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LUC: Fight Night 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Anderson.
Simpson swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson misses with a combination
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Simpson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Gary Anderson has been cut.
Gary Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Simpson backing up. Simpson nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Charlie Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Simpson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charlie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Anderson.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simpson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson looks gassed!
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simpson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Simpson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Anderson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Simpson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Anderson.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simpson throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Simpson duly obliges.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Simpson!
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Anderson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson with a hook.
Charlie Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Simpson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Simpson connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That has opened up Gary Anderson's cut even more.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charlie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Anderson.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Gary Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot by Simpson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Simpson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menezes as he jumps to the side.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Menezes swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Drago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Menezes tries to avoid it but Drago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Menezes to the ground. Menezes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Menezes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Menezes wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustavo Menezes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
A telegraphed right hand from Menezes misses the target.
Drago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown. Menezes tries to sprawl out of it but Drago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Menezes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Menezes lands a glancing blow to the side of Drago's head.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drago looks gassed!
Menezes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drago.
Menezes connects with a right hand. Drago shakes it off.
Menezes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menezes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Menezes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Menezes cracks a nice hook into Drago's ribs.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Menezes is looking to wear down Drago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Menezes punishes Drago's body with a nice straight punch.
Menezes drops Drago with a right and a left! Menezes comes rushing in but Drago regains his composure and manages to keep Menezes in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Menezes stalls from top position.
Menezes working the ground and pound.
Menezes staying calm.
Drago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Menezes off and has taken his back!
Drago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Menezes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is trying to get back to his feet but Drago has full control of the position and if anything, Menezes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Drago has the hooks in. Menezes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Drago is working for a rear naked choke. Menezes is not defending it well and Drago has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Menezes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Menezes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Drago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rick johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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290 lbs
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309 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Marques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, rick johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson shoots in and drives through. Marques sprawls well.
johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
johnson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Marques is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). rick johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Polumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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234 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Polumbo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Polumbo circles away.
Phillips is looking to clinch.
Polumbo fails to land with a series of punches.
Polumbo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Colin Phillips has been cut.
Phillips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polumbo manages to avoid it.
Polumbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phillips.
Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polumbo stuffs the takedown.
Phillips has Polumbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Polumbo has had enough of the clinch but Phillips keeps him there for the moment.
Polumbo throws an elbow that misses.
Polumbo has Phillips pushed against the cage.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the head but Polumbo blocks with his arms.
Phillips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Polumbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips looking to slow down the pace here.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Polumbo.
Phillips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Polumbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Polumbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Polumbo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a knee to the head.
Polumbo scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polumbo scores with a shot to the side of Phillips's head.
Polumbo throws an elbow but it misses.
Polumbo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Phillips is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Polumbo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Polumbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Polumbo is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Polumbo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polumbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Polumbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Polumbo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Polumbo throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Polumbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Polumbo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phillips doesn't seem bothered though.
Polumbo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phillips's head.
Colin Phillips's cut is getting worse.
Phillips takes one to the chin there.
Polumbo motions for Phillips to come forward. Polumbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Polumbo cracks a nice hook into Phillips's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to de liver by Polumbo. Beautiful body shot.
Phillips checks the leg kick.
Polumbo throws a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
Polumbo lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Polumbo lands a really nice looking cross but Phillips seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Polumbo.
Polumbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Polumbo scores with a nice right hand.
Polumbo lands with a straight right. Phillips didn't see that one coming.
Polumbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phillips takes one on the button.
Polumbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Polumbo rushes Phillips with punches - Phillips moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Phillips goes down! Polumbo follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Polumbo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wheeler comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Damn Me. Mike Wheeler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Morales!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales takes a swing at Wheeler's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Wheeler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales throws a combination. Wheeler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wheeler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Morales lands.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wheeler.
A jab from Morales misses.
Wheeler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morales.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wheeler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morales is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wheeler looking to secure an arm triangle but Morales defends it well.
Wheeler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morales because Wheeler loaded up on that one.
Wheeler cracks Morales with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morales working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Wheeler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wheeler thowing shots but they're missing.
Wheeler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Morales has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Morales!
Morales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler can't keep his opponent in guard - Morales advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wheeler defending well though.
Morales is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wheeler missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morales thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wheeler's head.
Ground and pound from Morales.
Wheeler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morales is looking to advance position but Wheeler won't allow it.
Morales looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wheeler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wheeler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morales works over Wheeler with some ground and pound from guard.
Wheeler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wheeler, not yet.
Morales landing some decent shots from guard.
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morales's guard.
Morales trying to keep a closed guard but Wheeler is proving a slippery customer.
Morales controlling Wheeler's posture.
Morales keeping full guard, as Wheeler tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wheeler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morales controlling Wheeler's posture.
Wheeler throwing strikes but missing.
Wheeler being controlled here momentarily.
Wheeler postures up in Morales's guard and throws a big left but Morales blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wheeler wants to pass the guard but Morales is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Morales dominated that round.
That's time! Wheeler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Wheeler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morales swinging wildly here.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wheeler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wheeler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Wheeler moved out of range nicely.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt - Morales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wheeler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wheeler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wheeler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Morales thows a body shot but no joy.
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morales stuns Wheeler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales tests Wheeler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wheeler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morales lands a nice hook to Wheeler's body. Wheeler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morales paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvaro Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Wheeler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morales cracks a nice hook into Wheeler's ribs.
Morales lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to de liver by Morales. Beautiful body shot.
Wheeler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales lands the left hand.
Morales is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wheeler rather than just go for the knockout.
Morales lands a nice shot that snaps Wheeler's head back.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wheeler.
Morales lands with a nice body punch.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wheeler moves away.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Wheeler slips the punch.
Morales scores with a body shot.
Morales lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales works Wheeler's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Morales finds it's target.
Wheeler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morales shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wheeler is trying to defend but Morales finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wheeler 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.
Morales takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Morales there.
Nice strikes from Morales there.
Ground and pound from Morales.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morales takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morales lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morales takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morales scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Morales lands a lovely overhand right.
Wheeler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wheeler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wheeler fails with the takedown
and Morales counters with a left to the body.
Wheeler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morales lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales stuns Wheeler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wheeler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Morales misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morales digs a good body shot into Wheeler's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Morales shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wheeler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morales landing some decent shots from guard.
Morales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morales scoring with some ground and pound.
Morales lands a couple of elbows.
Morales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morales postures up and lands a big shot to Wheeler's brow.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wheeler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wheeler keeping full guard, as Morales tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully.
Wheeler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morales with a nice head shot there.
Morales working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wheeler's head.
Wheeler wants to sweep but no luck.
Morales passes Wheeler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morales working over Wheeler with some ground and pound. Wheeler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morales lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morales 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.
Wheeler is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Morales.
Morales 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.
Morales landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morales is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wheeler actively working from the bottom here.
Morales looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wheeler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morales is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morales working over Wheeler with some ground and pound. Wheeler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morales scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wheeler works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler 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.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheeler working for submissions but it's allowed Morales to get to half guard.
Wheeler actively working from the bottom here.
Mike Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morales lands a nice short elbow.
Alvaro Morales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales is nestled in close to Wheeler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Morales there.
Wheeler is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morales looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wheeler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morales is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morales 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Morales!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moai Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Karlsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Home by BZ's kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Moai Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Karlsen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns tries to clinch but Karlsen moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Karlsen in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burns.
Karlsen can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karlsen's brow.
Karlsen avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Burns pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karlsen wants a takedown but no success here.
Moai Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Karlsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsen blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Karlsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karlsen looking for a takedown.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burns throws an elbow that misses.
Karlsen is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karlsen can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karlsen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Karlsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burns can't fight it off and eventually Karlsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Burns looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karlsen is controlling him.
Karlsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burns looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burns looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burns!
Karlsen is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Karlsen feints and as Burns raises his hands in defense, Karlsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burns pushes Karlsen off and gets back to his feet.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlsen circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burns lands a two punch combo.
Karlsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karlsen looks gassed!
Karlsen misses with a looping right.
Karlsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsen.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Karlsen.
Burns forces Karlsen back against the cage and clinches.
Burns just leaning against Karlsen, taking a breather.
Karlsen has Burns pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burns manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Karlsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karlsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karlsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Karlsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns tries to clinch up but Karlsen circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Burns.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlsen looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns tries to clinch up but Karlsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moai Burns dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Karlsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burns tries to clinch there but Karlsen circles away.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Karlsen pushes him off.
Burns drives through and clinches with Karlsen against the cage.
Burns keeps control of Karlsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karlsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Karlsen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karlsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karlsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moai Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Karlsen.
Burns wants to clinch.
Karlsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karlsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsen.
Burns feints and then cracks Karlsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karlsen down.
Burns instigates a clinch.
Karlsen takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Kim Karlsen has been cut.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Burns is struggling to control the position.
Karlsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karlsen is breathing heavily.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Karlsen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karlsen has Burns pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burns manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karlsen can't get the takedown.
Burns stalls.
Karlsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
Burns lands an elbow inside that Karlsen shrugs off.
Burns slowing the pace effectively.
Burns seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Burns lands an elbow inside that Karlsen shrugs off.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen takes an elbow to the temple.
Karlsen is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karlsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karlsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burns stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karlsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karlsen wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Kim Karlsen's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Burns.
Karlsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karlsen takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karlsen's brow.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Karlsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karlsen dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Karlsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karlsen throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Karlsen in a clinch.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karlsen's defenses.
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moai Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kim Karlsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Karlsen misses with a two punch combination.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlsen circles away.
Karlsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Karlsen on that attempt.
Burns tries to clinch but Karlsen is having none of it.
Burns clinches.
Karlsen avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns.
Burns stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsen is trying to trip Burns. He has hold of a leg but Burns is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Karlsen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Burns is looking to stand up but Karlsen isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karlsen works his way into side control.
Karlsen has hold of Burns's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Burns tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Karlsen cranks the arm and Burns screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Burns, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kim Karlsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Elorde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elorde kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beep! Beep!. Hais comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Time to Say Goodbye by Bocelli & Brightman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
130 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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25
140 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Elorde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Hais!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hais scores a takedown into full mount!
Hais with shots to the head and body - Elorde looks very uncomfortable down there.
Elorde wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Elorde is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hais has taken his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hais lands punches and elbows.
Elorde is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Elorde knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hais on the ground.
Elorde preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hais.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hais looking for the choke from the back.
Elorde is trying to get back to his feet but Hais has full control of the position and if anything, Elorde has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hais looking to break Elorde's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Elorde remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hais will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Elorde is trying to defend against the choke here but Hais has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hais Tightens the hold and Elorde taps out furiously! Hais displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Hais!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bai Sistjierten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bai Sistjierten has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
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22
175 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kannegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bai Sistjierten!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannegaard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sistjierten closes the distance and clinches.
Sistjierten can't get the takedown.
Kannegaard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sistjierten's efforts to push away.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch.
Bai Sistjierten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannegaard thows a body shot but no joy.
Sistjierten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kannegaard is fending him off so far but Sistjierten persists. Nope, Kannegaard circles away and we're back to standing.
Keast Kannegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bai Sistjierten.
Sistjierten looks to land a left hand but Kannegaard moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard doesn't manage to clinch there - Sistjierten circles away.
Kannegaard has closed the distance and engaged Sistjierten in a clinch.
Sistjierten has Kannegaard pressed against the cage, preventing Kannegaard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sistjierten lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kannegaard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sistjierten avoiding damage as Kannegaard throws knees to the body.
Kannegaard throws an elbow that misses.
Kannegaard lands a hook that snaps the head of Sistjierten backwards.
Sistjierten drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kannegaard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kannegaard scores with a jab to the body.
Kannegaard dodges the punch combination from Sistjierten.
Kannegaard moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sistjierten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Kannegaard as Sistjierten shoots in.
Sistjierten looks gassed!
Kannegaard closes the distance and clinches.
Kannegaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sistjierten avoiding damage as Kannegaard throws knees to the body.
Kannegaard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kannegaard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sistjierten is defending well for now.
Kannegaard is working Sistjierten over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kannegaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sistjierten's brow.
Sistjierten is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kannegaard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kannegaard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kannegaard digs a right hand underneath Sistjierten's ribcage. Sistjierten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sistjierten managing to block the knees to the body from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard lands with a left to the head.
Kannegaard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sistjierten or not.
Kannegaard trying to land knees to the body.
Kannegaard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sistjierten is defending well for now.
Kannegaard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sistjierten.
Kannegaard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sistjierten.
Kannegaard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sistjierten avoids it.
Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sistjierten clinches but Kannegaard breaks the clinch
and Kannegaard moves into the clinch.
Kannegaard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sistjierten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kannegaard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kannegaard throws an elbow but it misses.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keast Kannegaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sistjierten wants to clinch up but Kannegaard keeps it at a distance.
Kannegaard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sistjierten, pushing him back against the cage.
Kannegaard lands an elbow just above Sistjierten 's eye.
Sistjierten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kannegaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sistjierten's brow.
Sistjierten is trying to break free.
Kannegaard throws an elbow but it misses.
Sistjierten takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Kannegaard.
Sistjierten is looking to break free of the clinch but Kannegaard has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Kannegaard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sistjierten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kannegaard lands an elbow inside that Sistjierten shrugs off.
Sistjierten blocks an elbow strike from Kannegaard.
Sistjierten tries to circle away but Kannegaard has him pinned against the cage.
Kannegaard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kannegaard has Sistjierten pressed against the cage, preventing Sistjierten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kannegaard missing with knees to the body.
Sistjierten decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kannegaard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kannegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sistjierten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sistjierten is trying to keep Kannegaard in close.
Sistjierten wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sistjierten keeping moving, preventing Kannegaard from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sistjierten dives in and grabs Kannegaard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kannegaard pushes down on Sistjierten's head and hops out.
Kannegaard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kannegaard wants to clinch.
Kannegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Kannegaard moves into range and clinches up with Sistjierten.
Kannegaard landing knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sistjierten.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sistjierten tests Kannegaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sistjierten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sistjierten shoots in and drives through. Kannegaard sprawls well.
Sistjierten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Sistjierten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kannegaard leaves Sistjierten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Sistjierten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kannegaard scores with a body shot.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch but Sistjierten is avoiding it.
Kannegaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sistjierten doesn't seem bothered though.
Sistjierten ducks right into an uppercut from Kannegaard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keast Kannegaard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kannegaard connects with a jab.
Kannegaard moves into the clinch.
Kannegaard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kannegaard works on Sistjierten's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Sistjierten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kannegaard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kannegaard blocks a body shot from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten dodges an elbow strike from Kannegaard.
Sistjierten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Kannegaard.
Sistjierten is trying to drag Kannegaard to the mat but Kannegaard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kannegaard scores with a shot to the side of Sistjierten's head.
Kannegaard throws an elbow that misses.
Kannegaard lands an elbow just above Sistjierten 's eye.
Kannegaard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kannegaard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sistjierten is breathing heavily.
Kannegaard missing with knees to the body.
Sistjierten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kannegaard lands an elbow that stopped Sistjierten in his tracks for a moment.
Kannegaard is working Sistjierten over against the cage.
Kannegaard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kannegaard digs a good hook to Sistjierten's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard clinches with his opponent.
Sistjierten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kannegaard is leaning against Sistjierten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kannegaard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sistjiertens head.
Kannegaard lands a good knee to the midsection. Sistjierten won't want to take too many of those.
Sistjierten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sistjierten tries to break the clinch but Kannegaard is controlling the position.
Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sistjierten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kannegaard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sistjierten somewhat.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Sistjierten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kannegaard closes the distance and pushes Sistjierten back into the cage.
Kannegaard scores with a shot to the side of Sistjierten's head.
A short right from Sistjierten.
Kannegaard works on Sistjierten's body with a couple of short punches.
Sistjierten tries to circle away but Kannegaard has him pinned against the cage.
Kannegaard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kannegaard lands a nice shot to the body.
Sistjierten wants to get back to striking at distance but Kannegaard won't allow it.
Kannegaard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sistjierten or not.
Kannegaard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sistjierten is defending well for now.
Sistjierten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kannegaard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sistjierten or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Kannegaard - that landed with a thud.
Kannegaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sistjierten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kannegaard manages to break the clinch.
Kannegaard works Sistjierten's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sistjierten.
Keast Kannegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bai Sistjierten.
Kannegaard has Sistjierten up against the cage in a clinch.
Kannegaard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sistjierten or not.
Kannegaard presses Sistjierten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sistjierten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sistjierten is trying to break free.
Kannegaard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sistjierten is defending well for now.
Sistjierten breaks the clinch.
Kannegaard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kannegaard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sistjierten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kannegaard manages to break the clinch.
Kannegaard is looking to wear down Sistjierten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Sistjierten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kannegaard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kannegaard moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten tries for a takedown but Kannegaard manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kannegaard lands an elbow inside.
Sistjierten avoiding damage as Kannegaard throws knees to the body.
Kannegaard is leaning against Sistjierten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kannegaard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sistjierten avoids it.
Sistjierten wants to get back to striking at distance but Kannegaard won't allow it.
Kannegaard landing knees to the body.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kannegaard cracks a nice hook into Sistjierten's ribs.
Kannegaard has Sistjierten up against the cage in a clinch.
Sistjierten tries to circle away but Kannegaard has him pinned against the cage.
Sistjierten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kannegaard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sistjierten avoids it.
Sistjierten is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kannegaard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kannegaard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard tries to land knees in the clinch but Sistjierten avoids the damage to the body.
Kannegaard presses Sistjierten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kannegaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kannegaard - that landed with a thud.
Sistjierten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kannegaard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sistjierten avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kannegaard can't fight it off and eventually Sistjierten manages to take the fight to the floor. Kannegaard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sistjierten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kannegaard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sistjierten.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannegaard is looking to stand up but Sistjierten isn't so interested in that idea.
Sistjierten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kannegaard wants to stand and escape but Sistjierten is having none of it.
Sistjierten is pushing down on Kannegaard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kannegaard is fighting to maintain full guard but Sistjierten has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Sistjierten there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sistjierten throws a strike but Kannegaard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kannegaard keeping full guard, as Sistjierten tries to pass.
Sistjierten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keast Kannegaard dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kannegaard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kannegaard crunches a lovely knee into Sistjierten's ribcage.
Sistjierten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sistjierten lands a right hand.
Sistjierten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kannegaard has him pressed against the cage.
Sistjierten is trying to force a seperation but Kannegaard has the dominant position.
Kannegaard lands with a light punch inside.
Sistjierten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kannegaard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kannegaard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sistjierten's defenses.
Kannegaard lands with a short shot to the head.
Kannegaard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sistjierten takes a shot to the head.
Kannegaard breaks from the clinch.
Sistjierten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kannegaard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kannegaard pushes Sistjierten up against the cage in a clinch.
Sistjierten throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Kannegaard.
Sistjierten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sistjierten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kannegaard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kannegaard lands a hook that snaps the head of Sistjierten backwards.
Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kannegaard scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sistjierten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kannegaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Kannegaard coming out on top.
Kannegaard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kannegaard scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kannegaard.
Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bai Sistjierten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch.
Sistjierten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keast Kannegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bai Sistjierten.
Sistjierten misses with a takedown attempt
and Kannegaard moves into the clinch.
Kannegaard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kannegaard trying to land knees to the body.
Kannegaard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sistjierten working hard to break the clinch.
Kannegaard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard lands an elbow inside that Sistjierten shrugs off.
Kannegaard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kannegaard lands a hook that snaps the head of Sistjierten backwards.
Sistjierten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch.
Kannegaard moves in looking to clinch but Sistjierten pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten misses with a body punch
and Kannegaard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kannegaard clinches.
Sistjierten takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sistjierten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sistjierten blocks an elbow strike.
Sistjierten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sistjierten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kannegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sistjierten can do to turn this around?
Sistjierten avoiding damage as Kannegaard throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kannegaard - that landed with a thud.
Kannegaard missing with knees to the body.
Kannegaard breaks from the clinch.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sistjierten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kannegaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sistjierten misses with a combination
and Kannegaard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch.
Kannegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch but Sistjierten is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard connects with a crisp jab.
Sistjierten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kannegaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sistjierten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sistjierten swinging wildly here.
Kannegaard clinches up against the cage.
Sistjierten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Kannegaard.
Still in the clinch, Kannegaard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sistjierten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kannegaard lands a nice shot to the body.
Sistjierten is looking to break free of the clinch but Kannegaard has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Kannegaard.
Kannegaard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kannegaard breaks from the clinch.
Kannegaard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kannegaard dodges the punch combination from Sistjierten.
Kannegaard scores with a hook to the body. Sistjierten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Sistjierten circles away and keeps his distance.
Sistjierten tries to clinch but Kannegaard moves away
and Kannegaard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard lands an elbow inside that Sistjierten shrugs off.
Keast Kannegaard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kannegaard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keast Kannegaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Sistjierten misses with a takedown attempt
and Kannegaard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sistjierten throws a right and a left that Kannegaard avoids nicely.
Kannegaard clinches.
Sistjierten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kannegaard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kannegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kannegaard.
Good shot there by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard is looking to clinch but Sistjierten is avoiding it.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Sistjierten moves out of range.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Sistjierten moves out of range.
Bai Sistjierten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keast Kannegaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sistjierten keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Sistjierten does no damage.
Kannegaard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sistjierten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sistjierten connects with a looping right hand.
Kannegaard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sistjierten's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keast Kannegaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kannegaard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keast Kannegaard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lewis's choice of entrance music: Fort minor Ft. 50 Cent&Eminem - Remember the name Remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saint George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Lewis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by George. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of George.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
George avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
George slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
George lands an overhand right.
A nice combination there by Lewis.
Lewis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Junior Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
George looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis trying to stand up but can't free himself from George's guard.
George has control of Lewis's left arm, preventing Lewis from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George pushes a forearm under Lewis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lewis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saint George!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Ghafoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Ghafoor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Ghafoor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghafoor takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Ghafoor looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Ghafoor scores with a nice strike.
Ghafoor looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ghafoor misses with a double jab.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghafoor tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghafoor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner shoots in but Ghafoor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghafoor pinned against the cage. Ghafoor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ghafoor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
Ghafoor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
It looks like Kevin Turner has been cut.
Ghafoor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghafoor lands with a right hand.
Omar Ghafoor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Ghafoor.
Ghafoor scores with a nice head shot.
Ghafoor cracks Turner with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Turner falls to his knees and Ghafoor doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Ghafoor! Omar Ghafoor retains his super heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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