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IMMA 43 McCain vs Doe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Vanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shraf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is O.C. - time's up . Vanhanen has chosen The Huge thirst - Hick up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamezdin Shraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Touko Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shraf throws out a loose jab but Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shraf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vanhanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shraf takes one to the side of the head.
Shraf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shraf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vanhanen.
Shraf moves out of range of the strikes.
Shraf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanhanen is looking to chop away at Shraf's legs.
Vanhanen ducks under a wild hook from Shraf.
Vanhanen cracks Shraf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vanhanen!
Shraf tries a head kick but it misses.
Shraf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Vanhanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vanhanen scores with a nice head shot.
Vanhanen connects with a body shot.
Vanhanen dips to his left and cracks Shraf with an uppercut!
Shraf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vanhanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shraf.
Shraf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanhanen scores with a nice right hand.
Vanhanen throws a jab when Shraf was well out of range.
Shraf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanhanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Shraf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shraf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vanhanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanhanen catches Shraf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen thuds his right hand into Shraf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vanhanen throws a chopping leg kick but Shraf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shraf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shraf lands in his opponent's guard.
Shraf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vanhanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shraf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shraf is pushing down on Vanhanen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vanhanen is fighting to maintain full guard but Shraf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shraf stalling.
Vanhanen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shraf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vanhanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Shraf.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraf wants to control but Vanhanen is keeping him busy.
Shraf tries to pass to full mount but Vanhanen defends it.
Shraf is keen to just control but Vanhanen is a slippery customer.
Shraf tries to pass to full mount but Vanhanen defends it.
Vanhanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shraf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shraf's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf staying busy and making it hard for Vanhanen to control.
Shraf tries to roll but Vanhanen sticks to his back.
Will Vanhanen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shraf looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vanhanen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shraf has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vanhanen is not going to allow Shraf to sit and survive in this position.
Shraf is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shraf trying to control but not successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanhanen is looking for the choke from the back position but Shraf is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Vanhanen 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.
Vanhanen thuds his right hand into Shraf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shraf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vanhanen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shraf misses with a double jab
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanhanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shraf in his tracks.
Vanhanen with a jab.
Vanhanen lands a jab to Shraf's midsection.
Shraf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Touko Vanhanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf throws a nice looking combination but Vanhanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Shraf. Those never looked like landing.
Donk. Vanhanen catches Shraf right on the button with a cross.
Nice jab there from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vanhanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vanhanen with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vanhanen. Those never looked like landing.
Vanhanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shraf checks a low kick from Vanhanen.
Touko Vanhanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanhanen cracks Shraf with a good jab.
Shraf throws a body punch but Vanhanen moves out of range.
Shraf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shraf just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanhanen sizes up Shraf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shraf is looking to clinch but Vanhanen is avoiding it.
Shraf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanhanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shrafs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shraf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanhanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Shraf misses with a body kick.
Vanhanen tests Shraf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vanhanen digs a good hook to Shraf's body.
Vanhanen lands with a hook. Shraf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vanhanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Touko Vanhanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanhanen sizes up Shraf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vanhanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Vanhanen finds it's target.
Vanhanen cracks Shraf with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanhanen as he connects with a hook.
Vanhanen defending well as Shraf loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vanhanen connects with the punch.
Shraf is rocked!
Vanhanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanhanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shraf takes one to the side of the head.
Vanhanen catches Shraf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Shraf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vanhanen works the jab nicely.
Shraf misses with a looping right.
Shraf seems to have got his legs back now.
Shraf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vanhanen to the mat! Vanhanen manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shraf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vanhanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shraf has managed to get both his arms back between Vanhanen's legs - danger averted.
Vanhanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shraf looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanhanen has wrist control.
Vanhanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanhanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shraf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanhanen tries to bench press Shraf off him but Shraf keeps the position.
Shraf 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Vanhanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vanhanen lands an overhand right.
Shraf throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shraf missing with a left hand there. Vanhanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanhanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shraf is working Vanhanen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shraf trying to control but Vanhanen is working from the bottom.
Shraf 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.
Shraf is fighting to break Vanhanen's control of his arms but Vanhanen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shraf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shraf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanhanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhanen cracks Shraf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shraf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vanhanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Shraf misses with a body shot.
Vanhanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shraf just misses with a punch to the body.
Shraf walks into a left hand.
Vanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shraf blocks a low kick nicely.
Shraf slips a jab from Vanhanen.
Shraf tries for a takedown but Vanhanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Vanhanen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanhanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vanhanen connects with a body shot.
Vanhanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vanhanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vanhanen lands a jab to the nose.
Vanhanen lands a nice hook to Shraf's body. Shraf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shraf needs to keep his hands up - Vanhanen had a free shot at his head there.
Vanhanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vanhanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanhanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shraf moves into the clinch.
Shraf swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shraf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen tries to circle away but Shraf has him pinned against the cage.
Vanhanen breaks from the clinch.
Vanhanen misses with the combination.
Shraf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanhanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shraf.
Shraf misses with a head kick.
Vanhanen scores with a hook.
Jamezdin Shraf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shraf slips under a jab from Vanhanen.
Shraf slips under a jab from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen cracks a nice hook into Shraf's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Shraf catches Vanhanen right on the button with a cross.
Vanhanen works the jab nicely.
Vanhanen swinging wildly here.
Vanhanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shraf.
Vanhanen lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Vanhanen.
Vanhanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vanhanen connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shraf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vanhanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shraf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Touko Vanhanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanhanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Vanhanen!
Touko Vanhanen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'What what what, come on is the next one ready! Put them in line, IM GONNA CLIMB RANKS NOW!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lard Pecs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lard Pecs!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pecs's head.
Lannister clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Lannister has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pecs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Lannister's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pecs misses with the head strike.
Lannister taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Pecs.
Lannister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pecs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pecs lands with a right to the head.
Pecs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lannister blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Pecs.
Pecs pushes Lannister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pecs stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pecs fails to land.
Pecs misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pecs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Pecs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lannister wants a takedown but no success here.
Pecs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pecs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lannisters head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pecs.
Pecs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lannister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Pecs fails to land.
A short right from Pecs on the inside.
Pecs lands a nice shot to the body.
Pecs has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Lannister is looking to break free of the clinch but Pecs has double underhooks.
Pecs misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Lannister to work.
Pecs misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pecs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pecs pushes Lannister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lannister breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pecs.
Lannister circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pecs.
Pecs scoring well with a low kick there.
Pecs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lannister's head.
Lannister misses with a looping left.
Pecs is looking to clinch.
Pecs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lard Pecs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lannister tries to keep at a distance but Pecs has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pecs lands a body shot.
Lannister is trying to force a seperation but Pecs has the dominant position.
Pecs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pecs lands with a short shot to the head.
Lannister pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Pecs.
Pecs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Pecs misses with a punch to the body.
Pecs pushes Lannister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lannister.
Pecs prevents a body shot from Lannister.
Pecs lands a shoulder strike.
Pecs scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pecs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pecs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pecs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pecs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
A short left from Pecs.
Pecs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Pecs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lannister is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pecs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pecs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Oh Lannister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pecs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pecs working aggressively here.
Pecs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Pecs.
Pecs misses with the head strike.
Lannister jumps guard but Pecs stands there with Lannister around his waist. Lannister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lard Pecs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lannister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pecs counters with a big right hand! Oh Lannister is in trouble here! Pecs follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lard Pecs!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myron Echoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Fly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Echoes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 'Tractor Rape Chain'. Fly has chosen Jamaican Raggae Mix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Myron Echoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Fly!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fly throws a shot from downtown. Echoes moves away and avoids it.
Fly moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Myron Echoes has been cut.
Echoes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fly.
No luck for Echoes with that takedown attempt.
Fly forces Echoes back against the cage and clinches.
Fly has Echoes pressed against the cage, preventing Echoes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fly working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Echoes fails to land.
Fly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Echoes backwards.
Fly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fly is looking to work some ground and pound but Echoes has wrist control.
Fly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Echoes's head.
Fly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Echoes 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.
Fly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Echoes looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fly is defending well. Echoes quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fly has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Echoes celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myron Echoes!
Myron Echoes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Karl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geghard Karekin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Karl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Geghard Karekin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karl scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Karekin ducks right into an uppercut from Karl.
Karekin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karl.
We've been hearing reports that Karl has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karl throws a one two combo.
Karl changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karekin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karl goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karekin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karl's guard! Nice work there by Karekin!
Karl is looking to sweep but instead, Karekin has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karekin wants to pass to mount but Karl is defending the position.
Karekin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karl keeps working.
Karekin is thwarting Karl's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karekin lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karekin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Karl's thigh. Karl counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Karekin stopping the sweep attempt from Karl.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karekin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karl pulls Karekin in to control the position.
Karl trying to keep a closed guard but Karekin is proving a slippery customer.
Karekin is working Karl over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karekin cracks Karl with a solid left hand.
Karekin looking to pass the guard.
Karl controls Karekin momentarily but Karekin frees himself.
Karl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karekin.
Karekin throws a strike but Karl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karl wants to control from the top but Karekin keeps moving.
Karekin wants to get back to his feet but Karl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karl trying to control the position from guard on top but Karekin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karl won't allow Karekin to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jimmy Karl just wasn't active enough.
Karl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karekin backwards.
Karekin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Karl clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karekin controlling the position well here. Karl rolled but Karekin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karl is taking damage to the body and head.
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 Jimmy Karl will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karekin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karl gets a clinch.
Karl prevents the takedown attempt.
Karl prevents the takedown attempt.
Karekin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karl tries to clinch up
and Karekin counters with a shoot takedown. Karl fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karl keeping moving, preventing Karekin from controlling successfully.
Karl controls Karekin momentarily but Karekin frees himself.
Karekin cracks Karl with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karekin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karekin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karl keeping moving, preventing Karekin from controlling successfully.
Karekin tries to free his leg and advance position but Karl is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karekin looking to sit in guard and control but Karl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karekin keeping moving, preventing Karl from controlling successfully.
Karl prevents Karekin from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Geghard Karekin.
Karl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jimmy Karl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karekin circles away quickly and effectively.
Karl lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jimmy Karl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karl tries to break free but Karekin pushes him back against the cage.
Karl misses with a knee to the head.
Karl lands with a right to the head.
Karl wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karl unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karekin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karekin's defenses.
Karl is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karekin prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karekin tries to score a body lock takedown but Karl shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jimmy Karl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geghard Karekin.
Karl wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Karl dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Karl has closed the distance and engaged Karekin in a clinch.
Karekin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karl wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karl misses with a hook. Karekin ducked under it nicely.
Karekin slips a jab and a cross from Karl.
Karl throws a one two combo.
Karl loads up on a big right hand but Karekin slips the punch.
Karl misses with a double jab.
Karl is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karekin slips under a jab.
Karekin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karl.
Karl shoots for a double leg takedown but Karekin sprawls well. He's pushed Karl's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Karl is winning the standup battle so far.
Karl looks to land a body kick but Karekin moved away.
Karl cracks the inside of Karekin's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Karl misses.
Karl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karekin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karl throws a series of punches but Karekin moves out of range.
Karl misses with a looping left.
Karekin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karl fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Karl.
Geghard Karekin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karl lands with a cross.
Karl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karl fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karl. Karekin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karl throws a right and a left that Karekin avoids nicely.
Jimmy Karl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karl scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Karl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karl, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Karl!
Our winner, Jimmy Karl, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omari Akhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Longinius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hades Longinius enters the cage!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Omari Akhmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hades Longinius!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longinius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longinius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Longinius fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Longinius.
Longinius looks to throw the jab but Akhmedov is out of range.
Longinius throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Akhmedov's head coaches at Total Impact that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longinius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akhmedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akhmedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhmedov checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longinius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Longinius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Longinius with a hook.
Hades Longinius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhmedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akhmedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akhmedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Akhmedov as he checks the leg kick.
Longinius looks for the body kick but Akhmedov saw that one coming.
Longinius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Akhmedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longinius looks to land a left hand but Akhmedov moved out of range nicely.
Akhmedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Longinius wants to clinch up but Akhmedov keeps it at a distance.
Akhmedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longinius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhmedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Longinius throws a hook but Akhmedov blocks it.
Longinius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Longinius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Longinius misses with a body kick.
Longinius connects with an inside leg kick.
Longinius scores with a head kick. Akhmedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That kick from Longinius tenderised Akhmedov's leg. Akhmedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longinius throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhmedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longinius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longinius. Akhmedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longinius connects with a right hand. Akhmedov shakes it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longinius, as that shot connected.
Akhmedov is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longinius Rushes Akhmedov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Akhmedov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Longinius Piles on the pressure and Akhmedov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hades Longinius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cas Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Silver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cas Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Silver!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silver on the side of the head.
Maverick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Maverick - just one landing.
Maverick wants to slow Silver down by chopping away at his legs.
Maverick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maverick rushes Silver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maverick stalls.
Maverick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maverick as Silver tries to tie him up.
Maverick digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maverick slowing the pace effectively.
Maverick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maverick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Maverick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silver up against the cage.
Maverick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maverick lands a shoulder strike.
Maverick has Silver pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver is trying to stall.
Maverick lands a left hand.
Silver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maverick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silver taking a breather.
Come on Maverick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Maverick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick leaning against his opponent.
Maverick works on Silver's body with a couple of short punches.
Maverick digs a right hand into Silver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silver's gas tank.
Maverick lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Maverick.
Maverick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maverick is keeping busy.
Maverick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silver up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick lands with a right to the head.
Maverick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Maverick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Maverick.
Silver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maverick lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silver is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Maverick has denied him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cas Maverick dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silver lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maverick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maverick lands a jab to the nose.
Maverick throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maverick.
Maverick misses with a body shot.
Maverick scores with a jab to the body.
Silver blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Maverick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silver on the side of the head.
Maverick checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Maverick misses its intended target.
Silver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maverick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick throws a combination. Silver tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver checks a low kick from Maverick.
Silver tries to work over Maverick's front leg with a kick but Maverick checks it.
The crowd cheers as Maverick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silver doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maverick misses with a low kick as Silver jumps back.
Cas Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver checks a low kick from Maverick.
Silver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maverick.
Maverick connects with a jab.
Maverick checks a leg kick.
Maverick stuns Silver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maverick is out of range and Silver settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Maverick. That snapped Silver's head back.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maverick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Maverick finds it's way through Silver's defenses.
Maverick digs a good hook to Silver's body.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Maverick moves out of range easily.
Silver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silver avoids a kick to the body.
Maverick lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Silver. Those never looked like landing.
Cas Maverick is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver checks a leg kick nicely.
Silver throws a leg kick but Maverick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maverick digs a good body shot into Silver's ribs.
Maverick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A clash of legs there as Maverick blocks the low kick.
Maverick closes the distance and clinches.
Silver wants to stall.
Maverick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvers head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maverick.
A short left from Maverick.
Maverick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maverick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Maverick.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maverick is keeping busy.
A short left from Maverick.
Maverick stalls.
Maverick lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maverick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Maverick.
Maverick pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Maverick.
Maverick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maverick works on Silver's body with a couple of short punches.
Maverick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cas Maverick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maverick scores with a shot to the body.
Maverick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maverick cracks Silver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maverick lands a two punch combo.
Silver connects with a leg kick. Maverick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silver moves forwards but Maverick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silver looks to land a body kick but Maverick moved away.
Silver fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maverick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silver misses with a body kick.
Maverick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silver finds it's way round the side to connect with Maverick's head.
Silver throws a leg kick but Maverick moved away.
Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but Maverick is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Maverick moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silver throws a front kick aimed at Maverick's knee but Maverick avoids it well.
Silver walks into a stiff left hand from Maverick.
Silver bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maverick's head backwards.
Maverick has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Maverick.
Maverick lands a nice uppercut.
Maverick pushes Silver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maverick stalls.
Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maverick lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Maverick - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Maverick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maverick lands a right hand.
Maverick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cas Maverick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maverick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Cas Maverick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Maverick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maverick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maverick leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maverick for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cas Maverick.
Silver misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maverick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Maverick.
Maverick has Silver up against the cage in a clinch.
Maverick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
A short uppercut from Maverick.
Maverick slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Maverick on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maverick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jack Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cas Maverick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maverick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cas Maverick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olek Skilgannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skilgannon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Ultima Hora - Breed 77. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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201 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Olek Skilgannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Rush!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Rush - just one landing.
Rush goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Olek Skilgannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skilgannon throws the left hand but Rush avoids the punch easily.
Skilgannon avoids the body shot from Rush.
Skilgannon looks to land a body kick but Rush moved away.
Rush misses with a straight left.
Skilgannon misses with a lunging right hand
and Rush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skilgannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rush moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush lands a slapping body shot.
Rush fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skilgannon on the side of the head.
Skilgannon tries to score with a low kick but Rush moves his leg out of the way.
Rush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skilgannon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skilgannon misses with a hook.
Skilgannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Rush misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skilgannon throws a poor cross that misses
and Skilgannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skilgannon.
Skilgannon misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Rush as Skilgannon shoots in.
Skilgannon tries to move into range but Rush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skilgannon misses with an uppercut.
Skilgannon throws a right hand that Rush ducks under and follows up with a left that Rush also avoids with ease.
Rush lands a right hook to the body.
Skilgannon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skilgannon throws a wild body kick that Rush sees coming a mile off.
Skilgannon shoots for a takedown but Rush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skilgannon lands a nice shot that snaps Rush's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rush moves out of range as Skilgannon strikes.
Skilgannon misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skilgannon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skilgannon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rush counters with a nice uppercut.
Skilgannon is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olek Skilgannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skilgannon doesn't manage to clinch there - Rush circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skilgannon.
Skilgannon misses with a right hand
and Rush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Rush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skilgannon misses with a lunging right hand
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skilgannon throws a leg kick but Rush moved away.
Skilgannon misses with an uppercut.
Rush misses with a looping right.
Skilgannon misses with a looping left.
Skilgannon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skilgannon walks into a jab.
Skilgannon tries to clinch but Rush is having none of it.
Skilgannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skilgannon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skilgannon is breathing heavily.
Rush drops Skilgannon with a nice combination! Rush dives into Skilgannon's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Skilgannon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rush gets to his feet and stands over Skilgannon, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Skilgannon felt that one! Rush unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Skilgannon from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Rush!
James Rush took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Takemura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ming Ling enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daisuke Takemura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ming Ling!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takemura tries to work over Ling's front leg with a kick but Ling checks it.
Takemura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Takemura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takemura defends well.
Ling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takemura cracks Ling with a solid left hand.
Takemura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takemura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takemura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ling is keeping the position for now.
Ling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takemura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takemura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ling has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Takemura doesn't defend quickly enough and Ling has managed to lock this one up! Can Takemura escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ling on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ming Ling!
The defeated Daisuke Takemura had this to say: 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Euolocao'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCain comes to the cage accompanied by Hate by Jay-Z. The crowd seem to be enjoying Doe's choice of entrance music: Rick Ross - John Doe. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Great elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark McCain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain misses with an uppercut.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCain lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
McCain 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.
McCain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
McCain trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
McCain 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Doe trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain is in close to Doe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doe trying to control here.
McCain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Doe is defending well.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCain is working away from the top position though.
McCain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McCain is working for a kimura but Doe is defending it quite comfortably.
Doe trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe has hold of McCain's hands but McCain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain wants to take a breather but Doe is having none of it.
McCain is pressing down on Doe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doe is holding on for now.
Doe taking some punishment here, with McCain in his half guard.
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doe trying to control but McCain postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McCain is staying active.
McCain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCain is working for an americana but Doe has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst McCain was thinking about the submission.
Doe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCain pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCain lands strikes from half guard.
McCain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doe blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCain.
McCain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doe defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted?
McCain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doe defends it well.
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doe is looking to control McCain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted?
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark McCain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mark McCain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doe tries to clinch up.
McCain rushes Doe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Doe throws an elbow but misses.
Doe lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Doe lands an elbow just above McCain 's eye.
It looks like Mark McCain has been cut.
Doe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCain can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Doe.
McCain wants to take the fight to the mat but Doe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark McCain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe tries a body shot but McCain blocks it.
McCain has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Doe regains guard immediately.
McCain throws a big elbow that misses.
McCain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doe seems keen to control McCain's posture.
McCain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doe!
Doe working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe cracks McCain with a big right hand but McCain just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain dodges the ground and pound from Doe.
McCain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCain tries to get out of the position.
Doe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Doe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Doe's guard! Nice work there by McCain!
McCain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain throws a big right hand that misses.
McCain wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Doe is trying to control the position but McCain postures up.
McCain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCain postures up.
McCain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCain connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Doe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
McCain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but McCain is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Doe wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doe tries to clinch
and McCain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doe won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe is not content to let McCain control the position.
McCain is trying to get an arm triangle but Doe is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doe taking a bit of punishment here - McCain scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark McCain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark McCain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch but McCain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doe lands a jab to the nose.
McCain tries to clinch there but Doe circles away.
Doe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCain.
Doe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doe's waist but Doe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCain off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCain moves in looking to clinch but Doe pushes him off.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain misses with a body shot.
McCain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doe tries to clinch there but McCain circles away.
Doe moves in looking to clinch but McCain pushes him off.
Doe tries to clinch but McCain moves out of range.
Doe cracks McCain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McCain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doe finish him?
McCain closes the distance and clinches up with Doe, looking for a takedown. McCain pushes Doe against the cage but Doe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe clinches.
Doe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doe lands a nice uppercut.
McCain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doe prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark McCain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCain is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doe drops McCain onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McCain is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh McCain 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.
Doe has McCain pressed against the cage. He pushes McCain back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Doe throws a beautiful elbow that sends McCain crashing to the floor! Doe piles on the pressure with more strikes! McCain is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Doe!
During a confident post fight interview, John Doe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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