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Umbrella 81 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The XX - Crystalised. This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
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World class MT
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bone Crash!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crash prevents a body shot from Benson.
Crash slowing the pace effectively.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Benson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Benson blocks a body shot from Crash.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crash lands an elbow just above Benson 's eye.
Benson blocks a body shot from Crash.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson with a knee to the head.
Crash displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benson up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crash misses with a punch on the inside.
Crash avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson scores with a shoulder strike.
Crash misses with a body punch.
Crash can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Benson pushes Crash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crash is trying to maintain a safe position but Benson gets an underhook and turns Crash into the cage.
Benson digs a right hand underneath Crash's ribcage. Crash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Crash avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Benson tries a body shot but Crash blocks it.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crash in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Benson misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crash.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson blocks an elbow strike from Crash.
Crash taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crash stays in close to his opponent and throws 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!
Crash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Crash.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Benson trying to land knees to the body.
Benson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crash lands with a right to the head.
Crash trying to stall but Benson improves his position.
Benson dodges an elbow strike from Crash.
Crash throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson lands a shoulder strike.
Crash is trying to maintain a safe position but Benson gets an underhook and turns Crash into the cage.
Crash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crash tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Crash back against the cage.
Benson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crash avoids it.
Crash lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crash blocks a body shot from Benson.
Benson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crash trying to control the position but instead, Benson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crash into the cage.
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crash backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crash's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crash looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Benson - that landed with a thud.
Crash tries to work over Benson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crash tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Crash back against the cage.
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!
Benson misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crash.
Crash throws an elbow that misses.
Crash leaning against his opponent.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crash.
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 Julius Benson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crash misses with a few strikes there.
Crash misses with a double jab.
Benson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crash.
Crash tries to keep at a distance but Benson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crash tries to stall but Benson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crash is working Benson over against the cage.
Crash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crash lands a hook that snaps the head of Benson backwards.
Crash managing to block the knees to the body from Benson.
Crash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benson tries to land a knee to the head but Crash blocks with his arms.
Benson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crash lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benson.
Benson prevents a body shot from Crash.
Crash tries to work over Benson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benson's defenses.
Crash managing to block the knees to the body from Benson.
Crash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crash lands an elbow inside.
Crash managing to block the knees to the body from Benson.
Crash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crash backwards.
Crash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crash can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Crash prevents a body shot from Benson.
Benson is trying to maintain a safe position but Crash gets an underhook and turns Benson into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crash misses with a body punch.
Crash blocks a body shot from Benson.
Benson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crash scores with a shot to the side of Benson's head.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crash misses with a body punch.
A short right from Crash.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Crash controls the action.
Crash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crash lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Crash lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crash is leaning against Benson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benson as Crash tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benson blocks a body shot from Crash.
Crash takes a knee to the side of the body.
Benson blocks an elbow strike.
Bone Crash seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crash gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Julius Benson has been cut.
Benson landing knees to the body.
Crash lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crash.
Benson misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crash stalling in the clinch but Benson improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crash throws an elbow but misses.
Benson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crash's elbow.
Crash tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Crash back against the cage.
Crash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crash or not.
Crash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crash struggles to land a body shot inside as Benson controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benson misses with a punch to the body.
Benson prevents a body shot from Crash.
Crash lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Crash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julius Benson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Crash misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crash tries to keep at a distance but Benson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crash lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benson or not.
Benson working Crash over with knees to the body.
Benson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benson blocks an elbow strike.
Crash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson misses with a knee to the head.
Benson presses Crash against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crash.
Benson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crash in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Crash.
Crash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crash prevents a body shot from Benson.
Crash stalling against the cage.
Crash prevents a body shot from Benson.
Crash throws a punch but it's blocked by Benson.
Benson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benson is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash stalling in the clinch but Benson improves position.
Benson lands with a light punch inside.
Crash misses with an elbow over the top.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Crash avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Benson struggles to land a body shot inside as Crash controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson is pushing Crash up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Crash controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson pushes Crash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crash is stalling here.
Crash misses with an elbow over the top.
Crash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crash being controlled against the cage.
Crash tries a body shot but Benson blocks it.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Crash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crash lands a body punch.
Benson cracks Crash with a nice body shot.
Crash tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Crash back against the cage.
Benson blocks an elbow strike from Crash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Crash.
Knees to the body from Benson.
Benson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crash blocks it with crossed arms.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Crash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crash avoiding damage.
Benson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crash trying to stall but Benson improves his position.
Benson avoids a wild elbow strike from Crash.
Crash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benson is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Crash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julius Benson!
During a confident post fight interview, Julius Benson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Floyd Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pepper.
Albertsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.
Albertsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Pepper moved away.
Pepper takes one on the button.
Pepper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albertsson misses with a body kick.
Albertsson takes a swing at Pepper's ribcage but misses.
Pepper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Albertsson as he checks the leg kick.
Pepper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albertsson throws out the jab.
Albertsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Pepper.
No joy there for Albertsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Albertsson as he checks the leg kick.
Albertsson misses with a low kick.
Albertsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Albertsson misses.
Albertsson defending well as Pepper loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Albertsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pepper.
Albertsson cracks the inside of Pepper's front leg.
Albertsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pepper.
Albertsson throws a solid leg kick but Pepper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albertsson.
Albertsson lands a really nice looking cross but Pepper seems unphased.
Albertsson cracks Pepper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pepper tries to land a leg kick but Albertsson saw it coming and moves away.
Pepper scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Bernt Albertsson has been cut.
Pepper throws a jab when Albertsson was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Albertsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pepper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pepper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Pepper.
Albertsson connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Albertsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albertsson misses with a kick to the body
and Pepper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a low kick but Pepper moves out of range easily.
Albertsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pepper doesn't seem bothered though.
Albertsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pepper checks a leg kick.
Pepper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Albertsson works the jab nicely.
Albertsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Albertsson throws a leg kick
and Pepper counters with a big head kick but Albertsson shrugs it off.
Albertsson staying out of range there.
Albertsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albertsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pepper.
Pepper moves out of range of the body kick.
Albertsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pepper was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertsson.
Albertsson is looking to slow Pepper down with leg kicks.
Pepper pushes Albertsson away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson throws out a leg kick but Pepper moves out of range and Albertsson only half commits.
Albertsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Albertsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albertsson misses the jab.
Albertsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice combination there by Albertsson.
Pepper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Albertsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Albertsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pepper.
Pepper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albertsson throws out the jab.
Albertsson misses with a body punch
and Pepper counters with a nice body kick.
Albertsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pepper checks the leg kick.
Pepper is looking to land body kicks.
Albertsson loads up on a big right hand but Pepper slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albertsson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pepper blocks the low kick.
Pepper throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Albertsson lands with a shot to the body.
Albertsson tests Pepper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pepper lands with a shot to the body.
Albertsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Albertsson needs to keep his hands up - Pepper had a free shot at his head there.
Pepper misses with a body kick.
Albertsson throws a lazy right hand but Pepper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albertsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pepper moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pepper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pepper misses with a body kick.
Albertsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Albertsson throws an overhand right that lands on Pepper's shoulder, as Pepper tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Floyd Pepper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernt Albertsson's cut.
That's time! Albertsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab lands there for Albertsson.
Pepper throws a push kick but Albertsson slaps the foot to one side.
Floyd Pepper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Albertsson misses with a head kick.
Pepper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albertsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albertsson misses with an uppercut.
Albertsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pepper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albertsson manages to avoid it.
Albertsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pepper.
Albertsson throws a low kick but Pepper avoids it.
Albertsson thuds a left hand into Pepper's body.
Pepper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albertsson throws a leg kick
and Pepper counters with a right hand to the body.
Pepper throws a right and a left that Albertsson avoids nicely.
Pepper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertsson.
Albertsson connects with a leg kick. Pepper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper needs to keep his hands up - Albertsson had a free shot at his head there.
Albertsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Pepper moves out of range of the strikes.
Pepper lunges at Albertsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Albertsson's hand.
Albertsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Albertsson misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albertsson. That's going to slow Pepper down.
Albertsson looks for the body kick but Pepper saw that one coming.
Pepper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pepper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albertsson manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albertsson.
Albertsson misses with an uppercut.
Albertsson takes a swing at Pepper's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Pepper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pepper scoring well with a low kick there.
Albertsson slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albertsson throws a hook but Pepper blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albertsson moves out of range as Pepper throws a body kick.
Pepper lands the left hand.
Albertsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Albertsson misses with an uppercut
and Pepper counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Albertsson misses with a few strikes there.
Pepper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albertsson.
Pepper blocks a jab.
Albertsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albertsson lands with a straight right. Pepper didn't see that one coming.
Pepper staying out of range there.
Albertsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pepper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Pepper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Albertsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pepper.
Albertsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Albertsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pepper was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertsson.
Albertsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pepper.
Albertsson misses with a leg kick
and Pepper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pepper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albertsson throws a hook but Pepper blocks it.
Albertsson swings for the body but Pepper moves out of range.
Albertsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pepper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Albertsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albertsson throws out a powerful jab.
Albertsson throws a head kick but Pepper moves out of range.
Pepper ducks under a wild hook from Albertsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pepper tries to land a front kick but Albertsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albertsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albertsson scores with a jab to the head.
Pepper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Albertsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pepper looks for the body kick but Albertsson saw that one coming.
Albertsson lands a really nice looking cross but Pepper seems unphased.
Albertsson scores with a shot to the body.
Albertsson blocks a head kick by Pepper.
Pepper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albertsson throws out the jab.
Albertsson throws out a leg kick but Pepper moves out of range and Albertsson only half commits.
Albertsson throws a leg kick
enabling Pepper to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pepper misses the shot to the body.
Albertsson misses with a wild body shot.
Pepper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pepper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bernt Albertsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernt Albertsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pepper. That's going to slow Albertsson down.
Albertsson scores with a hook.
Albertsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pepper.
A low kick from Albertsson misses
and Pepper counters with a thumping low kick.
Albertsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albertsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pepper was well out of range. Poor timing from Albertsson.
Albertsson lands a nice hook to Pepper's body. Pepper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Albertsson does no damage.
Albertsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albertsson blocks a head kick by Pepper.
Albertsson throws a leg kick
and Pepper counters with a nice body shot.
Albertsson scores with a push kick.
Albertsson throws an off balance right hand
and Pepper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Albertsson is predictable there
and Pepper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pepper blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Pepper.
Pepper sizes up Albertsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Albertsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pepper counters with a body kick.
Pepper 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.
Pepper staying out of range there.
Pepper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Albertsson thows a leg kick but Pepper checks it
and Pepper counters with a nice leg kick.
Pepper feints and then cracks Albertsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Albertsson down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albertsson thows a leg kick but Pepper checks it
and Pepper counters with a nice uppercut.
Pepper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pepper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albertsson manages to avoid it.
Pepper throws a front kick that sends Albertsson stumbling back into the cage.
Albertsson misses with an uppercut.
Pepper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson misses with a body kick.
Pepper lands with an overhand left.
Pepper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Albertsson.
Pepper lands a big head kick that sends Albertsson tumbling to the mat! Pepper takes a step backwards and waves Albertsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Albertsson is rocked!
Pepper connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Albertsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albertsson scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pepper.
Albertsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Pepper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albertsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Albertsson 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.
Pepper is looking to land body kicks.
Pepper blocks a low kick nicely.
Pepper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertsson.
Albertsson misses the shot to the body.
Albertsson tries a low kick but Pepper avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Albertsson misses its intended target.
Pepper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albertsson swings for the body but Pepper moves out of range.
Albertsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Albertsson misses the target.
Pepper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pepper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albertsson's head.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Pepper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Albertsson ducks right into an uppercut from Pepper.
A clash of legs there as Pepper blocks the low kick.
Albertsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albertsson misses with a low kick.
Pepper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Albertsson checks a low kick from Pepper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a leg kick but Pepper moved away.
Pepper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albertsson. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepper lands a jab.
Albertsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepper manages to avoid it.
Albertsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albertsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Albertsson throws a leg kick
and Pepper counters with a nice body shot.
Albertsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pepper tries a low kick but Albertsson avoids it.
Pepper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pepper lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pepper.
Albertsson throws a leg kick
and Pepper counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pepper 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Pepper!
During a confident post fight interview, Floyd Pepper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Wasshammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bambaleo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasshammar comes to the cage accompanied by Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On. Leo Bambaleo Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thor Wasshammar's chin.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Wasshammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Bambaleo Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambaleo Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bambaleo Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wasshammar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wasshammar swings for the body but Bambaleo Jr moves out of range.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a body shot.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a body shot.
Wasshammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambaleo Jr looks to land a right hand but Wasshammar moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bambaleo Jr. Wasshammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Bambaleo Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wasshammar in his tracks.
Wasshammar connects with a right hand. Bambaleo Jr shakes it off.
Bambaleo Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wasshammars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bambaleo Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Wasshammar.
Bambaleo Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bambaleo Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wasshammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a straight left.
Bambaleo Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Wasshammar blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasshammar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bambaleo Jr momentarily.
Wasshammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wasshammar lands a nice shot to the body.
Wasshammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bambaleo Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bambaleo Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leo Bambaleo Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasshammar misses with a hook. Bambaleo Jr ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Bambaleo Jr misses.
Bambaleo Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wasshammar manages to avoid it.
Bambaleo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wasshammar moves away from the strike by Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr moves out of range as Wasshammar strikes.
Bambaleo Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wasshammar jabs Bambaleo Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Wasshammar misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bambaleo Jr misses the target.
Bambaleo Jr digs a good hook to Wasshammar's body.
A slow jab from Wasshammar misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bambaleo Jr stuns Wasshammar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bambaleo Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bambaleo Jr slips under a jab.
Bambaleo Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasshammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bambaleo Jr.
Wasshammar cracks a nice hook into Bambaleo Jr's ribs.
Bambaleo Jr swings for the body but Wasshammar moves out of range.
Wasshammar throws a series of punches but Bambaleo Jr moves out of range.
Wasshammar throws a series of punches but Bambaleo Jr avoids them all with ease.
Wasshammar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bambaleo Jr is fending him off so far but Wasshammar persists. Nope, Bambaleo Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Leo Bambaleo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bambaleo Jr jabs at Wasshammar's body.
Wasshammar connects with a right hand. Bambaleo Jr shakes it off.
A big right from Bambaleo Jr misses.
Wasshammar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bambaleo Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr 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.
Wasshammar throws a one two combo.
Wasshammar misses with a series of wild punches.
Wasshammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a body shot.
Bambaleo Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasshammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bambaleo Jr.
Bambaleo Jr leaves Wasshammar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bambaleo Jr cracks Wasshammar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Bambaleo Jr.
Wasshammar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bambaleo Jr sprawls well. Bambaleo Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wasshammar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Wasshammar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasshammar misses with a jab to the body
and Bambaleo Jr counters with a left to the body.
Wasshammar throws a right and a left that Bambaleo Jr avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr digs a good hook to Wasshammar's body.
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!
Wasshammar missing with a left hand there. Bambaleo Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bambaleo Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wasshammar slips a straight right by Bambaleo Jr.
Wasshammar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bambaleo Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wasshammar is in Bambaleo Jr's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wasshammar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wasshammar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wasshammar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wasshammar content to stall in guard here.
Wasshammar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bambaleo Jr working for a triangle but Wasshammar defends it easily.
Bambaleo Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wasshammar defends it easily.
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 Thor Wasshammar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wasshammar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wasshammar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wasshammar connects with a body shot.
Wasshammar avoids the body shot from Bambaleo Jr.
Wasshammar misses the shot to the body.
Bambaleo Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wasshammar lands a right hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wasshammar.
Wasshammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thor Wasshammar is winning the standup battle so far.
Bambaleo Jr slips a jab from Wasshammar.
Bambaleo Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Wasshammar seems unphased.
Wasshammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bambaleo Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bambaleo Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Bambaleo Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr throws a hook but Wasshammar blocks it.
Wasshammar throws out a loose jab but Bambaleo Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bambaleo Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wasshammar counters with a straight right hand.
Wasshammar drives through with a takedown into Bambaleo Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wasshammar works over Bambaleo Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Wasshammar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wasshammar 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.
Wasshammar looking to pass the guard.
Wasshammar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wasshammar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wasshammar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wasshammar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bambaleo Jr wants to hit a switch here but Wasshammar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bambaleo Jr there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasshammar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wasshammar with the ground and pound from mount.
Bambaleo Jr is rocked!
Bambaleo Jr 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.
Bambaleo Jr is still in real trouble! Can Wasshammar finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bambaleo Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasshammar drops an elbow to the side of Bambaleo Jr's head.
Bambaleo Jr is looking to control Wasshammar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bambaleo Jr avoid being mounted?
Wasshammar is nestled in close to Bambaleo Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wasshammar 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.
Bambaleo Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar working Bambaleo Jr over with strikes.
Wasshammar lands a big elbow - Bambaleo Jr is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Wasshammar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Wasshammar!
Our winner, Thor Wasshammar, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Carmelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata comes to the cage accompanied by Boa - Energetic. Carmelo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: These Boots. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kira Miyata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Carmelo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Miyata.
Carmelo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carmelo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miyata gets tackled into the cage by Carmelo. Carmelo maintains the clinch.
Miyata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carmelo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miyata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carmelo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyata lands with a left to the head.
Carmelo tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carmelo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carmelo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miyata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kira Miyata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Carmelo.
Carmelo is trying to trip Miyata. He has hold of a leg but Miyata is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carmelo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmelo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata has his foot on Carmelo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carmelo works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carmelo.
Carmelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carmelo looking to pass the guard.
Carmelo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carmelo has managed to get both his arms back between Miyata's legs - danger averted.
Miyata controlling the position.
Carmelo preventing the sweep.
Carmelo throwing strikes but missing.
Carmelo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Carmelo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Miyata pulls Carmelo in close to prevent any damage.
Carmelo trying to control but Miyata is working 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!
Carmelo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miyata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carmelo under the eye.
Carmelo shoots and misses
and Miyata counters with a shoot takedown. Carmelo fights it but they end up in guard.
Carmelo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata gets full guard.
Carmelo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miyata pulls Carmelo in to control the position.
Miyata working for a triangle but Carmelo defends it easily.
Carmelo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miyata's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carmelo wants to control from the top but Miyata keeps moving.
Carmelo is stalling in the full guard.
Carmelo trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carmelo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carmelo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carmelo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyata is trying to keep Carmelo in close.
Carmelo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miyata manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that round.
That's time! Miyata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miyata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carmelo shoots in for a takedown but Miyata shows good takedown defense.
Carmelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Miyata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carmelo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carmelo shoots in and drives through. Miyata sprawls well.
Kira Miyata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Carmelo.
Miyata punishes Carmelo's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Miyata misses
and Carmelo counters with a low kick, right behind Miyata 's knee.
Miyata lands a really nice looking cross but Carmelo seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miyata.
Miyata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carmelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miyata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carmelo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata stuffs the takedown.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmelo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dustin Carmelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carmelo shoots in and bounces Miyata off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carmelo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carmelo throws a big right hand that misses.
Carmelo is looking to pass into half guard but Miyata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyata is in guard.
Miyata wants to pass the guard but Carmelo is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo is trying to hold Miyata in close to prevent damage but Miyata has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyata is controlling the pace.
Miyata is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kira Miyata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyata is thwarting Carmelo's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyata wants to pass to mount but Carmelo is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyata is working away from the top position though.
Miyata is keen to just control but Carmelo is a slippery customer.
Carmelo is looking to control Miyata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carmelo avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dustin Carmelo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miyata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miyata misses the jab.
Miyata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carmelo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miyata is looking for a takedown.
Miyata throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo has Miyata pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carmelo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miyata tumbling to the mat - Carmelo dives into Miyata's guard.
Carmelo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miyata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carmelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carmelo trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carmelo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kira Miyata will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Carmelo shoots and misses
letting Miyata counter with a right hand.
Miyata connects with the punch.
Carmelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miyata.
The crowd cheers as Miyata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carmelo doesn't seem phased though.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carmelo sprawls well. Carmelo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miyata gets slowly back to his feet.
Miyata lands a jab.
Carmelo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miyata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyata.
Miyata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Miyata throws a big elbow that misses.
Carmelo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyata manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyata is retaining full guard.
Carmelo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miyata keeping moving, preventing Carmelo from controlling successfully.
Carmelo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miyata wants to sweep here but Carmelo controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carmelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dustin Carmelo.
Carmelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miyata cracks Carmelo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Carmelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miyata finds it's way round the side to connect with Carmelo's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carmelo.
Kira Miyata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Carmelo.
Nice body punch from Miyata.
Miyata slaps away a takedown attempt from Carmelo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miyata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carmelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyata thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmelo moves forwards but Miyata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miyata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carmelo.
Carmelo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyata connects with a body shot that sends Carmelo's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miyata, as that shot connected.
Carmelo ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Miyata lands with a hook. Carmelo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miyata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miyata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carmelo manages to avoid it.
Miyata throws a low kick but Carmelo moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata scores with a nice strike.
Carmelo takes one to the chin there.
Miyata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miyata throws the left hand but Carmelo avoids the punch easily.
Miyata throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miyata!
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!
Carmelo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carmelo or perhaps it was just good defense by Miyata, which made it look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Carmelo moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Miyata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miyata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
Kira Miyata 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kakka Parta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Sarfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parta comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Psychosocial. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
245 lbs
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22
276 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kakka Parta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denzel Sarfo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarfo throws a hook to the side of Parta's head but Parta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sarfo is looking to slow Parta down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Parta blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Parta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Parta.
The fighters circling - Sarfo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parta throws a body kick that misses.
Parta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parta lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarfo misses with a hook
and Parta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarfo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parta is able to avoid easily.
Sarfo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sarfo jabs Parta right on the nose. Parta blinks but takes it well.
Parta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sarfo checks it well.
Parta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sarfo eats them both and turns towards Parta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sarfo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sarfo avoids the head kick by Parta.
Sarfo thows a body shot but no joy.
Sarfo throws a leg kick but Parta checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarfo.
Sarfo looks to land a left hand but Parta moved out of range nicely.
Sarfo avoids the head kick by Parta.
Sarfo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parta checks a leg kick.
Sarfo moves away from the strike by Parta.
Parta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parta throws the kick towards the body but Sarfo avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarfo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sarfo misses with a low kick.
Sarfo misses with an uppercut.
Sarfo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parta is out of range.
Sarfo wants to slow Parta down by chopping away at his legs.
Sarfo swats away the attempt to clinch by Parta.
A low kick from Parta is predictable there
and Sarfo counters with a low kick, right behind Parta 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parta.
Parta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parta misses with a kick to the body
and Sarfo counters with a nice body kick.
Sarfo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parta.
Sarfo clobbers Parta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarfo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sarfo thows a leg kick but Parta checks it
and Parta counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parta scores with a nice body kick.
Parta misses with a two punch combination.
Parta delivers a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Parta misses.
Parta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parta looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarfo is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Parta.
Sarfo looks winded!
Sarfo misses with a leg kick.
Parta misses the shot to the body.
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!
Parta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sarfo.
Parta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sarfo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sarfo is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sarfo. That's going to slow Parta down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parta is looking to clinch.
Sarfo 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.
Sarfo throws a low kick but Parta avoids it.
Sarfo lands with a shot to the body.
Parta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parta 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.
Sarfo throws a low kick but Parta avoids it.
Kakka Parta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarfo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sarfo throws a big shot that misses.
Parta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarfo.
Sarfo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parta. Parta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parta throws a head kick that misses.
Parta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarfo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Parta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kakka Parta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sarfo.
Parta misses with a body kick.
Parta checks the leg kick nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Parta blocks the leg kick.
Parta 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.
Sarfo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sarfo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sarfo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sarfo with a hook.
Sarfo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parta throws a lazy uppercut
and Sarfo counters with a head kick. That will keep Parta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Parta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parta lands with a good body shot.
Sarfo misses with a two punch combination.
Parta is looking to land body kicks.
Sarfo looks to land a left hand but Parta moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarfo.
Parta with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Parta misses the target.
Sarfo looks to land a right hand but Parta moved out of range.
Sarfo throws a leg kick
and Parta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarfo tries to keep at a distance but Parta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sarfo takes a shot to the head.
Sarfo is rocked!
Parta scores with a shoulder strike.
Sarfo is still on wobbly legs! Can Parta finish him?
Sarfo misses with a punch on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Parta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sarfo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parta pushes Sarfo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parta swings wildly with an uppercut but Sarfo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parta creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sarfo with a big uppercut! Sarfo tries to clinch up but Parta pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sarfo to the mat! Sarfo covers up and Parta unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kakka Parta!
Kakka Parta decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Jihad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bram Van Oudenallen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jihad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is America! Fuck Yeah!. Bram Van Oudenallen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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225 lbs
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215 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Jihad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bram Van Oudenallen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jihad misses with a left hand
and Van Oudenallen counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jihad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jihad has a takedown stuffed.
Jihad misses with a few strikes there.
Van Oudenallen leaves Jihad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jihad fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Jihad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jihad. Van Oudenallen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jihad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Oudenallen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Oudenallen tries to clinch there but Jihad circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Oudenallen.
Jihad is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jihad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Oudenallen's head.
Van Oudenallen misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Oudenallen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jihad blocking some punches.
Van Oudenallen gets through Jihad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Oudenallen gets underhooks to prevent Jihad's takedown attempt.
Van Oudenallen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Van Oudenallen on the inside.
Van Oudenallen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jihad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Oudenallen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jihad goes for a takedown attempt but Van Oudenallen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jihad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Oudenallen is trying to maintain the position but Jihad is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jihad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Oudenallen wants to control but Jihad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jihad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Oudenallen has his hands clasped together around Jihad's back. He's all about the action.
Jihad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Oudenallen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jihad scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihad is looking to take a break and control but Van Oudenallen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jihad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Oudenallen won't allow Jihad to pass to mount.
Van Oudenallen is refusing to be controlled, as Jihad sits in half guard.
Jihad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jihad looks to land a strike but Van Oudenallen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jihad passes Van Oudenallen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jihad is trying for a kimura here. Van Oudenallen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jihad wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mohammed Jihad!
During a confident post fight interview, Mohammed Jihad 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Hollis Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hollis Roberts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hollis Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Bowie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Bowie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bowie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Bowie.
Bowie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bowie.
Roberts with a hook.
Bowie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Roberts - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowie tries to work over Roberts's front leg with a kick but Roberts checks it.
Bowie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowie throws a right hand that Roberts ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberts also avoids with ease.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Bowie slips the punch.
Roberts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bowie momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie scores with a punch to the head.
Roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bowie just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollis Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowie misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowie doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowie dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Bowie moved out of range.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bowie throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.
Bowie looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts misses with a hook
and Bowie counters with a left and a right that stings Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bowie 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.
Roberts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roberts throws a shot to the body.
Bowie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roberts on the side of the head.
Bowie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberts throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot.
Bowie throws a hook to the side of Roberts's head but Roberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Roberts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Roberts misses its intended target.
Roberts throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from Roberts.
Bowie just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollis Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bowie misses.
Bowie tried to score with a low kick but Roberts checks it.
Bowie misses with a low kick.
Bowie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowie.
Roberts throws the left hand but Bowie avoids the punch easily.
Bowie misses with a right hand
and Roberts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roberts punishes Bowie's body with a nice straight punch.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Bowie ducks down to avoid it.
Bowie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bowie misses with a lunging right hand
and Roberts counters with a slapping leg kick.
Roberts lands a body shot.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts misses with a shot to the body
and Bowie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Bowie does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Bowie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bowie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bowie walks into a jab.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Bowie slips the punch.
Bowie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roberts thows a body shot but no joy.
Bowie throws a leg kick
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Bowie avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Bowie takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Bowie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Roberts really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hollis Roberts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roberts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bowie looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Bowie misses.
Bowie staying out of range there.
Bowie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roberts throws out a powerful jab.
Bowie looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bowie looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts lands a right hook to the body.
Bowie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowie connects with a solid leg kick.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowie.
Roberts throws a jab when Bowie was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roberts works the jab nicely.
Bowie throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bowie.
Bowie misses with a leg kick
and Roberts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bowie walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowie misses with a body shot.
Bowie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
Roberts is looking to clinch but Bowie is avoiding it.
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roberts slows down the pace here.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Roberts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bowie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Bowie scores with a body shot.
Bowie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
Bowie takes one to the side of the head.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowie.
Bowie throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Bowie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowie manages to avoid it.
Bowie 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.
Bowie throws a leg kick
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowie moves away.
Bowie misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Bowie misses.
Bowie misses with a lunging right hand
and Roberts counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roberts.
Bowie throws a leg kick that misses.
Bowie ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Roberts thuds his right hand into Bowie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bowie ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Bowie throws a hook but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts scores with a leg kick.
Roberts takes a swing at Bowie's ribcage but misses.
Bowie cracks Roberts with an open hand slap.
That's four 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!
Bowie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bowie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roberts.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roberts digs a good body shot into Bowie's ribs.
Bowie is breathing heavily.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roberts lands a right hook to the body.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowie.
Roberts connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts digs a good body shot into Bowie's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Bowie.
Hollis Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hollis Roberts dominated that second round.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bowie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
A jab from Bowie misses.
Bowie misses with a hook.
Roberts throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Bowie misses.
Roberts swings for the body but Bowie moves out of range.
Roberts dips to his left and cracks Bowie with an uppercut!
Bowie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roberts lands a jab to the nose.
Bowie is rocked!
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Roberts.
Roberts lands with a right hand.
Bowie is still on wobbly legs! Can Roberts finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts works Bowie's body with a nice hook.
Bowie seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowie scores with a leg kick.
Bowie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
Bowie avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Bowie has his takedown stuffed
and Roberts counters with a one-two to the body.
Bowie throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Roberts throws a one two combo.
Bowie misses with a low kick.
Bowie throws a hook to the side of Roberts's head but Roberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts lands a big uppercut and Bowie crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bowie looks OK. Roberts waves Bowie back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowie throws out a leg kick but Roberts moves out of range and Bowie only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Roberts gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hollis Roberts!
During a confident post fight interview, Hollis Roberts 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaru comes to the cage accompanied by The Naked And Famous - Young Blood. Takeru Masaru has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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156 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeru Masaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masaru slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masaru dives in and grabs Brandao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandao pushes down on Masaru's head and hops out.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masaru dives in and scores a takedown into Brandao's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Masaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masaru advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masaru is looking for a kimura here.
Masaru looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao wants to get back to full guard.
Brandao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masaru is thwarting Brandao's attempts to control the position.
Masaru trying to control the action but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Masaru prevents Brandao from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru is looking for a kimura here.
Masaru is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brandao defends it well.
Masaru wants to pass to mount but Brandao is defending the position.
Masaru is keen to just control but Brandao is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Masaru looking to pass the guard.
Masaru advances to half guard.
Masaru is looking to take a break and control but Brandao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandao controlling the position for now.
Brandao wants to improve his position but Masaru is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masaru is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brandao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Masaru not doing much here.
Masaru is looking to take a break and control but Brandao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Masaru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Masaru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandao is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandao. Masaru shrugs it off though.
Masaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a hook.
Masaru throws a low kick but Brandao avoids it.
Masaru slips under a jab.
Brandao thows a body shot but no joy.
Brandao misses the body punch
and Masaru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandao thinking.
Brandao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masaru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masaru lands a really nice looking cross but Brandao seems unphased.
Brandao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brandao throws a body punch but Masaru moves out of range.
Masaru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandao. That did some damage!
Brandao thows a body shot but no joy.
Brandao feints and then cracks Masaru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masaru down.
Brandao misses with a body shot.
Brandao stuffs the takedown.
Masaru misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masaru counters with a good low kick that Brandao was not able to check.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masaru throws a sloppy head kick and Brandao moves out of range easily.
Masaru lands a head kick!
Brandao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masaru is out of range and Brandao settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masaru keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandao throws a shot from downtown. Masaru moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Brandao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Masaru throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masaru rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Brandao.
Masaru sizes up Brandao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masaru.
Masaru tries to land a leg kick but Brandao saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Brandao does it's job there.
Masaru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brandao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Masaru controls the action.
Brandao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masaru backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Takeru Masaru has been cut.
Masaru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masaru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandao jabs Masaru right on the nose. Masaru blinks but takes it well.
Masaru is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Brandao misses.
Oh Masaru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandao seems to be stalking Masaru here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Masaru drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Diego Brandao!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Brandao 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 Antonio Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunter Prince Hercules (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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215 lbs
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219 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunter Prince Hercules!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hercules with a jab.
It looks like Antonio Ronaldo has been cut.
Hercules tried to score with a low kick but Ronaldo checks it.
Ronaldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hercules manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ronaldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hercules cracks the inside of Ronaldo's front leg.
Hercules lands a head kick!
Hercules lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ronaldo will feel that in the morning.
Hercules moves out of range of the body kick from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo knocks Hercules to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Ronaldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hercules knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hercules manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo is just content to waste time from the top position. Hercules takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hercules 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.
Hercules is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ronaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hercules is retaining full guard.
Ronaldo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hercules is in trouble now - Ronaldo has advanced to mount!
Ronaldo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hercules is working to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hercules is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ronaldo is proving hard to escape from.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ronaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ronaldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hercules missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules wants to stand but Ronaldo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hercules wanted to stand there but Ronaldo had control of the position.
Ronaldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hercules can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hercules is looking to stand up but Ronaldo won't let him.
Ronaldo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hercules defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hercules is looking for a sweep. Ronaldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ronaldo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ronaldo seems to be working for a kimura but Hercules defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ronaldo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hercules throws the kick towards the body but Ronaldo avoids it.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Hercules connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ronaldo momentarily.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hercules blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Ronaldo is predictable there
and Hercules counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ronaldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hercules moves out of range as Ronaldo throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hercules.
Hercules feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ronaldo's calf.
Hercules moves out of range as Ronaldo throws a body kick.
Hercules lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hercules connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ronaldo. That snapped Hercules's head back.
Hercules moves out of range of the body kick.
Hercules throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hercules tries a head kick but it misses.
Ronaldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ronaldo.
Gunter Prince Hercules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ronaldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ronaldo throws a front kick aimed at Hercules's knee but Hercules avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hercules blocks the body kick.
Ronaldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hercules lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ronaldo takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Hercules attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ronaldo throws a head kick but Hercules moves out of range.
Gunter Prince Hercules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hercules lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hercules changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hercules throws a lazy right hand but Ronaldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hercules throws a front kick aimed at Ronaldo's knee but Ronaldo avoids it well.
Hercules connects with a solid leg kick.
Hercules misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Hercules tenderised Ronaldo's leg. Ronaldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunter Prince Hercules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ronaldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hercules thows a leg kick but Ronaldo checks it
letting Ronaldo counter with a right hand.
Hercules connects with an inside leg kick.
Hercules closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ronaldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hercules keeps Ronaldo at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hercules lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo has managed to clinch.
Hercules wants to break free but Ronaldo has control.
Ronaldo managing to block the knees to the body from Hercules.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ronaldo.
Hercules misses with an elbow strike.
Ronaldo is trying to stall.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hercules's elbow.
Ronaldo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo blocks the elbow strike.
Ronaldo tries to work over Hercules's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo breaks the clinch.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hercules.
Ronaldo throws a wild body kick that Hercules sees coming a mile off.
Hercules scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo lands a brutal head kick. Hercules looks out on his feet and Ronaldo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Antonio Ronaldo!
Antonio Ronaldo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I do this for Braaazzzillll.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Zeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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245 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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25
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Zeller!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doofenshmirtz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz fails with the takedown.
Zeller throws a low kick but Doofenshmirtz avoids it.
Zeller throws a combination that misses
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doofenshmirtz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeller.
Cody Zeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doofenshmirtz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zeller's calf.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a low kick.
Zeller throws a push kick but Doofenshmirtz slaps the foot to one side.
Zeller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doofenshmirtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zeller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zeller felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Doofenshmirtz moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz prevents Zeller from getting the reversal.
Doofenshmirtz quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Doofenshmirtz but it's paid off an Zeller is forced to tap! Nice work by Doofenshmirtz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
An out of breath Heinz Doofenshmirtz 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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