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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Thullstrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyrus Kirk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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135 lbs
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134 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrus Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Thullstrup!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thullstrup fails with the takedown
so Kirk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kirk preventing the sweep.
Kirk stands and throws Thullstrup's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kirk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thullstrup knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kirk 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk tries for a kimura but Thullstrup is defending well.
Thullstrup tries to improve position but can't.
Kirk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirk has an Americana. Thullstrup didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kirk is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kirk hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cyrus Kirk!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tormund Giantsbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and In Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tormund Giantsbane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to In Face's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tormund Giantsbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, In Face!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giantsbane lands with a cross.
Giantsbane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Face moves away.
Giantsbane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Giantsbane.
Face takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giantsbane.
Giantsbane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Face lands with a shot to the body.
Giantsbane misses with a straight left.
Face throws a body punch but Giantsbane moves out of range.
Giantsbane lands a nice hook to Face's body. Face takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Giantsbane throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giantsbane.
Giantsbane scores with a punch to the head.
Face misses the shot to the body.
Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giantsbane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giantsbane thuds a left hand into Face's body.
Face throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Giantsbane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Giantsbane avoids the body shot from Face.
Nice uppercut lands for Giantsbane. That snapped Face's head back.
Giantsbane throws out a loose jab but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giantsbane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giantsbane swings for the body but Face moves out of range.
Giantsbane throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Giantsbane does no damage.
Giantsbane defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
Giantsbane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Giantsbane scores with a jab.
Giantsbane connects with a nice looking jab.
Face is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Giantsbane.
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Giantsbane finish him?
Giantsbane throws a hook but Face avoids it easily.
Giantsbane misses with a straight left.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Giantsbane.
Giantsbane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Face moves away from the strike by Giantsbane.
Face is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Giantsbane rather than just go for the knockout.
Giantsbane throws a looping overhand right but Face ducks down to avoid it.
Giantsbane blocks a jab.
Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giantsbane.
Face lands with a nice body punch.
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giantsbane.
Giantsbane throws a lazy right hand but Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane loads up on a big right hand but Face slips the punch.
Giantsbane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Face misses.
Face explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Giantsbane blocks a jab.
Face throws a series of punches but Giantsbane avoids them all with ease.
Face jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Face comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Face seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Face.
Face connects with a high kick.
Face loads up on a big right hand but Giantsbane slips the punch.
Giantsbane misses the shot to the body.
Giantsbane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Face misses with a wild body shot.
Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Face is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Giantsbane throws a monster overhand right that drops Face! Giantsbane follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tormund Giantsbane!
Tormund Giantsbane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Trejo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shael Connen's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0, fighting out of London, Shael Connen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connen shoots in looking for a takedown. Trejo tries to sprawl out of it but Connen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trejo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trejo takes the fight into the clinch.
Connen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Trejo regains guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Connen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Connen throwing strikes from guard but Trejo blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trejo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trejo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trejo!
Connen struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Connen is controlling Trejo's trapped leg to prevent Trejo from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shael Connen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Connen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trejo counters with a three punch combo that has Connen backing up. Connen nods at Trejo to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shael Connen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trejo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trejo swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Trejo.
Connen with a poor takedown
and Trejo counters with a leg kick.
Connen is looking to clinch but Trejo is avoiding it.
Trejo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Connen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trejo is in Connen's guard.
Trejo throwing strikes from guard but Connen blocks nicely.
Connen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trejo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shael Connen just wasn't active enough.
Connen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connen.
Trejo checks a low kick from Connen.
Connen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trejo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trejo defends it nicely.
Trejo gets a double leg takedown into Connen's guard.
Trejo won't allow Connen to sweep him here.
Trejo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connen controls Trejo momentarily but Trejo frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shael Connen just wasn't active enough.
Trejo throws a leg kick but Connen sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trejo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Connen is trying to defend but Trejo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trejo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Trejo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Connen shoots and misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Trejo counters with a good low kick that Connen was not able to check.
Connen goes for a double leg but Trejo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trejo continues to drive forward.
Connen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trejo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shael Connen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connen jumps guard but Trejo stands there with Connen around his waist. Connen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trejo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trejo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Trejo is looking to advance position but Connen won't allow it.
Connen tries to roll over but Trejo keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen wants to control but Trejo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trejo gets a double leg takedown into Connen's guard.
Connen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Connen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trejo looking to pass the guard.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Shael Connen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Connen has a takedown stuffed.
Trejo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trejo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connen looks for a takedown but Trejo sprawls well.
Connen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trejo.
Connen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Connen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trejo moves into the clinch successfully.
Connen tries to pull guard but Trejo holds him up against the cage and eventually Connen drops back down to his feet.
Trejo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connen is trying to break free.
Connen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trejo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trejo throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Connen up against the cage.
Connen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trejo misses with a knee to the head.
Trejo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trejo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Danny Trejo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Connen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trejo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Connen's guard! Nice work there by Trejo!
Connen wants to hit a switch here but Trejo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Connen there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connen tries to hold on but Trejo pushes him away.
Trejo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Connen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Connen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connen dives in for a single leg takedown but Trejo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trejo is trying to break the clinch but Connen has him pressed against the cage.
Connen prevents a body shot from Trejo.
Connen wants a takedown.
Connen tries to pull guard but Trejo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shael Connen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trejo smiles and moves away.
Connen tries for a takedown but Trejo circles away easily
and Trejo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Trejo trying to control from half guard but Connen is working away.
Trejo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trejo trying to pass the guard but Connen defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Trejo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Trejo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Connen to the mat! Connen manages to get full guard.
Connen has Trejo pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Danny Trejo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Trejo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trejo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connen is defending well for now.
Connen pulls Trejo into guard.
Connen has Trejo pulled in close to control his posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Danny Trejo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Connen fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo moves into range and clinches up with Connen.
Connen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trejo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connen moves out of range of the leg kick from Trejo.
Trejo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trejo. Trejo obviously looking to wear him down.
Shael Connen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connen checks a leg kick.
Trejo throws an overhand right that lands on Connen's shoulder, as Connen tries to avoid the shot.
Connen with a poor takedown
and Trejo counters with a nice leg kick.
Trejo misses with a low kick.
Connen fails with a takedown attempt.
Trejo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connen misses with an uppercut. Trejo saw that one coming.
Trejo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Connen on his heels. He'll look to pass Connen's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Connen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Connen keeping moving, preventing Trejo from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Danny Trejo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Connen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trejo is fending him off so far but Connen persists. Nope, Trejo circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Trejo.
Connen wants to control but Trejo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trejo stands up and beckons Connen to his feet.
A punch combination from Trejo misses.
Trejo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Connen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trejo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Connen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shael Connen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Trejo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trejo controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Trejo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trejo 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Trejo!
Our winner, Danny Trejo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Hartnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Hartnell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Hartnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Hartnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hartnell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Hartnell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marshall Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews moves to clinch but Hartnell breaks away
and Hartnell counters with a straight right hand.
Marshall Matthews has Hartnell up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartnell avoids the damage to the body.
Marshall Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hartnell has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartnell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow just above Hartnell 's eye.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break free.
Hartnell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall Matthews prevents it.
Hartnell successfully pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marshall Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall Matthews is one step ahead there.
Hartnell keeping moving, preventing Marshall Matthews from controlling successfully.
Marshall Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hartnell keeping full guard, as Marshall Matthews tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall Matthews trying to control but Hartnell is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Morton Marshall Matthews.
Hartnell throws a nice looking combination but Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hartnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartnell misses with a combination
and Marshall Matthews makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartnell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.
Hartnell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Hartnell.
Hartnell trying to stall but Marshall Matthews improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hartnell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch
and Marshall Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch
and Hartnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall Matthews looks to clinch
and Hartnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hartnell to counter with a crisp jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hartnell connects with a single shot there.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
Hartnell throws a wild body kick that Marshall Matthews sees coming a mile off.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Hartnell.
Marshall Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartnell misses the jab.
Hartnell throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch
and Hartnell counters with a good low kick that Marshall Matthews was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartnell misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartnell scores with a jab to the head.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartnell circles away.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Marshall Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hartnell is looking to break free of the clinch but Marshall Matthews has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marshall Matthews takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hartnell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshall Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall Matthews throws a right hand that Hartnell ducks under and follows up with a left that Hartnell also avoids with ease.
Marshall Matthews throws a nice head kick!
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Hartnell misses with a double jab.
Morton Marshall Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hartnell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marshall Matthews seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartnell is one step ahead there.
Hartnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hartnell trying to control but Marshall Matthews is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to strike from the bottom.
Marshall Matthews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marshall Matthews throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hartnell is looking to stand up but Marshall Matthews won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marshall Matthews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marshall Matthews has a closed guard, preventing Hartnell from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews wants to control but Hartnell passes easily into half guard.
Marshall Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall Matthews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartnell is working away from the top position though.
Hartnell is looking to take a break and control but Marshall Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Norman Hartnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Hartnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Hartnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hartnell counters with a head kick.
Marshall Matthews tries to bum rush Hartnell with a series of wild strikes but Hartnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Hartnell pushes him off.
Hartnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch
and Hartnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marshall Matthews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Norman Hartnell has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartnell lands a right hook to the body.
Hartnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Hartnell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews is defending well.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
Hartnell throws a right and a left that Marshall Matthews avoids nicely.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartnell motions for Marshall Matthews to come forward. Hartnell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch but Hartnell slips to the side
and Hartnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hartnell moves away
and Hartnell counters with a nice body kick.
Marshall Matthews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hartnell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marshall Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Hartnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch but Hartnell slips to the side
and Hartnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marshall Matthews moves to clinch but Hartnell breaks away
enabling Hartnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hartnell counters with a thumping low kick.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hartnell moves away
and Hartnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance but Hartnell moves to the side
and Hartnell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hartnell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is pushing Hartnell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stall.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body punch.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hartnell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marshall Matthews misses with the head strike.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hartnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up
and Hartnell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morton Marshall Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marshall Matthews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morton Marshall Matthews!
Morton Marshall Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan OReily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kantaro Hoshino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan OReily's chin.
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174 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
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan OReily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OReily moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Nice shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino thows a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that OReily has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
OReily takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoshino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and OReily counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
OReily throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
OReily scores with a takedown into Hoshino's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hoshino has control of OReily's left arm, preventing OReily from doing any damage.
OReily is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino is adopting a defensive guard.
OReily wants to pass the guard but Hoshino is keeping the position.
Hoshino has control of OReily's left arm, preventing OReily from doing any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kantaro Hoshino hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OReily avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. OReily saw that one coming.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to OReily's body. OReily takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OReily's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoshino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OReily scrambles back to his feet.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OReily moves away.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoshino 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but OReily uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from OReily misses its intended target.
OReily moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
OReily fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
OReily moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Hoshino feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends OReily sprawling to the canvas! OReily rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hoshino finish him?!
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OReily manages to avoid it.
Hoshino misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but OReily ducks down to avoid it.
OReily ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
OReily displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Hoshino throws a hook but OReily avoids it easily.
OReily takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but OReily ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino drops OReily with a beautiful combination! OReily stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hoshino is looking for the KO!
OReily is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OReily takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh OReily is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OReily uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a jab when OReily was well out of range.
Hoshino is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
OReily leaves his chin hanging out and Hoshino seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! OReily crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kantaro Hoshino!
Kantaro Hoshino made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baptista Fadda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellert Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Baptista Fadda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellert Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts drives through and clinches with Fadda against the cage.
Fadda swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Fadda.
Fadda has Roberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roberts cracks Fadda with a nice body shot.
Fadda wants a takedown but no success here.
Fadda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baptista Fadda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fadda can't get the takedown.
Fadda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roberts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roberts works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fadda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roberts!
Roberts is trying to stand.
Fadda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Roberts to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Roberts shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Roberts has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Roberts!
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fadda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Fadda's legs - danger averted.
Fadda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fadda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Fadda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roberts passes into half guard.
Fadda trying to hold on to Roberts's head to control him but Roberts postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda with the active half guard here but Roberts passes nicely into side control.
Fadda struggling a bit here.
Fadda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roberts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts stands up.
Fadda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roberts counters with a left and a right that stings Fadda.
Fadda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fadda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roberts sprawls well initially but Fadda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roberts is trying to stand back up but Fadda is controlling him
Fadda is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fadda is working for a kimura but Roberts is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Fadda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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!
Fadda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fadda.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts pushes Fadda off looking to stand but Fadda dives back in and keeps control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Baptista Fadda dominated that round.
That's time! Fadda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fadda misses with a takedown
and Roberts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fadda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Fadda fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baptista Fadda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fadda shoots and misses
and Roberts counters with an inside leg kick.
Roberts leaves Fadda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fadda scores with a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Roberts wants to stand but Fadda is controlling the position.
Fadda passes Roberts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Roberts is trying to escape the mount but Fadda keeps good control and instead manages to take Roberts's back.
Fadda is working for a rear naked choke. Roberts is not defending it well and Fadda has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Roberts refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Roberts's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baptista Fadda!
In his post fight interview, Baptista Fadda gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you McGarrys plant works,my manager Eugen ivanovic.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Silava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Silava!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers thuds his right hand into Silava's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Silava there.
We've been hearing reports that Powers has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silava lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Powers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silava but Silava pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silava lands an overhand right.
Silava swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Powers.
Powers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Powers digs a good hook to Silava's body.
Silava scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silava.
Powers scores with a jab to the body.
Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silava has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bad Pluto!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Powers tries to pass to full mount but Silava defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silava keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Powers stalling.
Powers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silava's head.
Powers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Powers is looking to advance position but Silava won't allow it.
Powers thows a huge punch but Silava dodges it nicely.
Powers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Powers uses his free foot to push down on Silava's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silava.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers looking to finish with strikes here!
Silava tries to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Powers punching from mount but Silava doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Powers thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Powers unloading with bombs!
Powers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Powers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Powers 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.
Powers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers lands a couple of good shots and Silava has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers scores with punches to the body.
Powers thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silava avoids the strikes from Powers.
Silava just trying to survive but Powers is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silava covers up after that shot from Powers.
Powers scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
What can Silava do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Powers scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Powers dominated that round.
That's time! Powers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silava connects with a single shot there.
Silava throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silava does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Powers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Powers looks to land a strike but Silava avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers wants to control from the top but Silava keeps moving.
Powers advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silava is in trouble now - Powers has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Silava that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Antti Silava has been cut.
Silava holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Powers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Silava is bucking up trying to escape but Powers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Powers cracks Silava with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silava is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big strike lands for Powers! That's really hurt Silava and he's turned his back - Powers keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Powers jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Powers!
A victorious Troy Powers 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Firnanda Talha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talha comes to the cage accompanied by Lightning Bolt- Jake Bugg. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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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
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Firnanda Talha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seth Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Talha or perhaps it was just good defense by Cohen which made him look bad.
Talha avoids the body shot from Cohen.
Talha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cohen defends well and Talha ends up having to push Cohen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Firnanda Talha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Talha.
Cohen slips a straight right by Talha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talha fails with the takedown
and Cohen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cohen throws a shot from downtown. Talha moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Talha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cohen defends it nicely.
Firnanda Talha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Talha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cohen stuffs the takedown attempt from Talha. Talha gets slowly back to his feet.
Cohen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Talha backs up against the cage.
Talha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Talha is defended easily by Cohen.
Cohen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Talha is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen throws an off balance right hand
and Talha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cohen as he jumps to the side.
Talha closes the distance and clinches up with Cohen, looking for a takedown. Talha pushes Cohen against the cage but Cohen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Talha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cohen pinned against the cage. Cohen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Talha shoots in looking for a takedown but Cohen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cohen missing with a left hand there. Talha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talha misses with a takedown attempt - Cohen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Talha blocks a jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Cohen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Talha has his takedown stuffed
and Cohen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cohen misses with a lunging right hand
and Talha counters with a series of strikes. Cohen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Firnanda Talha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Talha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cohen tries to avoid it but Talha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cohen to the ground. Cohen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seth Cohen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cohen throws the left hand but Talha avoids the punch easily.
Cohen slaps away a takedown attempt from Talha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Firnanda Talha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cohen avoids it really well and circles away.
Talha shoots in looking for a takedown but Cohen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cohen with a hook.
Oh Talha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cohen's coach down at Wake and Bake was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cohen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talha works Cohen's body with a nice hook.
Talha seems to have got his legs back now.
Cohen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cohen defends well and Talha ends up having to push Cohen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cohen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Cohen. No joy for Talha on that attempt.
Cohen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Talha.
Talha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cohen counters with a nice right hand that sends Talha toppling to the canvas! Talha scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cohen finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talha shoots in for a takedown but Cohen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Talha.
Talha is holding his hands too far apart here. Cohen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Talha is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seth Cohen!
Seth Cohen very nearly forgot to thank Meet the Future amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Shishkanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shishkanov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Digital Farm Animals - Home. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasiliy Shishkanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon King!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shishkanov counters with a straight right hand.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shishkanov.
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shishkanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ground and pound from King seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shishkanov keeps working.
Shishkanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shishkanov is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
King scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shishkanov to see if he's OK.
King tries for a kimura but Shishkanov is defending well.
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!
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shishkanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shishkanov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shishkanov wants to control but King postures up.
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shishkanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shishkanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
King postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shishkanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back!
Shishkanov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov cracks King with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing King from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Shishkanov keeps control of the position as King tries to break free.
Shishkanov scores with punches and elbows.
Will Shishkanov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
King tries to roll but Shishkanov sticks to his back.
Shishkanov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Shishkanov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Shishkanov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Shishkanov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Shishkanov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shishkanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Shishkanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devon King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Shishkanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shishkanov gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shishkanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vasiliy Shishkanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon King.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shishkanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shishkanov pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King has Shishkanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shishkanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shishkanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shishkanov effectively controlling the action here.
I was talking to Shishkanov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shishkanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shishkanov sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shishkanov clinches up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devon King 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.
Shishkanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shishkanov throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by King.
Nice jab there from Shishkanov.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shishkanov.
Shishkanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shishkanov avoids the body shot from King.
King checks a low kick from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov misses with a hook.
King dips to his left and cracks Shishkanov with an uppercut!
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Shishkanov forces King back against the cage and clinches.
King has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shishkanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if King can turn it around.
Shishkanov gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shishkanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shishkanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vasiliy Shishkanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon King.
King is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shishkanov lands with a left to the head.
Shishkanov lands with a left to the head.
King is trying to push Shishkanov away but Shishkanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Shishkanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King has had enough of the clinch but Shishkanov keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Shishkanov.
Shishkanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shishkanov lands a left hand.
Shishkanov misses with the head strike.
Shishkanov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body punch from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Shishkanov fails to land.
Shishkanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a takedown into guard.
King trying to control but Shishkanov is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shishkanov pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shishkanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
Devon King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shishkanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King wants to pass the guard but Shishkanov is keeping the position.
Shishkanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King wants to pass the guard but Shishkanov is keeping the position.
King distracts Shishkanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.
King trying to control the position but Shishkanov is working away.
Shishkanov wants to control but King postures up.
King tries to score with some ground and pound. Shishkanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shishkanov dodges the ground and pound from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back!
Shishkanov doesn't have the hooks in and King manages to turn into his guard.
King throws a strike but Shishkanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shishkanov slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shishkanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shishkanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Shishkanov wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
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.
Shishkanov prevents King from improving his position.
Shishkanov wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Shishkanov working the head and body with strikes.
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 Vasiliy Shishkanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Shishkanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shishkanov.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shishkanov but Shishkanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shishkanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shishkanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shishkanov, as that shot connected.
Shishkanov lands with a shot to the body.
King misses with a takedown
and Shishkanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shishkanov stuffs the takedown.
Vasiliy Shishkanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon King.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
Shishkanov throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shishkanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shishkanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishkanov cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vasiliy Shishkanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasiliy Shishkanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Shishkanov misses.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shishkanov sprawls well. Shishkanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Shishkanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Shishkanov.
Shishkanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shishkanov was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Shishkanov is retaining full guard.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
King wants to control from the top but Shishkanov keeps moving.
King throws a strike but Shishkanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shishkanov passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shishkanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shishkanov tries to stand and escape but King is controlling the position.
King pushes Shishkanov off and gets back to his feet.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shishkanov misses the target.
Shishkanov misses with a straight left.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shishkanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Shishkanov.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Shishkanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King moves out of range as Shishkanov strikes.
Shishkanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Shishkanov avoids the body shot from King.
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
King throws an elbow but Shishkanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King working the ground and pound from side control.
King throws an elbow but Shishkanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasiliy Shishkanov.
I think Shishkanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vasiliy Shishkanov!
Vasiliy Shishkanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarmith Creston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BitchFace PoopyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PoopyPants has chosen Deathly Quiet as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sarmith Creston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, BitchFace PoopyPants!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PoopyPants thows a body shot but no joy.
PoopyPants thows a body shot but no joy.
Creston throws a wild body kick that PoopyPants sees coming a mile off.
PoopyPants fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Creston has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
PoopyPants throws a hook to the side of Creston's head but Creston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Creston throws a jab but it's blocked by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants checks a low kick from Creston.
Creston throws a leg kick which misses PoopyPants's front leg but catches the back leg as PoopyPants tries to avoid it.
Creston with a jab.
PoopyPants checks a leg kick nicely.
Creston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
PoopyPants takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by PoopyPants as he connects with a hook.
PoopyPants scores with a punch to the head.
PoopyPants 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.
Creston looks to land a body kick but PoopyPants moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by PoopyPants as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by PoopyPants. Beautiful body shot.
Creston throws a leg kick that misses.
PoopyPants rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
PoopyPants jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PoopyPants is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creston.
Creston throws a front kick that sends PoopyPants stumbling back into the cage.
Creston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BitchFace PoopyPants is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Creston or perhaps it was just good defense by PoopyPants which made him look bad.
Creston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching PoopyPants on his heels. He'll look to pass PoopyPants's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Creston looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants keeping moving, preventing Creston from controlling successfully.
Creston is looking to pass into half guard but PoopyPants pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now PoopyPants is in guard.
Creston trying to control the position here.
Creston working for submissions but it's allowed PoopyPants to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants wants to stand up but Creston is controlling the position.
PoopyPants controlling the action here.
PoopyPants is looking to advance position but Creston won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Creston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
PoopyPants is keen to just control but Creston is a slippery customer.
PoopyPants stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BitchFace PoopyPants has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
PoopyPants avoids the body shot from Creston.
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 Sarmith Creston will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
PoopyPants takes a swing at Creston's ribcage but misses.
Creston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creston rather than just go for the knockout.
PoopyPants lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Sarmith Creston has been cut.
PoopyPants dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creston moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Creston.
PoopyPants ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
PoopyPants misses with a wild combination.
PoopyPants displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creston throws out the jab.
PoopyPants tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creston was well out of range. Poor timing from PoopyPants.
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!
PoopyPants cracks Creston with a good jab.
PoopyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from PoopyPants.
Creston tries a head kick but it misses.
Creston dives in for a single leg takedown but PoopyPants sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Creston misses with a hook from the clinch.
PoopyPants tries to throw a body punch but Creston avoids it by throwing PoopyPants back against the cage.
Creston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants is trying to break free.
PoopyPants stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Creston keeps control of PoopyPants as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Creston tries to throw a body punch but PoopyPants avoids it by throwing Creston back against the cage.
PoopyPants breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creston cracks the inside of PoopyPants's front leg.
PoopyPants throws a body punch but Creston moves out of range.
Creston shoots in and gets a takedown into PoopyPants's guard.
PoopyPants keeping full guard, as Creston tries to pass.
Creston throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
PoopyPants working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Creston is fighting to break PoopyPants's control of his arms but PoopyPants is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. BitchFace PoopyPants was stalling too much, according to the referee.
PoopyPants scores with a crisp jab that stopped Creston in his tracks.
PoopyPants throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Creston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
PoopyPants swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Creston.
Creston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? PoopyPants is fending him off so far but Creston persists. Nope, PoopyPants circles away and we're back to standing.
PoopyPants throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
PoopyPants works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BitchFace PoopyPants seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PoopyPants throws an off balance right hand
and Creston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Creston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
PoopyPants thuds a left hand into Creston's body.
PoopyPants misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Creston misses with an uppercut. PoopyPants saw that one coming.
Creston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
PoopyPants checks the leg kick.
Creston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract PoopyPants.
PoopyPants misses with a body punch
and Creston counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in PoopyPants's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PoopyPants tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creston has gone for a leg lock! PoopyPants slips out almost immediately though and dives into Creston's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PoopyPants slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
BitchFace PoopyPants showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sarmith Creston's cut.
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. This is the final round!
PoopyPants on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
PoopyPants connects with a right hand. Creston shakes it off.
PoopyPants takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for PoopyPants, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
PoopyPants scores with a jab to the body.
Creston lands the left hand.
Creston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and PoopyPants counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Creston thows a body shot but no joy.
Creston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt PoopyPants.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts PoopyPants, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PoopyPants takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Creston throws a series of punches but PoopyPants avoids them all with ease.
Creston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and PoopyPants connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Creston scrambles back to his feet.
PoopyPants scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Creston lands a nice looking kick to the body. PoopyPants takes a step back to recover.
Creston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Creston closes this distance looking for a takedown but PoopyPants circles away.
Creston misses with a hook. PoopyPants ducked under it nicely.
A big left from PoopyPants misses.
PoopyPants thows a body shot but no joy.
Creston misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants throws a body punch but Creston moves out of range.
PoopyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Creston is just out of range.
PoopyPants punishes Creston's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PoopyPants throws a lazy right hand but Creston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PoopyPants scores with a body shot.
PoopyPants misses the shot to the body.
Creston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Creston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Creston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and PoopyPants connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Creston scrambles back to his feet.
Creston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
PoopyPants fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Creston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as PoopyPants sprawls well. PoopyPants wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Creston gets slowly back to his feet.
Creston moves out of range as PoopyPants strikes.
Creston misses with a left hand
and PoopyPants counters with a straight right hand.
PoopyPants connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
PoopyPants digs a good hook to Creston's body.
PoopyPants takes a swing at Creston's ribcage but misses.
Creston misses with a double jab
enabling PoopyPants to counter with a crisp jab.
PoopyPants lands with a shot to the body.
PoopyPants moves out of range of the body kick from Creston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PoopyPants throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creston scores with a decent looking hook.
PoopyPants checks the leg kick.
Creston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but PoopyPants defends well and Creston ends up having to push PoopyPants into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarmith Creston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
PoopyPants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creston drops his hands momentarily and PoopyPants takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
PoopyPants misses with a wild combination.
Creston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by PoopyPants - just one landing.
Creston is rocked!
Creston scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
BitchFace PoopyPants comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think PoopyPants has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BitchFace PoopyPants!
During a confident post fight interview, BitchFace PoopyPants thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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