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Highland Games 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tukunbo Awimowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Kuznecov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tukunbo Awimowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuri Kuznecov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awimowe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznecov wants to clinch.
Awimowe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Awimowe drives through and clinches with Kuznecov against the cage.
Awimowe manages to break the clinch.
Awimowe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuznecov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Awimowe is in Kuznecov's guard.
Kuznecov keeping moving, preventing Awimowe from controlling successfully.
Awimowe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Awimowe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznecov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Awimowe controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Awimowe forces his way into half guard.
Awimowe gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kuznecov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Awimowe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kuznecov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Awimowe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Awimowe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Awimowe manages to mount him!
Awimowe cracks Kuznecov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kuznecov is desperately trying to improve his position but Awimowe has a good base and remains in mount.
Awimowe controlling the position easily from mount.
Awimowe lands a big shot there that rocks Kuznecov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Awimowe 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.
Awimowe is working for a guillotine from mount but Kuznecov frees his head quite easily.
Awimowe wants to control the pace but Kuznecov is squirming around nicely.
Awimowe dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Awimowe wants to control but instead Kuznecov manages to regain half guard.
Awimowe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Awimowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuznecov is trying to control but Awimowe passes into side control!
Kuznecov is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Awimowe wants to control but Kuznecov is keeping him busy.
Kuznecov is looking to control Awimowe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuznecov avoid being mounted?
Awimowe prevents Kuznecov from improving his position.
Awimowe stalling.
Awimowe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tukunbo Awimowe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Awimowe takes the fight into the clinch.
Awimowe is trying to pull guard but Kuznecov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Awimowe successfully pulls guard.
Kuznecov gets to his feet - Awimowe follows without any prompting.
Awimowe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuznecov is fending him off so far but Awimowe persists. Nope, Kuznecov circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov has his takedown stuffed
and Awimowe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov moves in looking to clinch but Awimowe pushes him off.
Kuznecov with a poor takedown
and Awimowe counters with a nice body kick.
Kuznecov looks to land a combination but Awimowe avoids it well.
Awimowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznecov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awimowe darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznecov gets double underhooks and turns Awimowe into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tukunbo Awimowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Awimowe pulls guard.
Awimowe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Awimowe keeping moving, preventing Kuznecov from controlling successfully.
Awimowe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuznecov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuznecov wants to stand and escape but instead Awimowe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awimowe passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Awimowe in particular looking to stall.
Awimowe moves nicely into side control.
Kuznecov tries to buck Awimowe off but Awimowe is having none of it.
Awimowe landing strikes.
Awimowe decides to stand back up. Awimowe steps back and let's Kuznecov get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Awimowe is defended easily by Kuznecov.
Awimowe goes for a double leg but Kuznecov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuznecov continues to drive forward.
Awimowe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Awimowe breaks from the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Awimowe - that will leave a mark!
Awimowe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Awimowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznecov can do to turn this around?
Awimowe passes to side control.
Kuznecov is breathing heavily.
Awimowe decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kuznecov to his feet.
Awimowe drives through and clinches with Kuznecov against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awimowe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Awimowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Awimowe has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznecov. No joy for Awimowe on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznecov throws a lazy head kick
and Awimowe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Awimowe.
Awimowe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznecov's efforts to push away.
Awimowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Awimowe breaks from the clinch.
Awimowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tukunbo Awimowe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Awimowe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuznecov tries to avoid it but Awimowe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuznecov to the ground. Kuznecov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Awimowe stuffs the takedown.
Kuznecov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Awimowe avoids it really well and circles away.
Awimowe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Awimowe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kuznecov misses with a strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov is letting Awimowe control him for a moment.
Kuznecov is trying to get back to half guard.
Awimowe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznecov misses with a series of wild punches.
Awimowe drives through and clinches with Kuznecov against the cage.
Awimowe has hold of one of Kuznecov's legs. Kuznecov is fighting the takedown attempt but Awimowe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kuznecov working a defensive guard but Awimowe passes into half guard.
Well, if Awimowe 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.
Awimowe stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kuznecov to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov fails with the takedown
and Awimowe counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuznecov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It looks like Yuri Kuznecov has been cut.
Tukunbo Awimowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Kuznecov.
Kuznecov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Awimowe lands with a slapping head kick.
Awimowe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Awimowe tries to pull guard but Kuznecov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuznecov letting Awimowe take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznecov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Awimowe is trying to drag Kuznecov to the mat but Kuznecov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Awimowe pulls Kuznecov into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov wants to control from the top but Awimowe keeps moving.
Kuznecov being controlled here momentarily.
Kuznecov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Awimowe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuznecov, into his guard.
Awimowe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Awimowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznecov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznecov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Awimowe's guard.
Awimowe pulls Kuznecov in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awimowe is looking for a triangle but Kuznecov pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznecov is looking to stand up but Awimowe won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznecov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tukunbo Awimowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Awimowe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tukunbo Awimowe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kusi Amuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evandro Marques is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kusi Amuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Evandro Marques!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amuo misses with a few strikes there.
Amuo jabs Marques right on the nose. Marques blinks but takes it well.
Amuo throws a lazy right hand but Marques sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marques shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amuo but Amuo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Amuo. Beautiful body shot.
Amuo throws a right and a left that Marques avoids nicely.
Marques takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amuo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marques is rocked!
It looks like Evandro Marques has been cut.
Amuo lands with a good body shot.
Marques is still on wobbly legs! Can Amuo finish him?
Amuo pounces like a tiger and cracks Marques with a vicious hook! Marques is down but not out! Amuo follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kusi Amuo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Amankwah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kofi Amankwah could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rico Morales's chin.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kofi Amankwah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rico Morales!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amankwah slips under a jab from Morales.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amankwah was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales gets tackled into the cage by Amankwah. Amankwah maintains the clinch.
Amankwah tries to land knees in the clinch but Morales avoids the damage to the body.
Morales lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amankwah or not.
Morales wants to get back to striking at distance but Amankwah won't allow it.
Amankwah pulls guard.
Amankwah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amankwah is on top in guard.
Amankwah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amankwah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morales for as long as he can get away with.
Morales looking for a sweep. Not yet Morales, not yet.
Morales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amankwah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amankwah.
Morales looking for a sweep. Not yet Morales, not yet.
Amankwah 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.
Amankwah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amankwah. 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.
Morales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amankwah.
Amankwah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amankwah chips away with some ground and pound.
Amankwah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amankwah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Amankwah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morales looking to control.
Amankwah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amankwah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amankwah.
Amankwah postures up.
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.
Morales wants to sweep but no luck.
Morales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amankwah controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amankwah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Amankwah clinches up against the cage.
Amankwah manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Amankwah looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Morales is defending well. Amankwah quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Morales has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Amankwah celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kofi Amankwah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ardian Kurniawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ardian Kurniawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Small!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurniawan.
Kurniawan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kurniawan tries for a kimura but Small is defending well.
Small gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kurniawan is trying to control the action in half guard but Small is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kurniawan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Small is just riding it out for now. Kurniawan eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small 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.
Small escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurniawan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Small managing to control the position.
Small has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kurniawan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Small has tightened it up now! Kurniawan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Small!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Gemgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIlky Socks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Samuel Gemgi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samuel Gemgi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, MIlky Socks!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gemgi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Socks in his tracks.
Socks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gemgi as he jumps to the side.
Gemgi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gemgi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gemgi wants it to stay on the feet.
Socks's coach down at Foot Loves was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Socks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Socks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gemgi's waist but Gemgi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Socks off to one side.
Samuel Gemgi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MIlky Socks.
Socks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gemgi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Socks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gemgi.
Socks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like MIlky Socks has been cut.
Gemgi stuffs the takedown attempt from Socks. Socks gets slowly back to his feet.
Socks shoots for a double leg takedown but Gemgi sprawls well. He's pushed Socks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gemgi stuffs the takedown attempt from Socks. Socks gets slowly back to his feet.
Gemgi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gemgi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gemgi scores with a 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!
Gemgi throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gemgi tries to avoid it but Socks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gemgi to the ground. Gemgi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gemgi misses with a hook.
Samuel Gemgi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Socks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gemgi. Gemgi obviously looking to wear him down.
Socks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Socks.
Socks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gemgi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socks looks for a takedown but Gemgi sprawls well.
Socks looks winded!
Socks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gemgi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socks takes one to the side of the head.
Socks is rocked!
Socks drops his hands momentarily. Gemgi doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Socks staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Socks doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Gemgi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rabihia Nahas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niel Seraphim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niel Seraphim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rabihia Nahas's chin.
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134 lbs
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141 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rabihia Nahas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niel Seraphim!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seraphim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nahas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seraphim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nahas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seraphim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nahas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seraphim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nahas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nahas or perhaps it was just good defense by Seraphim, which made it look bad.
Nahas throws a head kick that misses
and Seraphim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nahas keeps the fight on the outside.
Nahas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seraphim circles away quickly and effectively.
Nahas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Seraphim controls Nahas momentarily but Nahas frees himself.
Nahas preventing the sweep.
Seraphim looking to control.
Nahas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seraphim on the ground.
Seraphim working for a triangle but Nahas defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seraphim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nahas defends it easily.
Seraphim looking to control.
Seraphim has control of Nahas's left arm, preventing Nahas from doing any damage.
Seraphim controls Nahas momentarily but Nahas frees himself.
Nahas preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seraphim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nahas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nahas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seraphim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nahas trying to control the position from guard on top but Seraphim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seraphim misses with a head kick.
Seraphim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seraphim tries to close the distance and clinch but Nahas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nahas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nahas showed some decent athleticism there.
Seraphim regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Nahas preventing the sweep.
Seraphim trying to control the position.
Nahas throws a big right hand that misses.
Nahas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nahas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seraphim trying to control the position.
Seraphim thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Seraphim trying to keep a closed guard but Nahas is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Nahas throwing strikes but missing.
Nahas sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seraphim stuffs the takedown attempt from Nahas. Nahas gets slowly back to his feet.
Seraphim lands a nice looking body kick.
Seraphim is looking to clinch but Nahas is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nahas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seraphim circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabihia Nahas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahas misses with a head kick.
Seraphim avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Rabihia Nahas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Seraphim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nahas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seraphim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nahas goes for a double leg but Seraphim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seraphim continues to drive forward.
Seraphim lands a knee to the body.
Seraphim lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seraphim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nahas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rabihia Nahas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seraphim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seraphim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seraphim lands a knee to the body.
Seraphim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seraphim lands an elbow just above Nahas 's eye.
Nahas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nahas tries to work over Seraphim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seraphim lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Rabihia Nahas has been cut.
Seraphim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nahas jumps guard and drags Seraphim to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Seraphim stands up from Nahas's guard - Seraphim perhaps looking for a knockout.
Seraphim scores with a leg kick.
Nahas misses with a takedown attempt - Seraphim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Seraphim finds it's target.
Nahas is rocked!
Seraphim throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Nahas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seraphim throws a quick head kick that knocks Nahas silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Seraphim is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Niel Seraphim!
Post fight, Niel Seraphim stared into the camera and said 'That belt is mine'.
In defeat, Rabihia Nahas stepped up to the mic, saying 'well I guess I lost then?'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ramsey Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
138 lbs
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25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ramsey Garner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Sten!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garner fails with a takedown attempt.
Garner closes the distance and clinches up with Sten, looking for a takedown. Garner pushes Sten against the cage but Sten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sten wants to clinch
and Garner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sten!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sten wants to control but Garner postures up.
Sten manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garner's best efforts.
Sten wants to control but Garner is keeping busy.
Sten is trying to stand back up but Garner is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner controlling the action here.
Garner wants to free his trapped foot but Sten is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten trying to control from the bottom.
Garner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sten gets full guard.
Garner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sten wants to sweep but no luck.
Garner looking to pass the guard.
Sten keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully.
Sten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garner's guard.
Sten would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sten trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sten tries to stand but Garner is controlling from the bottom.
Sten wants to pass the guard but Garner is keeping the position.
Sten trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom.
Sten stopping the sweep attempt from Garner.
Sten trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom.
Garner is trying to keep Sten in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garner keeping moving, preventing Sten from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sten on his heels. He'll look to pass Sten's guard now, I'm sure.
Sten working a defensive guard here.
Garner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garner stops Sten from standing up.
Sten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sten can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garner stops Sten from standing up.
Sten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sten misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramsey Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sten defends it nicely.
Sten leaves Garner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner dives in and grabs Sten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sten pushes down on Garner's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Garner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garner tries for a takedown but Sten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sten looks to score with a jab to the body but Garner is just out of range.
Garner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sten was covering up waiting for the punch and Garner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Garner wants to pass the guard but Sten is keeping the position.
Garner prevents Sten from getting back to his feet.
Sten 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten is trying to keep Garner in close.
Garner looking to pass the guard.
Sten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sten wants to stand but Garner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sten is trying to control the action in half guard but Garner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sten prevents Garner from improving his position.
Garner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sten is working away from the top position though.
Garner is staying active underneath Sten, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garner wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sten is trying to control. Garner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garner wants to improve his position but Sten is controlling well.
Sten trying to control the action but Garner is working from the bottom.
Garner wants to control but Sten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garner has a takedown stuffed.
Garner throws a push kick but Sten slaps the foot to one side.
Sten leaves Garner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramsey Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Sten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner blocks a jab.
Sten tries to close the distance and clinch but Garner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sten tries to clinch up but Garner circles away and keeps his distance.
Garner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sten tries to avoid it but Garner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sten to the ground. Sten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sten misses the shot to the body.
Garner shoots in but Sten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sten misses with a straight right.
Sten is looking to clinch but Garner is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Garner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sten missing with a left hand there. Garner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garner somewhat.
Garner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sten sprawls well. Sten wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garner gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner slips a straight right by Sten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Garner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sten to the mat! Sten manages to get full guard.
Sten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sten wants to take a breather but Garner is having none of it.
Sten passes to side control.
Sten wants to stand but Garner has his arm trapped.
Garner is looking to reverse the position.
Ramsey Garner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sten trying to control the position but Garner is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner trying to control but Sten flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sten avoiding Garner 's attempts to control his hands.
Garner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sten.
You can see the frustration on Garner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten struggling to keep hold of the position.
Garner covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sten's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Garner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sten trying to control.
Sten is hanging on to Garner's back as he tries to escape.
Sten controlling the position well here. Garner rolled but Sten kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Garner right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Garner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sten.
Garner tries to roll but Sten sticks to his back.
Sten avoiding Garner 's attempts to control his hands.
Garner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner tries to escape but Sten has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sten struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sten is trying to control but Garner is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Garner is squirming around, avoiding Sten's attempts to control the action.
Garner is working to get back to half guard.
Garner wants to control but Sten is having none of it.
Sten trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sten prevents Garner from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten tries to control but Garner wriggling away.
Garner can't escape the position.
Sten trying to control but Garner is having none of it.
Sten sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sten trying to control but Garner is having none of it.
Garner is desperately trying to improve his position but Sten has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sten can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garner is looking to escape.
Sten avoids the attempt from Garner to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sten 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanjong Mc Vetrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuno Alvares Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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18
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hanjong Mc Vetrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nuno Alvares Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Vetrol missing with a left hand there. Alvares Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mc Vetrol sends Alvares Pereira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mc Vetrol is motioning to the referee to let Alvares Pereira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Nuno Alvares Pereira has been cut.
Alvares Pereira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mc Vetrol avoids it really well and circles away.
Alvares Pereira defending well as Mc Vetrol loads up on a big left hand.
Mc Vetrol lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvares Pereira drives through and clinches with Mc Vetrol against the cage.
Mc Vetrol wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mc Vetrol wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvares Pereira has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvares Pereira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvares Pereira manages to pull guard.
Mc Vetrol preventing the sweep.
Mc Vetrol might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mc Vetrol tries to stand but Alvares Pereira is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvares Pereira wants to stand up but Mc Vetrol is controlling him.
Mc Vetrol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mc Vetrol is looking to stand up but Alvares Pereira won't let him.
Alvares Pereira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mc Vetrol misses with a straight right.
Mc Vetrol lands a big right hand that sends Alvares Pereira crashing to the mat! Mc Vetrol stays standing though and waves Alvares Pereira back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Vetrol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvares Pereira.
Mc Vetrol lands an uppercut, right on the button! Alvares Pereira tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hanjong Mc Vetrol!
During a confident post fight interview, Hanjong Mc Vetrol thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Heyerdahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Gumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Heyerdahl has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thor Heyerdahl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barney Gumble!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumble doesn't manage to clinch there - Heyerdahl circles away.
Gumble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gumble tries to clinch up but Heyerdahl circles away and keeps his distance.
Heyerdahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barney Gumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gumble checks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl gets tackled into the cage by Gumble. Gumble maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gumble.
Heyerdahl stalling the fight.
Gumble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Heyerdahl controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumble lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heyerdahl backwards.
Gumble lands with a light punch inside.
Heyerdahl has had enough of the clinch but Gumble keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heyerdahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gumble's coach down at Fitness elite 24/7 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gumble's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumble tries to close the distance and clinch but Heyerdahl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gumble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gumble checks a low kick from Heyerdahl.
Gumble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heyerdahl tries to work over Gumble's front leg with a kick but Gumble checks it.
Heyerdahl throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heyerdahl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heyerdahl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gumble is able to avoid easily.
Nice straight punches there by Heyerdahl. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heyerdahl.
Gumble moves into the clinch.
Heyerdahl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gumble walks away with a smile on his face. Heyerdahl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Gumble finds it's way through Heyerdahl's defenses.
Heyerdahl has been working on his balance at Foot Loves, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gumble.
Gumble closes the distance but Heyerdahl moves to the side
and Heyerdahl makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gumble fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumble misses the target.
Gumble throws a shot from downtown. Heyerdahl moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heyerdahl on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumble tries to clinch but Heyerdahl moves out of range.
Gumble moves in looking to clinch but Heyerdahl pushes him off.
Heyerdahl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heyerdahl throws a leg kick but Gumble checks it.
Gumble wants to clinch up but Heyerdahl keeps it at a distance.
Gumble tries to clinch up but Heyerdahl circles away and keeps his distance.
Gumble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gumble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heyerdahl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heyerdahl misses with a low kick as Gumble jumps back.
Gumble throws a lazy uppercut
and Heyerdahl counters with a solid body kick.
A big right from Gumble misses.
Gumble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heyerdahl on the side of the head.
Gumble sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Heyerdahl tenderised Gumble's leg. Gumble is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gumble tries to close the distance and clinch but Heyerdahl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gumble is looking to clinch but Heyerdahl is avoiding it.
Gumble closes the distance and pushes Heyerdahl back into the cage.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gumble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heyerdahl backwards.
Gumble misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gumble.
Gumble cracks Heyerdahl with a nice body shot.
Gumble throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gumble pushes Heyerdahl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Heyerdahl is breathing heavily.
Gumble presses Heyerdahl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gumble lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gumble.
Gumble lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Gumble on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Heyerdahl.
Gumble lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heyerdahl is rocked!
Gumble scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Heyerdahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Heyerdahl.
Heyerdahl seems to have got his legs back now.
Gumble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heyerdahl backwards.
Gumble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gumble lands with a short shot to the head.
Gumble lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Heyerdahl to his knees! Gumble keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Gumble! Barney Gumble retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Barney Gumble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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