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BAN 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Kaminski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
31 - 35 - 0 |
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191 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
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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
31 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcin Kaminski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaminski is just out of range.
Agasi throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Agasi.
Kaminski throws a leg kick but Agasi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaminski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Agasi circles away quickly and effectively.
Agasi misses with a body shot.
Kaminski throws a sloppy head kick and Agasi moves out of range easily.
Agasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaminski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kaminski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Agasi.
We've been told by Agasi's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Agasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Agasi misses with an uppercut
and Kaminski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaminski tries to land a front kick but Agasi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Agasi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Armand Agasi has been cut.
Agasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaminski throws a hook to the side of Agasi's head but Agasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaminski slips a jab from Agasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Agasi shoots in and bounces Kaminski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Agasi throwing strikes but missing.
Agasi wants to control from the top but Kaminski keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Agasi is looking to pass into half guard but Kaminski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kaminski is in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaminski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Agasi trying to control the position here.
Kaminski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Agasi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaminski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Agasi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi chips away with some ground and pound.
Agasi throwing strikes but missing.
Kaminski is trying to keep Agasi in close.
Kaminski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Agasi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Agasi trying to control but Kaminski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski working a defensive guard here.
Agasi trying to control but Kaminski is working from the bottom.
Agasi is really struggling to control Kaminski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Agasi distracts Kaminski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaminski is controlling Agasi's posture.
Agasi landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Agasi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaminski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Agasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Agasi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaminski.
Agasi with a hook.
Agasi walks into a left hand.
Agasi catches Kaminski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaminski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Agasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kaminski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaminski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Agasi connects with a single shot there.
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 Armand Agasi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Agasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaminski moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Agasi.
Agasi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaminski defending well as Agasi loads up on a big left hand.
Kaminski defending well as Agasi loads up on a big left hand.
Agasi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaminski clinches with his opponent.
Agasi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaminski wants to stall.
Agasi misses with a punch on the inside.
Agasi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaminski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Agasi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaminski.
Agasi misses with the head strike.
Agasi tries to throw a body punch but Kaminski avoids it by throwing Agasi back against the cage.
Agasi goes for a takedown attempt but Kaminski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi misses with a looping right.
Kaminski slips a jab from Agasi.
Marcin Kaminski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaminski tries to clinch there but Agasi circles away.
Kaminski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaminski. That's going to slow Agasi down.
Kaminski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Agasi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kaminski scores with a leg kick.
Kaminski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaminski tries to sprawl but Agasi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaminski is positioning himself well to prevent Agasi advancing to mount.
Agasi 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.
Agasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Agasi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agasi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaminski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Agasi is trying to control. Kaminski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaminski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Agasi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaminski is trying to control but can't.
Agasi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Agasi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Agasi is trying to control. Kaminski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski throws a leg kick but Agasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaminski lands a jab to Agasi's midsection.
Kaminski cracks the inside of Agasi's front leg.
Kaminski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaminski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agasi.
Kaminski misses with a body kick.
Kaminski wants to land a leg kick but Agasi is out of range.
Kaminski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Agasi slips a straight right by Kaminski.
Kaminski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agasi scores with a hook to the body. Kaminski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaminski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Agasi dives in and grabs Kaminski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaminski pushes down on Agasi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Agasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agasi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski lands a head kick. Agasi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice defenses there by Kaminski.
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!
Agasi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kaminski. That one must have hurt.
Agasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaminski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Agasi throws out a loose jab but Kaminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaminski misses with a body shot.
Agasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaminski.
Kaminski moves to clinch but Agasi breaks away
and Agasi counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaminski tries to bench press Agasi off him but Agasi keeps the position.
Agasi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Agasi trying to control the action but Kaminski is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaminski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Agasi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kaminski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Agasi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Agasi staying out of range there.
Agasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaminski moves away from the strike by Agasi.
Agasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agasi lands a jab.
Kaminski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agasi throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaminski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Agasi looks to throw the jab but Kaminski is out of range.
Kaminski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marcin Kaminski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaminski. That snapped Agasi's head back.
Kaminski closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Agasi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Agasi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Agasi throws a strike but Kaminski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Agasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Agasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Agasi is pushing down on Kaminski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaminski is fighting to maintain full guard but Agasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Agasi seems to be working for a kimura but Kaminski defends the submission attempt.
Kaminski is not content to let Agasi control the position.
Armand Agasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski wants to control but Agasi is keeping busy.
Agasi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaminski trying to control but Agasi postures up.
Agasi trying to mount his opponent but Kaminski defends it.
Well, if Agasi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armand Agasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaminski is trying to maintain the position but Agasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Agasi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marcin Kaminski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaminski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Agasi looks to land a right hand but Kaminski moved out of range.
Agasi takes one to the chin there.
Kaminski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agasi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agasi misses with a two punch combination.
Agasi shoots for a takedown but Kaminski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agasi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaminski walks into a left hand.
Kaminski misses with a straight right.
Kaminski tried to score with a low kick but Agasi checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Agasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agasi, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Agasi!
A victorious Armand Agasi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Ertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ponting (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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170 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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33
160 lbs
21 - 22 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Ertz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Ponting!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ertz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Ponting. Those never looked like landing.
Ponting throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ertz counter with a right hand.
Ertz lands with a slapping head kick.
Ertz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ponting. Ponting circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ricky Ponting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponting avoids the head kick by Ertz.
Ertz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ertz tries to move to mount but Ponting blocks the move with his legs.
Ponting holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ponting is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponting can't do much from the bottom here.
Ertz landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ertz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ponting keeps working.
Ertz scoring with punches from side control.
Ponting taking a bit of punishment here - Ertz scoring with strikes.
Ponting on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ertz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ponting wants to control but Ertz postures up.
The strikes coming from Ertz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Ertz.
Ertz scoring with punches and elbows.
Ponting misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ponting is looking to regain half guard here but Ertz keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ponting's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ertz working the ground and pound.
Ertz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ertz lands a few punches from side control.
Ponting takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ertz working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ertz scoring with punches and elbows.
Ertz is putting a hurting on Ponting here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ertz is putting a hurting on Ponting here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ponting is rocked!
Ertz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ponting is still in real trouble! Can Ertz finish him?
Ertz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ponting manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ertz is looking for a sweep. Ponting is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponting seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ertz is working hard here to advance position.
Ertz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ponting is working away from the top position though.
Ponting prevents Ertz from improving his position.
Ponting trying to control the action but Ertz is working from the bottom.
My spies in McGarrys plant works inform me that Ponting has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ertz tries to roll over but Ponting keeps him under control.
Ertz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ponting.
Ertz is trying to control but can't.
Ertz tries to get to full guard but Ponting has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponting keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ertz won't allow Ponting to pass to mount.
Ertz wants to control but Ponting is keeping busy.
Ertz is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ponting sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ertz defending well though.
Ponting is working for a kimura but Ertz is defending it quite comfortably.
Ertz wants to get back to full guard.
Ertz trying to control from the bottom.
Ponting is keen to just control but Ertz is a slippery customer.
Ertz tries to get to full guard but Ponting has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ponting lands with an uppercut that bounces Ertz off the cage and back into range.
Ponting looks to throw the jab but Ertz is out of range.
Ertz scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Ertz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ponting misses with a hook.
Ponting just misses with a punch to the body.
Ertz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ertz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ertz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ponting is looking to control Ertz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ponting avoid being mounted?
Ertz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ertz is stalling here. Ponting is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ertz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ponting has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ertz is looking to regain half guard here but Ponting keeps moving and retains side control.
Ponting throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ertz parries the strikes from Ponting easily there. Ponting is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ertz to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ertz regains half guard.
Ertz trying to control here.
Ertz 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.
Ponting not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ertz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ertz is pressing down on Ponting's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ertz pulls Ponting in to control the position.
Ponting is looking to work some ground and pound but Ertz has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ponting accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ponting working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ertz's head.
Ertz pulls Ponting in to control the position.
Ponting trying to control but Ertz is working from the bottom.
Ponting loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ertz pulls Ponting in close to prevent any damage.
Ponting content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting trying to control but Ertz is working from the bottom.
Ponting is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ponting scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Ponting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ertz looks to land a right hand but Ponting moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ertz.
Ponting rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ertz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ertz thuds his right hand into Ponting's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting tries to bum rush Ertz with a series of wild strikes but Ertz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ertz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ponting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ertz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponting can do to turn this around?
Ponting throws out a loose jab but Ertz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ponting slips under a jab.
Ertz takes one to the side of the head.
Ponting misses the jab.
Ertz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Ponting misses its intended target.
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.
Ertz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ponting throws a head kick but Ertz moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ertz misses with a wild body shot.
Ertz misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Ponting. Those never looked like landing.
Ertz lunges at Ponting with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ponting's hand.
Ponting misses with a few strikes there.
Ertz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ricky Ponting seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponting fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ertz throws a low kick but Ponting moves out of range easily.
Ponting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Ertz's head coaches at Philly Dawgz MMA - PIT Inc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ponting throws a shot to the body.
Ponting moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ponting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ertz misses the shot to the body.
Ponting jabs Ertz right on the nose. Ertz blinks but takes it well.
Ponting throws a leg kick
and Ertz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ponting cracks Ertz with a good jab.
Ponting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ertz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ponting.
Ertz throws a poor cross that misses
and Ponting counters with a series of strikes. Ertz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ertz throws a solid leg kick but Ponting takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ertz.
Ponting lunges at Ertz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ertz's hand.
Ponting connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ponting cracks Ertz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Ponting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting scores with a jab. Ertz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ponting misses with a head kick.
Ertz misses the shot to the body.
Ponting shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ertz as he avoids it easily.
Ponting thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ponting lands the left hand.
Ponting throws a body shot but no joy.
Ponting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ertz.
Ertz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ertz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ponting misses with a leg kick
and Ertz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ponting is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ertz blocks a head kick by Ponting.
Ponting works Ertz's body with a nice hook.
Ertz lands a glancing blow to the side of Ponting's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Ponting finds it's way through Ertz's defenses.
Ponting catches Ertz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ponting ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ponting misses with an uppercut. Ertz saw that one coming.
Ponting misses with a series of wild punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ponting crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ertz - the referee stops the clock and Ponting gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ertz. Ponting manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ertz misses the target.
Ertz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ertz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ertz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ponting misses with a left hand
and Ertz counters with a nice body shot.
Ertz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ponting misses with a straight left.
Ponting misses with an uppercut.
Ponting swinging wildly here.
Ponting throws the left hand but Ertz avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponting bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ertz's head.
Ertz throws a head kick but Ponting moves out of range.
Ponting is looking to chop away at Ertz's legs.
Ertz goes for a double leg but Ponting avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ponting continues to drive forward.
Ponting prevents a body shot from Ertz.
Ertz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pontings head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponting breaks the clinch.
Ponting connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ponting misses with a wild body shot.
Ponting swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ertz.
Ponting misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Ponting comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Ponting!
A relieved looking Ricky Ponting 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Schwetty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Raptor (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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36
154 lbs
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38
144 lbs
32 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Schwetty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Raptor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwetty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raptor manages to avoid it.
Raptor cracks a nice hook into Schwetty's ribs.
Raptor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schwetty tries to score with a low kick but Raptor moves his leg out of the way.
Schwetty misses the shot to the body.
Schwetty throws a low kick but Raptor avoids it.
Schwetty throws a leg kick but Raptor checks it.
Schwetty looks to throw the jab but Raptor is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Schwetty misses the target.
Schwetty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raptor.
Raptor lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Raptor.
Schwetty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwetty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raptor's calf.
Schwetty throws a low kick, looking for Raptor's leg but Raptor calmly moves out of range.
Schwetty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raptor.
Schwetty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raptor lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwetty takes a swing at Raptor's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwetty lands with a hook. Raptor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raptor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schwetty won't allow Raptor to pass to mount.
Raptor trying to control the action but Schwetty is working from the bottom.
Raptor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schwetty is not content to let Raptor control the position.
Raptor is looking for a kimura but Schwetty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raptor to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raptor with the ground and pound but Schwetty uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Raptor trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwetty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raptor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schwetty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schwetty has escaped and now he's on top!
Raptor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwetty is one step ahead there.
Raptor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwetty defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty trying to control but Raptor is working from the bottom.
Raptor has an active guard here but Schwetty has managed to pass into half guard.
Schwetty trying to control from half guard but Raptor is working away.
Raptor wants to improve his position but Schwetty is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schwetty is keen to just control but Raptor is a slippery customer.
Raptor tries to roll over but Schwetty keeps him under control.
Raptor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raptor.
Schwetty postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raptor keeping moving, preventing Schwetty from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwetty. Raptor does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Raptor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schwetty throws a body shot but no joy.
Schwetty 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.
Nice uppercut there from Raptor.
Raptor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schwetty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in Axia Gym inform me that Raptor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Raptor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raptor with the ground and pound but Schwetty regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raptor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwetty is staying active underneath Raptor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raptor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schwetty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raptor.
Schwetty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schwetty tries to get out of the position.
Raptor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schwetty has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raptor trying to control the action but Schwetty is working from the bottom.
Schwetty tries to roll over but Raptor keeps him under control.
Raptor winds up and cracks Schwetty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schwetty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raptor.
Ground and pound from Raptor.
Raptor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raptor seems to be looking for submissions.
Schwetty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raptor.
Schwetty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raptor.
Schwetty wants to control but Raptor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schwetty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pete Schwetty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty misses with a wild body shot.
Pete Schwetty is winning the standup battle so far.
Raptor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Raptor - that will leave a mark!
Schwetty looks to land a left hand but Raptor moved out of range nicely.
Schwetty swinging wildly here.
Schwetty throws an off balance right hand
and Raptor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Schwetty misses
and Raptor counters with a big head kick but Schwetty shrugs it off.
Schwetty lands a leg kick that knocks Raptor off balance momentarily.
Schwetty misses the jab.
Schwetty is looking to wear down Raptor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raptor throws a head kick that misses.
Raptor blocks a low kick nicely.
Raptor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schwetty just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwetty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raptor checks it well.
A slow jab from Schwetty misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty misses with a kick to the body
and Raptor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwetty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raptor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raptor moves away from the strike by Schwetty.
Schwetty misses with a hook
and Raptor counters with a low kick, right behind Schwetty 's knee.
Raptor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schwetty misses with a hook
and Raptor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raptor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schwetty wants to slow Raptor down by chopping away at his legs.
Schwetty throws a front kick aimed at Raptor's knee but Raptor avoids it well.
Schwetty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schwetty wants to slow Raptor down by chopping away at his legs.
Raptor tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwetty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwetty misses with a low kick.
Raptor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Raptor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Schwetty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schwetty throws the kick towards the body but Raptor avoids it.
Schwetty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raptor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schwetty's knee momentarily.
Raptor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schwetty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pete Schwetty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwetty cracks Raptor with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Raptor tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Schwetty pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Raptor is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Schwetty!
Pete Schwetty made sure to mention his sponsor, Zombie Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Melvin Manhoef has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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28
195 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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40
194 lbs
35 - 37 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 37 - 1, fighting out of London, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manhoef is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dos Santos.
Manhoef looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manhoef looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos 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.
A punch combination from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos gets a clinch.
Manhoef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhoef fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manhoef.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoef pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dos Santos is out of range and Manhoef settles back down.
Dos Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dos Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos.
Manhoef moves out of range of the leg kick from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manhoef is able to avoid easily.
Manhoef misses with a two punch combination.
Manhoef misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dos Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Manhoef!
Manhoef is not content to let Dos Santos control the position.
Manhoef really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Manhoef is defending well.
Dos Santos working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manhoef knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manhoef wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manhoef dodges the ground and pound from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manhoef has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but Manhoef is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef pushes Dos Santos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dos Santos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoef is trying to escape the position but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
Manhoef is not content to let Dos Santos control the position.
The ground and pound from Dos Santos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Manhoef wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dos Santos in side control, throwing shots but Manhoef defends.
Dos Santos tries for a kimura but Manhoef is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dos Santos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dos Santos working the body and head with strikes.
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dos Santos is trying to ground and pound but Manhoef uses the momentary lack of control by Dos Santos to regain half guard.
Dos Santos passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Dos Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dos Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manhoef paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manhoef getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manhoef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manhoef can do to turn this around?
Manhoef throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dos Santos's head.
Manhoef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manhoef wants it to stay on the feet.
Dos Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Manhoef moves away and avoids it.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manhoef pinned against the cage. Manhoef gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manhoef drops Dos Santos with a beautiful combination! Dos Santos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Manhoef is looking for the KO!
Dos Santos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Dos Santos to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Dos Santos just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Melvin Manhoef!
Melvin Manhoef thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diggler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to YO GOTTI - SOMEBODY WATCHIN ME. McCormick has chosen Bang Bang as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dirk Diggler has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dirk Diggler seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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34
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33 - 17 - 0 |
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29
177 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
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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
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diggler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCormick misses the jab.
Diggler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCormick. Diggler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggler misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCormick.
McCormick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCormick looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggler is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diggler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diggler. That's going to slow McCormick down.
McCormick tries a low kick but Diggler avoids it.
Diggler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCormick is looking to slow Diggler down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler missing with a left hand there. McCormick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggler thows a leg kick but McCormick checks it
and McCormick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diggler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCormick. That one must have hurt.
Diggler needs to keep his hands up - McCormick had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Diggler checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from McCormick.
McCormick works the jab nicely.
McCormick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggler's sensitive parts.
Diggler misses with a head kick.
A jab from Diggler does it's job there.
Diggler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCormick misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Diggler is predictable there
and McCormick counters with a nice uppercut.
Diggler misses with a straight right.
McCormick tries to work over Diggler's front leg with a kick but Diggler checks it.
McCormick throws a head kick but Diggler moves out of range.
McCormick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diggler misses with a straight right.
Diggler throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCormick.
McCormick scores with a shot to the body.
Diggler throws a hook but McCormick avoids it easily.
Diggler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diggler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Diggler blocks the leg kick.
McCormick tries to clinch but Diggler moves out of range.
Diggler lands a head kick!
Diggler tries a head kick but it misses.
McCormick checks a low kick from Diggler.
Diggler throws a leg kick but McCormick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diggler lands a head kick!
McCormick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggler. Diggler obviously looking to wear him down.
McCormick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggler circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCormick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diggler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diggler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diggler scores with a nice strike.
McCormick throws a wild hook but Diggler just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! McCormick gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Diggler raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Diggler!
In his post fight interview, Dirk Diggler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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31
145 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
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34
157 lbs
23 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arvanitidis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arvanitidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arvanitidis ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arvanitidis walks into a stiff left hand from Torres.
Torres jabs Arvanitidis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arvanitidis looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
Arvanitidis shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.
Arvanitidis shoots for a takedown but Torres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alfredo Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jannis Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis misses with a takedown attempt - Torres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Torres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arvanitidis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres is not content to let Arvanitidis control the position.
Torres tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arvanitidis lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torres tries to improve position but can't.
Arvanitidis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torres has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arvanitidis cracks Torres with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Torres sneaks back into half guard.
Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arvanitidis 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.
Arvanitidis won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Arvanitidis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arvanitidis's guard.
Torres wants to get up but he can't break Arvanitidis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arvanitidis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Arvanitidis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arvanitidis working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis has a closed guard, preventing Torres from standing up.
Arvanitidis looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Torres wants to stand but Arvanitidis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Torres gets to his feet - Arvanitidis follows without any prompting.
Arvanitidis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arvanitidis walks into a jab.
Arvanitidis avoids the body shot from Torres.
Torres tries to sprawl but Arvanitidis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Torres gets full guard.
Arvanitidis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Arvanitidis lands with a punch from half guard.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Arvanitidis is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jannis Arvanitidis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arvanitidis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arvanitidis fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Arvanitidis on that attempt.
Arvanitidis misses with a looping left.
Arvanitidis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torres.
Arvanitidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Arvanitidis with that takedown attempt.
Arvanitidis misses with a few strikes there.
Arvanitidis shoots in and gets a takedown into Torres's guard.
Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arvanitidis defends well.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arvanitidis is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arvanitidis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is trying to stand back up but Arvanitidis is controlling him
Torres is looking to control Arvanitidis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arvanitidis preventing the sweep.
Arvanitidis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arvanitidis is aware though and is defending well.
Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arvanitidis defends well.
Torres trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arvanitidis connects with a couple of short punches.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arvanitidis wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Arvanitidis stops Torres from standing up.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Torres.
Torres leaves Arvanitidis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alfredo Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jannis Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torres throws a hook but Arvanitidis blocks it.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arvanitidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arvanitidis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torres. Torres obviously looking to wear him down.
Torres throws a left that rocks Arvanitidis and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Torres dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Arvanitidis regain composure!
Arvanitidis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Arvanitidis is still on wobbly legs! Can Torres finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Torres.
Arvanitidis blocks a head kick by Torres.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arvanitidis was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Arvanitidis misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Torres looks to throw the jab but Arvanitidis is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres connects with a leg kick. Arvanitidis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arvanitidis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arvanitidis off to one side.
Torres lands a brutal head kick. Arvanitidis looks out on his feet and Torres throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Alfredo Torres!
Alfredo Torres retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Alfredo Torres thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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