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Troids Next Top Fighter! R17 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor MCconnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rebels Song - Come out and Fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor MCconnor!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCracken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MCconnor.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. MCconnor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCracken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCracken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MCconnor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from MCconnor.
MCconnor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCracken throws a nice outside leg kick.
MCconnor moves away from the strike by McCracken.
McCracken takes a swing at MCconnor's ribcage but misses.
MCconnor throws a jab when McCracken was well out of range.
McCracken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MCconnor.
A cross from MCconnor lands.
McCracken is trying hard to land a takedown here. MCconnor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCracken looks for a takedown but MCconnor sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MCconnor misses with a straight right.
MCconnor instigates a clinch.
MCconnor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from MCconnor.
McCracken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MCconnor throws a hook but McCracken blocks it.
MCconnor throws a body shot but no joy.
McCracken shoots in and gets a takedown into MCconnor's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCracken won't allow MCconnor to get back to his feet.
MCconnor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCracken tries to free his leg and advance position but MCconnor is retaining full guard.
McCracken postures up in MCconnor's guard and throws a big left but MCconnor blocks it.
McCracken slips nicely into half guard.
MCconnor is trying to stand back up but McCracken is controlling him
McCracken wants to pass to mount but MCconnor is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCracken looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MCconnor is staying active underneath McCracken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MCconnor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MCconnor tries to clinch but McCracken moves out of range.
MCconnor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McCracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - MCconnor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCracken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MCconnor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCrackens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCracken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCracken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MCconnor manages to avoid it.
MCconnor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from MCconnor.
McCracken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MCconnor blocks a leg kick.
McCracken lands with a straight right. MCconnor didn't see that one coming.
MCconnor stuffs the takedown.
McCracken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MCconnor.
It looked like McCracken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MCconnor just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken throws a body punch but MCconnor moves out of range.
McCracken with a lazy takedown attempt
and MCconnor counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MCconnor stands up and beckons McCracken to his feet.
McCracken scores with a jab to the body.
McCracken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MCconnor manages to avoid it.
MCconnor wants to counter with a clinch but McCracken pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCracken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCracken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MCconnor throws out the jab.
McCracken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MCconnor misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from MCconnor misses.
MCconnor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCracken.
McCracken shoots in looking for a takedown but MCconnor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCracken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCracken just misses with a punch to the body.
MCconnor throws a hook to the side of McCracken's head but McCracken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCracken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from MCconnor.
McCracken takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor MCconnor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCracken misses with a leg kick.
McCracken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCracken misses the shot to the body.
MCconnor loads up on a big right hand but McCracken slips the punch.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from MCconnor.
Gregor MCconnor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MCconnor connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCracken. McCracken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCracken slips a straight right by MCconnor.
McCracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MCconnor moves away.
McCracken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MCconnor.
MCconnor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from MCconnor.
McCracken jabs MCconnor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MCconnor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCracken is looking to land body kicks.
MCconnor misses with a body shot.
It looked like McCracken was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
MCconnor throws a lazy right hand but McCracken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MCconnor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by McCracken there.
McCracken fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MCconnor avoids it really well and circles away.
McCracken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCracken looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McCracken misses with a body shot.
MCconnor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MCconnor scores with a nice right hand.
McCracken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MCconnor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MCconnor lands a glancing blow to the side of McCracken's head.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from MCconnor.
McCracken closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gregor MCconnor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MCconnor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MCconnor throws a big shot that misses.
MCconnor avoids the body shot from McCracken.
McCracken throws a quick inside leg kick.
MCconnor moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken tries to work over MCconnor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to circle away but MCconnor has him pinned against the cage.
McCracken tries to work over MCconnor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MCconnor breaks from the clinch.
McCracken drives through with a takedown into guard.
MCconnor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCracken with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCracken trying to control the position from guard on top but MCconnor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCracken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MCconnor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCracken looking to sit in guard and control but MCconnor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken wants to sweep here but MCconnor controlling him for the moment.
McCracken trying to strike off his back.
McCracken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MCconnor wants to stand but McCracken has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McCracken will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCracken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MCconnor defends well.
McCracken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCracken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MCconnor was covering up waiting for the punch and McCracken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MCconnor keeping moving, preventing McCracken from controlling successfully.
McCracken passes MCconnor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conor McCracken will probably get the nod.
That's time! McCracken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McCracken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MCconnor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from MCconnor. McCracken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCracken throws an overhand right that lands on MCconnor's shoulder, as MCconnor tries to avoid the shot.
MCconnor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCracken misses with a leg kick.
MCconnor throws a lazy right hand but McCracken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCracken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from MCconnor.
McCracken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCracken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MCconnor finds it's way round the side to connect with McCracken's head.
McCracken staying out of range there.
McCracken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. MCconnor does a little dance to reset his feet.
MCconnor throws a big shot that misses.
MCconnor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCracken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MCconnor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken landing some decent shots from guard.
McCracken pushes down on MCconnor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCracken passes to side control.
McCracken wants to control but MCconnor is keeping him busy.
McCracken controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet.
McCracken is trying to get an arm triangle but MCconnor is defending well.
McCracken fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCracken sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MCconnor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCracken tries to advance to mount but MCconnor denies him.
McCracken wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MCconnor, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCracken trying to control the position but MCconnor is working away.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet but McCracken drags him back down.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McCracken trying to control the action but MCconnor is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MCconnor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MCconnor throws a hook but McCracken blocks it.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MCconnor as he avoids it easily.
MCconnor misses with a hook. McCracken ducked under it nicely.
MCconnor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCracken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MCconnor is fending him off so far but McCracken persists. Nope, MCconnor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McCracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MCconnor scores with a nice right hand.
MCconnor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MCconnor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCracken tries for a takedown but MCconnor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MCconnor sizes up McCracken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MCconnor leaves McCracken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MCconnor throws a hook but McCracken avoids it easily.
MCconnor blocks a low kick nicely.
MCconnor throws out a counter right but McCracken avoids it with no problem.
McCracken throws a shot to the body.
MCconnor tries to clinch but McCracken moves out of range.
As MCconnor backs away, McCracken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregor MCconnor.
I think MCconnor 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McCracken!
An out of breath Conor McCracken 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Scrooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Matt Smith enters the cage!
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Sebastian Scrooge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrooge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Scrooge takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Scrooge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scrooge is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scrooge stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Scrooge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Scrooge is controlling him well.
Scrooge trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Scrooge is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Scrooge is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrooge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scrooge.
Scrooge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Scrooge misses with a straight left.
Scrooge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith scores with a head kick. Scrooge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith defending well as Scrooge loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Scrooge lands.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scrooge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scrooge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Scrooge scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith clinches.
Scrooge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith slips under a jab.
Scrooge avoids the head kick by Smith.
Scrooge connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Scrooge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scrooge fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Scrooge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Scrooge is blocking nicely.
Scrooge tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scrooge blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scrooge fails to pull guard.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Scrooge is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Scrooge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scrooge is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Scrooge is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scrooge tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scrooge has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Scrooge tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scrooge tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Scrooge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Scrooge from controlling successfully.
Scrooge won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Scrooge trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Scrooge won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Scrooge trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scrooge is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scrooge gets the takedown into side control.
Scrooge scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scrooge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scrooge trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Scrooge drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scrooge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Scrooge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scrooge throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith lands a brutal head kick. Scrooge looks out on his feet and Smith throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Matt Smith!
Matt Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Sebastian Scrooge spoke after the fight, saying 'I should have bought my supplements from LOPS!
http://www.mmatycoon.com/nutritionpublic.php?ncid=2458'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julle Hallava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallava comes into the arena with Nightcall blaring out of the sound system. Munster has chosen The Munsters Theme as his entrance music. 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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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julle Hallava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herman Munster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallava misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hallava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munster.
Hallava slips a jab from Munster.
Hallava needs to keep his hands up - Munster had a free shot at his head there.
Hallava misses with a head kick.
Munster throws an overhand right that lands on Hallava's shoulder, as Hallava tries to avoid the shot.
Hallava misses with a low kick.
Hallava lands a front kick.
Munster gets tackled into the cage by Hallava. Hallava maintains the clinch.
Munster tries to stall but Hallava uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Munster - that landed with a thud.
Munster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallava moves away.
Hallava lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallava throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hallava lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallava throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munster cracks Hallava with a right hand to the side of the head.
Munster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hallava counters by moving into the clinch.
Munster blocks an elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallava pushes off an throws an elbow but Munster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Munster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallava backwards.
Munster blocking some punches.
Munster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Munster blocks an uppercut.
Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Munster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munster misses with a punch to the body.
Munster tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Munster misses with a punch to the body.
Munster struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallava controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallava gets through Munster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hallava keeps control of Munster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallava lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munster pushes Hallava back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallava can't find room to land a body shot as Munster controls the action.
Hallava lands with a light punch inside.
Munster blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hallava.
Hallava lands an elbow inside that Munster shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Munster.
Hallava lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hallava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munster tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Hallava lands with a left to the head.
Hallava lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munster avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Munster prevents a body shot from Hallava.
Munster misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallava.
Hallava throws a head punch that misses.
Munster blocks an elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava misses with a punch on the inside.
Munster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallava.
Munster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallava has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallava just misses with a elbow thrown towards Munster's brow.
Munster stalling in the clinch but Hallava improves position.
Munster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munster.
Munster slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Munster blocks an uppercut.
Munster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munster blocks an uppercut.
Munster lands an uppercut.
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!
Hallava has Munster pressed against the cage, preventing Munster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Munster misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallava throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Hallava's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Munster.
Hallava misses with a body punch.
Munster working aggressively here.
Hallava throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Munster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Munster.
Munster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Munster lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julle Hallava dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hallava moves into range and clinches up with Munster.
Munster misses with a punch to the body.
Hallava throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Munster as the two fighters clinch.
Hallava scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Munster lands a shoulder strike.
Hallava misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallava.
Hallava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallava lands with a right to the head.
Hallava scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallava.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Hallava fails to land.
Munster blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munster.
Munster misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hallava.
Hallava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallava misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallava misses with some punches.
Munster blocks an uppercut.
Munster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallava swings wildly with an uppercut but Munster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munster is working Hallava over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hallava as the two fighters clinch.
Hallava has a couple of punches blocked by Munster.
Hallava struggles to land a body shot inside as Munster controls his hands.
Hallava misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munster.
Munster blocks an elbow strike from Hallava.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munster.
Hallava lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallava slips a jab from Munster.
Munster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallava stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hallava tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hallava throws a head kick that misses.
Munster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallava throws a lazy head kick
and Munster counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Munster.
Hallava moves in looking to clinch but Munster pushes him off.
Herman Munster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallava attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot lands for Hallava.
Hallava moves away from the strike by Munster.
Munster blocks a head kick by Hallava.
That kick from Hallava tenderised Munster's leg. Munster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallava is looking to clinch but Munster is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hallava is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hallava drives through and clinches with Munster against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Munster fails to land.
Munster misses with some punches.
Munster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hallava can't find room to land a body shot as Munster controls the action.
Hallava lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hallava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallava.
Munster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallava misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munster.
Hallava scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munster working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallava misses with a body punch.
Munster avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallava.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munster tries to throw a body punch but Hallava avoids it by throwing Munster back against the cage.
Hallava has a couple of punches blocked by Munster.
Munster misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hallava fails to land.
Munster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallava working aggressively here.
Munster scores with a shoulder strike.
Munster prevents a body shot from Hallava.
Munster throws a head punch that misses.
Hallava tries to work over Munster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munster lands a right hand.
Munster misses with the head strike.
Munster lands a right hand.
Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munster's elbow.
Munster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herman Munster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hallava throws a head kick but Munster moves out of range.
Hallava misses with a two punch combination.
Munster throws a head kick that misses.
Munster looks to land a body kick but Hallava moved away.
Munster just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHallava.
Munster throws a low kick but Hallava avoids it.
Hallava tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munster! But no joy.
Munster avoids the head kick by Hallava.
Hallava works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Munster lands a jab to the head.
Hallava throws out a leg kick but Munster moves out of range and Hallava only half commits.
Munster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallava's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hallava scrambles back to his feet.
Hallava throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Munster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hallava takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munster moves out of range as Hallava strikes.
Munster scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Munster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Munster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hallava takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick there by Hallava.
Hallava feints and then cracks Munster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munster down.
Hallava tries to bum rush Munster with a series of wild strikes but Munster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallava.
A jab from Hallava misses.
Hallava swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Munster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Hallava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hallava takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hallava throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallava is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallava tries to clinch but Munster is having none of it.
Hallava doesn't manage to clinch there - Munster circles away.
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!
Hallava swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Munster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hallava.
Munster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Munster throws a hook but Hallava blocks it.
Munster throws a series of punches but Hallava moves out of range.
Munster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallava was well out of range. Poor timing from Munster.
Hallava tries a head kick but it misses.
Munster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hallava connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Munster scrambles back to his feet.
Hallava tries to clinch but Munster is having none of it.
Hallava misses with the body kick
and Munster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munster misses with a leg kick
and Hallava counters with an inside leg kick.
Munster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hallava moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munster fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hallava throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Munster's head.
Munster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Munster cracks Hallava with a good jab.
Munster thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Munster backs away, Hallava returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hallava connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Munster checks a leg kick nicely.
Munster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hallava takes one to the side of the head.
Hallava finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Munster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munster looks to land a left hand but Hallava moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallava cracks Munster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Munster throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hallava to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallava.
Munster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Munster throws a solid leg kick but Hallava takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munster.
Hallava misses with a series of wild punches.
Hallava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munster was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallava.
A countering left hand to the body from Munster misses.
Munster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallava makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Munster avoids the body shot from Hallava.
Munster lands a jab to Hallava's midsection.
Munster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hallava misses with a leg kick
and Munster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hallava misses with a body shot.
Munster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Herman Munster.
I think Munster 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Munster!
Herman Munster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajai Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores comes to the cage accompanied by The XX - Intro. Rafael Flores has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajai Hoo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoo lands with a hook. Flores tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Flores.
Hoo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hoo throws a leg kick but Flores checks it.
Flores swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flores has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Envyus in the buildup to the fight.
Flores moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flores lands a left and a right that send Hoo crashing to the mat, dazed. Flores thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoo misses with a takedown attempt - Flores sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flores jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoo feints the counter takedown.
Flores lands a body shot.
Hoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Flores.
Hoo scores with a nice head shot.
Flores fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoo manages to avoid it.
Flores throws a leg kick which misses Hoo's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoo tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Flores uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo cracks Flores with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flores moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flores throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hoo avoids the body shot from Flores.
Flores misses with an uppercut. Hoo saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Hoo.
Flores on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hoo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoo tries to land a front kick but Flores steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flores jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flores lands a big uppercut and Hoo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hoo looks OK. Flores waves Hoo back to his feet!
Hoo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?
Hoo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flores looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoo lands a right hook to the body.
Hoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Flores tests Hoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoo misses with a body shot.
Flores takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flores. That's going to slow Hoo down.
Hoo lands with a nice body punch.
Hoo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flores can pounce on him.
Flores misses with a hook. Hoo ducked under it nicely.
Flores swings for the body but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Hoo blocks the low kick.
Flores throws a push kick but Hoo slaps the foot to one side.
Flores scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Hoo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flores doesn't seem phased though.
Flores swings for the body but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flores misses with a hook.
Hoo scores with a nice head shot.
Flores looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoo is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Flores misses the shot to the body.
Hoo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Flores misses with a wild body shot.
Flores looks to throw the jab but Hoo is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoo! But no joy.
Hoo lunges at Flores with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flores's hand.
Flores scores with a punch to the head.
Flores takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Hoo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoo feints the counter takedown.
Hoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flores moves away.
Hoo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Flores misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flores checks a leg kick.
Flores slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Flores misses the shot to the body.
Flores scores with a hook.
Hoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Flores sprawls well. He's pushed Hoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rafael Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajai Hoo.
A jab from Hoo misses.
Flores lands a big head kick that sends Hoo tumbling to the mat! Flores takes a step backwards and waves Hoo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Flores will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flores connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flores counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Hoo misses.
A good leg kick by Flores.
Flores throws out a leg kick but Hoo moves out of range and Flores only half commits.
Hoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Flores dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Flores scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoo misses the shot to the body.
Hoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Hoo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Flores attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoo misses with an uppercut.
Flores throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flores throws a big shot that misses.
Hoo avoids the body shot from Flores.
Flores bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoo misses with a head kick.
Flores throws an overhand right that lands on Hoo's shoulder, as Hoo tries to avoid the shot.
Flores lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Flores as he checks the leg kick.
Flores closes the distance and clinches up with Hoo, looking for a takedown. Flores pushes Hoo against the cage but Hoo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores misses with a looping right.
Hoo connects with a crisp jab.
Hoo pushes Flores away with a front kick.
Flores takes one to the side of the head.
Flores looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoo is just out of range.
Hoo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flores is trying to defend but Hoo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flores blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoo.
Hoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flores trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoo thows a huge punch but Flores dodges it nicely.
Flores is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoo's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoo trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores has the hooks in. Hoo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Flores slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Flores keeps control of the position as Hoo tries to break free.
Flores avoiding Hoo 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores keeps control of the position as Hoo tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoo is still trying to improve position.
Hoo trying to control but not successfully.
Hoo rolls, trying to escape but Flores keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hoo tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rafael Flores will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Flores does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Flores looks for a takedown but Hoo sprawls well.
Hoo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoo misses with a head kick.
Flores fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hoo just manages to avoid it.
Hoo throws out a leg kick but Flores moves out of range and Hoo only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Flores tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flores misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Hoo lands with a straight right. Flores didn't see that one coming.
Flores waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoo.
Flores closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoo circles away.
Hoo sizes up Flores with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Flores is predictable there
enabling Hoo to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoo misses with a body punch
and Flores counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flores on the side of the head.
Flores is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoo.
Hoo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores moves out of range of the body kick from Hoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Hoo tenderised Flores's leg. Flores is trying to keep his angry face on.
Flores turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flores takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoo ducks under a wild hook from Flores.
Flores takes a swing at Hoo's ribcage but misses.
Flores tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoo misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hoo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hoo.
Flores throws a body punch but Hoo moves out of range.
Hoo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Flores defends it well.
Hoo connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flores throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hoo tenderised Flores's leg. Flores is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoo takes one to the chin there.
Flores misses with a wild combination.
Hoo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flores manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flores is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Flores trying to control the position.
Hoo throwing strikes from guard but Flores blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoo throwing strikes from guard but Flores blocks nicely.
Ajai Hoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Flores is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoo, into his guard.
Hoo is controlling Flores's posture.
Flores has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoo tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rafael Flores is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ajai Hoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flores has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Flores!
Rafael Flores took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It feels good to beat the best manager in the game. But, Unfortunately you were not able to do that today. Nice fight. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kule Den (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duvalier comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francois Duvalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, Kule Den!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Den misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duvalier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Den needs to keep his hands up - Duvalier had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Kule Den has been cut.
Duvalier looks to throw the jab but Den is out of range.
Duvalier takes a swing at Den's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Den on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duvalier throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Den there.
Duvalier scores with a nice head shot.
Den moves out of range as Duvalier strikes.
Duvalier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Den.
Duvalier throws a body punch but Den moves out of range.
Den looks to throw the jab but Duvalier is out of range.
Duvalier throws a hook to the side of Den's head but Den sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Den there.
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!
Den takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duvalier scores with a jab.
Duvalier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Duvalier.
Duvalier lands with a good body shot.
Den looks to score with a jab to the body but Duvalier is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvalier. Den does a little dance to reset his feet.
Den takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Den slips a straight right by Duvalier.
Den throws a leg kick but Duvalier moved away.
Den slips a jab from Duvalier.
We've been informed that Den has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Duvalier throws a shot from downtown. Den moves away and avoids it.
Duvalier throws a hook to the side of Den's head but Den sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Den looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Den throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duvalier.
Duvalier throws an overhand right that lands on Den's shoulder, as Den tries to avoid the shot.
Duvalier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Den backs up against the cage.
Duvalier misses with a combination
and Den counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Den throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvalier throws a one two combo.
That has opened up Kule Den's cut even more.
Den misses with a lunging right hand
and Duvalier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duvalier takes a swing at Den's ribcage but misses.
Duvalier misses with a looping left.
Duvalier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duvalier gets a clinch.
Den throws a head punch that misses.
Duvalier misses with a punch on the inside.
Duvalier misses with the head strike.
Den has a couple of punches blocked by Duvalier.
Den blocks an uppercut.
Duvalier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dens head.
Duvalier working aggressively here.
Den blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvalier working aggressively here.
Duvalier misses with a punch to the body.
Duvalier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Den bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duvalier misses with a body punch
and Den counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Den misses
and Duvalier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duvalier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Den tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Den.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Den.
Duvalier blocks a body shot from Den.
Den blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Den.
Duvalier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duvalier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duvalier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Den blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duvalier tries a body shot but Den blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Den lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duvalier swings wildly with an uppercut but Den uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Den misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Den makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duvalier avoiding damage.
Den goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duvalier is working Den over against the cage.
Duvalier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duvalier swings wildly with an uppercut but Den uses good head movement to avoid it.
Den tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duvalier's elbow.
Den fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Den stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duvalier tries a body shot but Den blocks it.
Den misses with a hook from the clinch.
Den blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Duvalier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kule Den's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Duvalier connects with a crisp jab.
Duvalier throws a body punch but Den moves out of range.
Duvalier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Den scores with a four punch combination!
Duvalier missing with a left hand there. Den was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duvalier cracks Den with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duvalier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Den misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Duvalier there.
Den has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The cut above Kule Den's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Duvalier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Den can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duvalier throws a right hand that Den ducks under and follows up with a left that Den also avoids with ease.
Duvalier misses with a hook.
Duvalier misses with a body punch
and Den counters with a straight right hand.
Duvalier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Den.
Duvalier is rocked!
Duvalier misses with a looping right.
Oh Duvalier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duvalier throws a body shot but no joy.
Duvalier seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvalier throws out a loose jab but Den uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duvalier misses with a body shot.
Duvalier misses the jab.
Den appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duvalier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duvalier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Den steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duvalier.
Duvalier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Den.
Duvalier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Den looks to land a combination but Duvalier avoids it well.
Duvalier throws a body punch but Den moves out of range.
Duvalier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Den.
Duvalier throws a right hand that misses
and Den counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duvalier is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Den Rushes Duvalier and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Duvalier is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Den Piles on the pressure and Duvalier crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kule Den!
Kule Den decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rony Jason was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Camatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rony Jason!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jason moves out of range as Camatta strikes.
Jason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camatta to score with a decent uppercut.
Camatta slips a jab from Jason.
Jason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jason throws a body kick that misses
and Camatta counters with a shoot takedown. Jason fights it but they end up in guard.
Camatta stands up over Jason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camatta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jason told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Camatta throws a big elbow that misses.
Camatta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jason wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta throws a big elbow that misses.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Jason working a defensive guard here.
Jason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Camatta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jason circles away quickly and effectively.
Jason wants to slow Camatta down by chopping away at his legs.
Camatta tries to counter with a takedown but Jason is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason gets caught flat footed, as Camatta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Camatta postures up in Jason's guard and throws a big left but Jason blocks it.
Camatta 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.
Camatta working some strikes from top position.
Jason trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camatta stops Jason from standing up.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camatta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camatta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camatta stays in close to Jason's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jason misses with a few strikes there.
Jason misses with a low kick as Camatta jumps back.
Jason leaves Camatta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camatta throws a head kick that misses.
Camatta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jason.
Jason lands a leg kick that knocks Camatta off balance momentarily.
Jason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camatta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jason can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jason.
Jason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camatta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jason.
Camatta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camatta throws a poor cross that misses
and Jason counters with a straight right hand.
Camatta avoids the body shot from Jason.
Camatta attempts a counter takedown but Jason avoids it well and moves away.
Jason scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jason.
Jason misses with a lunging right hand
and Camatta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camatta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jason trying to keep a closed guard but Camatta is proving a slippery customer.
Camatta with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jason as he jumps to the side.
Camatta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jason can do to turn this around?
Camatta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camatta throws the left hand but Jason avoids the punch easily.
Jason looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good work by Camatta as he checks the leg kick.
Camatta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jason connects with a leg kick. Camatta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camatta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camatta checks a leg kick.
Jason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta misses with a looping left.
Camatta connects with the punch.
Jason slips a straight right by Camatta.
Camatta throws a poor cross that misses
and Jason counters with a low kick, right behind Camatta 's knee.
Jason feints and then cracks Camatta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camatta down.
Jason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jason throws a leg kick that is checked
so Camatta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta throws a big right hand that misses.
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jason wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason pulls Camatta in close to his closed guard and prevents Camatta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camatta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Camatta slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camatta drops an elbow to the side of Jason's head.
Nice strikes from Camatta there.
Camatta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Camatta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Camatta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jason defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Camatta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Camatta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Camatta wants to take a breather but Jason is having none of it.
Camatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jason is trying to get back to full guard.
Jason is trying to maintain the position but Camatta is very close to passing his half guard.
Camatta trying to mount his opponent but Jason defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jason is trying to maintain the position but Camatta is very close to passing his half guard.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jason keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Camatta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rony Jason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Camatta blocks the low kick.
Camatta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camatta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camatta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camatta tries to counter with a takedown but Jason is quick to defend against it.
Jason throws a leg kick which misses Camatta's front leg but catches the back leg as Camatta tries to avoid it.
Jason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Camatta takes a step back to recover.
Jason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Camatta blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camatta is struggling to control the position.
Jason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camatta lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Camatta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camatta pushes Jason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camatta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camatta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camatta trying to land knees to the body.
Jason misses with a body punch.
Jason blocking some punches.
Jason misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jason blocks an uppercut.
Jason stalling in the clinch but Camatta improves position.
Camatta stalling in the clinch.
Jason looking to slow down the pace here.
Jason misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Camatta tries to throw a body punch but Jason avoids it by throwing Camatta back against the cage.
Jason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camatta's elbow.
Jason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camatta stalls.
Jason dodges an elbow strike from Camatta.
Camatta tries to work over Jason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camatta stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camatta.
Rony Jason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is trying to stall.
Camatta blocks a body shot from Jason.
Camatta tries to pull guard but Jason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jason swings wildly with an uppercut but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jason stalling the fight.
Jason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jason as the two fighters clinch.
Jason misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jason as Camatta tries to tie him up.
Camatta has a couple of punches blocked by Jason.
Jason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camatta jumps guard but Jason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jason tries to stall but Camatta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jason fails to land.
Jason misses with a punch on the inside.
Jason trying to stall but Camatta improves his position.
Camatta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jason backwards.
Jason lands with a left to the head.
Camatta trying to control the position but instead, Jason has worked for underhooks and has pushed Camatta into the cage.
Jason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camatta pulls guard successfully.
Jason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camatta wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rony Jason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Camatta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
After winning the bout, Antonio Camatta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton's entrance music is Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All. A fine choice. Shape Shifter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
215 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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23
214 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Stapleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shifter 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.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Stapleton manages to get underhooks.
Stapleton breaks the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stapleton checks a leg kick.
Shifter blocks a head kick by Stapleton.
Shifter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Stapleton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stapleton.
Shifter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stapleton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shifter at a distance.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stapleton is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter tries to clinch up but Stapleton circles away and keeps his distance.
Stapleton leaves Shifter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shifter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter staying out of range there.
Shifter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stapleton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shifter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stapleton throws a looping overhand right but Shifter ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Stapleton.
Shifter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stapleton misses with a looping right.
Shifter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Stapleton.
Stapleton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shifter flicks out a counter leg kick but Stapleton steps away.
Stapleton lands a front kick.
Stapleton misses with a body kick.
Stapleton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton misses with a head kick.
Shifter walks into a stiff left hand from Stapleton.
Shifter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stapleton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shifter blocks a jab.
Stapleton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shifter has closed the distance and engaged Stapleton in a clinch.
Stapleton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jeremy Stapleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Stapleton is trying to break the clinch but Shifter has him pressed against the cage.
Stapleton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Stapleton's head coaches at Diamond Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stapleton throws a lazy head kick
enabling Shifter to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Stapleton lands a big head kick that sends Shifter tumbling to the mat! Stapleton takes a step backwards and waves Shifter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Shape Shifter has been cut.
Shifter slips under a jab from Stapleton.
Shifter walks straight into a right hand from Stapleton - that's dropped him! Stapleton jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shifter from any more punishment! Shifter complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeremy Stapleton!
An out of breath Jeremy Stapleton 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boshtok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boshtok kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jump Around M*thaf*cka. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boshtok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Khan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boshtok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan thumps Boshtok with a low kick.
Boshtok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Boshtok's leg but Boshtok calmly moves out of range.
Boshtok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boshtok misses with a lunging right hand
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khan. Boshtok shrugs it off though.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boshtok is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Khan throws a leg kick but Boshtok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boshtok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a low kick but Boshtok avoids it.
It appears Boshtok was looking to counter with a kick there.
A low kick from Boshtok is predictable there
and Khan counters with a thumping low kick.
Khan scores with a hook.
Boshtok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Boshtok.
Khan throws out a counter right but Boshtok avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Boshtok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan unleashes a big counter combination but Boshtok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khan's corner calls for a 1-2. Khan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boshtok's sensitive parts.
Khan thows a leg kick but Boshtok checks it
and Boshtok counters with an outside leg kick.
Boshtok looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Khan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boshtok misses with a series of wild punches.
Boshtok misses with a kick to the body
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Boshtok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boshtok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan lands with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boshtok lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Khan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khan throws out a leg kick but Boshtok moves out of range and Khan only half commits.
Nice cross by Khan.
Khan moves out of range of the leg kick from Boshtok.
Boshtok tries to work over Khan's front leg with a kick but Khan checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Boshtok takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boshtok looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Khan!
Khan is trying to improve his position.
Khan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boshtok in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boshtok working away.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boshtok. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Khan dodges the ground and pound from Boshtok.
Boshtok creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Khan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Khan taking a bit of punishment here - Boshtok scoring with strikes.
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!
Boshtok grinds an elbow into Khan's temple.
Khan taking a bit of punishment here - Boshtok scoring with strikes.
Boshtok creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Khan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boshtok trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Boshtok 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.
Boshtok tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boshtok tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerry Khan 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.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boshtok.
Boshtok tries to score with a low kick but Khan moves his leg out of the way.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boshtok.
Boshtok throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boshtok walks into a left hand.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boshtok checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khan throws a body punch but Boshtok moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan scores with a jab.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Boshtok misses with a right hand
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boshtok takes a step back to recover.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boshtok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Boshtok is out of range.
It looked like Boshtok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boshtok moves out of range of the body kick from Khan.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Khan throws a front kick that sends Boshtok stumbling back into the cage.
Boshtok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boshtok closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boshtok wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Boshtok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boshtok thows a huge punch but Khan dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Boshtok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.
We've been hearing that Boshtok has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Khan taking some punishment here, with Boshtok in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boshtok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boshtok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boshtok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head.
Boshtok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boshtok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khan wants to control but Boshtok passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boshtok working the ground and pound.
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Boshtok with the ground and pound but Khan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Boshtok trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Boshtok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boshtok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boshtok trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Boshtok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khan gets back to full guard.
Boshtok preventing the sweep.
Boshtok connects with a couple of short punches.
Khan is rocked!
Boshtok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khan is still in real trouble! Can Boshtok finish him?
Boshtok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khan seems to have recovered his senses.
Boshtok postures up in Khan's guard and throws a big left but Khan blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yuri Boshtok will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Khan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boshtok's calf.
Khan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boshtok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khan.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Khan enables Boshtok to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Khan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boshtok is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boshtok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yuri Boshtok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boshtok is one step ahead there.
Boshtok is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boshtok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khan controls Boshtok momentarily but Boshtok frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boshtok.
Khan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khan.
Boshtok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Boshtok as he checks the leg kick.
Boshtok throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boshtok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khan swivels and escapes.
Boshtok looks to land a body kick but Khan moved away.
Boshtok looking to score a takedown here. Khan is defending well but Boshtok drives through and ends up in Khan's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boshtok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khan is trying to control the position but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok postures up in Khan's guard and throws a big left but Khan blocks it.
Boshtok lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Boshtok works over Khan with some ground and pound from guard.
Khan is controlling Boshtok's posture.
Khan 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.
Boshtok working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
Boshtok looking for a triangle here. Khan is fighting it but it looks tight! Boshtok pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Khan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yuri Boshtok!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuri Boshtok 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Geralt Of Rivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Commander Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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158 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Rivia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Commander Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Rivia lands a nice hook to Shepard's body. Shepard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shepard misses with a takedown attempt - Of Rivia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shepard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Of Rivia thows a body kick. Shepard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Of Rivia misses with a body kick.
Shepard misses with a body shot.
It looked like Of Rivia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shepard.
A big right from Of Rivia misses.
Shepard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shepard takes a swing at Of Rivia's ribcage but misses.
Of Rivia throwing a counter right hand but Shepard manages to avoid it.
Shepard tries to land a leg kick but Of Rivia saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia throws an overhand right that lands on Shepard's shoulder, as Shepard tries to avoid the shot.
Shepard ducks under a wild hook from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Of Rivia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Commander Shepard has been cut.
Of Rivia misses with an uppercut.
Of Rivia throws a leg kick but Shepard checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Of Rivia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shepard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shepard lunges at Of Rivia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Of Rivia's hand.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Shepard avoids it easily.
Shepard walks into a straight right hand from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia misses the jab.
Shepard with the counter takedown but Of Rivia avoids it easily.
Geralt Of Rivia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Of Rivia misses with a few strikes there.
Of Rivia lands with a nice body kick.
Of Rivia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shepard.
Shepard wants to clinch
and Of Rivia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Rivia misses with an uppercut. Shepard saw that one coming.
Shepard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Geralt Of Rivia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard moves away from the strike by Of Rivia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Of Rivia.
Shepard is rocked!
Shepard checks a leg kick.
Of Rivia ducks under a wild hook from Shepard.
Of Rivia checks a leg kick.
Shepard throws a head kick but Of Rivia moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Of Rivia.
Shepard is still on wobbly legs! Can Of Rivia finish him?
Shepard closes the distance and clinches.
Shepard seems to have recovered his senses.
Of Rivia breaks from the clinch.
Shepard misses with a body kick.
Shepard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shepard on the side of the head.
Shepard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Rivia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia throws a low kick, looking for Shepard's leg but Shepard calmly moves out of range.
Of Rivia throws a chopping leg kick but Shepard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Of Rivia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shepard was well out of range. Poor timing from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Rivia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Of Rivia throws a big shot that misses.
Shepard defending well as Of Rivia loads up on a big left hand.
Shepard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Rivia.
Shepard scores with a body shot.
Of Rivia lunges at Shepard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shepard's hand.
Of Rivia lands a jab to Shepard's midsection.
Shepard throws a hook but Of Rivia avoids it easily.
Shepard walks into a stiff left hand from Of Rivia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia misses with a looping right.
Shepard feints the counter takedown.
Shepard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shepard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Of Rivia.
Shepard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Rivia throws a push kick but Shepard slaps the foot to one side.
Of Rivia throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Of Rivia coming out on top.
Shepard closes the distance and clinches up with Of Rivia, looking for a takedown. Shepard pushes Of Rivia against the cage but Of Rivia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Of Rivia throws a jab but it's blocked by Shepard.
Shepard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shepard.
Shepard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Of Rivia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Of Rivia is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Rivia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Commander Shepard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shepard checks a low kick from Of Rivia.
Shepard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Of Rivia misses with a body shot.
Shepard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Of Rivia throws a leg kick but Shepard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Of Rivia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shepard can do to turn this around?
Of Rivia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shepard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Rivia misses with a straight right.
Shepard connects with an inside leg kick.
Shepard thumps Of Rivia with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia misses with a looping right.
Shepard feints the counter takedown.
Shepard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shepard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Of Rivia rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Rivia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Of Rivia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Of Rivia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shepard with the counter takedown but Of Rivia avoids it easily.
Shepard scores with a jab. Of Rivia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shepard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Of Rivia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shepard moves away from the strike by Of Rivia.
Shepard slips a jab from Of Rivia.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shepard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Of Rivia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Of Rivia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Of Rivia scores with a hook.
Shepard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Of Rivia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shepard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Of Rivia.
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!
Of Rivia slips a straight right by Shepard.
Shepard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shepard.
Of Rivia throws the left hand but Shepard avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Of Rivia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Of Rivia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Shepard tries to counter it with a takedown but Of Rivia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Of Rivia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shepard.
Of Rivia throws a big shot that misses.
Shepard throws a leg kick but Of Rivia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Of Rivia connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia avoids a kick to the body.
Shepard tries to land a leg kick but Of Rivia saw it coming and moves away.
Of Rivia throws a jab but it's blocked by Shepard.
Of Rivia cracks Shepard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Of Rivia has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shepard to stand back up!
Shepard takes a swing at Of Rivia's ribcage but misses.
Of Rivia misses with a straight left.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Of Rivia as he avoids it easily.
Of Rivia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shepard on the side of the head.
Of Rivia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Rivia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shepard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of Rivia.
A bone on bone clash there as Of Rivia blocks the leg kick.
Shepard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Rivia was well out of range. Poor timing from Shepard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Rivia.
Shepard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shepard wants to slow Of Rivia down by chopping away at his legs.
Shepard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shepard lands a front kick.
Jab by Of Rivia.
That has opened up Commander Shepard's cut even more.
Shepard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shepard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shepard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Shepard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Of Rivia throws out a loose jab but Shepard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shepard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Of Rivia defends it well.
Of Rivia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shepard lands with a kick to the temple. Of Rivia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Rivia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Commander Shepard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shepard just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Of Rivia misses the target.
A big left from Of Rivia misses.
Shepard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Of Rivia moves out of range as Shepard throws a body kick.
Shepard throws a solid leg kick but Of Rivia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shepard.
Shepard scores with a jab.
Shepard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Of Rivia blocks a low kick nicely.
Of Rivia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Of Rivia lands a left and a right that send Shepard crashing to the mat, dazed. Of Rivia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Rivia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shepard blocks a jab.
Of Rivia moves out of range as Shepard throws a body kick.
Geralt Of Rivia is winning the standup battle so far.
Shepard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shepard throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Rivia throws out a loose jab but Shepard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Of Rivia.
Shepard throws a leg kick but Of Rivia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shepard thows a leg kick but Of Rivia checks it
and Of Rivia counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Shepard off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Of Rivia follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Shepard was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Geralt Of Rivia!
After winning the bout, Geralt Of Rivia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle takes a swing at Doyle's ribcage but misses.
Doyle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Carlyle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carlyle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Carlyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doyle.
Doyle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doyle throws a right hand that Carlyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlyle also avoids with ease.
Carlyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doyle.
Doyle motions for Carlyle to come forward. Doyle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carlyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlyle misses with a hook. Doyle ducked under it nicely.
Doyle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carlyle swings for the body but Doyle moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Carlyle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab, jab by Carlyle - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle tries to clinch but Carlyle is having none of it.
Doyle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doyle connects with a right hand. Carlyle shakes it off.
Carlyle throws a leg kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Carlyle there.
Doyle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carlyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlyle throws a shot from downtown. Doyle moves away and avoids it.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlyle.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Carlyle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doyle's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carlyle on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Carlyle.
We've been informed that Doyle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Doyle throws the kick towards the body but Carlyle avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Doyle. Beautiful body shot.
Carlyle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Doyle.
Doyle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carlyle throws a head kick that misses.
Carlyle swings for the body but Doyle moves out of range.
Carlyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.
Carlyle throws a body punch but Doyle moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlyle.
Doyle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doyle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Doyle tries to clinch up but Carlyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Doyle blocks a head kick by Carlyle.
Doyle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doyle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doyle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doyle moves into the clinch.
Doyle pushes off an throws an elbow but Carlyle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carlyle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doyle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle takes an elbow to the temple.
Carlyle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doyle blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle throws an elbow that misses.
Doyle taking a breather.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Doyle avoids the elbow strike from Carlyle, against the cage.
A short left from Carlyle.
Carlyle taking a breather.
Carlyle takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Carlyle fails to land.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Doyle - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Carlyle can't find room to land a body shot as Doyle controls the action.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle tries a body shot but Carlyle blocks it.
Carlyle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carlyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Doyle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carlyle throws a head kick but Doyle moves out of range.
Carlyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlyle.
Carlyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doyle misses with a kick to the body.
Carlyle is looking to counter the offense by Doyle and move into the clinch.
Carlyle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doyle.
Doyle misses with a body kick.
Carlyle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle lands with a shot to the body.
Carlyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Doyle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Carlyle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle connects with a solid leg kick.
Carlyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doyle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doyle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carlyle. Carlyle obviously looking to wear him down.
Doyle tries to land a front kick but Carlyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carlyle looks to land a right hand but Doyle moved out of range.
Doyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlyle.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlyle.
Carlyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carlyle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doyle to score with a decent uppercut.
Doyle is looking to clinch.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlyle.
Carlyle is looking to counter punch.
Carlyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle throws a front kick that sends Doyle stumbling back into the cage.
Doyle tries to clinch but Carlyle is having none of it.
Doyle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doyle moves away.
Doyle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Doyle misses.
Doyle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlyle.
Doyle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carlyle misses with a straight right.
Carlyle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doyle.
Doyle scores with a punch to the head.
Carlyle slips a jab from Doyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Carlyle cracks the inside of Doyle's front leg.
Carlyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlyle.
Carlyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlyle takes a swing at Doyle's ribcage but misses.
Carlyle throws a head kick that misses.
Doyle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carlyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doyle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doyle moves into the clinch successfully.
Doyle lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle misses with an elbow over the top.
Doyle lands an elbow just above Carlyle 's eye.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle lands a body shot.
Doyle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doyle misses with an elbow over the top.
Doyle lands with a light punch inside.
Carlyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carlyle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Doyle - that landed with a thud.
Doyle lands an elbow inside.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carlyle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doyle lands an elbow inside.
Doyle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doyle lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Doyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carlyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Doyle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doyle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doyle tries to land a front kick but Carlyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Carlyle.
Carlyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carlyle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid body kick from Doyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doyle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Doyle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carlyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carlyle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Doyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Doyle.
Doyle cracks the inside of Carlyle's front leg.
Doyle connects with a leg kick. Carlyle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlyle throws out the jab.
Good work by Carlyle as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Doyle.
Carlyle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doyle.
Doyle shoots in but no luck this time.
Doyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carlyle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doyle throws out a leg kick but Carlyle moves out of range and Doyle only half commits.
Carlyle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Doyle just manages to avoid it.
Carlyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles Carlyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle lands with a nice body kick.
Doyle connects with an inside leg kick.
Doyle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carlyle doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doyle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carlyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Doyle.
Doyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carlyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doyle throws a head kick that misses.
Carlyle feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Carlyle is looking to wear down Doyle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doyle blocks a head kick by Carlyle.
Doyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carlyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Doyle misses the target.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Doyle missing with a left hand there. Carlyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doyle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Carlyle.
Doyle throws a shot to the body.
Doyle throws a head kick but Carlyle moves out of range.
Doyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlyle manages to avoid it.
Carlyle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carlyle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carlyle throws a sloppy head kick and Doyle moves out of range easily.
Doyle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Doyle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doyle lands a jab to the nose.
Doyle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carlyle will feel that in the morning.
Carlyle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Carlyle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doyle.
Doyle digs a good body shot into Carlyle's ribs.
Doyle lands the left hand.
Doyle stuns Carlyle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carlyle swings for the body but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Doyle finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doyle 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Doyle!
A relieved looking Jimmy Doyle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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