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T50: Midweek Melee V PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Friedlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Norvell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedlander comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me to Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Friedlander !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Norvell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedlander gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Norvell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.
Friedlander looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Friedlander has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norvell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norvell landing some decent shots from guard.
Friedlander looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Norvell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Friedlander is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedlander taking some punishment here, with Norvell in his half guard.
Norvell wants to work for an arm triangle but Friedlander is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Friedlander is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norvell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friedlander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Friedlander tries to get to full guard but Norvell has control of the leg.
Friedlander wants to control but Norvell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Friedlander is pressing down on Norvell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Friedlander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Norvell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Norvell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norvell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norvell trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friedlander working a defensive guard but Norvell manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norvell trying to control the position but Friedlander is working away.
Norvell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Norvell working the ground and pound from side control.
Norvell wants to control but Friedlander is keeping him busy.
Friedlander is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norvell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Friedlander .
Norvell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Norvell lands some shots froms side control.
Friedlander takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Friedlander throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvell lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norvell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Friedlander 's legs.
Check out the look on Norvell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Friedlander is not content to let Norvell control the position.
Norvell landing a few strikes.
Norvell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Norvell wants to control but Friedlander is keeping him busy.
Norvell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Friedlander is looking for a sweep.
Norvell working the body and head with strikes.
Friedlander is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander is working hard here to advance position.
Friedlander is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Friedlander is trying to control Norvell's posture but Norvell avoids it.
Norvell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Friedlander to see if he's OK.
Friedlander wants to control but Norvell postures up.
Norvell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Friedlander is being controlled here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Norvell working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Norvell lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedlander is not content to let Norvell control the position.
Norvell scoring with punches and elbows.
Friedlander can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Norvell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Norvell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Friedlander momentarily.
Norvell gets a takedown into half guard.
Norvell lands strikes from half guard.
Norvell slips a nice elbow through Friedlander 's hands, connecting with Friedlander 's forehead.
Friedlander is looking to improve his position.
Norvell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norvell lands strikes from half guard.
Friedlander is refusing to be controlled, as Norvell sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norvell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Friedlander is trying to get back to full guard.
Friedlander taking some punishment here, with Norvell in his half guard.
Norvell trying to mount his opponent but Friedlander defends it.
Friedlander trying to control but Norvell postures up.
Friedlander is trying to stand back up but Norvell is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norvell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Friedlander looks like he's trying to stand up.
Norvell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friedlander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Norvell content to control rather than advance.
Norvell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Friedlander 's head.
Norvell drops an elbow to the side of Friedlander 's head.
Friedlander trying to hold on to Norvell's head to control him but Norvell postures up.
Norvell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Friedlander with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Norvell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Friedlander !
Friedlander manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander actively working from the bottom here.
Norvell is working for a kimura but Friedlander is defending it quite comfortably.
Friedlander wants to get back to full guard.
Norvell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friedlander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Friedlander wants to improve his position but Norvell is controlling well.
Norvell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Norvell connects with a nice short shot to Friedlander 's temple.
Norvell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norvell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friedlander has hold of Norvell's hands but Norvell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Norvell is looking to advance position but Friedlander won't allow it.
Norvell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Friedlander trying to get back to full guard but Norvell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Norvell trying to control but Friedlander is having none of it.
Friedlander is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norvell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Friedlander ?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Norvell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Friedlander shoots for a takedown but Norvell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A bit of stalling here from Norvell.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Friedlander is looking for a takedown.
Norvell leaning against his opponent.
Norvell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Friedlander .
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norvell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Norvell managing to block the knees to the body from Friedlander .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedlander tries for a takedown but Norvell manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norvell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norvell scores with a shot to the side of Friedlander 's head.
Norvell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norvell gets through Friedlander 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Friedlander struggles to land a body shot inside as Norvell controls his hands.
Norvell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norvell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Norvell managing to block the knees to the body from Friedlander .
Norvell is pushing Friedlander up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Norvell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norvell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Friedlander .
Norvell scores with a shot to the side of Friedlander 's head.
Norvell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norvell has Friedlander pushed against the cage.
Norvell takes a shot to the head.
Norvell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norvell stalling against the cage.
Friedlander lands a good knee to the midsection. Norvell won't want to take too many of those.
Norvell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Friedlander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norvell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brad Norvell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norvell works on Friedlander 's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander is trying to maintain a safe position but Norvell gets an underhook and turns Friedlander into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Norvell.
Norvell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norvell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Friedlander with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norvell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Norvell lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Norvell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Friedlander misses with a knee strike.
Norvell presses Friedlander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norvell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Norvell lands with a short shot to the head.
Brad Norvell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander stalls.
Friedlander gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Norvell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Friedlander .
Friedlander tries a knee to the head but Norvell blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedlander has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Norvell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Friedlander takes a shot to the head.
Louis Friedlander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norvell has Friedlander pressed against the cage, preventing Friedlander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Norvell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norvell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Norvell!
During a confident post fight interview, Brad Norvell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Psmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornton has chosen Pusha T - Exodus 23:1 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rupert Psmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrence Thornton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton connects with a jab.
Psmith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Psmith moves out of range of the leg kick from Thornton.
Psmith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thornton throws a leg kick but Psmith checks it.
A quick step to the side and Psmith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses.
Psmith is looking to counter punch.
Thornton throws a lazy right hand but Psmith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thornton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Psmith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Psmith is on top in guard.
Thornton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thornton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Psmith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Psmith trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton managing to control the position.
Psmith postures up.
Thornton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Psmith is one step ahead there.
Thornton managing to control the position.
That's two 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.
Thornton keeping moving, preventing Psmith from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thornton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Psmith's guard.
Thornton trying to control but Psmith is working from the bottom.
Thornton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thornton throws an elbow that misses. Psmith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thornton's guard. Nice move by Psmith!
Psmith throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Psmith stacks Thornton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Psmith!
Thornton is looking for a sweep.
Thornton is still trying to improve position.
Psmith trying to control the position but Thornton is working away.
Thornton is looking to regain half guard here but Psmith keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Thornton looking for a sweep but Psmith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Thornton tries to lock up and control but Psmith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thornton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Psmith looking to control but Thornton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Psmith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thornton checks a low kick from Psmith.
A low kick from Thornton misses
letting Psmith counter with a right hand.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses.
As Thornton looks to move away, Psmith throws a big counter combo bu Thornton just gets out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thornton.
Psmith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thornton is able to avoid easily.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Psmith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thornton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thornton throws a head kick but Psmith moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Psmith misses
and Thornton counters with a big head kick but Psmith shrugs it off.
Psmith checks a leg kick.
Psmith throws a one two combo.
It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Psmith.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Psmith tries to move into range but Thornton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton clobbers Psmith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been told by Psmith's head coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Psmith throws a low kick but Thornton moves out of range easily.
Psmith drops his hands momentarily and Thornton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Terrence Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thornton tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psmith looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
Psmith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thornton's sensitive parts.
A jab from Thornton does it's job there.
Psmith is rocked!
Psmith gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Thornton gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrence Thornton!
An out of breath Terrence Thornton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geghard Karekin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffery Winshire (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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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Geghard Karekin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffery Winshire!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Karekin. No joy for Winshire on that attempt.
Winshire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winshire or perhaps it was just good defense by Karekin, which made it look bad.
Geghard Karekin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffery Winshire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karekin leaves Winshire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winshire loads up on a big right hand but Karekin slips the punch.
Karekin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jeffery Winshire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karekin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winshire.
Winshire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karekin tries for a takedown but Winshire manages to get underhooks.
Winshire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karekin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Winshire after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winshire crunches a lovely knee into Karekin's ribcage.
Karekin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karekin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winshire prevents it.
Karekin takes an elbow to the temple.
Karekin blocks an elbow strike from Winshire.
Karekin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Winshire.
Karekin is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karekin wants a takedown.
Winshire is pushing Karekin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Winshire tries to land knees in the clinch but Karekin avoids the damage to the body.
Winshire has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Karekin regains guard immediately.
Winshire wants to pass the guard but Karekin is keeping the position.
Karekin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winshire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winshire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winshire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winshire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winshire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karekin's head.
Karekin wants to stand back up but Winshire manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Winshire dominated that round.
That's time! Karekin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Winshire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karekin avoids it really well and circles away.
Karekin feinted with a counter takedown.
Winshire wants to clinch.
Karekin feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winshire misses with a left hand
and Karekin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karekin throws a big elbow that misses.
Karekin trying to control the position from guard on top but Winshire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karekin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winshire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karekin is in close to Winshire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karekin won't allow Winshire to sweep him here.
Karekin lands a couple of digs.
Karekin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winshire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winshire is pulling down on Karekin's head to control his posture.
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.
Winshire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winshire. Karekin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karekin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karekin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karekin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karekin counters with a shoot takedown. Winshire fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karekin preventing the sweep.
Karekin throws a big right hand that misses.
Geghard Karekin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karekin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karekin is looking to work some ground and pound but Winshire has wrist control.
Karekin 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.
Karekin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karekin trying to control but Winshire is working from the bottom.
Karekin forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karekin works his way into side control.
Karekin trying to control the action but Winshire is working from the bottom.
Karekin tries for a kimura but Winshire is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winshire can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geghard Karekin 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!
Winshire wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winshire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winshire fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winshire has Karekin up against the cage in a clinch.
Karekin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winshire is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Winshire throws an elbow but misses.
Winshire is looking to control Karekin's arms but Karekin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winshire has his back to the cage.
Winshire just leaning against Karekin, taking a breather.
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.
Winshire lands a takedown into guard.
Karekin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winshire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Winshire throws an elbow that misses. Karekin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winshire's guard. Nice move by Karekin!
Karekin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karekin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karekin tries to free his leg and advance position but Winshire is retaining full guard.
Winshire keeping moving, preventing Karekin from controlling successfully.
Karekin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winshire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karekin trying to control but Winshire is working from the bottom.
Winshire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karekin.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Karekin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Winshire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winshire sneaks back into half guard.
Karekin stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winshire regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karekin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeffery Winshire.
I think Winshire 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Holt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holt misses with a two punch combination.
Mark Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conway was well out of range. Poor timing from Holt.
Conway lands a left and a right that send Holt crashing to the mat, dazed. Conway thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Holt is rocked!
Holt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Conway finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holt misses the body punch
and Conway counters with a nice right hand that sends Holt toppling to the canvas! Holt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Conway finish him?!
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Conway doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Holt crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Holt's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Conway!
Raymond Holt was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm extremely dissapointed but that's how the fight game goes. You win some and you lose some. Props to Louis you got me good.No after party for me tonight. Thank you London for having me.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Villars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Sloan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Villars's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cameron Sloan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Villars!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villars avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Villars was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Villars keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Sloan misses
and Villars counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Cameron Sloan has been cut.
Sloan thuds a left hand into Villars's body.
Sloan throws a solid leg kick but Villars takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sloan.
Villars unleashes a big counter combination but Sloan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloan lands a nice hook to Villars's body. Villars takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloan tries to land a leg kick but Villars saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Sloan.
Nice body kick from Sloan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Villars.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sloan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Richard Villars has been cut.
Sloan fakes the leg kick and cracks Villars in the body.
Villars looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloan looks to land a right hand but Villars moved out of range.
Villars is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Sloan lands.
Sloan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sloan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloan delivers a nice body kick.
Sloan lands a big uppercut and Villars crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Villars looks OK. Sloan waves Villars back to his feet!
Villars is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloan lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Villars - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Sloan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cameron Sloan!
Cameron Sloan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Moraes (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryder Hefner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rony Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hefner cracks Moraes with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Hefner's head coaches at Total Impact that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moraes throws a sloppy body shot
and Hefner counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Moraes misses.
Hefner checks a low kick from Moraes.
Moraes shoots in but Hefner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moraes misses with a wild body shot.
Moraes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hefner counters with a three punch combo that has Moraes backing up. Moraes nods at Hefner to acknowledge the strikes.
Moraes misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Hefner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hefner throws a right hand that Moraes ducks under and follows up with a left that Moraes also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moraes.
It looked like Hefner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moraes misses with a jab to the body
and Hefner counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Hefner blocks the low kick.
Hefner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moraes throws a body kick that misses
and Hefner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rony Moraes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moraes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hefner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner wants to stand up but Moraes is controlling him.
Hefner keeping full guard, as Moraes tries to pass.
Moraes forces his way into half guard.
Moraes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hefner sees it coming and defends easily.
Moraes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hefner!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moraes wants to take his opponent's back but Hefner doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Hefner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hefner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moraes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Moraes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hefner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Moraes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Moraes thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hefner can't escape the position.
Moraes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Moraes wants to control the pace but Hefner is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hefner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hefner shrugs it off.
Hefner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moraes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Moraes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Moraes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moraes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moraes moves to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moraes gets his hands free as Hefner looks to control.
Moraes has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hefner is defending well but eventually Moraes manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hefner has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rony Moraes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rony Moraes waved his t-shirt featuring Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gasan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Remedy" by Seether. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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181 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, James McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gasan Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by McGuiness - just one landing.
McGuiness lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Gasan Magomedov has been cut.
McGuiness misses with a straight left.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGuiness looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
A big left from McGuiness misses.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGuiness looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuiness connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGuiness sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGuiness preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McGuiness keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but McGuiness defending well.
McGuiness is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuiness avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but McGuiness dodges it nicely.
Magomedov works his way into side control.
Magomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. McGuiness controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Magomedov wants to control but McGuiness is keeping him busy.
McGuiness taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
McGuiness defending against the ground and pound.
McGuiness takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of McGuiness's head but McGuiness avoids it well.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Magomedov trying to control the action but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Magomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but McGuiness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuiness sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuiness defending well though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but McGuiness recovers full guard.
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGuiness manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has McGuiness in his guard.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuiness looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gasan Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gasan Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
McGuiness scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from McGuiness.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuiness.
McGuiness lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James McGuiness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - McGuiness coming out on top.
McGuiness is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Magomedov takes a swing at McGuiness's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for McGuiness, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuiness throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from McGuiness misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuiness, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Gasan Magomedov's cut even more.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuiness loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
McGuiness loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
James McGuiness is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - McGuiness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - McGuiness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James McGuiness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuiness missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
McGuiness is looking to counter punch.
McGuiness is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuiness, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pushes McGuiness back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McGuiness for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McGuiness prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Magomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuiness.
McGuiness lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by McGuiness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuiness blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magomedov tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuiness backwards.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but McGuiness avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McGuiness dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gasan Magomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuiness misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuiness works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gasan Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov trying to control but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
Magomedov cracks McGuiness with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuiness is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov passes McGuiness's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. McGuiness uses the momentum to regain guard.
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Magomedov grinds an elbow into McGuiness's temple.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but McGuiness is defending the strikes.
McGuiness is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magomedov connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuiness is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magomedov trying to control the action but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
McGuiness parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGuiness to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Magomedov tries for a kimura but McGuiness is defending well.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGuiness down.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but McGuiness is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Magomedov crashes against the mat.
McGuiness parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGuiness to escape.
Magomedov wants to control but McGuiness is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGuiness tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Magomedov is in McGuiness's guard.
Magomedov cracks McGuiness with a solid left hand.
Magomedov trying to control but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to control from the top but McGuiness keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gasan Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magomedov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gasan Magomedov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gasan Magomedov made sure he mentioned Duce & Gogoplata, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barclay has chosen Roxy Music - Avalon as his entrance music. Gustav Ragnarson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Barclay!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson gets a double leg takedown into Barclay's guard.
Ragnarson lands a couple of elbows.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnarson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Barclay has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barclay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ragnarson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ragnarson won't allow Barclay to get back to his feet.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Barclay blocks nicely.
Ragnarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Ragnarson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Barclay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Barclay blocks nicely.
Barclay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barclay working for a triangle but Ragnarson defends it easily.
Barclay has momentary wrist control but Ragnarson slips an elbow through the middle.
Barclay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ragnarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ragnarson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ragnarson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ragnarson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barclay is keeping the position for now.
Ragnarson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ragnarson pushing down on Barclay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barclay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnarson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ragnarson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barclay!
Ragnarson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ragnarson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barclay hang on?
Ragnarson raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barclay is rocked!
Ragnarson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Barclay wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ragnarson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
An out of breath Gustav Ragnarson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Ruxpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lane Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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164 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Theodore Ruxpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lane Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruxpin tried to score with a low kick but Brooks checks it.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Brooks as he checks the leg kick.
Brooks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruxpin throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brooks scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks misses with a left hand
and Ruxpin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruxpin misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Ruxpin's head coaches at Total Impact that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brooks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brooks.
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!
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruxpin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brooks as Ruxpin tries to tie him up.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
Brooks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Ruxpin breaks from the clinch.
Ruxpin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruxpin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brooks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruxpin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brooks takes a swing at Ruxpin's ribcage but misses.
Ruxpin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
A combination from Ruxpin does no damage.
Ruxpin throws a big shot that misses.
Brooks throws out a counter right but Ruxpin avoids it with no problem.
Ruxpin throws a hook but Brooks blocks it.
Ruxpin swinging wildly here.
Brooks scores with a jab. Ruxpin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
Brooks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lane Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks is looking to score with low kicks.
Brooks tried to score with a low kick but Ruxpin checks it.
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruxpin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruxpin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Brooks misses
and Ruxpin counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Brooks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruxpin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brooks checks it well.
Ruxpin takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruxpin digs a right hand into Brooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brooks's gas tank.
Ruxpin taking a breather.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Ruxpin.
Brooks lands a shot to the body.
Ruxpin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working Ruxpin over with knees to the body.
Ruxpin avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Ruxpin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruxpin swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruxpin dodges an elbow strike from Brooks.
Brooks throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruxpin blocks an elbow strike.
Ruxpin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brooks misses with an elbow over the top.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruxpin avoids the damage to the body.
Ruxpin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruxpin.
Ruxpin breaks from the clinch.
Brooks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruxpin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruxpin lands the left hand.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses
and Ruxpin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ruxpin to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks backs away from a small jab... but Ruxpin lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Brooks crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Ruxpin with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Theodore Ruxpin!
A very excited looking Theodore Ruxpin 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. Matt Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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163 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Bakiyev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Green misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Green misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakiyev connects with a looping right hand.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
Bakiyev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green takes one to the side of the head.
Bakiyev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Green is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev lands a jab to the head.
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Matt Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses with a left hand
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev lands a jab to Green's midsection.
Bakiyev throws a shot to the body.
Bakiyev tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakiyev scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Bakiyev.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into Bakiyev's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bakiyev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakiyev is retaining full guard.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakiyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green is in close to Bakiyev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Green controlling from the top position.
Green throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakiyev wants to stand up but Green is controlling him.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakiyev is retaining full guard.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green controlling from the top position.
Green keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bakiyev's head.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakiyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Green throws a big elbow that misses.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakiyev has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
Bakiyev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Green misses with a takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Green with a poor takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green shoots and misses
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Green misses the body punch
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Bakiyev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Green throws a hook to the side of Bakiyev's head but Bakiyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green gets a takedown into half guard.
Bakiyev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Green scores with a couple of nice shots.
Green not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Green 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.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green trying to control the action but Bakiyev is working from the bottom.
Green stops Bakiyev from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bakiyev!
Bakiyev is in a horrible position here. Green smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Green scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bakiyev?
Green jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bakiyev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Green lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bakiyev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Green asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Green throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Green misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Green's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bakiyev prevents Green from moving into mount.
Green working the ground and pound.
Bakiyev is rocked!
Green in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bakiyev is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Green!
Matt Green took some time post fight to say the following; 'Woooooooo! Huge win for the kid! Landen is a tough well rounded guy. Like I've told you, and shown you, when the fight hits the floor you are in the gravy boat baby. There ain't no life jackets in the gravy boat so you might as well relax, take a deep breath and embrace the end.'.
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