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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, TJ Grant!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grimes dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes darts in looking for a takedown but Grant gets double underhooks and turns Grimes into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
Grant clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grimes has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimes dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
Grimes shoots in and drives through. Grant sprawls well.
Grant throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Grant works over Grimes's head and body with a nice combination.
Grimes darts in looking for a takedown but Grant gets double underhooks and turns Grimes into the cage.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
Grimes drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grimes tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes misses with a takedown attempt
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grant.
Grimes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant works over Grimes's head and body with a nice combination.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Grant.
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!
Grimes misses with a takedown
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant works Grimes's body with a nice hook.
Grimes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grimes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a series of strikes. Grimes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grimes shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant is working the combinations to good effect here.
Grant catches Grimes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Grant throws a one two combo.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Grimes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grant pinned against the cage. Grant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grimes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grimes. Grimes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grimes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grimes shoots in looking for a takedown but Grant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grimes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grimes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grant scores with a hook.
Grimes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grimes momentarily.
Grant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Grant lands a two punch combo.
Grimes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rick Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant cracks Grimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
TJ Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimes there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Grimes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A cross from Grant lands.
Grant jabs Grimes right on the nose. Grimes blinks but takes it well.
Grimes takes one on the button.
Grimes shoots in looking for a takedown but Grant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grimes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grimes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grimes back to the cage. Grant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grant wants it to stay on the feet.
Grimes with a poor takedown
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Grimes shoots in.
Grant has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grimes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grimes misses with a takedown attempt
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Grant dominated that round.
That's time! Grimes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grimes shoots and misses
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimes misses with a takedown
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Grant. No joy for Grimes on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant lands with an overhand left.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grant leaves Grimes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
TJ Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grimes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Rick Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grimes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grimes off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but Grimes drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.
Grimes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grant!
Grimes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grimes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.
Grimes looking for submissions off his back.
Grimes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Grant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant is nestled in close to Grimes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grimes looking for submissions off his back.
Grant is nestled in close to Grimes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grimes looking for subs from the bottom but Grant mounts him!
Grant lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes can't escape the position.
Grant with good strikes from the mount here!
Grant landing strikes, looking to finish!
Grimes is bucking up trying to escape but Grant cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grant trying to control but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Grant lands a head shot.
Grimes shoots in but no luck this time.
Grant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grimes walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
Grimes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grant!
Grant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grant duly obliges.
Grimes closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Grimes pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grant connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grant defends well and Grimes ends up having to push Grant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
Grimes misses with a takedown
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grant scores with the left hand. Grimes knows he should have avoided that one.
Grant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimes gets slowly back to his feet.
Grimes shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grimes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grant wants it to stay on the feet.
Grant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grimes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant lands a body shot.
Grant lands a jab to Grimes's midsection.
Grant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grant works the jab nicely.
Grant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grant throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
Grimes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grant with a jab.
Grimes fails with the takedown
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a nice shot that snaps Grimes's head back.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grimes.
Grimes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimes has a takedown stuffed.
Grant throws a good cross that connects.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimes's head backwards.
Grant scores with a one two! Grimes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grimes looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Grimes with a poor takedown
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Grimes shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Grimes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimes.
Grant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Grant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grimes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Grant!
In defeat, Rick Grimes stepped up to the mic, saying 'No man could resist my submission arsenal so my opponent got lucky tonight, a rematch would go much differently '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quin Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarek Mace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarek Mace acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quin Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jarek Mace!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kenobi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mace connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mace misses with a looping right.
Mace lands a body shot.
Mace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mace stuns Kenobi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mace looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Mace stuns Kenobi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Mace catches Kenobi right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mace.
Mace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenobi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mace is looking to reverse the position.
Mace is not content to let Kenobi control the position.
Kenobi is really struggling to control Mace but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi happy to just control the position for now.
Mace prevents Kenobi from improving position.
Kenobi trying to control the position but Mace is working away.
Kenobi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenobi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mace is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kenobi's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kenobi! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Mace has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Quin Kenobi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bison Bowden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bison Bowden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bison Bowden!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowden 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bravo.
Bravo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bravo has time to react.
Bravo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bowden to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo shoots in and drives through. Bowden sprawls well.
Bravo looks for a takedown but Bowden sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo with a poor takedown
and Bowden counters with a left right combination that sends Bravo crashing to the mat - Bowden wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Bravo out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bison Bowden!
After the big win, Bison Bowden made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vikai Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wu Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Vangard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta Fuck Wit. Ross Vangard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wu Tang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ross Vangard !
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vangard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tang is looking to slow Vangard down with leg kicks.
Tang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vangard misses with a looping right.
Tang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vangard 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.
Vangard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vangard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vangard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tang's head.
Vangard misses with an uppercut.
Tang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vangard .
Vangard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vangard manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vangard looks to score with a jab to the body but Tang is just out of range.
Tang tries to score with a low kick but Vangard moves his leg out of the way.
Tang seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tang ducks under a wild hook from Vangard .
Tang cracks the inside of Vangard 's front leg.
Tang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vangard throws the left hand but Tang avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vangard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tang eats them both and turns towards Vangard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vangard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vangard throws a body shot but no joy.
Vangard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vangard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vangard .
Tang has a couple of punches blocked by Vangard .
Tang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vangard backwards.
Tang misses with a punch to the body.
Tang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vangard .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vangard .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tang lands with a right to the head.
Tang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vangard 's efforts to push away.
Tang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vangard 's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vangard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tang trying to stall but Vangard improves his position.
Tang cracks Vangard with a nice body shot.
Vangard is trying to break free.
Vangard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vangard .
Tang scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tang.
Vangard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vangard throws a big right hand that misses.
Vangard won't allow Tang to sweep him here.
Tang keeping moving, preventing Vangard from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vangard stopping the sweep attempt from Tang.
Vangard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vangard escapes and throws Tang's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vangard throws a strike aimed at the side of Tang's head but Tang avoids it well.
Tang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vangard 's best efforts.
Tang is trying to maintain the position but Vangard is very close to passing his half guard.
Vangard looks to land a strike but Tang avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vangard throwing strikes from guard but Tang blocks nicely.
Tang is trying to keep Vangard in close.
Vangard tries to free his leg and advance position but Tang is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vangard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tang has his foot on Vangard 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vangard works his way back into a safe position though.
Vangard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vangard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vangard throws a combination that misses
and Tang counters with an inside leg kick.
Vangard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tang.
Tang throws a body punch but Vangard moves out of range.
Tang cracks the inside of Vangard 's front leg.
Vangard ducks under a wild hook from Tang.
Vangard scores with a jab to the body.
Vangard misses with a hook to the body
and Tang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vangard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tang has a couple of punches blocked by Vangard .
Tang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ross Vangard 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.
Tang misses the shot to the body.
Vangard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tang.
Vangard moves away from the strike by Tang.
Tang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tang connects with a leg kick. Vangard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vangard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vangard throws a series of punches but Tang avoids them all with ease.
Vangard takes a swing at Tang's ribcage but misses.
Tang moves out of range of the strikes.
Vangard throws a series of punches but Tang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tang slips a jab from Vangard .
Tang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vangard takes a swing at Tang's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tang defending well as Vangard loads up on a big left hand.
Vangard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tang - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Vangard misses.
Vangard throws an overhand right that lands on Tang's shoulder, as Tang tries to avoid the shot.
Tang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vangard swinging wildly here.
Tang is looking to counter the offense by Vangard and move into the clinch.
Tang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vangard 's sensitive parts.
Tang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vangard 's calf.
Vangard misses the shot to the body.
Tang throws a head kick that misses
and Vangard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ross Vangard has been cut.
Tang loads up on a big right hand but Vangard slips the punch.
Ross Vangard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tang lands a nice hook to Vangard 's body. Vangard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tang lands a leg kick that knocks Vangard off balance momentarily.
Vangard misses with a few strikes there.
Tang tries to counter by clinching up but Vangard breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tang pushes Vangard away with a front kick.
Vangard is breathing heavily.
Tang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Tang.
Vangard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tang.
Vangard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Vangard tries to get set, Tang tries to push him back and clinch up but Vangard manages to avoid the attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Tang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tang tests Vangard 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vangard 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tang.
Tang connects with a leg kick. Vangard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tang cracks Vangard with an open hand slap.
Tang misses the jab.
Vangard throws a combination that misses
and Tang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vangard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tang takes a swing at Vangard 's ribcage but misses.
Tang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vangard misses the jab.
Vangard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tang counters with a thumping low kick.
A cross from Tang lands.
Tang lands an overhand right.
Tang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vangard will feel that in the morning.
Vangard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tang.
Vangard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tang connects with a crisp jab.
Tang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vangard .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tang delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Tang.
Tang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vangard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tang misses with a head kick.
Tang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vangard s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vangard is rocked!
Ross Vangard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tang is looking to slow Vangard down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vangard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tang - the referee stops the clock and Vangard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tang. Vangard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vangard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vangard .
Vangard throws a right and a left that Tang avoids nicely.
Vangard throws a hook but Tang avoids it easily.
Vangard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Tang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tang lands with a nice body kick.
Tang catches Vangard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vangard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tang scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wu Tang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Vangard 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vangard swats away the attempt to clinch by Tang.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tang.
Vangard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Tang misses the target.
Vangard throws a hook but Tang blocks it.
Tang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vangard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vangard wants to get back to striking at distance but Tang won't allow it.
Vangard pushes Tang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Tang.
Tang misses with a punch to the body.
Vangard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vangard can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vangard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vangard wants to get back to striking at distance but Tang won't allow it.
Tang tries to work over Vangard 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wu Tang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tang.
Vangard can't break the clinch.
Vangard misses with the head strike.
Vangard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tang after a bit of a struggle.
Vangard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vangard 's elbow.
Tang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vangard .
Tang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vangard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tang throws a head punch that misses.
Tang controlling the action here for a moment.
Vangard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vangard blocking some punches.
Vangard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tang throws a head punch that misses.
Tang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vangard backwards.
Tang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
You can see that Vangard has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vangard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tang after a bit of a struggle.
Wu Tang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Vangard .
A nice left hand lands by Tang.
Tang works on Vangard 's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vangard blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tang lands a shoulder strike.
Tang pushes Vangard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vangard is still on wobbly legs! Can Tang finish him?
Tang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vangard seems to have recovered his senses.
Tang has Vangard pushed against the cage.
Tang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tang prevents a body shot from Vangard .
Nice body punch from Tang - that landed with a thud.
Tang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vangard backwards.
A short right from Tang on the inside.
Tang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vangard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vangard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vangard misses with a punch on the inside.
Tang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tang lands a nice uppercut.
Tang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tang.
Tang creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vangard 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vangard drops to his knees and Tang pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wu Tang!
Wu Tang 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 Adolf Schwarzkopf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Adolf Schwarzkopf has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Adolf Schwarzkopf seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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215 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adolf Schwarzkopf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vasilyev!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilyev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schwarzkopf.
Schwarzkopf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasilyev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schwarzkopf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasilyev throws a hook to the side of Schwarzkopf's head but Schwarzkopf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schwarzkopf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vasilyev just manages to avoid it.
Vasilyev tries for a takedown but Schwarzkopf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schwarzkopf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vasilyev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schwarzkopf leaves Vasilyev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adolf Schwarzkopf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vasilyev.
Schwarzkopf lands with a kick to the temple. Vasilyev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vasilyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasilyev looks for a takedown but Schwarzkopf sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzkopf stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasilyev. Vasilyev gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasilyev fails to land the takedown.
Schwarzkopf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasilyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzkopf slips under a jab from Vasilyev.
Vasilyev tries for a takedown but Schwarzkopf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schwarzkopf throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Schwarzkopf tenderised Vasilyev's leg. Vasilyev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sergey Vasilyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzkopf throws a leg kick but Vasilyev moved away.
Schwarzkopf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasilyev throws out the jab.
Vasilyev misses with an uppercut. Schwarzkopf saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Vasilyev.
Vasilyev closes the distance and clinches up with Schwarzkopf, looking for a takedown. Vasilyev pushes Schwarzkopf against the cage but Schwarzkopf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Vasilyev with that takedown attempt.
Schwarzkopf seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vasilyev missing with a left hand there. Schwarzkopf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasilyev misses with a straight right.
Adolf Schwarzkopf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwarzkopf slips under a jab.
Schwarzkopf jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Schwarzkopf takes a swing at Vasilyev's ribcage but misses.
Vasilyev looking to score a takedown here. Schwarzkopf is defending well but Vasilyev drives through and ends up in Schwarzkopf's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzkopf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vasilyev trying to control but Schwarzkopf is working from the bottom.
Schwarzkopf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vasilyev stands and throws Schwarzkopf's legs to the side, diving 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!
Vasilyev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilyev is looking to take a break and control but Schwarzkopf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasilyev is trying to get an arm triangle but Schwarzkopf is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev has hold of Schwarzkopf's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Schwarzkopf tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vasilyev cranks the arm and Schwarzkopf screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Schwarzkopf, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sergey Vasilyev!
Our winner, Sergey Vasilyev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Lycka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoran Jolevi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JJ Lycka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zoran Jolevi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lycka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jolevi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jolevi slaps away a takedown attempt from Lycka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lycka shoots in and drives through. Jolevi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Lycka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jolevi lands an overhand right.
Jolevi gets a clinch.
Lycka is trying to pull guard but Jolevi has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jolevi - that landed with a thud.
Lycka is trying to pull guard but Jolevi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jolevi gets through Lycka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jolevi digs a right hand underneath Lycka's ribcage. Lycka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jolevi digs a right hand into Lycka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lycka's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi is leaning against Lycka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lycka backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jolevi.
Lycka is trying to pull guard but Jolevi has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lycka backwards.
Lycka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jolevi walks away with a smile on his face. Lycka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jolevi.
Donk. Jolevi catches Lycka right on the button with a cross.
Jolevi lunges at Lycka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lycka's hand.
Jolevi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lycka sprawling to the canvas! Lycka rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jolevi finish him?!
Lycka is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lycka misses with a takedown attempt - Jolevi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oh Lycka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jolevi lands with a good body shot.
Lycka is breathing heavily.
Jolevi instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jolevi.
A right handed body shot lands from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lycka backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jolevi.
Jolevi is working Lycka over against the cage.
Lycka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jolevi dips a shoulder and cracks Lycka with a mighty uppercut! Lycka falls back against the cage and Jolevi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lycka is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jolevi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Jolevi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango closes the distance and clinches up with Hiebknecht, looking for a takedown. Shango pushes Hiebknecht against the cage but Hiebknecht circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shango forces Hiebknecht back against the cage and clinches.
Shango has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hiebknecht uses from the top position.
Shango trying to keep a closed guard but Hiebknecht is proving a slippery customer.
Hiebknecht tries to free his leg and advance position but Shango is retaining full guard.
Shango trying to keep a closed guard but Hiebknecht is proving a slippery customer.
Shango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht pushing down on Shango's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shango slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hiebknecht won't allow Shango to sweep him here.
Shango controls Hiebknecht momentarily but Hiebknecht frees himself.
Hiebknecht wants to control from the top but Shango keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shango 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.
Hiebknecht with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shango shoots for a double leg takedown but Hiebknecht sprawls well. He's pushed Shango's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shango drops his hands momentarily and Hiebknecht takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shango is rocked!
Shango shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiebknecht as he avoids it easily.
Hiebknecht was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Shango.
Shango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shango is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiebknecht finish him?
Hiebknecht ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hiebknecht lands a nice hook to Shango's body. Shango takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hiebknecht lands with a good body shot.
Hiebknecht scores with a body shot.
Shango looks for a takedown but Hiebknecht sprawls well.
Shango seems to have recovered his senses.
Shango looks winded!
Hiebknecht lands a jab.
Hiebknecht circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Shango to the canvas! Shango doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hiebknecht keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht retains his lightweight title!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht 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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