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WFC 42: Wallace vs. Fala PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pony Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulquiorra Segura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pony Mclovin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ulquiorra Segura's chin.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pony Mclovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ulquiorra Segura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segura.
Mclovin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Segura in his tracks.
It looks like Ulquiorra Segura has been cut.
Mclovin stuffs the takedown.
Mclovin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mclovin pushes Segura away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mclovin. Those never looked like landing.
Segura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mclovin defends it well.
Nice body punch from Mclovin.
Mclovin scores with a leg kick.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Segura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mclovin!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Segura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Segura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mclovin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura is looking to improve his position.
Mclovin controlling the action here.
Segura is not content to let Mclovin control the position.
Segura tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mclovin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mclovin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Segura wants to hold on but Mclovin pushes him away.
Mclovin looking to control but Segura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Segura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Segura wants to get back to full guard.
Mclovin is trying to control. Segura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin stalling.
Mclovin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Segura!
Segura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Segura tries to hold on but Mclovin postures up.
Segura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclovin controlling from the full mount.
Segura tries to reverse the position but Mclovin maintains control.
Mclovin controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pony Mclovin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulquiorra Segura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Segura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Segura throws a hook but Mclovin avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Mclovin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mclovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Segura was well out of range. Poor timing from Mclovin.
Segura with the counter takedown but Mclovin avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Mclovin misses.
Segura doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclovin circles away.
Mclovin throws a low kick but Segura avoids it.
Mclovin cracks a nice hook into Segura's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Mclovin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Segura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclovin. Segura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Segura avoids the body shot from Mclovin.
And Segura tries to counter it with a takedown but Mclovin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mclovin throws a low kick but Segura avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mclovin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mclovin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mclovin is looking to wear down Segura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mclovin tried to score with a low kick but Segura checks it.
Mclovin misses with a head kick.
Mclovin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pony Mclovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Segura ducks right into an uppercut from Mclovin.
Mclovin slips a jab from Segura.
Mclovin throws a head kick but Segura moves out of range.
Mclovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mclovin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Segura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mclovin.
Segura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mclovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mclovin thumps Segura with a low kick.
Segura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mclovin is fending him off so far but Segura persists. Nope, Mclovin circles away and we're back to standing.
Mclovin just misses with a punch to the body.
Segura wants to clinch.
Segura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclovin throws a lazy right hand but Segura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Segura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Segura is able to avoid easily.
Mclovin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mclovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Mclovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mclovin keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Mclovin misses
and Segura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Segura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Segura looking to pass the guard.
Segura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin controlling Segura's posture.
Segura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mclovin 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.
Segura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Segura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Segura tries for a kimura but Mclovin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pony Mclovin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ulquiorra Segura'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!
Mclovin takes a swing at Segura's ribcage but misses.
Mclovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Segura moves away.
Mclovin with a jab.
Segura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mclovin.
Mclovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Segura manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mclovin, right into the meat.
Mclovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Segura was well out of range. Poor timing from Mclovin.
Pony Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Segura avoids the head kick by Mclovin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura dodges the punch combination from Mclovin.
A telegraphed right hand from Segura misses the target.
Segura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mclovin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Mclovin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin misses with a few strikes there.
Segura feints the counter takedown.
Segura avoids the body shot from Mclovin.
Segura takes the fight into the clinch.
Segura slows down the pace here.
Come on Segura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Segura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Segura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Segura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mclovin's elbow.
Segura breaks the clinch.
Mclovin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mclovin duly obliges.
A nice combination there by Mclovin.
Mclovin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mclovin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Segura feints the counter takedown.
Pony Mclovin is winning the standup battle so far.
Segura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mclovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mclovin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Segura avoids it.
Mclovin moves out of range as Segura strikes.
Segura blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclovin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pony Mclovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura closes the distance and pushes Mclovin back into the cage.
Segura breaks the clinch.
Segura tries to clinch up but Mclovin circles away and keeps his distance.
Mclovin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mclovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Segura moves away.
Mclovin keeps the fight on the outside.
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Mclovin shows good takedown defense.
Mclovin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mclovin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Segura can do to turn this around?
Segura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mclovin.
Mclovin cracks Segura with an open hand slap.
Segura tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
Segura moves out of range of the strikes.
Segura with the counter takedown but Mclovin avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mclovin!
Segura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura trying to control the position but Mclovin is working away.
Ulquiorra Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Segura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mclovin is trying to control Segura's posture but Segura avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pony Mclovin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mclovin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pony Mclovin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dark Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Alvisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alvisi's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Live Wire. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Alvisi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter darts in and clinches Alvisi up against the cage.
Hunter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvisi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Alvisi circles away.
Alvisi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter moves into the clinch.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter closes the distance but Alvisi moves to the side
and Alvisi counters with a takedown into side control.
Alvisi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvisi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvisi is trying to move to mount but Hunter reverses beautifully and ends up in Alvisi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Alvisi.
Hunter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alvisi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunter wants to stand but Alvisi is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvisi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard.
Alvisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvisi stands and throws Hunter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alvisi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alvisi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvisi is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunter is defending well.
Alvisi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alvisi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alvisi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alvisi's guard! Nice work there by Hunter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvisi has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvisi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunter defends it easily.
Alvisi has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvisi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvisi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Alvisi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunter tries to clinch up
and Alvisi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alvisi is looking for a kimura but Hunter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvisi to get the leverage.
Alvisi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunter!
Alvisi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hunter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hunter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvisi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hunter turns into him and now he's in Alvisi's guard.
Alvisi working for submissions but it's allowed Hunter to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alvisi.
Alvisi is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvisi is still trying to improve position.
Alvisi keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvisi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunter's best efforts.
Alvisi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunter wanted to stand there but Alvisi had control of the position.
Alvisi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvisi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hunter uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvisi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvisi is trying to work for a sweep but Hunter has mounted him!
Alvisi can't escape the position.
Alvisi tries to improve his position but instead Hunter has taken his back!
Scott Alvisi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter is trying to stick to Alvisi's back but Alvisi is turning into Hunter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alvisi.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Alvisi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hunter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hunter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hunter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvisi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunter tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvisi is looking for a sweep.
Alvisi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Alvisi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvisi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hunter lands an elbow just above Alvisi 's eye.
Alvisi is working for takedown but Hunter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alvisi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvisi has picked Hunter up - he's going for a ride! Alvisi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hunter manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hunter tries to clinch up but Alvisi circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvisi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Alvisi pushes him off.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hunter!
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvisi takes an elbow to the temple.
Hunter lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunter.
Hunter with a knee to the head.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hunter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunter pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvisi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvisi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alvisi's defenses.
It looks like Scott Alvisi has been cut.
Hunter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvisi's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvisi's elbow.
Alvisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter lands a damaging elbow.
Hunter lands an elbow inside that Alvisi shrugs off.
Hunter lands a nice elbow.
Hunter is pushing Alvisi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunter lands an elbow just above Alvisi 's eye.
Alvisi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.
Dark Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Alvisi.
Hunter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvisi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hunter misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunter.
Good body shot from Hunter.
Alvisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott Alvisi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvisi circles away.
Alvisi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvisi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvisi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvisi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Alvisi tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvisi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvisi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunter instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Hunter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunter.
Dark Hunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter cracks Alvisi with a nice body shot.
Hunter tries a knee to the head but Alvisi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunter lands a nice elbow.
Dark Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvisi 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Alvisi!
Our winner, Scott Alvisi, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Kolmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Kolmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mats Thoreson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kolmas sprawls well. Kolmas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown but Kolmas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thoreson is defended easily by Kolmas.
Kolmas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramses Kolmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Thoreson.
Kolmas stuffs the takedown attempt from Thoreson. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thoreson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolmas counters with a body kick that stops Thoreson in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thoreson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kolmas, which made it look bad.
Kolmas has Thoreson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thoresons head.
Thoreson is trying to push Kolmas away but Kolmas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kolmas wants to stall.
Kolmas taking a breather.
Kolmas goes for a takedown attempt but Thoreson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thoreson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kolmas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thoreson pulls his head out easily.
Thoreson seems to be looking for submissions.
Kolmas tries to roll over but Thoreson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kolmas sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolmas actively working from the bottom here.
Kolmas manages to get to full guard.
Thoreson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kolmas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thoreson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolmas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thoreson has managed to get both his arms back between Kolmas's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolmas is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thoreson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kolmas's body to avoid the submission. Kolmas has instead reached around Thoreson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kolmas arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ramses Kolmas!
Ramses Kolmas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bronson Theme Song. Jack Bronson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anthony Ventura's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ventura checks it well.
Ventura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ventura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ventura takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Ventura 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.
Bronson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ventura looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Ventura scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Bronson throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily.
Ventura blocks the body kick.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Ventura.
Bronson tries to clinch but Ventura is having none of it.
Ventura scores with a decent looking hook.
Ventura misses with a few strikes there.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jack Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ventura backs up against the cage.
Ventura misses with a straight right.
Bronson tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson sizes up Ventura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ventura misses with a looping right.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ventura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ventura misses with an uppercut
and Bronson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Ventura.
Ventura is looking to control Bronson's arms but Bronson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ventura has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ventura blocks the elbow strike.
Bronson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bronson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ventura.
Bronson trying to control the position but instead, Ventura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bronson into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura blocks an uppercut.
Ventura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronson lands a nice elbow.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ventura avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ventura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Ventura blocks with his arms.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ventura controls his hands.
Ventura misses with the head strike.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ventura's elbow.
Ventura gets through Bronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ventura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bronson can turn it around.
Ventura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bronson tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Ventura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Ventura can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Ventura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bronson is keeping busy.
Ventura is trying to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling him.
Bronson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ventura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Bronson misses with some punches.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Ventura's cut.
That's time! Ventura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Ventura slips a straight right by Bronson.
Ventura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
Ventura throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson misses with a leg kick.
Ventura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ventura moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Bronson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura is trying to maintain a safe position but Bronson gets an underhook and turns Ventura into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Ventura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ventura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ventura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Ventura lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bronson tries a body shot but Ventura blocks it.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ventura's elbow.
Ventura lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ventura lands with a short shot to the head.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Ventura gets through Bronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ventura scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ventura breaks the clinch.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ventura lands a right hand.
Ventura leaning against his opponent.
Bronson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ventura dodges an elbow strike from Bronson.
Ventura misses with a punch on the inside.
Ventura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ventura.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Ventura slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ventura is keeping busy.
Anthony Ventura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ventura tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ventura avoids the damage to the body.
Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ventura lands a body shot.
Ventura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bronson is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Ventura.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson wants to clinch up but Ventura keeps it at a distance.
Ventura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ventura moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Ventura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronson on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ventura's head.
Bronson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ventura backs up against the cage.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Ventura throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Ventura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ventura.
Bronson moves into the clinch.
Bronson tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Ventura blocks an uppercut.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Ventura's cut.
That's time! Ventura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Bronson slips under a jab from Ventura.
Bronson misses with a hook
and Ventura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ventura misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bronson.
Ventura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bronson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jack Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Ventura throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura connects with the punch.
Bronson scores with a spinning back kick!
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Ventura.
Ventura blocks a jab.
Ventura is looking to counter punch.
Ventura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Ventura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ventura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ventura swings widly with a right hand
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ventura lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Ventura saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson stuns Ventura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson throws a fast counter high kick but Ventura manages to duck under it in time.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ventura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ventura misses its target.
Bronson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson misses with a hook
and Ventura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ventura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bronson slips a jab from Ventura.
Ventura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ventura crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and Ventura gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. Ventura manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good leg kick by Bronson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bronson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ventura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Ventura counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ventura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ventura connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Ventura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronson.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Ventura is looking for a counter combo.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Ventura counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Ventura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ventura.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Ventura is looking for a counter combo.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson throws out a counter right but Ventura avoids it with no problem.
Ventura throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Ventura misses the target.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Bronson swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Bronson slips under a jab from Ventura.
Bronson 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 Jack Bronson.
I think Bronson 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 Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Bronson!
An out of breath Jack Bronson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Andrews!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georges misses with a left hand
and Georges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Georges shoots in but no luck this time.
Georges 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.
Andrews misses with a leg kick
and Georges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Georges takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andrews throws a wild body kick that Georges sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrews.
Andrews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Georges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Georges looks to throw the jab but Andrews is out of range.
The fighters circling - Andrews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Georges.
Andrews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Georges. That did some damage!
Georges throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews ducks under a wild hook from Georges.
Georges takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Georges stuns Andrews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marvin Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Georges counter with a right hand.
Andrews slips a straight right by Georges.
Georges takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Georges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andrews sprawls and moves away.
Georges shoots in but Andrews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Georges avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andrews connects with the punch.
Andrews moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Andrews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georges tries to pull guard but Andrews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Georges.
Andrews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Georges is fending him off so far but Andrews persists. Nope, Georges circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews throws a front kick that sends Georges stumbling back into the cage.
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrews lands with an uppercut that bounces Georges off the cage and back into range.
Georges throws out a loose jab but Andrews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrews looking to score a takedown here. Georges is defending well but Andrews drives through and ends up in Georges's guard.
Georges looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andrews slips nicely into half guard.
Andrews lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges is trying to control but can't.
Georges keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Georges looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andrews working the head and body with strikes.
Andrews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andrews is thwarting Georges's attempts to control the position.
Andrews is looking to take a break and control but Georges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Georges wants to improve his position but Andrews is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews trying to mount his opponent but Georges defends it.
Andrews with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Georges on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andrews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Georges defending well though.
Andrews is nestled in close to Georges, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but Georges defending well.
Georges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andrews pulls his head out easily.
Andrews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Georges is looking to improve his position.
Andrews scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Andrews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andrews thows a leg kick but Georges checks it
and Georges counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Georges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andrews. Andrews obviously looking to wear him down.
Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Georges is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andrews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andrews stuns Georges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrews looks to land a left hand but Georges moved out of range nicely.
Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrews throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marvin Andrews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrews tries to land a body kick
and Georges counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews is looking to regain half guard here but Georges keeps moving and retains side control.
Georges working the strikes but Andrews uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews tries to roll over but Georges keeps him under control.
Georges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andrews defends it well.
Andrews trying to control here.
Georges 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.
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.
Georges is keen to just control but Andrews is a slippery customer.
Georges seems to be looking for submissions.
Georges content to control rather than advance.
Georges 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.
Georges is keen to just control but Andrews is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andrews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Georges is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Georges missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andrews felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Andrews manages to get to full guard.
Georges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Georges trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Georges is in close to Andrews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Georges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andrews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Georges is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Georges looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Georges controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Georges dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Georges's calf.
Nice jab there from Georges.
Andrews closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Georges's guard.
Andrews sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Georges's guard.
Georges trying to hold on to Andrews's head to control him but Andrews postures up.
Georges is pressing down on Andrews's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Georges is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Andrews has his hands clasped together but Georges extends and breaks Andrews's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Georges.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Georges!
A very excited looking Guy Georges rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Massoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li and Ahmad Massoud. Massoud has chosen Kulobi as his entrance music. Ahmad Massoud has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jet Li's chin.
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162 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahmad Massoud!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massoud lunges at Li with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Li's hand.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Massoud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Massoud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massoud.
Massoud tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li is looking to clinch but Massoud is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Massoud misses the target.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Massoud delivers a nice body kick.
Li avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Li misses the target.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massoud only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Li.
Massoud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li throws a body punch but Massoud moves out of range.
We've been informed that Massoud 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.
A good leg kick by Li.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Li staying out of range there.
Massoud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li scores with a crisp jab that stopped Massoud in his tracks.
Li lands a body shot.
Massoud moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Massoud finds it's way through Li's defenses.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li misses with a straight right.
Li lands a high kick!
Massoud drives through and clinches with Li against the cage.
Massoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massoud 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.
Massoud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Li under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massoud. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Massoud lands a jab.
Massoud cracks Li with a good jab.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Massoud is out of range.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Massoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Massoud is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Massoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Li cracks Massoud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Li throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Massoud's head.
Massoud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Li throws a right and a left that Massoud avoids nicely.
Massoud throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massoud lands with a shot to the body.
Li throws a series of punches but Massoud moves out of range.
Massoud throws out a counter right but Li avoids it with no problem.
Massoud throws an off balance right hand
and Massoud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li misses with a body shot.
Massoud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Li stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Li swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Massoud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Massoud misses with a looping left.
Massoud slips a jab from Li.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massoud throws out the jab.
Massoud misses the shot to the body.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Massoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Li swings widly with a right hand
and Massoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Massoud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Massoud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Massoud.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massoud.
A low kick from Li is predictable there
enabling Massoud to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Massoud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massoud scores with a nice right hand.
Massoud scores with the left hand. Li knows he should have avoided that one.
Li throws a hook but Massoud avoids it easily.
Li takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Massoud is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Li had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li lands a head kick. Massoud smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
Massoud moves out of range as Li throws a body kick.
Massoud throws a poor cross that misses
and Li counters with a three punch combo that has Massoud backing up. Massoud nods at Li to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jet Li will probably get the nod.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Massoud loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Massoud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li misses with a body shot.
Massoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Li sizes up Massoud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Massoud misses with a straight right.
Li checks a low kick from Massoud.
Li tries to counter by clinching up but Massoud breaks away and moves out of range.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Massoud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Li coming out on top.
Li looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Li stuns Massoud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Massoud.
It appears Li was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Li momentarily.
Massoud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Massoud avoids the head kick by Li.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li moves away from the strike by Massoud.
Li misses with a head kick.
Li scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Massoud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massoud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Li doesn't seem bothered though.
Li misses with a low kick.
Massoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Massoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Massoud misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li blocking some punches.
Li blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massoud.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Massoud won't allow it.
Massoud misses with a body punch.
Massoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massoud has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massoud misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Massoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Massoud as the two fighters clinch.
Massoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Massoud tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Massoud tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Massoud back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Massoud.
Li tries to work over Massoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massoud cracks Li with a nice body shot.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Massoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massoud scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
Massoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li blocking some punches.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Massoud tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Li counters with a series of strikes. Massoud will be more careful next time no doubt.
Massoud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Massoud slips the punch.
Massoud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Massoud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Massoud clinches up against the cage.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jet Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Li stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Li throws a series of punches but Massoud moves out of range.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Massoud moves out of range easily.
Massoud throws out a counter right but Li avoids it with no problem.
Li looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Massoud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Massoud duly obliges.
Massoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li tries to clinch but Massoud moves away
and Massoud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li jabs Massoud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Massoud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Li's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Li duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Li is looking to wear down Massoud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Li takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Massoud.
Li takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Massoud checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Li throws a head kick that misses
and Massoud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Massoud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Li is able to avoid easily.
Massoud lands a nice looking body shot.
Li misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Massoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li scores with a head kick. Massoud tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li clinches.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Li breaks the clinch.
Massoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Massoud cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.
A jab from Massoud does it's job there.
Massoud catches Li with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Massoud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Massoud misses with a body punch.
Massoud pushes Li back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Massoud misses with a punch to the body.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ahmad Massoud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li can't break the clinch.
Massoud gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Massoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Massoud misses with a punch to the body.
Massoud tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Massoud back against the cage.
Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Massoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Massoud tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massoud.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Massoud fails to land.
Massoud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Massoud tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Massoud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Massoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massoud.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Massoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Massoud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Massoud 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Massoud!
An out of breath Ahmad Massoud 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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291 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Jensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jensen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Martin Jensen has been cut.
Jensen misses with a hook to the body
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jensen!
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.
Jensen is trying to improve his position.
Jensen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
Mason trying to control the position but Jensen is working away.
Mason working the ground and pound from side control.
Jensen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mason is controlling him well.
Jensen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen is trying to get back to half guard.
Jensen is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
Jensen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jensen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mason connects with a decent elbow.
Jensen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jensen tries to improve position but can't.
Jensen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
Jensen parries the strikes from Mason easily there. Mason is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jensen to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mason is working Jensen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mason in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mason trying to control the action but Jensen is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Jensen but he's now mounted!
Mason thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mason loads up with a big shot that hurts Jensen! He's pulled Mason in close but Mason has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Jensen survive? More strikes from Mason and Jensen is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Mason!
A determined Brian Mason didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chalky White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Henson (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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chalky White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Henson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Henson lands a nice shot to the body.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White is looking to counter punch.
Henson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henson scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
White swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by White.
Bradley Henson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a hook but Henson blocks it.
White slips a straight right by Henson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henson. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down White rather than just go for the knockout.
Henson lands with a nice body punch.
White slips under a jab.
Henson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White moves away from the strike by Henson.
Henson misses with a right hand
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Henson throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henson ducks under a wild hook from White.
Henson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Henson misses its intended target.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White looks to throw the jab but Henson is out of range.
Henson looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henson manages to avoid it.
Henson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Henson.
We've been told by White's head coaches at Grappling Pro Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henson scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
Henson tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Jab, jab by Henson - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henson lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henson looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten White somewhat.
Henson misses with a looping right.
Henson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Henson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henson swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henson!
Henson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White misses with an uppercut. Henson saw that one coming.
Henson misses with a two punch combination.
Henson throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Bradley Henson has been cut.
Henson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White ducks under a wild hook from Henson.
White misses with a straight left.
Henson looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henson. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Henson is just out of range.
Henson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Henson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from White misses.
Henson misses with a body shot.
Henson tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henson successfully pulls guard.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Henson.
Henson working a defensive guard here.
Henson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White postures up.
Henson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
Henson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henson has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
White postures up and lands a big shot to Henson's brow.
White working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henson working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Henson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Henson's cut.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White slips under a jab from Henson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henson slips a straight right by White.
White ducks under a wild hook from Henson.
A slow jab from Henson misses its intended target.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henson.
Henson loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Bradley Henson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henson lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Henson misses.
Henson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White attempts a counter takedown but Henson avoids it well and moves away.
White moves forwards but Henson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henson in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Henson scores with a four punch combination!
Henson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henson throws a big shot that misses.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henson.
Henson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henson!
Henson is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Henson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
White wants to control his opponent's hands but Henson gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White takes a big shot to the side of the head.
White trying to control the hands but Henson breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting White!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henson landing with strikes.
Henson is landing with strikes from the back.
White trying to control but not successfully.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
Henson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Henson trying to control momentarily.
White just trying to survive but Henson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for White.
White looking very determined here, making life difficult for Henson.
Bradley Henson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henson is looking for the choke from the back position but White is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Henson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Henson struggling to keep hold of the position.
White trying to control the position but Henson manages to sink in the hooks.
Henson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Henson punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson lands a shot to the head.
White tries to roll but Henson sticks to his back.
Henson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Henson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
White tries to break free.
Henson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but White is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Henson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! White taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bradley Henson!
Bradley Henson is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bradley Henson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Fala (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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Wallace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Fala!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fala throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Wallace.
Fala walks into a jab.
Fala tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fala moves to clinch but Wallace breaks away
and Wallace counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fala tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Wallace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fala moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Wallace works Fala's body with a nice hook.
Fala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wallace counters with an outside leg kick.
Fala looks winded!
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace dips to his left and cracks Fala with an uppercut!
Wallace throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fala tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wallace is in Fala's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fala's head.
Wallace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.
Fala is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wallace dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace landing a few strikes.
Wallace works to advance to full mount. Fala defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wallace working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wallace is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Fala is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Wallace!
Russell Wallace retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Russell Wallace made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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