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"Surprisal" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacek Kaminski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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251 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Kaminski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaminski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzales paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzales looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigo Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaminski forces Gonzales back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzales tries to circle away but Kaminski has him pinned against the cage.
Kaminski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gonzales 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.
Gonzales is trying to break free.
Kaminski keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaminski has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaminski prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Kaminski lands a right hand.
Kaminski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaminski lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaminski lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaminski.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Kaminski stalls.
Kaminski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaminski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaminski gets through Gonzales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales is rocked!
Kaminski lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kaminski.
Kaminski lands a big knee to the head and Gonzales goes down! Kaminski pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Kaminski!
Our winner, Jacek Kaminski, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricio Rua will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
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225 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua misses with a double jab
and Bang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rua is trying to stand.
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
Bang 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.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Rua is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rua is looking to stand up but Bang isn't so interested in that idea.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
Bang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rua controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself.
Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rua has escaped and now he's on top!
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rua is aware though and is defending well.
Rua is looking to stand up but Bang won't let him.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Bang.
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
Rua lands a couple of digs.
Rua stands up from Bang's guard - Rua perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rua lands a nice hook to Bang's body. Bang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rua.
Rua tries to clinch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rua wants it to stay on the feet.
Bang avoids the body shot from Rua.
Bang attempts a counter takedown but Rua avoids it well and moves away.
Rua moves into the clinch.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang feinted with a counter takedown.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Bang shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua tries to clinch but Bang moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang pulls Rua into guard.
Rua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Bang's legs - danger averted.
Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricio Rua will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang shoots in looking for a takedown but Rua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rua lands a slapping body shot.
Rua tries to clinch up
and Bang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bang.
Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rua looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rua looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rua!
Rua decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bang to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua wants to clinch.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rua.
Rua tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bang rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Bang pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bang feinted with a counter takedown.
Rua looks to land a combination. Bang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rua sprawls and moves away.
Rua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bang is trying to pull guard but Rua turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bang pulls guard effortlessly.
Rua gets to his feet. Bang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua wants to clinch up but Bang keeps it at a distance.
Bang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang is looking for a takedown.
Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua wants to clinch.
Bang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rua throws a series of punches but Bang avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua looks for the body kick but Bang saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua misses with a leg kick
and Bang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bang pushes down on Rua's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Bang is looking to advance position but Rua has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bang is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Rua tries to control but Bang wriggling away.
Rua get's back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricio Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Rua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rua closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bang's guard.
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.
Bang is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua passes Bang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Rua is going to stand back up.
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rua stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua tries to clinch but Bang is having none of it.
Ricio Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bang showed some decent athleticism there.
Rua tries to kick Bang off but Bang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bang working the head and body with strikes.
Bang with the ground and pound but Rua uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rua is looking to stand back up but Bang counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rua.
Rua 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to control here.
Rua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rua looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rua looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rua!
Miro Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Rua stands up.
Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Bang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bang tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Bang drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bang misses with a knee to the head.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rua after a bit of a struggle.
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua has managed to clinch.
Rua tries to break free but Bang pushes him back against the cage.
Bang letting Rua take a breather here.
Bang is trying to pull guard but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
Bang circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Bang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bang tried to counter with a leg kick but Rua avoided it.
Miro Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua clinches up against the cage.
Ricio Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bang is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricio Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricio Rua!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Teller's choice of entrance music: This Life . Josh Lamb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Lamb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Teller!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teller checks a leg kick.
Lamb throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ford Lane Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Lamb misses with a double jab.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lamb's calf.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lamb.
Teller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lamb sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lamb trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.
Teller is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lamb is tapping! Great win for Teller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Teller!
A relieved looking Jackson Teller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aldrei Meira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Morelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldrei Meira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Morelli!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Meira is just out of range.
As Morelli tries to get set, Meira tries to push him back and clinch up but Morelli manages to avoid the attempt.
Meira blocks a jab.
Meira misses the shot to the body.
Morelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meira moves into the clinch.
Morelli is trying to push Meira away but Meira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meira misses with the head strike.
Morelli misses with the head strike.
Morelli can't break the clinch.
Morelli wants to break free but Meira has control.
Meira misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morelli has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morelli pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meira wants to stand but Morelli is controlling his posture from full guard.
Meira being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morelli is on top in guard.
Morelli stands and throws Meira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Meira's face as Morelli controls the position.
Morelli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Morelli sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Meira is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Meira tries to buck Morelli off but Morelli is having none of it.
Morelli trying to control the action but Meira is working from the bottom.
Meira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morelli prevents Meira from standing back up.
Meira is refusing to be controlled, as Morelli sits in half guard.
Meira is looking to improve his position.
Meira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Meira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Meira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morelli's guard.
Morelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morelli holds on and takes a little breather.
Meira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meira trying to control the position from guard on top but Morelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morelli pulls Meira in close to prevent any damage.
Meira stopping the sweep attempt from Morelli.
Morelli keeps trying to improve his position.
Morelli is still trying to improve position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morelli throws a series of punches but Meira moves out of range.
Morelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Meira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aldrei Meira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Morelli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No joy there for Morelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meira drops his hands momentarily and Morelli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morelli.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Meira enables Morelli to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meira is looking to stand up but Morelli isn't so interested in that idea.
Morelli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morelli wants to control from the top but Meira keeps moving.
Morelli throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meira working a defensive guard here.
Morelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meira is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Morelli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meira moves into the clinch.
Morelli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Meira - that landed with a thud.
Morelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morelli has had enough of the clinch but Meira keeps him there for the moment.
Meira stops a takedown attempt from Morelli.
Meira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meira lands a shot to the body.
Morelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Meira won't allow it.
Meira pushes Morelli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Morelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morelli working hard to break the clinch.
Meira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Morelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morelli wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Meira.
Morelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morelli tries to break the clinch but Meira is controlling the position.
Morelli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aldrei Meira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Morelli.
Meira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morelli is trying to drag Meira to the mat but Meira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Meira lands with a right to the head.
Meira prevents the takedown attempt.
Meira scores with a shot to the side of Morelli's head.
Morelli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aldrei Meira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morelli wants to break free but Meira has control.
Morelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Meira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morelli is working for takedown but Meira is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Meira.
Morelli is breathing heavily.
Meira is leaning against Morelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Meira won't allow it.
Morelli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meira misses with a body punch.
Morelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meira keeps control of Morelli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meira has a couple of punches blocked by Morelli.
Meira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morellis head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meira lands with a short shot to the head.
Morelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Meira.
Meira struggles to land a body shot inside as Morelli controls his hands.
Meira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morelli.
Morelli can't find room to land a body shot as Meira controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Meira.
Meira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meira throws a head punch that misses.
Morelli jumps guard.
Meira stopping the sweep attempt from Morelli.
Meira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morelli can do to turn this around?
Meira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meira wants to control from the top but Morelli keeps moving.
Meira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Meira is fighting to break Morelli's control of his arms but Morelli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Morelli has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meira passes Morelli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morelli is looking for a sweep. Meira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morelli is trying to maintain the position but Meira is very close to passing his half guard.
Meira trying to control the action but Morelli is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldrei Meira dominated that second round.
That's time! Meira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Morelli throws a sloppy body shot
and Meira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Meira.
Morelli shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Meira.
Meira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morelli manages to circle out of the way.
Meira works Morelli's body with a nice hook.
Morelli misses with a straight left.
Morelli looks to land a left hand but Meira moved out of range nicely.
Meira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morelli moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Meira. No joy for Morelli on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morelli.
Meira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morelli manages to circle out of the way.
Aldrei Meira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Morelli.
Morelli dives in and grabs Meira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meira pushes down on Morelli's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Meira misses the target.
Morelli thuds his right hand into Meira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morelli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morelli shoots for a takedown but Meira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Meira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morelli closes the distance and clinches up with Meira, looking for a takedown. Morelli pushes Meira against the cage but Meira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Meira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morelli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meira is trying to defend but Morelli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Meira is looking to escape.
Meira wants to get back to full guard.
Meira trying to control but Morelli postures up.
Meira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morelli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morelli is controlling him.
Morelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Meira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meira scores with a body shot.
Morelli misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morelli misses with a two punch combination.
Meira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morelli can't get the takedown.
Meira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Meira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morelli backwards.
Meira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morelli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meira after a bit of a struggle.
Meira keeps control of Morelli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meira misses with a punch on the inside.
Meira has a couple of punches blocked by Morelli.
Morelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morelli is looking for a takedown.
Meira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morelli backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morelli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morelli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morelli tries to work over Meira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morelli.
Meira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morelli.
A right hook to the body lands for Meira.
Meira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Meira.
Meira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morelli blocks a body shot from Meira.
Meira has Morelli pressed against the cage, preventing Morelli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morelli tries a body shot but Meira blocks it.
Morelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldrei Meira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldrei Meira!
Aldrei Meira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matrim Cauthon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
181 lbs
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26
184 lbs
13 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Dime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matrim Cauthon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dime closes the distance and clinches up with Cauthon, looking for a takedown. Dime pushes Cauthon against the cage but Cauthon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cauthon misses with a wild combination.
Dime moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cauthon fails to land.
Dime is trying to pull guard but Cauthon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Dime has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cauthon misses with the head strike.
Dime jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cauthon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dime keeping full guard, as Cauthon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cauthon wants to control from the top but Dime keeps moving.
Dime wants to sweep here but Cauthon controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dime had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cauthon defends it easily.
Cauthon tries to free his leg and advance position but Dime is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cauthon rushes Dime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cauthon drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cauthon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dime seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cauthon trying to control but Dime is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon is looking to work some ground and pound but Dime has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cauthon throws a strike but Dime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cauthon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dime is one step ahead there.
Dime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cauthon is keeping the position for now.
Dime throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dime wants to control from the top but Cauthon keeps moving.
Cauthon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dime is one step ahead there.
Dime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cauthon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cauthon is looking to stand up but Dime isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dime connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dime tries to free his leg and advance position but Cauthon is retaining full guard.
Dime might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matrim Cauthon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dime dives in and grabs Cauthon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cauthon pushes down on Dime's head and hops out.
Cauthon moves into the clinch.
Dime jumps into guard, dragging Cauthon to the mat.
Cauthon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dime trying to keep a closed guard but Cauthon is proving a slippery customer.
Dime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cauthon wanted to stand there but Dime had control of the position.
Cauthon postures up in Dime's guard and throws a big left but Dime blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon is looking to pass into half guard but Dime pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dime is in guard.
Dime throws an elbow that misses. Cauthon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dime's guard. Nice move by Cauthon!
Dime keeping moving, preventing Cauthon from controlling successfully.
Cauthon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cauthon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cauthon throws a strike but Dime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cauthon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cauthon wants to stand up but Dime has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cauthon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cauthon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cauthon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cauthon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cauthon wants to get back to his feet.
Cauthon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cauthon wants to pass to mount but Dime is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cauthon wants to control but Dime is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jonny Dime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cauthon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cauthon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dime's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cauthon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dime is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dime has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matrim Cauthon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dime's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cauthon.
Dime shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cauthon as he jumps to the side.
Dime fails with a takedown attempt.
Cauthon pushes Dime up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cauthon misses with some punches.
Dime has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cauthon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Dime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cauthon has picked Dime up - he's going for a ride! Cauthon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dime is staying active underneath Cauthon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dime wants to control but Cauthon is keeping busy.
Cauthon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dime defends it well.
Cauthon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cauthon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cauthon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dime's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cauthon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cauthon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cauthon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dime up against the cage.
Dime drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cauthon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cauthon wants to stall.
Cauthon jumps guard.
Cauthon controls Dime momentarily but Dime frees himself.
Cauthon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matrim Cauthon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cauthon looking for a sweep. Not yet Cauthon, not yet.
Jonny Dime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dime trying to control but Cauthon is working from the bottom.
Cauthon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dime wants to control from the top but Cauthon keeps moving.
Cauthon 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.
Dime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cauthon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cauthon gets a takedown into half guard.
Cauthon with the ground and pound but Dime uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Matrim Cauthon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon throwing strikes from guard but Dime blocks nicely.
Cauthon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dime is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cauthon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrim Cauthon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cauthon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrim Cauthon!
A very excited looking Matrim Cauthon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeroy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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257 lbs
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301 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Samson Savea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeroy Russo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo slaps away a takedown attempt from Savea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Savea has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Russo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russo moves into range and clinches up with Savea.
Russo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Russo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savea.
Savea tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
Savea throws a punch but it's blocked by Russo.
Russo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head.
Russo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Savea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savea counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Russo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Savea postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Savea tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Russo tries to improve position but can't.
Savea looks up at the clock and then as Russo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savea smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Savea wants to stand but Russo has his arm trapped.
Russo wants to control but Savea postures up.
Russo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Savea seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Russo is looking for a sweep.
Russo regains half guard.
Savea prevents Russo from standing back up.
Savea is keen to just control but Russo is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Savea is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savea is working away from the top position though.
Russo actively working from the bottom here.
Savea prevents Russo from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russo is trying to get back to full guard.
Savea passes to side control.
Savea looks up at the clock and then as Russo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savea smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Russo is trying to get back to half guard.
Russo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Savea's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savea working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Russo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savea pulls his head out easily.
Savea passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savea scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Russo is trying desperately to improve position.
Savea looking to secure an arm triangle but Russo defends it well.
Russo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Russo tries to hold on but Savea pushes him away.
Savea trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo is desperately trying to improve his position but Savea has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Savea dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Savea has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savea or not.
Savea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Russo breaks from the clinch.
Russo throws a head kick that Savea semi-blocks.
Whack! Russo lands a heavy head kick that drops Savea. The ref tackles Russo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Savea was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Leeroy Russo!
Leeroy Russo gave a mention to Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doodon DaCoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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247 lbs
37 - 18 - 0 |
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288 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doodon DaCoca!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaCoca scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.
Traianus misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like DaCoca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DaCoca steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Traianus. That one must have hurt.
Traianus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Traianus throws a head kick but DaCoca moves out of range.
DaCoca is trying to counter with his kicks.
Traianus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Traianus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Traianus lands a leg kick that knocks DaCoca off balance momentarily.
Traianus throws a quick inside leg kick.
DaCoca lands with a good body shot.
DaCoca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traianus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traianus lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Doodon DaCoca has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Traianus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DaCoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Traianus.
Traianus throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Traianus misses.
Traianus throws a sloppy body shot
and DaCoca counters with a stiff right hand.
Traianus connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Traianus.
Traianus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Traianus misses with a body shot
letting DaCoca counter with a right hand.
DaCoca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traianus throws out the jab.
DaCoca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traianus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Traianus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Traianus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Traianus throws a body punch but DaCoca moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traianus moves out of range of the strikes.
DaCoca lands a brutal head kick. Traianus looks out on his feet and DaCoca throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Doodon DaCoca! Doodon DaCoca retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Doodon DaCoca thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Green Beret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeddicus Starburst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
190 lbs
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32
182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Green Beret!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeddicus Starburst!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starburst connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Starburst avoids the head kick by Beret.
Beret throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beret lands a big head kick that sends Starburst tumbling to the mat! Beret takes a step backwards and waves Starburst back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Zeddicus Starburst has been cut.
Beret shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Starburst.
Beret tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beret blocks a head kick by Starburst.
Beret tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starburst doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Starburst lands with a nice body punch.
Starburst stuns Beret with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Starburst.
Starburst connects with a leg kick. Beret looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Starburst tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starburst looks to throw the jab but Beret is out of range.
Beret pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starburst looks to score with a jab to the body but Beret is just out of range.
Starburst avoids the head kick by Beret.
Starburst is looking to clinch but Beret is avoiding it.
Beret throws a head kick but Starburst moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beret throws a head kick that misses.
Beret throws a sloppy head kick and Starburst moves out of range easily.
Beret misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Starburst! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Starburst.
A head kick misses from Beret.
Beret throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starburst throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beret throws a head kick but Starburst moves out of range.
Starburst connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beret throws a head kick that misses
and Starburst counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beret is breathing heavily.
Starburst feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Berets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Starburst looks to land a combination but Beret avoids it well.
Whack! Starburst lands a heavy head kick that drops Beret. The ref tackles Starburst to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Beret was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Zeddicus Starburst! Zeddicus Starburst retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeddicus Starburst 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Let There Be Rock by AC/DC as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Petr Vondrachek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Vondrachek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vondrachek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vondrachek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vondrachek blocks the body kick.
Vondrachek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vondrachek is one step ahead there.
Vondrachek forces his way into half guard.
Vondrachek trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondrachek seems to be looking for submissions.
Vondrachek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vondrachek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vondrachek's guard.
Smith wants to stand but Vondrachek is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vondrachek wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vondrachek is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is looking to stand up but Vondrachek won't let him.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Vondrachek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vondrachek has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Vondrachek moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vondrachek defends well and Smith ends up having to push Vondrachek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek with a jab.
Smith lands the left hand.
Vondrachek throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith swings for the body but Vondrachek moves out of range.
Vondrachek missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vondrachek throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Vondrachek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vondrachek scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vondrachek misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vondrachek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vondrachek lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Vondrachek feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Vondrachek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Vondrachek counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Vondrachek is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Vondrachek's shoulder, as Vondrachek tries to avoid the shot.
Vondrachek scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Vondrachek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vondrachek misses with an uppercut.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vondrachek.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vondrachek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith throws a leg kick but Vondrachek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vondrachek quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vondrachek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vondrachek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Vondrachek slips a jab from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vondrachek moves away.
Vondrachek slips a jab from Smith.
Vondrachek wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ian Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vondrachek.
Vondrachek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ian Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Vondrachek.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Vondrachek sees coming a mile off.
Vondrachek closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vondrachek's elbow.
Smith misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vondrachek fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Vondrachek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Vondrachek lands with a short shot to the head.
Vondrachek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vondrachek stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Vondrachek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Vondrachek moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vondrachek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Vondrachek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vondrachek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Vondrachek has passed into half guard.
Vondrachek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vondrachek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Vondrachek sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vondrachek looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vondrachek looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith wants to stand but Vondrachek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vondrachek trying to control the position.
Smith tries to stand but Vondrachek is controlling from the bottom.
Smith won't allow Vondrachek to sweep him here.
Smith postures up.
Vondrachek has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith throws a hook but Vondrachek avoids it easily.
Vondrachek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vondrachek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vondrachek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Vondrachek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vondrachek looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Vondrachek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vondrachek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vondrachek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vondrachek tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Petr Vondrachek will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vondrachek doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Vondrachek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vondrachek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Vondrachek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Vondrachek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vondrachek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vondrachek misses with a head kick.
Vondrachek checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondrachek checks the leg kick.
Vondrachek fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Vondrachek moves away and avoids it.
Vondrachek connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith avoids the body shot from Vondrachek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vondrachek throws a head kick that half lands.
Vondrachek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Vondrachek throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith lands a front kick.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Vondrachek seems unphased.
Vondrachek is looking to land body kicks.
Vondrachek jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vondrachek's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vondrachek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab
letting Vondrachek counter with a right hand.
Vondrachek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Vondrachek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vondrachek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vondrachek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Vondrachek counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vondrachek is stalling in the full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Vondrachek controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vondrachek won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vondrachek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vondrachek looking to pass the guard.
Vondrachek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vondrachek trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Vondrachek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Vondrachek backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Vondrachek manages to avoid it all.
Vondrachek checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vondrachek throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vondrachek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vondrachek rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Vondrachek misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Vondrachek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Vondrachek lands a left hand.
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vondrachek is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vondrachek with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vondrachek clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vondrachek throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Vondrachek slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Vondrachek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Vondrachek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Vondrachek misses.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Vondrachek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vondrachek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondrachek lands with a good body shot.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vondrachek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vondrachek eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vondrachek lands a body shot.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab lands there for Vondrachek.
Petr Vondrachek is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith blocks a jab.
Vondrachek thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Vondrachek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith tries a low kick but Vondrachek avoids it.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Vondrachek ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Vondrachek tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vondrachek throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Vondrachek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vondrachek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Smith misses.
Vondrachek closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Vondrachek trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vondrachek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vondrachek throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vondrachek with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith is looking to slow Vondrachek down with leg kicks.
Vondrachek misses the body punch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vondrachek cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as Vondrachek blocks the low kick.
Vondrachek takes one to the chin there.
Vondrachek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vondrachek misses with a hook.
Vondrachek misses with a body shot.
Vondrachek walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vondrachek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Vondrachek throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Vondrachek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith throws a series of punches but Vondrachek moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vondrachek had his way with Ian Smith in that round.
That's time! Vondrachek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vondrachek moves out of range of the body kick.
Vondrachek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Vondrachek appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vondrachek just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondrachek wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Vondrachek backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vondrachek misses with a double jab.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vondrachek checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Vondrachek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vondrachek throws a nice head kick!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vondrachek throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vondrachek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Vondrachek moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Vondrachek is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Vondrachek throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a leg kick but Vondrachek moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Vondrachek shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a hook to the side of Vondrachek's head but Vondrachek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Vondrachek's head back.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Vondrachek counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vondrachek throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Vondrachek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petr Vondrachek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Smith.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Vondrachek counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Vondrachek connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith shoots in and bounces Vondrachek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek 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.
Smith wants to stand but Vondrachek is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ian Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petr Vondrachek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vondrachek working a defensive guard here.
Vondrachek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vondrachek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vondrachek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vondrachek throws a big shot that misses.
Vondrachek digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ian Smith.
Well Vondrachek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Vondrachek!
Petr Vondrachek is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Petr Vondrachek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ian Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still don't have what it takes. I must train harder.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't Hold Us. Renzo Alves is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good work by Alves as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves .
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alves on the side of the head.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Alves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alves is working for a submission of some sort.
Alves wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alves 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.
Alves works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Alves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alves .
Alves looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson is rocked!
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Alves ! Johnson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Renzo Alves !
Renzo Alves is the new lightweight champion!
Renzo Alves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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