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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Olivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iwan Morgan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Olivero! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Iwan Morgan! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Olivero to score with a decent uppercut. Jab, jab by Olivero - just one landing. Morgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olivero circles away. Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olivero lands a nice shot that snaps Morgan's head back.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olivero but Olivero pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Olivero! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Olivero! Ivan Olivero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ping Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djadjo Cigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cigan has chosen DJ Valentino as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 cm
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276 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ping Lin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Djadjo Cigan! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cigan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Djadjo Cigan has been cut. Cigan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Lin throws a nice looking combination but Cigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cigan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A head kick by Cigan misses and Lin counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cigan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cigan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cigan looks winded! Lin scores with a jab to the body. Cigan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Crunch! Lin slams his shin into Cigan's torso. Lin lands a left and a right that sends Cigan crashing to the canvas! Lin dives into mount looking to finish!
Cigan is rocked! Lin looking to control and managing it successfully. Lin is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lin extends the arm and Cigan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ping Lin! Ping Lin opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. Djadjo Cigan was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I wanna coungradulate my opponent, he was better than me this night, I ll do my best to get back soon and win next fights, love you all.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparka Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Dantas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sparka Man's chin.
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163 cm
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139 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Dantas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sparka Man! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Man lands a jab. Dantas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dantas looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well. Dantas shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dantas fails with a takedown attempt. Dantas shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Man tries to bum rush Dantas with a series of wild strikes but Dantas uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dantas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man stuffs the takedown. Dantas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sparka Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dantas shoots in but no luck this time. Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Dantas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Dantas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dantas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely. Dantas is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man connects with a single shot there. Dantas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dantas looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well. Man displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dantas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab by Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man thuds his right hand into Dantas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jose Dantas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dantas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Man tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dantas is in Man's guard. Man looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Dantas trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Man being controlled here, momentarily. Man wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Man scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Dantas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dantas shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Dantas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Man scores with a nice strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Man moves out of range as Dantas throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparka Man dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Man scores with a jab. Dantas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dantas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away. Dantas shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dantas. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dantas blocks a low kick nicely. Dantas misses with a wild combination.
Dantas fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dantas shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dantas throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side. Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Man lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dantas is defended easily by Man. Dantas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Man. Dantas goes for a double leg but Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man continues to drive forward. Dantas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dantas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dantas is looking to take this one to the mat. Man is defending well against a takedown attempt. Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Man sizes up Dantas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dantas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily. A left lands for Man. Dantas shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily. Some bone on bone action there as Dantas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dantas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab. Man stuffs the takedown. Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Jose Dantas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dantas misses with a double jab
and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Man lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dantas looking to control.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Dantas is trying to keep Man in close.
Dantas is working an open guard so Man takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Good exchange - Man coming out on top. Dantas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparka Man 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Man moves out of range as Dantas throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Man. Dantas shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Dantas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dantas is rocked! Dantas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Oh Dantas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Man throws a pinpoint strike between Dantas's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dantas crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Man scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sparka Man!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson's entrance music is Последний О. A fine choice. Steel has chosen Its a Fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Steel! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tyson moves away from the strike by Steel. Steel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and Tyson counters with a head kick. That will keep Steel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot. Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel misses with a combination
and Tyson counters with a flying knee. Nice. Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Tyson. Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Julius Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tyson misses with a looping right. Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steel misses with the combination.
Tyson slips a straight right by Steel. Steel throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range. Tyson dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyson counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt. Steel throws a right and a left that both miss. Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel misses with a leg kick. Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Tyson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tyson lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards. 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! Tyson dodges the punch combination from Steel.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Steel misses with an uppercut. Steel misses with an uppercut
and Tyson counters with a head kick. That will keep Steel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Steel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet. Steel misses with an uppercut
and Tyson counters with a big head kick but Steel shrugs it off. A big left from Tyson misses. Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Steel is lucky that one didn't land flush. Steel throws a looping overhand right but Tyson ducks down to avoid it. Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination! Steel throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyson doesn't seem bothered though. Steel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tysons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Steel misses with a looping right. Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A right-left combo lands from Tyson. Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily. Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson slips a straight right by Steel. Tyson throws a head kick that misses. Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyson. Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Steel misses with a hook
and Tyson counters with a head kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Steel thows a body shot but no joy. Steel slips a jab from Tyson. Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson connects with a single shot there. Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson scores with a head kick.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Steel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyson is working the combinations to good effect here. A punch combination from Steel misses. Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Steel looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range. Tyson connects with a high kick. Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab. Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tyson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A jab from Steel misses. Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily. Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Steel tries to land a front kick but Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body. Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing. Tyson throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively. Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson misses with a head kick.
Steel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steel misses with an uppercut. Steel throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range. Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Steel takes one on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tyson checks a low kick from Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing. A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target. Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily. Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyson. Steel blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel. Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tyson lands with a cross. Steel throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range. Steel avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Tyson with a jab. Tyson connects with a crisp jab. Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mike Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab. Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss. Steel misses with a looping right. Steel misses with the combination.
Tyson scores with a jab to the head.
Tyson lands a head kick!
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Tyson seems unphased.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily. Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tyson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Steel is lucky that one didn't land flush. Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Tyson moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steel thuds a left hand into Tyson's body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand. Nice jab there from Tyson. Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well. Steel misses the shot to the body. Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel is breathing heavily. Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Tyson. Tyson clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Steel throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease. Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tyson lands a head kick!
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A bone on bone clash there as Tyson blocks the leg kick.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel. Tyson scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Tyson staying out of range there. Steel thuds his right hand into Tyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tyson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab. Tyson throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson. Steel takes a kick to the side of the head. Tyson throws a head kick that misses. Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet. A head kick misses from Steel. Tyson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel. Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot. Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel. A jab from Steel misses. Tyson throws a head kick that misses. A jab from Steel misses. Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Steel with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Steel misses with a right hand and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut. Tyson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steel. Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Steel lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover. A jab lands there for Tyson. Steel tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way. Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand. Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel scores with a nice strike. Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson. Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Tyson misses with a head kick.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it. Tyson defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand. Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson lands an overhand right. Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Steel missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson scores with a jab. Steel looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range. Steel throws a leg kick that misses. Nice defenses there by Tyson. Tyson throws a head kick that misses. A swing and a miss from Steel. Steel misses the jab. Steel misses with a looping right. Steel throws a looping overhand right but Tyson ducks down to avoid it. Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel. Tyson throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Tyson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Steel blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Steel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Julius Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Steel misses with a wild body shot. Mike Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A head kick by Tyson misses and Steel counters with a nice uppercut. Steel misses with a hook. Tyson ducked under it nicely. Jab by Tyson. Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Julius Steel. Well Tyson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson! After winning the bout, Mike Tyson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders comes into the arena with Gods Son blaring out of the sound system. 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Hunter! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anders throws a big shot that misses. Hunter avoids the head kick by Anders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter. Anders uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunter has time to react. Hunter misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely. Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hunter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anders is fending him off so far but Hunter persists. Nope, Anders circles away and we're back to standing. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunter is defended easily by Anders. Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Hunter. Anders uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunter has time to react. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Anders throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Hunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Anders sprawls well. He's pushed Hunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Anders gets caught flat footed, as Hunter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Anders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there. Anders wants to stand but Hunter is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunter is looking to advance position but Anders has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Anders content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Anders has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunter is trying to escape the mount.
Anders content just to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ingemar Anders wasn't doing enough on the ground. Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anders as he jumps to the side. Hunter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anders controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ingemar Anders. Hunter shoots in and drives through. Anders sprawls well. Anders goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Anders thuds his right hand into Hunter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Anders misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely. Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anders sprawls well. Anders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Anders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anders wants it to stay on the feet. Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anders tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anders to the ground. Anders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anders dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunter. That did some damage! Anders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunter. Anders throws a nice head kick!
Hunter is rocked! Travis Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Anders throws a monster overhand right that drops Hunter! Anders follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingemar Anders! Ingemar Anders thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geralt Of Ravia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Of Ravia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Witcher. Geralt Of Ravia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Caldwell's chin.
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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
25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Caldwell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Ravia! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Of Ravia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caldwell sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've been hearing reports that Caldwell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Caldwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Jimmy Caldwell has been cut. A solid leg kick lands there for Of Ravia.
Caldwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Caldwell is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Caldwell throws a nice looking combination but Of Ravia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Of Ravia throws a leg kick but Caldwell moved away. Caldwell walks into a straight right hand from Of Ravia. Oh Caldwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Of Ravia throws an overhand right that lands on Caldwell's shoulder, as Caldwell tries to avoid the shot. Of Ravia feints and then cracks Caldwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caldwell down. Caldwell defending well as Of Ravia loads up on a big left hand. Caldwell seems to have got his legs back now. Caldwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Caldwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Of Ravia as he avoids it easily. Caldwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Of Ravia is fending him off so far but Caldwell persists. Nope, Of Ravia circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Caldwell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice sprawl there from Of Ravia as Caldwell shoots in. Caldwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Caldwell wants to clinch. We've been informed that Of Ravia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Of Ravia.
Of Ravia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Of Ravia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caldwell. Caldwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Of Ravia. Of Ravia misses with a looping right. A big right from Of Ravia misses. Caldwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Of Ravia defends well and Caldwell ends up having to push Of Ravia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Of Ravia.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Caldwell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Of Ravia as Caldwell tries to tie him up. A short right from Of Ravia on the inside. Of Ravia landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Caldwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Of Ravia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Caldwell uses from the top position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Caldwell being controlled here momentarily. Of Ravia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caldwell defends it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Caldwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Of Ravia is retaining full guard. Caldwell trying to control but Of Ravia is working from the bottom. Of Ravia looking to control.
Of Ravia pulls Caldwell in close to his closed guard and prevents Caldwell from doing any damage or advancing position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Of Ravia trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Geralt Of Ravia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Of Ravia scores with a punch to the head. Caldwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Ravia. Caldwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Of Ravia sprawls well. Of Ravia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caldwell gets slowly back to his feet. A head kick from Of Ravia lands but Caldwell takes it in his stride. Caldwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caldwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Ravia. Of Ravia throws a body punch but Caldwell moves out of range. Nice sprawl there from Of Ravia as Caldwell shoots in. Caldwell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Geralt Of Ravia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Caldwell misses with a straight left. Geralt Of Ravia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Of Ravia lands with a cross. 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! Of Ravia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Of Ravia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caldwell sees it coming and avoids it easily. Of Ravia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Of Ravia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caldwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. No luck with that takedown attempt from Caldwell. Of Ravia cracks the inside of Caldwell's front leg. Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Of Ravia paws at him with a jab and circles away. A telegraphed right hand from Of Ravia misses the target. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Of Ravia cracks Caldwell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Caldwell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Of Ravia finish him?
Caldwell throws a series of punches but Of Ravia avoids them all with ease. A thudding body kick lands there by Of Ravia!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Ravia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jimmy Caldwell's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
and Of Ravia counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Caldwell! He's just covering up as Of Ravia starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geralt Of Ravia! Our winner, Geralt Of Ravia, 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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