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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Woleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels has chosen Gimme Shelter as his entrance music. Karl Michaels is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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212 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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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
37 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Woleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Michaels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woleman avoids a kick to the body.
Woleman throws a wild body kick that Michaels sees coming a mile off.
Woleman fails with the takedown.
Michaels misses the jab.
Woleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Michaels circles away quickly and effectively.
Michaels tries to sprawl but Woleman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Woleman seems content to control.
Michaels pushes Woleman off looking to stand but Woleman dives back in and keeps control.
Woleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woleman wants to pass the guard but Michaels is defending well.
Michaels manages to get to full guard.
Woleman postures up and lands a big shot to Michaels's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels controlling Woleman's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michaels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Woleman wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mark Woleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woleman.
Woleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Michaels is trying to control but can't.
Woleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woleman wants to free his trapped foot but Michaels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Woleman trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels trying to hold on to Woleman's head to control him but Woleman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries to roll over but Woleman keeps him under control.
Woleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Michaels defending well though.
Woleman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michaels trying to control but Woleman postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michaels tries to land a leg kick but Woleman saw it coming and moves away.
Woleman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Woleman scoring well with a low kick there.
Michaels throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Michaels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woleman gets a double leg takedown into Michaels's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woleman wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.
Woleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Michaels wants to sweep here but Woleman controlling him for the moment.
Michaels is trying to keep Woleman in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Woleman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Woleman swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Woleman.
It looks like Karl Michaels has been cut.
Woleman shoots in and drives through. Michaels sprawls well.
Woleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woleman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Woleman takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Woleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michaels can do to turn this around?
Michaels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michaels misses with a straight right.
Michaels tries a low kick but Woleman avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woleman lands a leg kick that knocks Michaels off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.
Michaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Woleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michaels.
Woleman throws a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Woleman blocks the leg kick.
Mark Woleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Woleman moves out of range easily.
Michaels has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Woleman lands with a cross.
Woleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaels cracks a nice hook into Woleman's ribs.
Woleman feints and as Michaels raises his hands in defense, Woleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woleman postures up in Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Michaels blocks it.
Woleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woleman is fighting to break Michaels's control of his arms but Michaels is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Michaels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels won't allow Woleman to sweep him here.
Woleman is working hard here to advance position.
Woleman is pulling down on Michaels's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Woleman wants to sweep here but Michaels controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mark Woleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woleman staying out of range there.
Michaels throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karl Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Michaels.
A combination from Woleman does no damage.
Michaels tries a low kick but Woleman avoids it.
Michaels throws a jab when Woleman was well out of range.
Michaels cracks the inside of Woleman's front leg.
Woleman throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Woleman misses the target.
Michaels tests Woleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
Michaels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Michaels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Woleman's head.
Woleman is looking to wear down Michaels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Michaels's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woleman throws a leg kick but Michaels sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Woleman moved out of range.
Woleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Michaels to the mat! Michaels manages to get full guard.
Woleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels seems keen to control Woleman's posture.
Woleman trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woleman stands up over Michaels, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Woleman from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michaels misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Michaels.
Woleman swings widly with a right hand
and Michaels counters with a low kick, right behind Woleman 's knee.
Woleman takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Woleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michaels but Michaels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woleman scores with a nice right hand.
Michaels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Woleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
Michaels throws a hook but Woleman blocks it.
Woleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michaels circles away.
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Woleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Woleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels slips under a jab from Woleman.
Michaels gets caught flat footed, as Woleman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Michaels is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woleman wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Woleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Woleman trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels has his hands on Woleman's head, controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Woleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Michaels stuffs the takedown.
Woleman darts in looking for a takedown but Michaels gets double underhooks and turns Woleman into the cage.
Michaels tries a knee to the head but Woleman blocks it.
Woleman being controlled against the cage.
Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woleman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michaels.
Michaels throws a low kick but Woleman moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Woleman.
I think Woleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Woleman!
A very excited looking Mark Woleman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisse Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nisse Lind has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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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
29 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnnie Stalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nisse Lind!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lind moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalker.
Stalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lind. Lind obviously looking to wear him down.
Stalker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stalker tries to land a leg kick but Lind saw it coming and moves away.
Stalker misses with a straight left.
Lind misses with a body shot.
Lind shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Lind misses.
Stalker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A clash of legs there as Lind blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lind takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Lind.
Lind circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker misses with a body shot.
Stalker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stalker misses with a leg kick.
Stalker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lind. That did some damage!
Lind throws a sloppy body shot
and Stalker counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Lind throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lind walks into a stiff left hand from Stalker.
Lind throws a head kick but Stalker moves out of range.
Stalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lind throws an overhand right that lands on Stalker's shoulder, as Stalker tries to avoid the shot.
Stalker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stalker misses with the body kick
and Stalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stalker, right into the meat.
Stalker slips under a jab.
Stalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lind.
Stalker throws a head kick that misses.
Stalker cracks the inside of Lind's front leg.
Stalker throws a leg kick but Lind sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stalker connects with a looping right hand.
Lind shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stalker misses with a wild body shot.
Lind tries to close the distance and clinch but Stalker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lind tries to land a leg kick but Stalker saw it coming and moves away.
Lind tests Stalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Stalker misses.
Lind misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stalker throws a chopping leg kick but Lind manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lind takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lind just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stalker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stalker lands a body shot.
Stalker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sloppy strikes from Lind. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Stalker.
Lind ducks under a wild hook from Stalker.
Lind throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lind takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lind has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lind lands an overhand right.
Stalker tries a low kick but Lind avoids it.
Lind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalker tries to bum rush Lind with a series of wild strikes but Lind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalker.
Lind lands a jab to the nose.
Stalker defending well as Lind loads up on a big left hand.
Lind lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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 Johnnie Stalker 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.
Sloppy strikes from Stalker. Those never looked like landing.
Lind misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalker connects with a looping right hand.
Stalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lind moves away.
Lind throws a leg kick
and Stalker counters with a good, hard body kick but Lind shrugs it off.
Stalker throws a body punch but Lind moves out of range.
Lind lands a slapping body shot.
Lind ducks under a wild hook from Stalker.
Lind smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lind getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stalker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lind was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalker.
Lind takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalker counters with a straight right hand.
Lind throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lind stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stalker lands a leg kick that knocks Lind off balance momentarily.
Lind looks to land a combination but Stalker avoids it well.
Stalker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lind on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalker. Stalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stalker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lind - that will leave a mark!
Stalker misses the shot to the body.
Stalker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalker drives through and clinches with Lind against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lind fails to land.
Lind misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stalker fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lind.
Lind is leaning against Stalker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Lind.
Lind blocking some punches.
Stalker tries to break the clinch but Lind is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lind.
Stalker misses with the head strike.
Stalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Lind.
Lind tries to throw a body punch but Stalker avoids it by throwing Lind back against the cage.
Stalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker can't find room to land a body shot as Lind controls the action.
Stalker misses with the head strike.
Stalker misses with some punches.
Stalker tries a body shot but Lind blocks it.
Stalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lind swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lind breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalker misses with an uppercut
and Lind counters with a straight right hand.
Stalker slips a jab and a cross from Lind.
Lind misses with a two punch combination.
Lind looks to land a right hand but Stalker moved out of range.
Lind takes one to the side of the head.
Lind lands a big head kick that sends Stalker tumbling to the mat! Lind takes a step backwards and waves Stalker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stalker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lind throws a jab when Stalker was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Stalker coming out on top.
Stalker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lind scores with a nice right hand.
Lind ducks under a wild hook from Stalker.
Stalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lind.
Stalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalker throws a hook but Lind blocks it.
Lind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nisse Lind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lind scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalker in his tracks.
Lind misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalker looks to land a left hand but Lind moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nisse Lind 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!
Lind lands a body shot.
Stalker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lind checks it well.
Lind steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stalker. That one must have hurt.
Stalker tries to move into range but Lind moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lind has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lind crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stalker - the referee stops the clock and Lind gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stalker. Lind manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stalker misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Lind. That snapped Stalker's head back.
Lind throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stalker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Lind misses with an uppercut. Stalker saw that one coming.
Stalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Stalker there.
Stalker throws a wild body kick that Lind sees coming a mile off.
Lind tries to bum rush Stalker with a series of wild strikes but Stalker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker throws a lazy body kick
and Lind moves into the clinch.
Stalker breaks the clinch.
Lind moves out of range of the body kick.
Lind takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lind fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stalker.
Lind throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stalker.
Stalker feints and then cracks Lind's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lind down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Lind 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lind misses with a low kick.
Stalker drops Lind with a huge uppercut! Lind drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stalker is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnnie Stalker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Johnnie Stalker thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayani's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Audioslave - Exploder. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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167 lbs
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170 lbs
34 - 27 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 27 - 1, fighting out of London, Manuel Paquiao!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayani swings widly with a right hand
and Paquiao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paquiao.
Kayani throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Paquiao escapes and throws Kayani's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kayani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Kayani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kayani tries to improve position but can't.
Paquiao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kayani is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here as Paquiao stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kayani tries to improve position but can't.
Kayani struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani is trying to get back to half guard.
Kayani gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kayani tries to lock up and control but Paquiao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kayani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kayani tries to lock up and control but Paquiao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paquiao prevents Kayani from getting the reversal.
Kayani tries to lock up and control but Paquiao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kayani is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao avoids the attempt from Kayani to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paquiao controlling from mount.
Kayani is desperately trying to improve his position but Paquiao has a good base and remains in mount.
Paquiao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kayani is looking to escape.
Kayani wants to control but Paquiao is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kayani is looking to improve his position but Paquiao isn't that keen on the idea.
Kayani manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kayani is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kayani keeping hold of Paquiao's head, controlling as best he can.
Kayani trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Paquiao is controlling the pace.
Kayani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kayani throws a poor cross that misses
and Paquiao counters with a single leg into guard. Kayani didn't expect that.
Kayani trying to keep a closed guard but Paquiao is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paquiao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kayani lands a leg kick that knocks Paquiao off balance momentarily.
Kayani misses with a wild combination.
Kayani throws a sloppy body shot
and Paquiao counters with a takedown into side control.
Paquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kayani is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paquiao off and has taken his back!
Kayani lands a shot to the body.
Kayani throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kayani throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kayani lands a shot to the head.
Kayani lands with a hammerfist to the side of Paquiao's head.
Paquiao is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kayani's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Paquiao covering up well and avoiding damage.
Paquiao is trying to break free.
Kayani lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Paquiao trying to get back to his feet but Kayani is in full control for now.
Kayani loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Paquiao hold on?
Paquiao fending off the submission attempt from Kayani.
Paquiao is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kayani off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kayani working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayani throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kayani controls the action.
Kayani loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Paquiao hold on?
Paquiao covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kayani struggling to land strikes to the head as Paquiao covers up.
Kayani is looking for the choke from the back position but Paquiao is controlling his hands well.
Kayani biding his time, controlling Paquiao.
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.
Paquiao grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Paquiao tries to escape but Kayani has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Paquiao covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kayani has the hooks in. Paquiao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Paquiao breaks Kayani's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kayani pulls Paquiao in close to prevent any damage.
Kayani working for a triangle but Paquiao defends it easily.
Kayani trying to control the position here.
Paquiao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani working a defensive guard here.
Kayani looking for a sweep. Not yet Kayani, not yet.
Kayani keeping moving, preventing Paquiao from controlling successfully.
Kayani wants to control but Paquiao passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasim Kayani dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kayani misses with a low kick.
Kayani has managed to clinch.
Kayani taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kayani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kayani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kayani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kayani.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kayani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kayani.
Kayani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paquiaos head.
Kayani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paquiao throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kayani slowing the pace effectively.
Kayani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paquiao.
Paquiao misses with the head strike.
Kayani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paquiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paquiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paquiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paquiao struggles to land a body shot inside as Kayani controls his hands.
Paquiao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kayani slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kayani pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kayani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paquiao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paquiao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paquiao has a couple of punches blocked by Kayani.
Paquiao misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kayani fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paquiao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kayani can't break the clinch.
Kayani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paquiao backwards.
Kayani trying to stall but Paquiao improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kayani.
Paquiao throws an overhand right that lands on Kayani's shoulder, as Kayani tries to avoid the shot.
Kayani works the jab nicely.
Kayani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Paquiao lands.
Kayani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paquiao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kayani cracks the inside of Paquiao's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani takes one to the chin there.
Kayani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paquiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kayani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paquiao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquiao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kayani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paquiao has managed to get both his arms back between Kayani's legs - danger averted.
Kayani has a closed guard, preventing Paquiao from standing up.
Paquiao wants to pass the guard but Kayani is keeping the position.
Kayani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paquiao's guard.
Kayani trying to control but Paquiao is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wasim Kayani.
I think Kayani has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasim Kayani!
A very excited looking Wasim Kayani made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z - Tom Ford. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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39
153 lbs
28 - 19 - 1 |
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150 cm
36
148 lbs
35 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Leroy Goins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been told by Goins's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Goins swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Goins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goins scores with a jab. Nelson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nelson lands a damaging elbow.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nelson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goins!
Goins wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nelson raining down shots from the mount!
Goins is working to get back to half guard.
Goins is bucking up trying to escape but Nelson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goins is looking to escape.
Goins is trying desperately to improve position.
Goins is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson trying to control but Goins is having none of it.
Goins is desperately trying to improve his position but Nelson has a good base and remains in mount.
Nelson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goins is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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.
Nelson wants to finish this one by submission but Goins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nelson.
Goins is desperately trying to improve his position but Nelson has a good base and remains in mount.
Goins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Goins is trying desperately to improve position.
Goins regains half guard.
Nelson working Goins over with strikes.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nelson working Goins over with strikes.
Goins wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Goins gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson won't allow Goins to sweep him here.
Goins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Goins postures up.
Goins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Goins slips an elbow through the middle.
Goins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson 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.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Goins from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson staying out of range there.
Goins tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goins defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Goins.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson misses with a hook. Goins ducked under it nicely.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a jab when Goins was well out of range.
A combination from Goins does no damage.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leroy Goins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Nelson.
Nelson tries to bum rush Goins with a series of wild strikes but Goins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leroy Goins is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goins throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Goins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Goins.
Goins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goins throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Goins throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson cracks the inside of Goins's front leg.
Goins rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson can't get the takedown.
Nelson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goins connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Goins.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has Goins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goins lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Nelson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nelson looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nelson as Goins tries to tie him up.
Goins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nelson keeps control of Goins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goins prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goinss head.
Nelson avoids the elbow strike from Goins, against the cage.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Goins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nelson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Goins regains guard immediately.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goins trying to control the position.
Goins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Goins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goins landing with the ground and pound.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goins.
Jake Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Nelson seems keen to control Goins's posture.
Goins works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goins landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Goins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Goins avoids it well.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goins sprawls well. Goins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goins is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Goins misses with a double jab.
Goins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson throws a body punch but Goins moves out of range.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Goins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goins walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goins moves away from the strike by Nelson.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Goins slips under a jab.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Goins cracks Nelson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Goins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leroy Goins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Nelson.
Goins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Goins scoring well with a low kick there.
Goins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Goins slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goins is keeping busy.
Nelson stalling.
Goins has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Goins lands with a left to the head.
Goins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leroy Goins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goins stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson tries to stall but Goins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goins misses with an elbow over the top.
Goins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nelson's brow.
Goins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goins slowing the pace effectively.
Nelson tries a body shot but Goins blocks it.
Goins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goins after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goins.
Goins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
Goins misses with a knee strike.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
Nelson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Goins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Goins.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Goins manages to get underhooks.
Goins avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Goins throws an elbow that misses.
Nelson misses with an elbow over the top.
Goins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Goins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goins is defending well for now.
Goins tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Goins back against the cage.
Goins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goins lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goins prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Goins lands an elbow that stopped Nelson in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nelson's brow.
Goins has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Goins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goins tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
Goins struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Goins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
Goins looking to stall.
Nelson scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Goins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Goins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Goins!
After winning the bout, Leroy Goins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slacker. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
185 lbs
36 - 17 - 3 |
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33
173 lbs
28 - 16 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Callaghan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera misses with a looping right.
Margera staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Callaghan misses.
Margera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Margera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callaghan's waist but Callaghan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Margera off to one side.
Callaghan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Margera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Margera throws a combination that misses
and Callaghan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Margera thows a leg kick but Callaghan checks it
and Callaghan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Callaghan lands a big head kick that sends Margera tumbling to the mat! Callaghan takes a step backwards and waves Margera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Margera is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callaghan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Margera is still on wobbly legs! Can Callaghan finish him?
Margera tries for a takedown but Callaghan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Margera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Callaghan misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan misses with a double jab.
Margera seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by Callaghan's head coaches at Hey Steve's Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Margera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Callaghan misses with a low kick.
Callaghan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Margera. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Callaghan misses the target.
Callaghan misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Margera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Margera looks to land a left hand but Callaghan moved out of range nicely.
Callaghan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Margera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callaghan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera trying to move into half guard but instead Callaghan has managed to sweep!
Callaghan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Margera trying to control the position here.
Callaghan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Margera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan looking to sit in guard and control but Margera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Callaghan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Margera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callaghan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Margera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Margera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Callaghan wants to sweep but no luck.
Callaghan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Margera throwing strikes from guard but Callaghan blocks nicely.
Callaghan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan wants to sweep here but Margera controlling him for the moment.
Margera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Margera scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Margera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Margera throws an elbow that misses. Callaghan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Margera's guard. Nice move by Callaghan!
Callaghan trying to control but Margera is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Callaghan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Margera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Margera misses the jab.
Margera walks into a stiff left hand from Callaghan.
Margera takes one to the side of the head.
Callaghan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Callaghan closes the distance but Margera moves to the side
and Margera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Callaghan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Margera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Callaghan throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Margera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooh!!! Margera has knocked Callaghan down with a huge combo! Margera steps away and waves a wobbly Callaghan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Callaghan is rocked!
Margera shoots in and drives through. Callaghan sprawls well.
Oh Callaghan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Margera drops Callaghan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Margera follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Margera!
Bam Margera is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Bam Margera 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Adolphson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Never More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). More is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Never More. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Adolphson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Never More!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolphson looks to land a body kick but More moved away.
More lunges at Adolphson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adolphson's hand.
More digs a good body shot into Adolphson's ribs.
More tries a head kick but it misses.
Adolphson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
More tries a head kick but it misses.
Adolphson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Never More has been cut.
That kick from Adolphson tenderised More's leg. More is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adolphson drives through and clinches with More against the cage.
Adolphson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adolphson throws a knee to the head but misses.
More breaks the clinch.
More looks for the body kick but Adolphson saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adolphson slips a jab and a cross from More.
Adolphson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adolphson. That's going to slow More down.
Adolphson looks to land a right hand but More moved out of range.
Adolphson throws a sloppy head kick and More moves out of range easily.
More dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adolphson. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
More tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adolphson was well out of range. Poor timing from More.
More throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adolphson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adolphson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
More wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
More throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for More.
More throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adolphson on the side of the head.
Adolphson misses with a leg kick
and More counters with a nice uppercut.
More throws a leg kick
and Adolphson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
More throws a body shot but no joy.
More lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adolphson at a distance.
Adolphson avoids the body shot from More.
Adolphson misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by More.
Adolphson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by More.
A chopping leg kick lands by More.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson slips a straight right by More.
More takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
More falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adolphson counters with a nice low kick that buckles More's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Adolphson.
More checks a low kick from Adolphson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from More, right into the meat.
Adolphson lands a nice looking body kick.
More throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adolphson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Adolphson tries to land a front kick but More steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Adolphson.
More walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adolphson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adolphson misses with a kick to the body.
More wants to clinch up but Adolphson keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Adolphson.
More avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adolphson checks the leg kick.
More lands a body shot.
Adolphson is looking to slow More down with leg kicks.
Adolphson misses with a two punch combination.
More tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adolphson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adolphson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
More wants to clinch up but Adolphson keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from More.
Adolphson scores with a nice right hand.
More digs a good hook to Adolphson's body.
More's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adolphson cracks More with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
More avoids the head kick by Adolphson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Adolphson.
Adolphson throws a leg kick but More moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More has taken the fight to the clinch.
More wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adolphson.
A shot in the inside from Adolphson.
Adolphson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adolphson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by More misses
and Adolphson counters with a huge head kick that drops More! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Adolphson!
Alexander Adolphson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Alexander Adolphson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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