mudzuri can do to turn this around?
Berzins lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Berzins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berzins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Berzins!
Daniel Berzins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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