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BAN FightNight 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janos Prohaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen Sometimes when we Fight as his entrance music. Janos Prohaska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
27 - 19 - 1 |
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198 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Janos Prohaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Floyd Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Prohaska.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses.
Prohaska 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.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao throws a body kick that misses.
Pacquiao fails to land the takedown.
Pacquiao slips under a jab from Prohaska.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Prohaska.
Pacquiao throws a body shot but no joy.
Prohaska thuds his right hand into Pacquiao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Prohaska misses.
Prohaska looks to land a left hand but Pacquiao moved out of range nicely.
Prohaska lands a two punch combo.
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prohaska avoids the head kick by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Prohaska throws a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head but Pacquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacquiao misses with a head kick.
Prohaska dives in and scores a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prohaska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prohaska wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Prohaska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao keeping full guard, as Prohaska tries to pass.
Pacquiao trying to control the position here.
Prohaska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prohaska looking to pass the guard.
Pacquiao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prohaska's guard.
Pacquiao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Prohaska dives on top into guard.
Prohaska wants to pass the guard but Pacquiao is keeping the position.
Pacquiao is trying to control the position but Prohaska postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prohaska stops Pacquiao from standing up.
Prohaska throwing strikes from guard but Pacquiao blocks nicely.
Pacquiao keeping full guard, as Prohaska tries to pass.
Prohaska trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Prohaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacquiao is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prohaska looking to sit in guard and control but Pacquiao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Prohaska wants to sweep here but Pacquiao controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prohaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prohaska preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pacquiao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prohaska is on top in guard.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Prohaska from controlling successfully.
Prohaska postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it.
Prohaska throws a strike but Pacquiao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pacquiao working some strikes from top position.
Pacquiao throws an elbow that misses. Prohaska uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pacquiao's guard. Nice move by Prohaska!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Prohaska stopping the sweep attempt from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao trying to keep a closed guard but Prohaska is proving a slippery customer.
Prohaska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prohaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Prohaska postures up.
Prohaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Prohaska dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pacquiao tries a head kick but it misses.
Prohaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that Prohaska ducks under and follows up with a left that Prohaska also avoids with ease.
Prohaska looks to land a left hand but Pacquiao moved out of range nicely.
Pacquiao jabs Prohaska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Prohaska with a nice cross.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Prohaska moves out of range.
Pacquiao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prohaska.
Prohaska throws a leg kick but Pacquiao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Prohaska misses with a looping left.
Pacquiao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prohaska avoids it really well and circles away.
Prohaska changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pacquiao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pacquiao struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Prohaska scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Poor strikes thrown by Prohaska there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pacquiao wants to hold on but Prohaska pushes him away.
Prohaska jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pacquiao manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pacquiao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Prohaska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pacquiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prohaska passes to side control.
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!
You can see the frustration on Pacquiao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Prohaska 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska lands an elbow.
Prohaska working away.
Prohaska in side control, throwing shots but Pacquiao defends.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Prohaska throwing strikes but Pacquiao manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pacquiao throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Prohaska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pacquiao tries to advance to mount but Prohaska denies him.
Pacquiao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pacquiao throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao working the strikes but Prohaska uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pacquiao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pacquiao wants to work for an arm triangle but Prohaska is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pacquiao working over Prohaska with some ground and pound. Prohaska looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prohaska is pressing down on Pacquiao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prohaska is trying to control the position but Pacquiao postures up.
Pacquiao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prohaska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prohaska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pacquiao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pacquiao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prohaska is trying to control the position but Pacquiao postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pacquiao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prohaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacquiao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Prohaska is adopting a defensive guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao throws a big elbow that misses.
Pacquiao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pacquiao cracks Prohaska with a solid left hand.
Janos Prohaska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pacquiao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prohaska wants to sweep here but Pacquiao controlling him for the moment.
Pacquiao throws a big elbow that misses.
Pacquiao stands up over Prohaska, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Janos Prohaska will probably get the nod.
That's time! Prohaska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Prohaska lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and Prohaska moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Prohaska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Prohaska lands a nice looking body shot.
Prohaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Floyd Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prohaska.
Prohaska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacquiao fails with the takedown
and Prohaska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacquiao is rocked!
Prohaska stuns Pacquiao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pacquiao is still on wobbly legs! Can Prohaska finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prohaska weaves into range and cracks Pacquiao right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Pacquiao goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Prohaska is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janos Prohaska!
During a confident post fight interview, Janos Prohaska thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Fake the Funk by Prince Charles. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
20 - 24 - 0 |
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160 lbs
21 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Ponting!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Charles misses.
Ponting dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ponting takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ponting misses with a looping right.
Ponting lands with a straight right. Charles didn't see that one coming.
Charles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Charles breaks from the clinch.
Ponting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ponting.
Ponting connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charles. Charles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Charles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Charles swings wildly with an uppercut but Ponting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Charles keeps control of Ponting as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponting blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Charles.
Ponting's coach down at McGarrys plant works was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ponting's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Charles crunches a lovely knee into Ponting's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Charles obliges.
Charles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pontings head.
A short uppercut from Charles.
Charles swings wildly with an uppercut but Ponting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ponting ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponting moves away.
Ponting throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Charles as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Charles.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ponting manages to avoid it.
Charles defending well as Ponting loads up on a big left hand.
Ponting staying out of range there.
Ponting throws a right hand that misses
and Charles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ponting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charles moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles moves out of range as Ponting strikes.
The fighters circling - Ponting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ponting shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponting.
Charles throws a right hand that Ponting ducks under and follows up with a left that Ponting also avoids with ease.
Charles doesn't manage to clinch there - Ponting circles away.
Ponting takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ponting might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponting throws a leg kick that is checked
and Charles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ponting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charles is looking to wear down Ponting with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Charles defending well as Ponting loads up on a big left hand.
Charles wants to clinch up but Ponting keeps it at a distance.
Ponting throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Charles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ponting with a jab.
Charles lands with a cross.
Ponting is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily.
Charles blocks the body kick.
Ponting scores with a one two! Charles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Charles leaves Ponting with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Ponting misses.
Ponting fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henry Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ponting.
Charles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charles's corner calls for a 1-2. Charles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Charles swinging wildly here.
Ponting doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ponting circles away quickly and effectively.
Ponting throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponting scores with a jab.
Charles looks to throw the jab but Ponting is out of range.
Ponting tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles looks to land a combination but Ponting avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charles blocks a jab.
Charles throws an overhand right that lands on Ponting's shoulder, as Ponting tries to avoid the shot.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Ponting.
Ponting dodges the punch combination from Charles.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Ponting shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ponting misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Charles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Charles misses with a two punch combination.
Ponting throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Ponting moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ponting.
Charles tries to clinch there but Ponting circles away.
Charles clinches.
Nice elbow from Charles.
A head punch on the inside from Charles fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Charles.
Ponting wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ponting takes an elbow to the temple.
Charles lands with a right to the head.
Charles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charles tries a knee to the head but Ponting blocks it.
Ponting tries to stall but Charles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Charles has Ponting pressed against the cage, preventing Ponting from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles breaks from the clinch.
Ponting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Ponting.
Ponting scores with a jab to the head.
Charles moves away from the strike by Ponting.
Ponting avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles cracks Ponting with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ponting.
Ponting bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Ponting coming out on top.
Ponting throws a low kick, looking for Charles's leg but Charles calmly moves out of range.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponting throws a shot from downtown. Charles moves away and avoids it.
Charles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting motions for Charles to come forward. Ponting throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ponting sizes up Charles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ponting throws a right hand that Charles ducks under and follows up with a left that Charles also avoids with ease.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Charles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ponting pinned against the cage. Ponting gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ponting walks into a stiff left hand from Charles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponting connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charles. Charles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ponting throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily.
Ponting paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ponting tries to score a power double leg takedown but Charles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ponting somewhat.
Henry Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ponting thuds a left hand into Charles's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Charles misses.
Charles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Charles shoots in and gets a takedown into Ponting's guard.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ponting looking for a sweep. Not yet Ponting, not yet.
Ponting is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Charles is aware though and is defending well.
Ponting is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ponting trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles looking to sit in guard and control but Ponting gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Charles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponting trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponting lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ponting is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Charles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Charles has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Ponting will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Charles lands with a nice body punch.
Ricky Ponting seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ponting closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ponting lands in his opponent's guard.
Charles trying to keep a closed guard but Ponting is proving a slippery customer.
Ponting is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ponting throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Charles holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Charles pulls Ponting in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ponting loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ponting working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Ponting from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Charles slips under a jab from Ponting.
Ponting misses with an uppercut.
Ponting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting throws a shot from downtown. Charles moves away and avoids it.
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ponting misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
Charles slips a jab from Ponting.
Ponting throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ponting walks into a left hand.
Ponting throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
Ponting avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charles pushes Ponting up against the cage in a clinch.
Ponting tries to break free but Charles pushes him back against the cage.
Charles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ponting working hard to break the clinch.
Ponting is trying to force a seperation but Charles has the dominant position.
Charles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles avoids the body shot from Ponting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Charles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ponting throws a lazy right hand but Charles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charles misses with a straight left.
Ponting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charles.
Charles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ponting's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ponting.
Ponting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charles.
Ponting dodges the punch combination from Charles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ponting. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Ponting slips a jab and a cross from Charles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles defending well as Ponting loads up on a big left hand.
Ponting shoots in but Charles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ponting throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Ponting slips under a jab from Charles.
Ponting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charles moves away.
The fighters circling - Ponting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Charles checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charles lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponting misses with a straight left.
Charles tries for a takedown but Ponting sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ponting momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Ponting.
I think Ponting has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henry Charles!
A relieved looking Henry Charles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manya Kizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loko comes to the cage accompanied by marry yourdaughter. Kizz has chosen Go Hard Or Go Home as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manya Kizz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kizz misses with a combination
and Loko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loko scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Kizz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kizz.
Kizz checks the leg kick.
Loko drops Kizz with a beautiful combination! Kizz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Loko is looking for the KO!
Kizz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loko lands a slapping body shot.
Loko misses with a few strikes there.
Kizz throws out a leg kick but Loko moves out of range and Kizz only half commits.
Loko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kizz.
Kizz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Loko's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kizz chips away with some ground and pound.
Loko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kizz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kizz has managed to get both his arms back between Loko's legs - danger averted.
Kizz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Main Event Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kizz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kizz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Loko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kizz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Loko pulls down on the head and he's put Kizz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Four Loko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Ribera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Margera's choice of entrance music: Slacker. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Manny Ribera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
Margera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribera throws an off balance right hand
and Margera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribera thuds his right hand into Margera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Ribera catches Margera right on the button with a cross.
Ribera throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Ribera throws a right hand that Margera ducks under and follows up with a left that Margera also avoids with ease.
Ribera slips a straight right by Margera.
Ribera throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Margera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ribera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Margera scrambles back to his feet.
Ribera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Margera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribera wants to get back to full guard.
Ribera is defending against the submission attempts here by Margera.
Ribera wants to control but Margera is keeping busy.
Margera seems to be working for a kimura but Ribera defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Margera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Margera's back!
Margera breaks Ribera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribera is trying to keep Margera in close.
Margera throwing strikes but missing.
Margera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Margera trying to control but Ribera is working from the bottom.
Ribera wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribera has momentary wrist control but Margera slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Margera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Margera trying to control but Ribera is working from the bottom.
Ribera is trying to control the position but Margera postures up.
Ribera controlling the position.
Ribera keeping moving, preventing Margera from controlling successfully.
Margera throwing strikes but missing.
Margera trying to control but Ribera is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ribera dips to his left and cracks Margera with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Manny Ribera has been cut.
Margera shoots in but Ribera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Margera looks to land a combination but Ribera avoids it well.
Ribera lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Margera avoids the body shot from Ribera.
Margera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribera.
A punch combination from Margera misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by Ribera.
Ribera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Margera on the side of the head.
Margera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ribera in his tracks.
Margera checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Ribera'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.
Margera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Margera misses with the combination.
Ribera throws a series of punches but Margera moves out of range.
Ribera misses with an uppercut. Margera saw that one coming.
Margera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Margera lands a really nice looking cross but Ribera seems unphased.
Margera scores with a jab.
Margera throws a hook but Ribera blocks it.
Margera lands a jab to the head.
Ribera scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribera walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ribera lands with a straight right. Margera didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Margera.
Margera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Margera slips a jab and a cross from Ribera.
Ribera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Margera.
Ribera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Margera.
Ribera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribera lunges at Margera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Margera's hand.
Ribera throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Ribera.
Margera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Margera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manny Ribera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Margera slips a straight right by Ribera.
Margera connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribera looks to land a left hand but Margera moved out of range nicely.
Margera scores with a nice head shot.
Ribera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribera wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Margera. That snapped Ribera's head back.
Margera checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera moves away from the strike by Ribera.
Bam Margera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Margera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ribera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Margera.
Ribera connects with a nice looking jab.
Ribera scores with a sloppy right hand. Margera should have avoided that one.
Ribera misses with a looping left.
Ribera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribera.
Ribera tries to bum rush Margera with a series of wild strikes but Margera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Margera misses with a wild combination.
Margera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Margera postures up and lands a big shot to Ribera's brow.
Margera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribera trying to keep a closed guard but Margera is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Margera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Margera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Margera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ribera wants to stand but Margera is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Ribera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribera.
Ribera misses with a right hand
and Margera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribera won't be happy with that.
Ribera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bam Margera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribera manages to get back to half guard.
Margera lands with a punch from half guard.
Margera trying to control from half guard but Ribera is working away.
Margera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Margera.
Margera is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribera keeping control of the position.
Margera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ribera's head.
Ribera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Margera.
Ribera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribera.
Margera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribera controls Margera momentarily but Margera frees himself.
Ribera controlling Margera's posture.
Margera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Margera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ribera throws a poor cross that misses
and Margera counters with a three punch combo that has Ribera backing up. Ribera nods at Margera to acknowledge the strikes.
Margera sizes up Ribera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribera.
Margera misses with a straight left.
Manny Ribera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribera misses with a low kick.
Ribera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Margera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Margera wants to control from the top but Ribera keeps moving.
Manny Ribera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Margera has gone for a leg lock! Ribera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Margera's guard.
Margera looking for a sweep. Not yet Margera, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribera trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Margera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Ribera from controlling successfully.
Margera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Margera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Margera 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Margera!
After the fight, Bam Margera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Compton comes to the cage accompanied by Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy . Demikovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Russian National Anthem. Buck Compton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
27 - 30 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Buck Compton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 30 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton checks a low kick from Demikovic.
Compton just misses with a punch to the body.
Compton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demikovic shoots in and drives through. Compton sprawls well.
Compton misses with a looping left.
Demikovic misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Demikovic misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Compton scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Compton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Demikovic sprawling to the canvas! Demikovic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Compton finish him?!
Demikovic is rocked!
Demikovic is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Compton Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Demikovic is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buck Compton!
After the fight, Buck Compton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinando Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. On his way into the cage it seems that Tommy Lotus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tommy Lotus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
28 - 37 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ferdinando Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari misses with an uppercut. Lotus saw that one coming.
Ferrari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferrari has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lotus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ferrari shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferrari jabs Lotus right on the nose. Lotus blinks but takes it well.
Lotus lands a lovely overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferrari, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferrari.
Lotus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotus works over Ferrari's head and body with a nice combination.
Lotus ducks under a wild hook from Ferrari.
Lotus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferrari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lotus has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ferrari.
Ferrari dives in for a single leg takedown but Lotus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferrari lands a hook that snaps the head of Lotus backwards.
Lotus blocks an uppercut.
Ferrari has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lotus wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferrari won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Ferrari.
Lotus is trying to push Ferrari away but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lotus backwards.
Ferrari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lotus backwards.
Ferrari pushes Lotus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferrari.
Lotus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferrari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari jumps guard but Lotus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinando Ferrari.
Ferrari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lotus backwards.
Ferrari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferrari has Lotus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lotus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lotus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ferrari gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lotus regains guard.
Lotus is trying to control the position but Ferrari postures up.
Ferrari is working Lotus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Ferrari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferrari trying to control but Lotus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrari trying to control but Lotus is working from the bottom.
Ferrari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lotus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferrari has managed to get both his arms back between Lotus's legs - danger averted.
Ferrari preventing the sweep.
Ferrari stays in close to Lotus's body and controls the position.
Ferrari is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari wants to pass the guard but Lotus is keeping the position.
Ferrari is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lotus working for a triangle but Ferrari defends it easily.
Lotus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferrari controls the pace.
Ferrari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lotus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferrari has managed to get both his arms back between Lotus's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is standing up over Lotus. Lotus looks to escape but Ferrari dives into side control.
Lotus is being controlled here.
Lotus is trying to control Ferrari's posture but Ferrari avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari swings around for an armbar but Lotus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferrari's guard.
Ferrari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lotus defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lotus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Ferrari dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lotus stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferrari. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.
Lotus misses with a wild combination.
Lotus checks a leg kick nicely.
Lotus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrari circles away.
Lotus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Ferrari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from Lotus as Ferrari shoots in.
Tommy Lotus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferrari sprawls well. Ferrari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lotus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lotus looks to clinch
and Ferrari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferrari.
Lotus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferrari has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus gets back to full guard.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lotus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lotus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferrari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferrari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferrari drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lotus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferrari has Lotus in his guard.
Ferrari wants to sweep here but Lotus controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferrari is retaining full guard.
Lotus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferrari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lotus manages to get himself to full guard.
Ferrari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ferrari prevents Lotus from getting back to his feet.
Lotus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferrari defends well.
Ferrari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lotus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferrari wants to control from the top but Lotus keeps moving.
Lotus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferrari has passed into half guard!
Lotus wants to control but Ferrari is keeping busy.
Ferrari controlling the pace.
Lotus gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lotus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ferrari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lotus is looking for a kimura but Ferrari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lotus to get the leverage.
Lotus wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferrari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lotus is trying to work for a kimura but Ferrari is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrari is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ferdinando Ferrari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lotus wants to clinch up but Ferrari keeps it at a distance.
Lotus leaves Ferrari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferrari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lotus.
Lotus gets caught napping as Ferrari dives in and scores a takedown. Lotus manages to retain guard.
Ferrari wants to pass the guard but Lotus is keeping the position.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lotus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lotus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lotus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lotus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ferrari uses it to pass to side control.
Lotus is trying to escape the position but Ferrari is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus is not content to let Ferrari control the position.
Ferrari scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ferrari lands a few punches from side control.
Lotus struggling a bit here.
Ferrari wants to control but Lotus is keeping him busy.
Ferrari misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tries to improve position but can't.
Ferrari is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lotus is trying to escape and Ferrari transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lotus is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ferrari! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ferdinando Ferrari!
An out of breath Ferdinando Ferrari thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out. The crowd seem to be enjoying Willemoes's choice of entrance music: Who Let the Dogs out??- Baha men. Calvin Thompson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lasse Willemoes's chin.
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39
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35
197 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Lasse Willemoes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willemoes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
A big left from Willemoes misses.
Willemoes takes one to the chin there.
Willemoes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson 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.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson throws a head kick but Willemoes moves out of range.
Willemoes scores with a punch to the head.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Willemoes has time to react.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Willemoes moved away.
Thompson moves out of range as Willemoes strikes.
Willemoes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Willemoes misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willemoes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Willemoes just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson clinches up with Willemoes and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Willemoes jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Willemoes tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Willemoes's ribcage. Willemoes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Willemoes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Calvin Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Willemoes.
Willemoes tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Willemoes is rocked!
Thompson lands a big knee! That's hurt Willemoes! Oh, he's all over the place! Thompson lands another knee that sends Willemoes to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Thompson!
Calvin Thompson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Digby Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar comes to the cage accompanied by Sir Digby Chicken Ceasar Theme. Phoenix Miyamoto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sir Digby Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phoenix Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto wants to clinch but Caesar slips to the side
and Caesar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miyamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Caesar sits in half guard.
Miyamoto trying to control here.
Caesar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miyamoto wants to get back to his feet.
Caesar trying to control the pace.
Caesar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miyamoto tries to get to full guard but Caesar has control of the leg.
Caesar prevents Miyamoto from standing back up.
Caesar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caesar is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caesar prevents Miyamoto from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar controlling the pace.
Caesar stops Miyamoto from getting back to his feet.
Caesar is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caesar not doing much here.
Miyamoto gets back to full guard.
Miyamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caesar is one step ahead there.
Miyamoto looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Caesar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caesar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caesar. Miyamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Caesar moves away
and Caesar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyamoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miyamoto is trying to control the position but Caesar postures up.
Caesar won't allow Miyamoto to get back to his feet.
Miyamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caesar is one step ahead there.
Caesar looking to pass the guard.
Miyamoto working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Phoenix Miyamoto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Miyamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Caesar's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto clinches with his opponent.
Caesar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Caesar misses with the head strike.
Caesar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miyamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Miyamoto.
Caesar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miyamoto regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caesar trying to control but Miyamoto is working from the bottom.
Caesar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Caesar trying to control but Miyamoto is working from the bottom.
Miyamoto wants to stand but Caesar is controlling the position.
Caesar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto wants to get back to his feet but Caesar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miyamoto keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
Miyamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Caesar is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Caesar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miyamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Caesar throws a body punch but Miyamoto moves out of range.
Caesar has been working on his balance at Soul Supremacy - UK, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Miyamoto.
Phoenix Miyamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyamoto throws a series of punches but Caesar moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miyamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caesar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyamoto tries to clinch up but Caesar circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sir Digby Caesar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Caesar misses with an uppercut. Miyamoto saw that one coming.
Miyamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caesar throws a lazy right hand but Miyamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Caesar moves out of range.
Miyamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miyamoto stalling in the clinch but Caesar improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyamoto.
Caesar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miyamoto looking to slow down the pace here.
Caesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Miyamoto.
A short body shot lands from Miyamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Miyamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caesar avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Caesar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miyamoto is pushing Caesar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Miyamoto.
Caesar looking to slow down the pace here.
Miyamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar.
Caesar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caesar.
Miyamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miyamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miyamoto lands with a left to the head.
Miyamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Caesar tries to throw a body punch but Miyamoto avoids it by throwing Caesar back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto trying to land knees to the body.
Miyamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miyamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Caesar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Caesar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caesar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Caesar with a jab.
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!
Miyamoto lands a two punch combo.
Caesar is rocked!
Miyamoto darts in and clinches Caesar up against the cage.
Oh Caesar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyamoto pushes Caesar against the cage. Miyamoto is working some dirty boxing. Miyamoto pushes off with a quick right hook! Caesar goes down! Caesar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Miyamoto moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Miyamoto!
Phoenix Miyamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barreda comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar. Diggler has chosen YO GOTTI - SOMEBODY WATCHIN ME as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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32
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Barreda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler throws a head kick that half lands.
Barreda checks a leg kick nicely.
Barreda misses with a left hand
and Diggler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diggler wants to slow Barreda down by chopping away at his legs.
Diggler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barreda misses with a wild body shot.
Barreda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diggler scores with a leg kick.
Barreda throws a series of punches but Diggler avoids them all with ease.
Barreda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diggler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diggler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barreda ducks under a wild hook from Diggler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barreda. Diggler does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Barreda's head coaches at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 64 cap] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Barreda does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Barreda. Those never looked like landing.
Barreda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diggler momentarily.
Diggler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Barreda.
That kick from Diggler tenderised Barreda's leg. Barreda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggler misses with a low kick.
Diggler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barreda throws a right hand that Diggler ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggler also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Barreda scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Jesus Barreda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barreda lands with a good body shot.
Barreda throws a right and a left that Diggler avoids nicely.
Barreda checks a low kick from Diggler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda misses with a hook. Diggler ducked under it nicely.
Barreda scores with the left hand. Diggler knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggler, right into the meat.
Barreda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diggler tries a head kick but it misses.
Barreda misses with a wild combination.
Barreda throws a big shot that misses.
Barreda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barreda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diggler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Diggler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreda misses with a combination
and Diggler counters with a nice uppercut.
Barreda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggler.
Barreda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barreda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diggler connects with the punch.
Barreda misses with a looping left.
Diggler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barreda throws a right hand that Diggler ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggler also avoids with ease.
Diggler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Diggler - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler tries to score with a low kick but Barreda moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diggler to score with a decent uppercut.
Diggler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barreda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diggler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barreda looks to land a combination but Diggler avoids it well.
Diggler connects with a solid leg kick.
Barreda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barreda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diggler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diggler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Barreda blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barreda ducks under a wild hook from Diggler.
Diggler throws a lazy uppercut
and Barreda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barreda misses with an uppercut.
Barreda avoids the head kick by Diggler.
Diggler thumps Barreda with a low kick.
Diggler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barreda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diggler to score with a decent uppercut.
Barreda throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barreda throws the left hand but Diggler avoids the punch easily.
Barreda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler avoids the body shot from Barreda.
Diggler tries to bum rush Barreda with a series of wild strikes but Barreda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barreda has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sloppy strikes from Barreda. Those never looked like landing.
Dirk Diggler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreda throws a right hand that Diggler ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggler also avoids with ease.
Barreda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diggler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barreda.
Sloppy strikes from Barreda. Those never looked like landing.
Barreda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggler counters with a low kick, right behind Barreda 's knee.
Barreda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barreda takes one to the side of the head.
Barreda is rocked!
A jab from Barreda misses.
Diggler dodges the punch combination from Barreda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler staying out of range there.
Jesus Barreda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggler connects with a leg kick. Barreda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barreda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barreda misses with a series of wild punches.
Diggler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barreda misses with a looping right.
Barreda throws a jab when Diggler was well out of range.
Diggler connects with an inside leg kick.
Barreda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diggler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barreda throws a shot from downtown. Diggler moves away and avoids it.
Barreda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggler moves away.
Barreda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diggler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Diggler does no damage.
Diggler throws a shot from downtown. Barreda moves away and avoids it.
Diggler feints and then cracks Barreda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barreda down.
Good leg kick by Diggler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Diggler tenderised Barreda's leg. Barreda is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diggler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barreda moves out of range as Diggler strikes.
Barreda takes a swing at Diggler's ribcage but misses.
Diggler lands with a kick to the temple. Barreda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diggler throws a head kick but Barreda moves out of range.
Barreda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diggler misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barreda throws a series of punches but Diggler avoids them all with ease.
Diggler tries to score with a low kick but Barreda moves his leg out of the way.
Diggler looks to land a right hand but Barreda moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Diggler scores with a leg kick.
Barreda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggler counters with a low kick, right behind Barreda 's knee.
Diggler drops Barreda with a beautiful combination! Barreda stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Diggler is looking for the KO!
Oh Barreda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barreda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggler.
Barreda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barreda seems to have got his legs back now.
Barreda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diggler throws out a leg kick but Barreda moves out of range and Diggler only half commits.
Diggler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barreda, as that shot connected.
Diggler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diggler dodges the punch combination from Barreda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barreda.
Barreda misses with a double jab.
Barreda throws a right and a left that Diggler avoids nicely.
Diggler throws a hook but Barreda blocks it.
Diggler scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggler.
A punch combination from Diggler misses.
Diggler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barreda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diggler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barreda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreda blocks a head kick by Diggler.
A jab from Diggler misses.
Diggler slips a straight right by Barreda.
Diggler throws a chopping leg kick but Barreda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diggler connects with a leg kick. Barreda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barreda's head backwards.
Diggler scores with a leg kick.
Diggler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barreda checks it well.
Diggler misses with a hook.
Diggler misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diggler moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barreda swinging wildly here.
Diggler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barreda circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggler misses with an uppercut. Barreda saw that one coming.
Diggler throws a leg kick but Barreda sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot by Barreda.
Barreda avoids the head kick by Diggler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barreda.
Barreda misses with a double jab
and Diggler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jesus Barreda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Diggler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diggler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barreda scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Barreda does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barreda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggler circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Diggler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diggler 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!
Dirk Diggler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Adolphson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Adolphson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolphson misses with a straight right.
Farseer blocks a head kick by Adolphson.
A good leg kick by Farseer.
Farseer throws out a leg kick but Adolphson moves out of range and Farseer only half commits.
Farseer tries to bum rush Adolphson with a series of wild strikes but Adolphson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farseer is looking to slow Adolphson down with leg kicks.
Farseer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farseer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adolphson tries to clinch there but Farseer circles away.
Farseer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Farseer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Stromile Farseer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Farseer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adolphson. Adolphson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Alexander Adolphson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphson throws a front kick that sends Farseer stumbling back into the cage.
Adolphson loads up on a big right hand but Farseer slips the punch.
Adolphson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Farseer.
Adolphson connects with a looping right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Farseer blocks the leg kick.
Adolphson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adolphson lands with a big left! Farseer is wobbled badly! Adolphson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Farseer to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Adolphson!
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