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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coca Cola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Thorenborn (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coca Cola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Garry Thorenborn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorenborn wants to clinch up but Cola keeps it at a distance.
Cola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cola drops Thorenborn with a beautiful combination! Thorenborn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cola is looking for the KO!
It looks like Garry Thorenborn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cola throws a jab when Thorenborn was well out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Cola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thorenborn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cola to score with a decent uppercut.
Cola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorenborn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cola misses with a two punch combination.
Cola looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorenborn is just out of range.
Cola looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorenborn is just out of range.
Thorenborn tries to clinch up.
Cola scores with a body shot.
Thorenborn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorenborn connects with a right hand. Cola shakes it off.
Thorenborn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorenborn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorenborn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cola is trying to force a seperation but Thorenborn has the dominant position.
Thorenborn manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Cola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cola.
Cola throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Thorenborn's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Cola dives in looking to finish as Thorenborn flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Cola's strikes! Cola is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Thorenborn's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Thorenborn was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coca Cola!
Our winner, Coca Cola, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen Sometimes when we Fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Floyd Pacquiao looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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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
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldman as he jumps to the side.
Pacquiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pacquiao is looking to land body kicks.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacquiao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goldman.
A swing and a miss from Goldman.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick
and Goldman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldman lands a right hook to the body.
Pacquiao looks winded!
Pacquiao is looking to clinch.
Goldman lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao looks up at the clock. Bad move! Goldman lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pacquiao. Goldman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abe Goldman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abe Goldman made sure he mentioned Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Digby Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Channell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar comes to the cage accompanied by Sir Digby Chicken Ceasar Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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182 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sir Digby Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clark Channell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Channell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Channell misses its intended target.
Caesar thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caesar.
Caesar misses with an uppercut.
Channell moves away from the strike by Caesar.
Channell throws the left hand but Caesar avoids the punch easily.
Caesar tries to sprawl but Channell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Channell is working for a kimura but Caesar is defending it quite comfortably.
Caesar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Channell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caesar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Channell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell prevents Caesar from improving his position.
Channell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Channell throws a strike but Caesar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Caesar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Channell is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Channell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caesar trying to keep a closed guard but Channell is proving a slippery customer.
Channell drops back looking for a leg! Caesar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Caesar manages to kick Channell off! Channell jumps back into Caesar's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caesar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Channell postures up.
Caesar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Channell!
Channell can't escape the position.
Caesar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Channell throwing hammer fists to the chest of Caesar. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channell is trying to escape the mount.
Channell throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Channell tries to hold on but Caesar postures up.
Channell is looking to improve his position but Caesar isn't that keen on the idea.
Channell is squirming around, avoiding Caesar's attempts to control the action.
Caesar prevents Channell from getting the reversal.
Caesar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Caesar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Caesar working Channell over with strikes here.
Caesar lands with some strikes.
Caesar landing strikes from the mount and Channell is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caesar with good strikes from the mount here!
Caesar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Channell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Channell is squirming around, avoiding Caesar's attempts to control the action.
Caesar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Channell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Caesar slips a nice elbow through Channell's hands, connecting with Channell's forehead.
Channell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Channell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Channell is refusing to be controlled, as Caesar sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caesar wants to free his trapped foot but Channell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Channell looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Digby Caesar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Caesar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Channell to the ground. Caesar is now in Channell's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caesar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Channell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caesar has managed to get both his arms back between Channell's legs - danger averted.
Caesar lands a couple of digs.
Caesar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Channell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caesar has managed to get both his arms back between Channell's legs - danger averted.
Caesar passes Channell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Channell actively working from the bottom here.
Caesar thows a huge punch but Channell dodges it nicely.
Caesar trying to control from half guard but Channell is working away.
Channell has hold of Caesar's hands but Caesar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caesar trying to mount his opponent but Channell defends it.
Ground and pound from Caesar.
Sir Digby Caesar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caesar pulls his head out easily.
Caesar prevents Channell from improving his position.
Caesar trying to control the action but Channell is working from the bottom.
Caesar wants to pass to mount but Channell is defending the position.
Channell looking for submissions off his back.
Channell manages to get to full guard.
Caesar postures up and lands a big shot to Channell's brow.
Channell is looking for a triangle but Caesar pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caesar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caesar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caesar lands a couple of digs.
Channell has his foot on Caesar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caesar works his way back into a safe position though.
Caesar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caesar trying to control but Channell is working from the bottom.
Channell is trying to hold Caesar in close to prevent damage but Caesar has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caesar trying to control from half guard but Channell is working away.
Caesar drops an elbow to the side of Channell's head.
Channell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caesar pulls his head out easily.
Channell is refusing to be controlled, as Caesar sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Caesar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Channell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Caesar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Caesar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Caesar thows a huge punch but Channell dodges it nicely.
Caesar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Channell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caesar slips a nice elbow through Channell's hands, connecting with Channell's forehead.
Caesar wants to pass the guard but Channell is defending well.
Caesar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is keen to just control but Channell is a slippery customer.
Channell is pressing down on Caesar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Caesar wants to control from the top but Channell keeps moving.
Channell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caesar defends it easily.
Caesar trying to control but Channell is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Channell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caesar defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Digby Caesar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Channell misses with a looping right.
Caesar fails with the takedown.
Channell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caesar.
Clark Channell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Channell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caesar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Channell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Channell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caesar moves away.
The fighters circling - Channell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark Channell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Channell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Caesar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Channell is in Caesar's guard.
Channell throws a big elbow that misses.
Channell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caesar 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.
Caesar is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Caesar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caesar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Channell!
Channell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Channell is refusing to be controlled, as Caesar sits in half guard.
Channell looking for submissions off his back.
Channell trying to hold on to Caesar's head to control him but Caesar postures up.
Channell wants to improve his position but Caesar is controlling well.
Channell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Caesar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell missing with punches from the bottom.
Caesar trying to control from half guard but Channell is working away.
Channell looking for submissions off his back.
Channell punching from the bottom.
Caesar controlling the action here.
Channell actively working from the bottom here.
Caesar wants to take a breather but Channell is having none of it.
Clark Channell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Channell looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Channell keeps working.
Channell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caesar not doing much here.
Channell is trying to get back to full guard.
Caesar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Caesar wants to take a breather but Channell is having none of it.
Caesar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Channell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Caesar connects with a nice short shot to Channell's temple.
Channell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Caesar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Caesar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caesar lands strikes from half guard.
Channell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Caesar lands with a punch from half guard.
Caesar wants to take a breather but Channell is having none of it.
Caesar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Caesar wants to take a breather but Channell is having none of it.
Channell actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caesar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Channell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Channell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Caesar lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Digby Caesar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caesar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Digby Caesar!
A very excited looking Sir Digby Caesar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jorge might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tropa de Elite. Michaels has chosen Gimme Shelter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Jorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Jorge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Pit in the buildup to the fight.
Jorge shoots in but no luck this time.
Jorge moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Jorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels jabs Jorge right on the nose. Jorge blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Michaels.
Jorge has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Michaels.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels throws a hook but Jorge blocks it.
Michaels is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jorge is defended easily by Michaels.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
A leg kick checked by Jorge.
Jorge tries to clinch but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels drops Jorge with a beautiful combination! Jorge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Michaels is looking for the KO!
Jorge is rocked!
Michaels cracks Jorge with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jorge tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Michaels pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jorge is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Michaels!
Karl Michaels gave a mention to Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Hungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hungus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Hungus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hungus fakes the leg kick and cracks Callaghan in the body.
Hungus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hungus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Callaghan has time to react.
Hungus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Callaghan misses with a double jab
and Hungus counters with a body kick.
Hungus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Callaghan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Callaghan moves out of range of the leg kick from Hungus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hungus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hungus scores with a hook to the body.
Hungus misses with a body punch.
Hungus avoiding damage as Callaghan throws knees to the body.
Hungus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Callaghan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hungus avoids the elbow strike from Callaghan, against the cage.
Callaghan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hungus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hungus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Callaghan's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hungus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Callaghan regains guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hungus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hungus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Callaghan keeping full guard, as Hungus tries to pass.
Hungus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hungus trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaghan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan keeping full guard, as Hungus tries to pass.
Hungus throws an elbow that misses. Callaghan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hungus's guard. Nice move by Callaghan!
Callaghan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hungus is keeping the position for now.
Hungus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Callaghan has passed into side control.
Callaghan controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungus is looking to regain half guard here but Callaghan keeps moving and retains side control.
Hungus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callaghan controlling the position.
Hungus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Callaghan.
Hungus is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hungus can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan trying to control the position but Hungus is working away.
Callaghan works to advance to full mount. Hungus defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hungus throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Callaghan content just to control the position here.
Hungus tries to lock up and control but Callaghan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Callaghan trying to control but Hungus is having none of it.
Hungus is looking to get to half guard.
Hungus tries to lock up and control but Callaghan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hungus is looking to improve his position but Callaghan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungus is squirming around, avoiding Callaghan's attempts to control the action.
Hungus is working to get back to half guard.
Callaghan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hungus looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Callaghan tries to control but Hungus wriggling away.
Callaghan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callaghan wants to control but instead Hungus manages to regain half guard.
Hungus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Callaghan pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Hungus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Callaghan.
Hungus scores with a nice head shot.
Hungus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Hungus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hungus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callaghan sprawls well. Callaghan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hungus gets slowly back to his feet.
Callaghan misses the shot to the body.
Hungus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hungus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hungus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callaghan.
Callaghan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hungus.
Callaghan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan lands a head shot.
Callaghan feints and then cracks Hungus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hungus down.
Callaghan tries to clinch up but Hungus circles away and keeps his distance.
Hungus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hungus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hungus blocks a head kick by Callaghan.
Hungus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Callaghan. That one must have hurt.
Hungus misses with a low kick.
Richard Callaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hungus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hungus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hungus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hungus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hungus.
Hungus avoids the head kick by Callaghan.
Callaghan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hungus clinches with his opponent.
Hungus tries to circle away but Callaghan has him pinned against the cage.
Hungus blocking some punches.
Hungus tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Hungus back against the cage.
Callaghan tries a knee to the head but Hungus blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Hungus.
Hungus is trying to drag Callaghan to the mat but Callaghan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Callaghan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hungus's defenses.
It looks like Karl Hungus has been cut.
Callaghan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Callaghan has Hungus pressed against the cage, preventing Hungus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hungus lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungus blocking some punches.
Hungus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Callaghan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Callaghan blocks a body shot from Hungus.
Callaghan gets through Hungus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hungus is rocked!
Hungus is pressed against the cage. Callaghan pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hungus! Two more big strikes from Callaghan and Hungus crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Richard Callaghan!
Richard Callaghan 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rostam Samani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davide Michieletto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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247 lbs
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275 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rostam Samani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Michieletto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Michieletto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michieletto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michieletto throws a looping overhand right but Samani ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Michieletto catches Samani right on the button with a cross.
Michieletto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samani throws a body punch but Michieletto moves out of range.
Michieletto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samani manages to avoid it.
Samani closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Michieletto quickly recovers to half guard.
Michieletto wants to get back to full guard.
Michieletto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Samani.
Samani misses with a head shot. Michieletto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Michieletto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michieletto keeping moving, preventing Samani from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Samani won't allow Michieletto to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samani trying to control but Michieletto is working from the bottom.
Michieletto wants to sweep here but Samani controlling him for the moment.
Samani 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Rostam Samani wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Michieletto misses with a combination
and Samani counters with a shoot takedown. Michieletto fights it but they end up in guard.
Samani stopping the sweep attempt from Michieletto.
Samani trying to control but Michieletto is working from the bottom.
Samani pushes down on Michieletto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samani scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Samani wants to control but Michieletto is keeping him busy.
Michieletto is looking to improve his position.
Samani trying to control from half guard but Michieletto is working away.
Michieletto trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rostam Samani.
Michieletto throws a series of punches but Samani moves out of range.
Samani slips a jab and a cross from Michieletto.
Samani shoots in and bounces Michieletto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Samani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michieletto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michieletto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Samani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samani trying to control but Michieletto is working from the bottom.
Samani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michieletto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michieletto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samani is one step ahead there.
Samani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michieletto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Michieletto keeping full guard, as Samani tries to pass.
Michieletto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samani wants to pass the guard but Michieletto is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samani preventing the sweep.
Michieletto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samani trying to control but Michieletto is working from the bottom.
Michieletto looking for a sweep. Not yet Michieletto, not yet.
Samani trying to control but Michieletto is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rostam Samani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Michieletto misses with a head kick.
Samani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michieletto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michieletto blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Michieletto.
Davide Michieletto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Michieletto as he connects with a hook.
Michieletto lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michieletto catches Samani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Michieletto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michieletto looks to land a body kick but Samani moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani throws a lazy right hand but Michieletto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michieletto misses with a two punch combination.
Samani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michieletto manages to avoid it.
Samani walks into a jab.
Michieletto throws a hook but Samani blocks it.
Samani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Michieletto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samani. Samani obviously looking to wear him down.
Michieletto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michieletto. Samani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michieletto connects with a jab.
Michieletto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michieletto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Samani avoids a kick to the body.
Samani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michieletto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samani.
Samani throws a series of punches but Michieletto moves out of range.
Michieletto shoots and misses
and Samani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Michieletto is not content to let Samani control the position.
Samani is nestled in close to Michieletto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Michieletto trying to control but Samani postures up.
Samani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Samani wants to pass the guard but Michieletto is defending well.
Samani is working hard here to advance position.
Samani slips a nice elbow through Michieletto's hands, connecting with Michieletto's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto moves into full guard.
Samani tries to free his leg and advance position but Michieletto is retaining full guard.
Samani throws a strike but Michieletto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Michieletto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Samani is on top in guard.
Samani trying to control the position from guard on top but Michieletto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samani passes Michieletto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michieletto is concentrating on defense, preventing Samani from advancing position.
Samani passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Michieletto!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samani raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Samani scoring with strikes but Michieletto is staying in there.
Samani is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Michieletto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Michieletto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Samani lands a heavy elbow.
Samani looking to control but Michieletto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Samani landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samani avoids the attempt from Michieletto to control.
Samani scoring with strikes but Michieletto is staying in there.
Michieletto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rostam Samani dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Samani wants to clinch.
Donk. Michieletto catches Samani right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Michieletto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michieletto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Michieletto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michieletto is trying to control the position but Samani postures up.
Samani pushes down on Michieletto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Samani has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Samani with shots to the head and body - Michieletto looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Samani lands a couple of good shots and Michieletto has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Michieletto tries to escape but Samani has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Samani avoiding Michieletto 's attempts to control his hands.
Michieletto is trying to break free.
Samani cracks Michieletto with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Michieletto from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
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!
Michieletto prevents Samani from getting a body triangle.
Samani punches Michieletto on the ear.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samani scores with punches from the back.
Samani is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Michieletto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Michieletto for a finish.
Samani avoiding Michieletto 's attempts to control his hands.
Samani lands shots from the back.
Samani is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Michieletto is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Samani lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Samani.
Samani lands shots from the back.
Michieletto trying to control the hands but Samani breaks the grip.
Samani is punishing Michieletto with strikes - can he finish him?!
Michieletto is taking damage to the body and head.
Davide Michieletto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michieletto is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samani connects with a couple of big shots that have Michieletto covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Michieletto! Samani fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rostam Samani!
Rostam Samani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belo Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinicius Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Belo Me!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Me defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Me moves into the clinch successfully.
Me throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Me.
Me tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body.
Kruger blocks an elbow strike from Me.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruger has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Me regains guard immediately.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kruger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Me looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruger stopping the sweep attempt from Me.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Me is trying to keep Kruger in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kruger landing with the ground and pound.
Kruger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Me is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Me has escaped and now he's on top!
Me looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Me from controlling successfully.
Kruger 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.
Kruger is looking for a triangle but Me pushes his legs off easily.
Me tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruger is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruger wants to get back to his feet but Me is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looking to control.
Me must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Me can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger has his foot on Me's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Me works his way back into a safe position though.
Me throws a big right hand that misses.
Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Me defends it easily.
Me postures up.
Kruger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kruger lands a nice shot to the head.
Kruger prevents Me from getting the reversal.
Kruger working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger with shots to the head and body - Me looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kruger lands a big shot there that rocks Me but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Me is in a horrible position here. Kruger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kruger moves to the back position.
Kruger controlling well, preventing Me from escaping the position.
Me is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kruger off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Me is in bad spot here.
Kruger not allowing Me to control his hands.
Me rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger stalling away here and it's allowed Me to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Me keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kruger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kruger lands a couple of elbows.
Kruger trying to control but Me is working from the bottom.
Kruger passes Me's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kruger slips a nice elbow through Me's hands, connecting with Me's forehead.
Me taking some punishment here, with Kruger in his half guard.
Me is trying to get back to full guard.
Me is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Me is just riding it out for now. Kruger eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kruger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kruger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Me is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Me shoots in but no luck this time.
Me throws a nice outside leg kick.
Me with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruger to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Me tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Me ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Me thumps Kruger with a low kick.
Me tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
Kruger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Me slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kruger cracks Me with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been told by Kruger's head coaches at Elroys Elite Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kruger blocks a head kick by Me.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Me fails in his attempt to clinch.
Me doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away.
Kruger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Me ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Me throws a head kick that misses.
Me tries to clinch but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Me. Me obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruger avoids the head kick by Me.
Me dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kruger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Me is defending well.
Kruger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Me clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Me is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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!
Me just trying to survive but Kruger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is trying to stick to Me's back but Me is turning into Kruger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kruger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Me.
Me wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Me wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Me works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kruger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kruger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Me!
Kruger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kruger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Me turns into him and now he's in Kruger's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Me tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruger is retaining full guard.
Me trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Me is proving a slippery customer.
Kruger is looking to cinch up a triangle. Me throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kruger's body to avoid the submission. Kruger has instead reached around Me's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kruger arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vinicius Kruger!
Vinicius Kruger retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinicius Kruger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remmi Bonjaatkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with Ringfinger blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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236 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Remmi Bonjaatkos!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjaatkos misses with a body shot.
Remmi Bonjaatkos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonjaatkos has time to react.
Bonjaatkos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonjaatkos throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Bonjaatkos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bonjaatkos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Bonjaatkos tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Bonjaatkos feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonjaatkos tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Bonjaatkos misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonjaatkos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonjaatkos punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Bonjaatkos 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.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Bonjaatkos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonjaatkos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonjaatkos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Bonjaatkos lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Bonjaatkos looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Bonjaatkos looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Bonjaatkos moved out of range.
Bonjaatkos throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bonjaatkos thinking.
Bonjaatkos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonjaatkos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams trying to control the action but Bonjaatkos is working from the bottom.
Bonjaatkos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bonjaatkos down.
Bonjaatkos is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bonjaatkos looking for a sweep but Williams has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bonjaatkos regains half guard.
Bonjaatkos pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Bonjaatkos defends the submission attempt.
Bonjaatkos tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
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.
Williams is thwarting Bonjaatkos's attempts to control the position.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonjaatkos has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
Williams works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bonjaatkos blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonjaatkos can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Remmi Bonjaatkos 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.
Bonjaatkos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Bonjaatkos scores with a head kick.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Bonjaatkos looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Bonjaatkos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Bonjaatkos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonjaatkos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams won't allow Bonjaatkos to sweep him here.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Bonjaatkos wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonjaatkos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonjaatkos 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.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Bonjaatkos keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bonjaatkos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackson Williams!
Jackson Williams retains his heavyweight title!
Jackson Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PrudHomme has chosen Chanson des bons Légumes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tom Hagen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Hagen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hagen.
Hagen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - PrudHomme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hagen misses with a takedown attempt
and PrudHomme moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hagen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PrudHomme gets underhooks to prevent Hagen's takedown attempt.
PrudHomme missing with knees to the body.
Hagen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hagen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but PrudHomme regains guard immediately.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
PrudHomme looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PrudHomme wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme is trying to keep Hagen in close.
PrudHomme keeping full guard, as Hagen tries to pass.
Hagen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagen has an Americana. PrudHomme didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hagen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hagen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tom Hagen!
Tom Hagen is the new middleweight champion!
Tom Hagen very nearly forgot to thank Sinister Nutrition 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Adolphson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Delon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Adolphson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Alen Delon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolphson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Alen Delon has been cut.
Alexander Adolphson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adolphson. That's going to slow Delon down.
Adolphson scoring well with a low kick there.
Adolphson drives through and clinches with Delon against the cage.
Adolphson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adolphson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Delon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adolphson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adolphson throws the kick towards the body but Delon avoids it.
Adolphson throws a solid leg kick but Delon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adolphson.
Adolphson cracks the inside of Delon's front leg.
Delon tries to close the distance and clinch but Adolphson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adolphson throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adolphson.
Adolphson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adolphson cracks the inside of Delon's front leg.
Delon checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexander Adolphson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Delon as he checks the leg kick.
Adolphson tries to land a leg kick but Delon saw it coming and moves away.
Adolphson jabs at Delon's body.
Oooooh!!! Adolphson has knocked Delon down with a huge combo! Adolphson steps away and waves a wobbly Delon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Delon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adolphson closes the distance and pushes Delon back into the cage.
Adolphson landing knees to the head.
Adolphson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delon avoids it.
Adolphson leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delon looking for a takedown.
Adolphson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adolphson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adolphson.
Delon goes for a takedown attempt but Adolphson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexander Adolphson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Delon.
Delon keeps the fight on the outside.
Adolphson tries to close the distance and clinch but Delon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Adolphson.
Adolphson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adolphson throws a sloppy head kick and Delon moves out of range easily.
Delon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Adolphson keeping moving, preventing Delon from controlling successfully.
Delon wants to pass the guard but Adolphson is keeping the position.
Adolphson wants to sweep but no luck.
Delon trying to control but Adolphson is working from the bottom.
Delon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adolphson working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson pulls Delon in close to his closed guard and prevents Delon from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adolphson misses with a leg kick.
Delon shoots in for a takedown but Adolphson shows good takedown defense.
Adolphson thuds a left hand into Delon's body.
Delon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adolphson has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adolphson stalling in the clinch.
Adolphson working aggressively here.
Adolphson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Adolphson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alen Delon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Adolphson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adolphson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adolphson tries to keep at a distance but Delon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adolphson has Delon pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Adolphson.
Delon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adolphson looking to slow down the pace here.
Delon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adolphson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adolphson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adolphson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delon under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adolphson lands a head kick!
That has opened up Alen Delon's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adolphson.
Adolphson throws a solid leg kick but Delon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adolphson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delon checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Adolphson's head coaches at Outlaws Clubhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Delon swats away the attempt to clinch by Adolphson.
Delon throws a sloppy head kick and Adolphson moves out of range easily.
Delon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adolphson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adolphson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson is looking to land body kicks.
Adolphson missing with a left hand there. Delon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adolphson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delon can do to turn this around?
Adolphson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Delon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Adolphson is looking to slow Delon down with leg kicks.
Adolphson throws a leg kick but Delon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexander Adolphson is winning the standup battle so far.
Delon goes for a double leg but Adolphson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adolphson continues to drive forward.
Alexander Adolphson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Delon.
Delon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Adolphson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Adolphson trying to stall but Delon improves his position.
Adolphson manages to break the clinch.
Adolphson throws a head kick but Delon moves out of range.
Delon needs to keep his hands up - Adolphson had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delon throws a shot from downtown. Adolphson moves away and avoids it.
Adolphson feints and then cracks Delon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delon down.
Adolphson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The cut above Alen Delon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Delon, as that shot connected.
Adolphson lands with a slapping head kick.
Delon is still on wobbly legs! Can Adolphson finish him?
Adolphson throws a push kick but Delon slaps the foot to one side.
Delon seems to have recovered his senses.
Adolphson tries to work over Delon's front leg with a kick but Delon checks it.
Delon swats away the attempt to clinch by Adolphson.
Adolphson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adolphson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adolphson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delon wants to control from the top but Adolphson keeps moving.
Delon throws a strike but Adolphson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Delon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adolphson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Delon pulls Adolphson in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Adolphson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alen Delon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Delon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adolphson just misses with a punch to the body.
Delon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adolphson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Adolphson.
Adolphson looks to score with a jab to the body but Delon is just out of range.
Adolphson throws a sloppy head kick and Delon moves out of range easily.
Adolphson motions for Delon to come forward. Adolphson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adolphson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adolphson clinches up against the cage.
Delon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adolphson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delon backwards.
Delon tries to score a body lock takedown but Adolphson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Adolphson.
Delon wants a takedown.
Alexander Adolphson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Delon.
Adolphson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adolphson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adolphson scores with a head kick.
Adolphson cracks Delon on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Delon falls backwards against the cage. Adolphson follows up with more strikes that drop Delon to his knees. Adolphson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Delon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Adolphson!
Alexander Adolphson retains his light heavyweight title!
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