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T38: Jones vs Barclay PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Thorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Norvell (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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159 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirk Thorpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Norvell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norvell misses with a hook
letting Thorpe counter with a right hand.
Norvell misses with a double jab
and Thorpe counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Norvell misses.
Norvell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thorpe in his tracks.
Norvell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A lazy left from Thorpe finds it's target.
Norvell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorpe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Norvell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorpe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorpe dips to his left and cracks Norvell with an uppercut!
Norvell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorpe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norvell misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorpe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norvell is rocked!
Thorpe closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Norvell out cold! Norvell corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kirk Thorpe!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirk Thorpe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hernan Del Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruphus Duphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Del Fuego might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to La gota fria. Ruphus Duphus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hernan Del Fuego's chin.
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240 lbs
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227 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hernan Del Fuego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruphus Duphus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Fuego looking to score a takedown here. Duphus is defending well but Del Fuego drives through and ends up in Duphus's guard.
Del Fuego is looking to pass into half guard but Duphus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Duphus is in guard.
Duphus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duphus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Del Fuego is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duphus is aware though and is defending well.
Del Fuego wants to sweep here but Duphus controlling him for the moment.
Del Fuego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duphus looking to sit in guard and control but Del Fuego gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuego wants to pass the guard but Duphus is keeping the position.
Duphus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duphus wants to sweep here but Del Fuego controlling him for the moment.
Duphus managing to control the position.
Duphus looking for a sweep. Not yet Duphus, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duphus controls Del Fuego momentarily but Del Fuego frees himself.
Del Fuego slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Del Fuego throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Fuego is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Del Fuego wants to control from the top but Duphus keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Del Fuego's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duphus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Del Fuego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duphus.
Duphus fails with a takedown attempt.
Del Fuego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duphus was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Fuego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duphus throws a good cross that connects.
Del Fuego throws a hook but Duphus blocks it.
Duphus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duphus stuffs the takedown.
Ruphus Duphus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Fuego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Fuego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duphus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Fuego.
Duphus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duphus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Del Fuego's sensitive parts.
Nice cross by Del Fuego.
Duphus delivers a nice body kick.
Del Fuego throws a combination that misses
and Duphus counters with a stiff right hand.
Duphus pushes Del Fuego away with a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Fuego misses the target.
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!
Del Fuego missing with a left hand there. Duphus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice sprawl there from Del Fuego as Duphus shoots in.
Del Fuego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duphus.
Good exchange - Del Fuego coming out on top.
Del Fuego lands with a good body shot.
Del Fuego closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Fuego lands in his opponent's guard.
Del Fuego throws an elbow that misses. Duphus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Del Fuego's guard. Nice move by Duphus!
Duphus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duphus throws a big elbow that misses.
Duphus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Fuego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernan Del Fuego dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Del Fuego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duphus was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Fuego.
A slow jab from Duphus misses its intended target.
A cross from Del Fuego lands.
A jab from Del Fuego finds it's way through Duphus's defenses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Duphus - that will leave a mark!
Del Fuego looks to throw the jab but Duphus is out of range.
Crunch! Duphus slams his shin into Del Fuego's torso.
Del Fuego throws the left hand but Duphus avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Duphus.
Del Fuego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duphus.
Del Fuego stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Fuego wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruphus Duphus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duphus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duphus staying out of range there.
Duphus moves away from the strike by Del Fuego.
Duphus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duphus connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Fuego tries a low kick but Duphus avoids it.
Del Fuego checks a low kick from Duphus.
Del Fuego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duphus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Del Fuego keeping moving, preventing Duphus from controlling successfully.
Duphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Fuego keeping moving, preventing Duphus from controlling successfully.
Duphus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Fuego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duphus trying to control but Del Fuego is working from the bottom.
Del Fuego bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duphus's guard.
Duphus is trying to control the position but Del Fuego postures up.
Duphus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duphus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Del Fuego manages to get himself to full guard.
Del Fuego has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duphus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuego preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duphus throws a big elbow that misses.
Duphus trying to control but Del Fuego is working from the bottom.
Del Fuego trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duphus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Del Fuego swivels and escapes.
Duphus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Del Fuego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duphus doesn't seem phased though.
Del Fuego shoots in for a takedown but Duphus shows good takedown defense.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duphus.
Duphus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Fuego.
Del Fuego looks to land a left hand but Duphus moved out of range nicely.
Del Fuego is looking to chop away at Duphus's legs.
Duphus just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Fuego loads up on a big right hand but Duphus slips the punch.
Duphus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Fuego moves away.
Del Fuego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duphus. Duphus obviously looking to wear him down.
Duphus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Del Fuego tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duphus is in Del Fuego's guard.
Duphus passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruphus Duphus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A jab from Duphus misses.
Duphus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Fuego looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Duphus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Duphus is looking to take a break and control but Del Fuego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Fuego is trying to improve his position.
Del Fuego manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duphus seems to be working for a kimura but Del Fuego defends the submission attempt.
Del Fuego is defending against the submission attempts here by Duphus.
Del Fuego trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Del Fuego regains full guard. Nicely done.
Duphus landing with the ground and pound.
Duphus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duphus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Duphus looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duphus defending well as Del Fuego loads up on a big left hand.
Del Fuego slips under a jab.
Duphus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Fuego avoids it really well and circles away.
Duphus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duphus takes a swing at Del Fuego's ribcage but misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Del Fuego.
Del Fuego is looking to take a break and control but Duphus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Del Fuego staying calm.
Del Fuego is working Duphus over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duphus is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Fuego is chipping away with strikes.
Del Fuego connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Duphus some visible discomfort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Fuego throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Del Fuego throwing strikes but Duphus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Duphus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruphus Duphus.
Well Duphus 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruphus Duphus!
Ruphus Duphus took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Duran Duran - The wild boys. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic looks for the body kick but Clegane saw that one coming.
Filipovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clegane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooh!!! Filipovic has knocked Clegane down with a huge combo! Filipovic steps away and waves a wobbly Clegane back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Gregor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clegane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipovic trying to keep a closed guard but Clegane is proving a slippery customer.
Clegane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clegane throws a big elbow that misses.
Clegane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clegane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Filipovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clegane has Filipovic in his guard.
Clegane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clegane is on top in guard.
Clegane tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipovic is retaining full guard.
Filipovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clegane 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.
Clegane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clegane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clegane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane winds up and cracks Filipovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clegane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipovic's head.
Clegane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clegane controlling the pace.
Clegane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Filipovic for as long as he can get away with.
Filipovic is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane winds up and cracks Filipovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clegane controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clegane is working for a submission of some sort.
Clegane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filipovic defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane lands strikes from half guard.
Clegane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Filipovic is trying to maintain the position but Clegane is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clegane wants to take a breather but Filipovic is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregor Clegane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clegane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clegane showed some decent athleticism there.
Clegane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clegane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clegane moves nicely into side control.
Clegane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filipovic can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Clegane is putting a hurting on Filipovic here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane in side control, throwing shots but Filipovic defends.
Clegane slows the pace down.
Filipovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clegane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Filipovic taking a bit of punishment here - Clegane scoring with strikes.
Filipovic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Clegane working the head with strikes.
Clegane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Clegane grinds an elbow into Filipovic's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane cracks Filipovic with a big elbow.
Clegane working the head with strikes.
Filipovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Clegane working the body and head with strikes.
Clegane lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clegane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gregor Clegane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clegane controls the position from side control.
Clegane lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clegane cracks Filipovic with a big elbow.
Filipovic is rocked!
Clegane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clegane is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Filipovic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Clegane lands a few punches from side control.
Filipovic is still in real trouble! Can Clegane finish him?
Clegane scoring with punches from side control.
Filipovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Clegane scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Filipovic is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Clegane can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Clegane!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregor Clegane 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 Lane Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasper Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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166 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lane Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kasper Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks slips a jab from Koltun.
Koltun moves away from the strike by Brooks.
Brooks misses with a leg kick
and Koltun counters with a good, hard body kick but Brooks shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Brooks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Koltun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brooks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Koltun.
Koltun stuns Brooks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brooks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koltun momentarily.
Jab by Koltun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koltun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks tries to move into range but Koltun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brooks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koltun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks is rocked!
Brooks drops his hands momentarily and Koltun needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Brooks just on the top of the head. Brooks drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Brooks - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kasper Koltun!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bang Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Riberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandre Riberio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bang Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexandre Riberio!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riberio wants to clinch up but Wuzz keeps it at a distance.
Wuzz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Riberio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wuzz 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.
Wuzz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Riberio frees his head nicely. Oh but Wuzz has switched to an armbar! Riberio is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bang Wuzz!
Bang Wuzz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duce Bigalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duce Bigalo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Conway's chin.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duce Bigalo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Conway misses.
Bigalo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bigalo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Conway dodges an elbow strike from Bigalo.
Bigalo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Conway in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conway.
Bigalo crunches a lovely knee into Conway's ribcage.
Bigalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Conway fails to land.
Bigalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conway is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Bigalo.
Conway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bigalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Conway misses with some punches.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigalo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bigalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bigalo working Conway over with knees to the body.
Conway misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bigalo.
Bigalo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Conway fails to land.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but Conway blocks it.
Bigalo stalling against the cage.
Bigalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Conway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Conway.
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bigalo throws an elbow but misses.
Conway blocks an elbow strike.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bigalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conway's defenses.
It looks like Mark Conway has been cut.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Conway avoids a wild elbow strike from Bigalo.
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Conway.
Nice elbow from Bigalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway throws a punch but it's blocked by Bigalo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bigalo.
Bigalo scores a nice knee to the body.
Conway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conway is defending well for now.
A short left from Conway.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bigalo working Conway over with knees to the body.
Bigalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bigalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway.
Bigalo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conway.
Bigalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bigalo.
Conway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bigalo lands a good knee to the midsection. Conway won't want to take too many of those.
Bigalo blocks an uppercut.
Bigalo with a knee to the head.
Bigalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bigalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Conway is trying to break the clinch but Bigalo is controlling him.
Bigalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bigalo lands an elbow just above Conway 's eye.
Conway misses with the head strike.
Bigalo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway.
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
Conway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigalo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bigalo lands an elbow just above Conway 's eye.
Bigalo looking to throw knees to the head but Conway is blocking nicely.
Conway blocks an elbow strike from Bigalo.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Conway misses with a body punch.
Bigalo lands a knee to the body.
Conway is breathing heavily.
Bigalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Bigalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bigalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conway's defenses.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Conway blocks an elbow strike.
Conway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bigalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Conway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bigalo lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigalo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Conway as Bigalo tries to tie him up.
Conway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bigalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bigalo lands an elbow inside.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duce Bigalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Conway's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Conway looks to throw the jab but Bigalo is out of range.
Bigalo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bigalo misses with an elbow strike.
Conway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bigalo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bigalo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Conway avoids the elbow strike from Bigalo, against the cage.
Conway struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigalo controls his hands.
Conway misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigalo controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigalo.
Conway throws a punch but it's blocked by Bigalo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bigalo as Conway tries to tie him up.
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Bigalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bigalo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Conway throws a head punch that misses.
Bigalo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bigalo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Conway in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bigalo misses with a knee to the head.
Bigalo blocking some punches.
Bigalo lands a knee to the head.
Conway dodges an elbow strike from Bigalo.
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Bigalo.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bigalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conway's defenses.
Bigalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bigalo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Conway's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conway misses with some punches.
Bigalo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow.
Bigalo landing knees to the head.
Conway swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Conway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigalo backwards.
Bigalo lands an elbow inside that Conway shrugs off.
Mark Conway's cut is getting worse.
Bigalo scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Conway avoids the damage to the body.
Bigalo connects with a knee to the head.
Bigalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conway's defenses.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bigalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Bigalo looking to throw knees to the head but Conway is blocking nicely.
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Bigalo.
Conway throws an elbow but it misses.
Bigalo lands an elbow just above Conway 's eye.
Bigalo looking to throw knees to the head but Conway is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Conway avoiding damage as Bigalo throws knees to the body.
Bigalo lands an elbow inside.
Conway lands a nice uppercut.
Conway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Conway is rocked!
Conway looking to stall.
Oh Conway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bigalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conway's defenses.
Bigalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bigalo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bigalo lands a good knee to the midsection. Conway won't want to take too many of those.
Conway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bigalo lands an elbow inside that Conway shrugs off.
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!
Conway takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bigalo blocking some punches.
Come on Bigalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bigalo blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bigalo landing knees to the head.
Bigalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conway misses with some punches.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bigalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Conway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bigalo lands a good knee to the midsection. Conway won't want to take too many of those.
Conway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bigalo lands an elbow just above Conway 's eye.
Bigalo lands an elbow just above Conway 's eye.
Bigalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bigalo lands an elbow inside that Conway shrugs off.
Bigalo throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigalo lands an elbow that stopped Conway in his tracks for a moment.
Bigalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Conway avoids the damage to the body.
Bigalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duce Bigalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Conway's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bigalo throws a lazy right hand but Conway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Conway seems to have got his legs back now.
Bigalo slips a jab from Conway.
Conway connects with the punch.
Bigalo clinches with his opponent.
Bigalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Bigalo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Conway working aggressively here.
Conway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bigalo's elbow.
Bigalo avoiding damage.
Bigalo throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bigalo misses with a knee strike.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow.
Conway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bigalo scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigalo missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalo connects with a knee to the head.
Conway misses with a punch on the inside.
Bigalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bigalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bigalo trying to land knees to the body.
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bigalo blocks an uppercut.
Bigalo throws an elbow that misses.
Bigalo stalls.
Bigalo scores with a knee to the head.
Conway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bigalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Conway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bigalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Conway dodges an elbow strike from Bigalo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway lands a left hand.
Bigalo misses with an elbow strike.
Bigalo connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bigalo misses with a knee to the head.
Bigalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Conway.
Conway gets through Bigalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conway avoids it.
Bigalo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conway.
Bigalo with a knee to the head.
Duce Bigalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bigalo blocks an elbow strike.
Conway misses with a punch on the inside.
Bigalo looking to throw knees to the head but Conway is blocking nicely.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the head but Conway blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigalo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bigalo.
Conway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bigalo's elbow.
Bigalo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Conway fails to land.
Conway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bigalo connects with a knee to the head.
Bigalo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Conway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but Conway blocks it.
Bigalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo working Conway over with knees to the body.
Bigalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Conway blocks it with crossed arms.
Bigalo lands an elbow just above Conway 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bigalo throws an elbow but misses.
Conway misses with some punches.
Conway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duce Bigalo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigalo lands a good knee to the midsection. Conway won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bigalo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conway.
Mark Conway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conway avoids the elbow strike from Bigalo, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duce Bigalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bigalo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duce Bigalo!
Duce Bigalo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gustav Ragnarson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Wonstom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Ragnarson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wonstom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ragnarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wonstom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wonstom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonstom stops a takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson is trying to drag Wonstom to the mat but Wonstom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivan Wonstom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Ragnarson.
Wonstom manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wonstom is fending him off so far but Ragnarson persists. Nope, Wonstom circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnarson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ragnarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wonstom swivels and escapes.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Wonstom shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wonstom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragnarson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
Wonstom lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wonstom as he jumps to the side.
Ragnarson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wonstom sprawls well. He's pushed Ragnarson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wonstom misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wonstom's waist but Wonstom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ragnarson off to one side.
Ragnarson fails with the takedown.
Wonstom is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ragnarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wonstom swivels and escapes.
Wonstom stalks Ragnarson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ragnarson's face. Ragnarson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ragnarson with a poor takedown
and Wonstom counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarson.
Ragnarson dives in and grabs Wonstom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonstom pushes down on Ragnarson's head and hops out.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wonstom tries to sprawl out of it but Ragnarson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wonstom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnarson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ragnarson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wonstom, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonstom wants to get back to his feet.
Ragnarson throws an elbow but Wonstom slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wonstom throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ragnarson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ragnarson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wonstom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ragnarson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Wonstom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wonstom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wonstom circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
Ivan Wonstom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Ragnarson.
Ragnarson goes for a double leg but Wonstom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wonstom continues to drive forward.
Wonstom scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wonstom to keep the fight standing.
Wonstom breaks from the clinch.
Ragnarson is looking to chop away at Wonstom's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Ragnarson avoids them all with ease.
Ragnarson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wonstom tries to avoid it but Ragnarson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wonstom to the ground. Wonstom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wonstom slaps away a takedown attempt from Ragnarson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wonstom is fending him off so far but Ragnarson persists. Nope, Wonstom circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Wonstom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wonstom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragnarson on the side of the head.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ragnarson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wonstom scores with a one two! Ragnarson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wonstom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wonstom swivels and escapes.
Ragnarson fails to land the takedown.
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!
Ragnarson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wonstom manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ragnarson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wonstom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ragnarson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wonstom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ragnarson somewhat.
Wonstom throws a one two combo.
That has opened up Gustav Ragnarson's cut even more.
Ivan Wonstom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonstom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ragnarson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ragnarson prevents Wonstom from escaping the position.
Wonstom trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ragnarson working the ground and pound.
Wonstom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ragnarson is controlling him well.
Wonstom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarson on the ground.
Ragnarson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wonstom takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wonstom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ragnarson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The strikes coming from Ragnarson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ragnarson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wonstom is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson tries to score with some ground and pound. Wonstom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oh Wonstom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnarson lands some shots froms side control.
Ragnarson is chipping away with strikes.
Ragnarson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wonstom is avoiding damage well.
A big shot lands for Ragnarson! That's hurt Wonstom! Will he recover? Ragnarson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
A victorious Gustav Ragnarson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ivan Wonstom stepped up to the mic, saying 'Andy Barclay was my toughest fight. He is undefeated and he was the favourite for this fight. I knew he was going to throw kicks. Good luck to his future.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bary Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bary Allen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bary Allen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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22
210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bary Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Allen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Svensson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svensson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Svensson avoids the body shot from Allen.
We've been informed that Svensson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Allen checks a leg kick nicely.
Allen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svensson moves out of range of the leg kick from Allen.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson scores with a head kick.
Svensson is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen blocks a head kick by Svensson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Svensson's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen wants to clinch up but Svensson keeps it at a distance.
Svensson throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen motions for Svensson to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Allen.
Svensson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Allen thuds his shin into the meat of Svensson's side.
Magnus Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bary Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Svensson pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Allen avoids the head kick by Svensson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands a jab.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Svensson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Svensson down.
Svensson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Svensson ducks right into an uppercut from Allen.
A punch combination from Svensson misses.
Svensson thumps Allen with a low kick.
Allen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Svensson to the ground. Allen is now in Svensson's guard.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svensson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Allen cracks Svensson with an open hand slap.
Allen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Allen.
A big left from Allen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen looks for the body kick but Svensson saw that one coming.
Svensson scores with a nice strike.
Svensson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allen takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Bary Allen has been cut.
Allen thumps Svensson with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson thuds his shin into the meat of Allen's side.
A punch combination from Svensson misses.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svensson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bary Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bary Allen's cut.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Allen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Svensson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Svensson lands a head kick. Allen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Svensson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Allen drives through and clinches with Svensson against the cage.
I was talking to Allen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Allen controlling the action here for a moment.
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Svensson swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen avoids the head kick by Svensson.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Svensson. That snapped Allen's head back.
Allen is looking to chop away at Svensson's legs.
Bary Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Svensson is out of range and Allen settles back down.
Svensson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Allen will feel that in the morning.
Allen walks into a jab.
Allen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen wants to clinch but Svensson slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen lands a head kick!
Svensson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses
and Allen counters with a leg kick.
Allen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svensson tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allen looking to score a takedown here. Svensson is defending well but Allen drives through and ends up in Svensson's guard.
Allen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Svensson is rocked!
Allen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Allen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Svensson can't keep his opponent in guard - Allen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Allen wants to take a breather but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Allen is trying to control the action in half guard but Svensson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Allen lands a really nice looking cross but Svensson seems unphased.
Svensson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Svensson is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Allen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Svensson seems to have recovered his senses.
Allen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Allen prevents Svensson from breaking the clinch.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Allen lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bary Allen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bary Allen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Allen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Svensson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Allen looks for the body kick but Svensson saw that one coming.
Allen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Allen throws a hook but Svensson avoids it easily.
Svensson lands a jab-cross combination.
Allen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Svensson's calf.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Allen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Svensson is able to avoid easily.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allen tries to clinch there but Svensson circles away.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Svensson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Allen - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svensson on the side of the head.
Svensson tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Svensson avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Svensson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen throws a leg kick but Svensson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Svensson.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
Svensson takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Svensson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Svensson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Allen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Svensson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Svensson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Allen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is staying active underneath Allen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Allen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.
Allen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Svensson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.
Magnus Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Allen.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Svensson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Svensson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Svensson moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bary Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allen 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bary Allen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paul Landen enters the cage!
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Landen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Green throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Green working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Landen can't do much from the bottom here.
Landen has one of Green's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Landen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Green are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Landen is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landen wants to control but Green postures up.
Green scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Landen to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Landen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Green taking a breather here.
Green trying to control the position but Landen is working away.
Green is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Landen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Landen is trying to get back to half guard.
Green 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.
Green looks up at the clock and then as Landen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Green smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Green working away.
We've been hearing that Green has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Green tries for a kimura but Landen is defending well.
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Landen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Green.
Landen struggling a bit here.
Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Landen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Green working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Landen struggling a bit here.
Landen is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landen prevents Green from improving position.
Landen taking a bit of punishment here - Green scoring with strikes.
Landen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Landen is not content to let Green control the position.
Green lands with a punch from half guard.
Landen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green working Landen over with strikes.
Landen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Green lands a nice short elbow.
Green lands strikes from half guard.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landen wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green wants to control but Landen is keeping him busy.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green working Landen over with strikes.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Landen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Landen is controlling Green's trapped leg to prevent Green from advancing to side control.
Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Landen's head.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Landen wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Landen tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Landen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Green dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Landen misses.
Landen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Landen.
Landen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Landen scores with a head kick. Green tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Matt Green has been cut.
Green takes one to the chin there.
Green is rocked!
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green throws a lazy right hand but Landen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landen throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Landen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paul Landen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Landen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Landen ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Landen scores with a hook to the body. Green takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Green showed some decent athleticism there.
Landen wants to get back to full guard.
Green thows a huge punch but Landen dodges it nicely.
Green trying to pass the guard but Landen defending well.
Landen gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Landen is retaining full guard.
Landen trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Landen pulls Green in to control the position.
Landen working a defensive guard here.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Landen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green postures up.
Landen controlling Green's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landen trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landen throws a front kick that sends Green stumbling back into the cage.
Landen throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Landen looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landen finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Green dives in and grabs Landen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Landen pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Landen does it's job there.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Landen avoids it really well and circles away.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Landen is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Landen circles away and we're back to standing.
Landen cracks Green with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Landen.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Landen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green shoots for a takedown but Landen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green misses with a right hand
and Landen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green misses with a straight left.
Landen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Landen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Landen slips under a jab from Green.
A jab from Landen finds it's way through Green's defenses.
Green leaves his chin hanging out and Landen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Green crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Landen!
Paul Landen is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Paul Landen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barclay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roxy Music - Avalon. 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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30
185 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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181 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Barclay!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barclay throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones checks a low kick from Barclay.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Barclay's head but Barclay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Barclay.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironfist Athletics in the buildup to the fight.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Barclay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Barclay misses with a head kick.
Barclay feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barclay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barclay slips a jab from Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Barclay's shoulder, as Barclay tries to avoid the shot.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barclay moves away.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barclay slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Barclay.
Barclay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barclay thumps Jones with a low kick.
Barclay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barclay ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Barclay slips a jab from Jones.
Barclay defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Barclay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barclay scores with a head kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barclay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barclay connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Barclay counters with a head kick.
Barclay delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barclay throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Barclay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Good leg kick by Barclay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
letting Barclay counter with a right hand.
Jones avoids the body shot from Barclay.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barclay.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Barclay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Barclay takes one to the side of the head.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Barclay.
Barclay throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barclay under the eye.
Jones blocks a head kick by Barclay.
Barclay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Barclay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barclay.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Jones misses.
Barclay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones works Barclay's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws the left hand but Barclay avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barclay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Barclay's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Barclay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Barclay counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barclay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barclay 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.
Barclay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barclay moves away.
Barclay staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barclay, right into the meat.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barclay misses with a body kick.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Barclay is out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barclay was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barclay throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy Barclay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barclay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barclay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barclay.
Jones looks to land a combination but Barclay avoids it well.
Barclay walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barclay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barclay scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Barclay.
Barclay throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones stalks Barclay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barclay's face. Barclay staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barclay looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Barclay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Barclay moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barclay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lunges at Barclay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barclay's hand.
Jones avoids the head kick by Barclay.
Barclay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barclay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Barclay is rocked!
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barclay is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Barclay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barclay seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones misses with a hook. Barclay ducked under it nicely.
Barclay misses with a body shot.
Barclay misses with a wild body shot.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Barclay slips the punch.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barclay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones thuds a left hand into Barclay's body.
A big right from Jones misses.
Barclay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barclay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barclay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barclay throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Barclay only half commits.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barclay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barclay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Barclay saw that one coming.
Jones lands a jab to Barclay's midsection.
Barclay misses with a head kick.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barclay fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Barclay thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Barclay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barclay avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barclay throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barclay throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Barclay counters with a head kick.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barclay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barclay avoids the body shot from Jones.
Barclay ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
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!
Jones throws a one two combo.
Barclay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barclay tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Barclay blocks a jab.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones tries to bum rush Barclay with a series of wild strikes but Barclay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Barclay is out of range.
Barclay scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barclay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barclay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barclay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Barclay ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barclay.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Barclay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Barclay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barclay manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barclay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Barclay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barclay moves away.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barclay in his tracks.
Barclay bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barclay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Barclay thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Barclay's head.
Barclay throws a body kick that misses.
Barclay moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Barclay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks a head kick by Barclay.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barclay.
Barclay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Barclay thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barclay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
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!
Barclay slips a straight right by Jones.
Barclay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones avoids the body shot from Barclay.
Barclay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barclay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barclay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Barclay moves away and avoids it.
Barclay ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Barclay finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barclay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones blocks a head kick by Barclay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Barclay counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Barclay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones throws a hook but Barclay blocks it.
Barclay throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barclay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barclay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barclay throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Barclay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barclay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barclay throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barclay 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.
Barclay slips under a jab.
Barclay throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Barclay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barclay misses with a low kick.
Barclay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones avoids the head kick by Barclay.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barclay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barclay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barclay lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Barclay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Barclay moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Barclay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barclay 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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