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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Chuin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nadi Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remo WIlliams Theme. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Master Chuin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nadi Tsunami!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuin misses with a hook.
Chuin dodges the punch combination from Tsunami.
Tsunami closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chuin to the mat! Chuin manages to get full guard.
Chuin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsunami is aware though and is defending well.
Chuin pulls Tsunami in close to prevent any damage.
Tsunami trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsunami stopping the sweep attempt from Chuin.
Tsunami looking to pass the guard.
Tsunami avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chuin looking for a guillotine here but Tsunami defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami is looking to work some ground and pound but Chuin has wrist control.
Chuin keeping moving, preventing Tsunami from controlling successfully.
Tsunami sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chuin keeping moving, preventing Tsunami from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nadi Tsunami hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tsunami gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tsunami.
Tsunami works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chuin looking for a sweep. Not yet Chuin, not yet.
Chuin is working hard here to advance position.
Tsunami wants to pass the guard but Chuin is keeping the position.
Chuin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tsunami postures up.
Tsunami gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chuin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chuin shoots and misses
and Tsunami counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Tsunami finds it's way through Chuin's defenses.
It looks like Master Chuin has been cut.
Chuin shoots in for a double leg but Tsunami sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Chuin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuin dives in for a single leg takedown but Tsunami sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chuin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chuin wants a takedown but no success here.
Chuin is breathing heavily.
Tsunami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami misses with a double jab
and Chuin counters with a head kick.
Chuin fails to land the takedown.
Tsunami misses with a body kick.
Tsunami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsunami fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chuin, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsunami has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chuin uses from the top position.
Chuin wants to control from the top but Tsunami keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chuin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tsunami manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tsunami is looking for a sweep. Chuin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami is pressing down on Chuin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chuin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuin looking to sit in guard and control but Tsunami gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsunami content to stall in guard here.
Tsunami pushes down on Chuin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chuin gets full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsunami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chuin is keeping the position for now.
Tsunami works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chuin tries to get to full guard but Tsunami has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadi Tsunami dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Chuin'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.
Tsunami tries to sprawl but Chuin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tsunami has his hands clasped together around Chuin's back. He's all about the action.
Tsunami manages to get to full guard.
Chuin trying to control but Tsunami is working from the bottom.
Nadi Tsunami has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chuin tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsunami is retaining full guard.
Chuin trying to control but Tsunami is working from the bottom.
Tsunami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chuin is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsunami drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chuin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsunami is one step ahead there.
Tsunami gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chuin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsunami as he avoids it easily.
Nadi Tsunami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsunami shoots in and gets a takedown into Chuin's guard.
Chuin is trying to keep Tsunami in close.
Tsunami wants to control from the top but Chuin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuin 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.
Chuin can't keep his opponent in guard - Tsunami advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tsunami is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chuin is just riding it out for now. Tsunami eventually gives up the hold.
Chuin trying to control from the bottom.
Chuin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chuin is staying active underneath Tsunami, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami wants to pass to mount but Chuin is defending the position.
Tsunami is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chuin defends it well.
Chuin is defending against the submission attempts here by Tsunami.
Chuin is holding on to half guard well.
Chuin is looking for a sweep. Tsunami is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami wants to pass to mount but Chuin is defending the position.
Tsunami tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chuin.
Chuin tries to get to full guard but Tsunami has control of the leg.
Tsunami wants to take a breather but Chuin is having none of it.
Chuin is trying to control but can't.
Tsunami scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsunami prevents Chuin from improving his position.
Tsunami stalling away here and it's allowed Chuin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsunami controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chuin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tsunami should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chuin has tightened it up now! Tsunami should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Master Chuin!
As Master Chuin got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Karate, Kung Fu, Ninjitsu... They are all but shadows! Sinanju is the sun.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Coll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lundin (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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210 lbs
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221 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Coll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundin with a jab.
Coll throws a front kick aimed at Lundin's knee but Lundin avoids it well.
Coll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coll throws a sloppy head kick and Lundin moves out of range easily.
Lundin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coll wants to clinch but Lundin slips to the side
and Lundin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lundin winds up and cracks Coll with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coll trying to hold on to Lundin's head to control him but Lundin postures up.
Lundin is keen to just control but Coll is a slippery customer.
Lundin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lundin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coll's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin wants to work for an arm triangle but Coll is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lundin stalling away here and it's allowed Coll to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Coll keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
Coll can't keep his opponent in guard - Lundin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lundin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coll is looking to control Lundin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coll avoid being mounted?
Coll works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coll works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coll trying to control the position here.
Lundin trying to control but Coll is working from the bottom.
Lundin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lundin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coll works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lundin throwing strikes but missing.
Lundin drops back looking for a leg! Coll is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coll manages to kick Lundin off! Lundin jumps back into Coll's guard.
Lundin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lundin throwing strikes from guard but Coll blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coll seems keen to control Lundin's posture.
Coll is looking to sweep but instead, Lundin has passed into half guard.
Lundin winds up and cracks Coll with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lundin slows the pace down in half guard.
Lundin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coll trying to hold on to Lundin's head to control him but Lundin postures up.
We've been informed that Lundin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lundin drops an elbow to the side of Coll's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lundin dominated that round.
That's time! Coll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Coll throws a wild body kick that Lundin sees coming a mile off.
Coll tries to clinch but Lundin moves out of range.
Coll slips a straight right by Lundin.
Lundin lands a slapping body shot.
Coll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lundin in his tracks.
Coll pushes Lundin up against the cage in a clinch.
Lundin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lundin wants a takedown but no success here.
Lundin avoiding damage as Coll throws knees to the body.
Lundin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coll pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vincent Coll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lundin.
Coll throws out a powerful jab.
Lundin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lundin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll feints and then cracks Lundin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lundin down.
Coll looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coll!
Vincent Coll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coll tries a head kick but it misses.
Coll throws a head kick but Lundin moves out of range.
Lundin lands a jab.
Lundin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coll is fending him off so far but Lundin persists. Nope, Coll circles away and we're back to standing.
Coll closes the distance and clinches.
Coll throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coll with a knee to the head.
It looks like Robert Lundin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundin is trying to drag Coll to the mat but Coll just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coll avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coll throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lundin tries to pull guard but Coll holds him up against the cage and eventually Lundin drops back down to his feet.
Coll prevents the takedown attempt.
Coll trying to control the position but instead, Lundin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coll into the cage.
Coll misses with a body punch.
Lundin pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Coll is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lundin.
Lundin throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Coll wants to control but Lundin is keeping him busy.
Lundin gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coll works his way into side control.
Coll controlling from side mount.
Lundin is trying to improve his position.
Coll blocks the strikes from Lundin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Coll dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Lundin's cut.
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!
Lundin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coll misses with a head kick.
Vincent Coll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coll lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lundin tries to score with a low kick but Coll moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Coll.
A head kick misses from Coll.
Vincent Coll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lundin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coll lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lundin will feel that in the morning.
Lundin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coll momentarily.
It looks like Vincent Coll has been cut.
Lundin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coll tries to avoid it but Lundin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coll to the ground. Coll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lundin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coll.
Lundin throws a leg kick which misses Coll's front leg but catches the back leg as Coll tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coll misses with a double jab
and Lundin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll is staying active underneath Lundin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lundin slows the pace down in half guard.
Lundin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coll wants to improve his position but Lundin is controlling well.
Lundin wants to work for an arm triangle but Coll is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coll regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lundin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Coll keeps moving.
Coll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lundin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lundin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lundin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lundin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lundin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robert Lundin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll is looking for a sweep. Lundin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lundin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coll is refusing to be controlled, as Lundin sits in half guard.
Coll is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Coll blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundin.
Coll keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coll is trying to maintain the position but Lundin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coll is trying to control but can't.
Lundin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coll tries to roll over but Lundin keeps him under control.
Lundin lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lundin lands a nice short elbow.
Lundin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Lundin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lundin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Lundin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puppy Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo comes to the cage accompanied by I am a Nightmare Walking. The crowd seem to be enjoying Love's choice of entrance music: Otherside by Mackemore X Ryan Lewis. 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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puppy Love!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo connects with a leg kick. Love looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halo throws a shot from downtown. Love moves away and avoids it.
Love on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
Love misses with an uppercut
and Halo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Love has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Love looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Love moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Love misses its intended target.
A big left from Love misses.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Love.
A big left from Love misses.
Halo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo wants to land a leg kick but Love is out of range.
Love misses with a double jab.
Halo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Love misses.
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo walks into a straight right hand from Love.
Love takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Love clobbers Halo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
Love misses with a looping right.
Love shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halo defends it nicely.
Love misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halo slips under a jab.
Halo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo 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.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Love preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Puppy Love.
Halo staying out of range there.
Halo misses with a low kick as Love jumps back.
Love jabs at Halo's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Love checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Love as he checks the leg kick.
Love shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halo but Halo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gabriel Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puppy Love.
Love scores with a sloppy right hand. Halo should have avoided that one.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
Love is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halo.
Love misses with a straight left.
Love throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Halo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halo connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Halo tenderised Love's leg. Love is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halo throws a head kick but Love moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
A good leg kick by Halo.
Love takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
Gabriel Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Love misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Love.
Love on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Love misses with a few strikes there.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Love scores with a three punch combo!
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Love.
Halo connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halo tries to bum rush Love with a series of wild strikes but Love uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Love takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Halo finds it's way through Love's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Halo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Love dives in for a single leg takedown but Halo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Love.
Love has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Love lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo digs a right hand underneath Love's ribcage. Love let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Love drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Love throws a head punch that misses.
Love wants a takedown.
Gabriel Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puppy Love.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halo.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Halo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halo misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo drops Love onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Love is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Love is rocked!
Love is pressed against the cage. Halo pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Love! Two more big strikes from Halo and Love crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gabriel Halo!
An out of breath Gabriel Halo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillis comes to the cage accompanied by I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hunt's choice of entrance music: Smells Like Teen Spirit. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
26 - 17 - 0 |
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33
215 lbs
23 - 19 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamie Gillis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Jab from Gillis.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Gillis scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gillis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gillis, pushing him back against the cage.
Gillis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Gillis lands a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gillis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt trying to control the position here.
Gillis won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gillis.
Gillis trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gillis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Gillis misses.
Gillis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gillis tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Gillis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gillis slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gillis finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Gillis throws a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Gillis blocks the leg kick.
Gillis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hunt tries to work over Gillis's front leg with a kick but Gillis checks it.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gillis tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gillis to the ground. Gillis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt slips under a jab from Gillis.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt cracks Gillis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gillis throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Gillis down.
Gillis misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gillis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gillis avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Gillis, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Gillis throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt has Gillis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gillis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jamie Gillis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
A short right from Gillis on the inside.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt gets through Gillis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gillis tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Gillis back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Gillis misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt thuds his shin into the meat of Gillis's side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gillis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gillis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillis thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jamie Gillis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gillis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gillis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gillis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Gillis throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gillis's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gillis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hunt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gillis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gillis punching from mount but Hunt doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hunt because Gillis loaded up on that one.
Gillis lands a heavy elbow.
Gillis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gillis throwing strikes here but Hunt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gillis looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gillis lands with some strikes.
Hunt wants to hold on but Gillis pushes him away.
Gillis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gillis is landing with some decent strikes but Hunt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt is in a horrible position here. Gillis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillis cracks Hunt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gillis working Hunt over with strikes here.
Gillis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Gillis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hunt scores with the left hand. Gillis knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Jamie Gillis has been cut.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Gillis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Gillis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gillis stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gillis.
Gillis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gillis misses the target.
Gillis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Gillis.
Hunt lands a jab.
Hunt feints and as Gillis raises his hands in defense, Hunt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gillis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gillis 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.
Gillis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Gillis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Hunt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gillis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gillis's back!
Jamie Gillis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gillis's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt missing with punches from the back.
Hunt gets his hands free as Gillis looks to control.
Jamie Gillis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gillis prevents Hunt from getting a body triangle.
Hunt missing with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Hunt scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has good solid back control here.
Hunt lands shots from the back.
Hunt lands a shot to the head.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gillis is having to fend off submission attempts from Hunt, who is looking to sink in the choke. Hunt doesn't have the hooks in though and Gillis manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Gillis won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillis postures up and lands a big shot to Hunt's brow.
Gillis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gillis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gillis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Gillis!
A victorious Jamie Gillis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Manish Boy. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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27
183 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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177 cm
37
181 lbs
35 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, James Burke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Okabe.
Burke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burke cracks Okabe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okabe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okabe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burke!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Okabe advances to full mount.
Burke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burke wants to control but Okabe is having none of 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!
Okabe looking to control but Burke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nice strikes from Okabe there.
Burke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Burke's coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
BOOM! Okabe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Okabe breaks from Burke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Okabe tries to control but Burke wriggling away.
Burke working to try and regain half guard.
Okabe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Okabe wants to pass the guard but Burke is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okabe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okabe looking to finish Burke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burke!
Okabe tries to control but Burke wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burke regains half guard.
Okabe slips a nice elbow through Burke's hands, connecting with Burke's forehead.
Okabe wants to pass the guard but Burke is defending well.
Burke actively working from the bottom here.
Burke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burke controls Okabe momentarily but Okabe frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okabe works over Burke with some ground and pound from guard.
Burke can't keep his opponent in guard - Okabe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Okabe tries to pass to full mount but Burke defends it.
Okabe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burke keeps working.
Okabe uses his free foot to push down on Burke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burke.
Okabe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Okabe lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okabe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
My spies in Ballas Only inform me that Okabe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Okabe with a couple of short strikes.
Okabe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okabe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burke's face.
Burke is rocked!
Okabe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okabe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okabe landing punches.
Okabe lands a nice shot to the head.
Burke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okabe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Burke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okabe lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Burke! Okabe sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Burke and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenji Okabe!
Kenji Okabe 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 Machi Machiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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35
170 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
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182 lbs
19 - 8 - 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
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Machi Machiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Renninger!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Renninger.
Machiko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machiko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machiko throws a big shot that misses.
Machiko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machiko misses with a body shot.
Renninger connects with the punch.
Machiko lands a head kick. Renninger smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Renninger swinging wildly here.
Renninger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Renninger throws a leg kick
and Machiko counters with a three punch combo that has Renninger backing up. Renninger nods at Machiko to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renninger connects with a high kick.
Renninger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Renninger's coach down at Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Renninger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Renninger lands with a cross.
Renninger lands a jab to the nose.
Machiko takes one to the chin there.
Machiko cracks the inside of Renninger's front leg.
Machiko moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko throws a nice looking combination but Renninger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Renninger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machiko throws out the jab.
Machiko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Renninger. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machiko.
Renninger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machiko's head.
Machiko takes one to the chin there.
Renninger scores with a sloppy right hand. Machiko should have avoided that one.
Machiko throws a good cross that connects.
Some bone on bone action there as Renninger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Renninger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machiko misses with a leg kick.
Machiko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renninger lands with an uppercut that bounces Machiko off the cage and back into range.
Richard Renninger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machiko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renninger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Renninger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Renninger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Renninger jabs Machiko right on the nose. Machiko blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Machiko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machiko misses with a hook.
Renninger thows a body kick. Machiko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Renninger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machiko's hands.
Renninger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Renninger.
Machiko throws out a loose jab but Renninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renninger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machiko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Renninger has managed to clinch.
Machiko misses with a body punch.
Renninger trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger tries a knee to the head but Machiko blocks it.
Renninger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Renninger is trying to stall.
Renninger throws a punch but it's blocked by Machiko.
Machiko lands a body punch.
Renninger tries a knee to the head but Machiko blocks it.
Machiko scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machiko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machiko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Renninger's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Renninger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machiko is trying to maintain a safe position but Renninger gets an underhook and turns Machiko into the cage.
Renninger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machiko.
Machiko stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Renninger fails to land.
Renninger throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiko blocks an uppercut.
Machiko tries to stall but Renninger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Renninger working aggressively here.
Renninger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machiko misses with a body punch.
Renninger lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Renninger takes a shot to the head.
Renninger throws a head punch that misses.
Machiko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Renninger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Renninger misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machiko.
Machiko tries to land knees in the clinch but Renninger avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machiko crunches a lovely knee into Renninger's ribcage.
Renninger looking to stall.
Machiko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Renninger 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.
Machiko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Renninger. Renninger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machiko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Renninger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machiko's calf.
Renninger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machiko's calf.
Machiko looks to land a right hand but Renninger moved out of range.
Renninger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Richard Renninger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Renninger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machiko connects with a right hand. Renninger shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renninger. Machiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Machiko.
Machiko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machiko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Renninger counters with a stiff right hand.
Machiko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Renninger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machiko's sensitive parts.
Renninger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machiko defending well as Renninger loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko loads up on a big right hand but Renninger slips the punch.
Machiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machiko is looking to slow Renninger down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renninger.
Machiko keeps the fight on the outside.
Machiko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Renninger, right into the meat.
Renninger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Renninger scores with a jab. Machiko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machiko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renninger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Renninger scores with the left hand. Machiko knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machiko looks to land a right hand but Renninger moved out of range.
Machiko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Renninger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machiko lands a glancing blow to the side of Renninger's head.
Machiko throws an off balance right hand
and Renninger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Machiko.
Renninger tries to clinch there but Machiko circles away.
Machiko moves out of range of the body kick.
Machiko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger dips to his left and cracks Machiko with an uppercut!
Machiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renninger scores with a hook.
Renninger lands a nice looking body kick.
Renninger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machiko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Machiko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machiko throws out a powerful jab.
Renninger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Renninger darts in and clinches Machiko up against the cage.
Renninger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Renninger lands a knee to the head.
Renninger struggles to land a body shot inside as Machiko controls his hands.
Machiko has Renninger pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machiko.
Machiko throws a head punch that misses.
Renninger managing to block the knees to the body from Machiko.
Renninger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renninger lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renninger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machikos head.
Renninger lands a shoulder strike.
Machiko takes a shot to the head.
Machiko working aggressively here.
Renninger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Renninger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machiko's face.
Machiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renninger is working Machiko over against the cage.
Renninger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Renninger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machiko.
Renninger lands a hook that snaps the head of Machiko backwards.
Machiko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renninger scores with a hook to the body.
Renninger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machiko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Renninger is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Renninger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Machiko wants to land a leg kick but Renninger is out of range.
Machiko throws a leg kick but Renninger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Renninger wants to clinch but Machiko slips to the side
and Machiko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machiko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renninger.
A big left from Renninger misses.
Machiko throws out a leg kick but Renninger moves out of range and Machiko only half commits.
Machiko needs to keep his hands up - Renninger had a free shot at his head there.
Renninger throws a head kick but Machiko moves out of range.
Renninger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Renninger lands with a slapping head kick.
Machiko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Renninger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machiko - the referee stops the clock and Renninger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machiko. Renninger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Renninger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renninger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machiko.
Machiko throws a body punch but Renninger moves out of range.
Renninger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machiko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machiko cracks the inside of Renninger's front leg.
Renninger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machiko. Machiko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Renninger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machiko.
Renninger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machiko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renninger ducks under a wild hook from Machiko.
That kick from Renninger tenderised Machiko's leg. Machiko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renninger tries to clinch there but Machiko circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machiko.
Renninger 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.
Machi Machiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machiko looks to score with a jab to the body but Renninger is just out of range.
Renninger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Renninger scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Machiko.
Renninger misses the shot to the body.
Renninger thuds his shin into the meat of Machiko's side.
Renninger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Renninger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Renninger is looking to clinch but Machiko is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Renninger.
Machiko throws a big shot that misses.
Machiko throws a head kick but Renninger moves out of range.
Machiko misses with a low kick as Renninger jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiko misses with a straight left.
Renninger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machiko scores with a sloppy right hand. Renninger should have avoided that one.
Renninger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machiko.
Renninger with a hook.
Renninger misses the shot to the body.
Machiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machiko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machiko needs to keep his hands up - Renninger had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Machiko misses the target.
Machiko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Machiko misses with a hook.
Renninger scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machiko misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renninger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Renninger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Renninger lands a jab to the nose.
Renninger throws a front kick that sends Machiko stumbling back into the cage.
Machiko misses with a body shot.
Renninger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger slips under a jab.
Jab by Renninger.
Machiko misses with a straight right.
A jab from Machiko misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renninger lands a jab to the nose.
Machiko throws an overhand right that lands on Renninger's shoulder, as Renninger tries to avoid the shot.
Machiko misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Machi Machiko.
Well Renninger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Renninger!
Our winner, Richard Renninger, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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275 lbs
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Troy Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knight moves out of range as Glover throws a body kick.
Knight wants to clinch.
Glover throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Glover only half commits.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Troy Glover has been cut.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight pivots, looking for a leg kick but Glover is out of range and Knight settles back down.
Knight forces Glover back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Knight throws an elbow but misses.
Knight misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
I was talking to Glover's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glover tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight misses with some punches.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glover avoids it.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Knight avoiding damage as Glover throws knees to the body.
Knight tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Glover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Knight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Glover tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Glover gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knight regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Glover with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glover manages to get himself to full guard.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Glover.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Glover looking for a sweep. Not yet Glover, not yet.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockford Knight has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Knight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Glover misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat.
Glover chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knight can pounce on him.
Glover misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight blocks a head kick by Glover.
Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and Knight counters with a nice leg kick.
Glover bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Rockford Knight has been cut.
Glover throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
Troy Glover's cut is getting worse.
Glover throws a shot to the body.
Glover misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Glover throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knight moves in looking to clinch but Glover pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glover takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Troy Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight lands a big head kick that sends Glover tumbling to the mat! Knight takes a step backwards and waves Glover back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Glover is rocked!
Glover throws a sloppy head kick
and Knight counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockford Knight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Glover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Glover moves out of range easily.
Glover throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
Glover lands a nice looking body kick.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Glover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Glover lands a head shot.
Glover sends Knight crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Glover is motioning to the referee to let Knight up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Knight is rocked!
Glover jabs at Knight's body.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Glover throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glover checks it well.
Glover throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glover feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knight quickly recovers to half guard.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight trying to control here.
Glover controlling the action here.
Knight taking some punishment here, with Glover in his half guard.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Glover is nestled in close to Knight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Glover is thwarting Knight's attempts to control the position.
Glover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Knight is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Glover throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That has opened up Rockford Knight's cut even more.
Glover lands strikes from half guard.
The cut above Rockford Knight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Glover slips a nice elbow through Knight's hands, connecting with Knight's forehead.
Rockford Knight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rockford Knight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Troy Glover!
Troy Glover managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chung Quela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quela kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Queen of the Rodeo. Chung Quela could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wade Stoker's chin.
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34
304 lbs
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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
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Chung Quela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quela dodges the punch combination from Stoker.
Quela throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Quela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quela slips under a jab.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Quela walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot by Quela.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quela is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Stoker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Quela counters by clinching up.
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Quela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Wade Stoker has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quela scores with a nice body kick.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quela just misses with a punch to the body.
Quela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quela's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Quela moved out of range.
Quela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Stoker.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Quela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Quela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoker is rocked!
Wade Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quela.
Stoker is still on wobbly legs! Can Quela finish him?
Quela fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Stoker out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Chung Quela!
During a confident post fight interview, Chung Quela 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lee Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Bawitdaba . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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212 lbs
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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
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Lee Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Lindros saw that one coming.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Lindros moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindros blocks a jab.
Bobby Lee Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels swings for the body but Lindros moves out of range.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Bobby Lee Daniels has been cut.
Daniels scores with a nice body kick.
Lindros throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Daniels.
We've been hearing reports that Daniels has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lindros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lindros there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lindros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daniels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daniels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lindros bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lindros throws out a leg kick but Daniels moves out of range and Lindros only half commits.
Lindros throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lindros.
Lindros lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a body punch but Lindros moves out of range.
Daniels throws a shot to the body.
Daniels misses the jab.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Lindros scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Lindros misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Lindros.
Daniels scores with a shot to the body.
Daniels goes for a double leg but Lindros avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lindros continues to drive forward.
Lindros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lindros throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
Daniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daniels motions for Lindros to come forward. Daniels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lindros checks a low kick from Daniels.
Lindros scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Daniels is predictable there
and Lindros counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lindros.
Lindros blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Lindros.
Daniels is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lindros's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lindros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
Lindros has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good shot there by Lindros.
Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lindros jabs Daniels right on the nose. Daniels blinks but takes it well.
Lindros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lindros scoring well with a low kick there.
Lindros has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some bone on bone action there as Lindros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lindros loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Daniels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daniels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lindros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindros should have avoided that one.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range.
Daniels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindros.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.
Daniels dips to his left and cracks Lindros with an uppercut!
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Lindros's shoulder, as Lindros tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindros lands with a straight right. Daniels didn't see that one coming.
Daniels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Lindros.
Lindros misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lindros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindros.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels tries a low kick but Lindros avoids it.
Lindros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Lindros attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels lands a jab to Lindros's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros cracks Daniels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lindros.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Lindros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindros misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Lindros cracks the inside of Daniels's front leg.
Lindros is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daniels had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lindros throws a one two combo.
Lindros cracks Daniels with an open hand slap.
Lindros throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.
Daniels takes a swing at Lindros's ribcage but misses.
Daniels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daniels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels loses concentration momentarily and Lindros pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Daniels crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Lindros finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Lindros!
In his post fight interview, Eric Lindros started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaii 78 & E ala E. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jarkko is out of range.
Jarkko avoids the body shot from Riggs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riggs.
Jarkko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed right hand from Riggs misses the target.
Jarkko misses with a wild body shot.
Jarkko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riggs stuffs the takedown.
Jarkko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jarkko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riggs.
Riggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Riggs tries to work over Jarkko's front leg with a kick but Jarkko checks it.
Riggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarkko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jarkko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riggs.
Riggs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jarkko is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko slips under a jab from Riggs.
Riggs looks to land a right hand but Jarkko moved out of range.
Jarkko blocks a jab.
Jarkko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jarkko.
Riggs scores with a takedown into Jarkko's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Riggs postures up and lands a big shot to Jarkko's brow.
Jarkko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riggs defends well.
Riggs preventing the sweep.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Jarkko is retaining full guard.
Jarkko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Jarkko keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs throws a sloppy strike and Jarkko has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Riggs is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jarkko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naru Jarkko!
Naru Jarkko retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Naru Jarkko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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