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MFN 202: Fayth vs. Strange PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by TNT. Tutov has chosen 7B - Young Winds as his entrance music. Andrey Tutov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington throws a chopping leg kick but Tutov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tutov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tutovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Washington lands a two punch combo.
Tutov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Tutov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington stays in close to Tutov's body and controls the position.
Washington postures up in Tutov's guard and throws a big left but Tutov blocks it.
Tutov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tutov keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $500 fee) inform us that Tutov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tutov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutov.
Tutov scores with a nice strike.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tutov tried to score with a low kick but Washington checks it.
Washington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a hook. Tutov ducked under it nicely.
Tutov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Washington lands with a nice body punch.
Tutov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Washington connects with a body shot that sends Tutov's belly button to the back.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tutov counters with a nice body shot.
Washington lands a nice hook to Tutov's body. Tutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Washington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washington is defended easily by Tutov.
A jab from Washington finds it's way through Tutov's defenses.
Washington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Tutov's shoulder, as Tutov tries to avoid the shot.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washington.
Tutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tutov works the jab nicely.
Tutov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tutov in his tracks.
Tutov 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.
Washington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Washington slips a jab from Tutov.
Washington avoids the body shot from Tutov.
Tutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tutov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Tutov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Washington rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Tutov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Washington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tutov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Tutov.
Washington thows a body kick. Tutov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tutov dips to his left and cracks Washington with an uppercut!
Tutov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tutov throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington feinted with a counter takedown.
Tutov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washington lands a head shot.
Tutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tutov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tutov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Washington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutov throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Washington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington takes a swing at Tutov's ribcage but misses.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Tutov moves out of range easily.
Tutov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Washington blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big left from Washington misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tutov! But no joy.
Tutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Tutov saw that one coming.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tutov's waist but Tutov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tutov.
Tutov throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutov lands with a good body shot.
Washington is looking to score with low kicks.
Washington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tutov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Tutov sees coming a mile off.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov slips under a jab from Washington.
Washington throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
and Tutov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washington's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Tutov moves out of range of the body kick.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Tutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington pushes Tutov away with a front kick.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Tutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Washington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tutov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington slips a straight right by Tutov.
Washington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tutov on the side of the head.
Washington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tutov tries a quick counter leg kick but Washington is wise to it.
Tutov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tutov.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Washington catches Tutov right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tutov.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Washington misses.
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Washington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tutov digs a good body shot into Washington's ribs.
Washington lands a leg kick that knocks Tutov off balance momentarily.
Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tutov throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tutov lands a head kick. Washington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Washington looks to land a right hand but Tutov moved out of range.
Washington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutov is trying to get back to full guard.
Tutov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington wants to take a breather but Tutov is having none of it.
Tutov wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
Tutov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tutov.
Tutov wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Washington trying to control but Tutov 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.
A close second round but Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Washington misses with a straight right.
Washington moves out of range as Tutov throws a body kick.
Tutov throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Good shot there by Tutov.
Tutov blocks a low kick nicely.
Washington cracks Tutov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tutov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tutov throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Tutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington moves out of range as Tutov strikes.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Tutov.
Tutov looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Tutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tutov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tutov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Tutov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington.
Tutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov drops his hands momentarily and Washington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington fakes the leg kick and cracks Tutov in the body.
Nice defenses there by Tutov.
Tutov throws a front kick that sends Washington stumbling back into the cage.
Washington swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tutov throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Washington blocks a head kick by Tutov.
Washington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Washington.
Washington attempts a counter takedown but Tutov avoids it well and moves away.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Tutov looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Tutov. That snapped Washington's head back.
Tutov wants to slow Washington down by chopping away at his legs.
Tutov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington avoids the body shot from Tutov.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Washington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Washington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tutov in his tracks.
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tutov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tutov connects with a single shot there.
Washington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tutov doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tutov.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tutov.
A jab lands there for Washington.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tutov. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutov slips a straight right by Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tutov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tutov staying out of range there.
Washington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tutov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Tutov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Washington cracks a nice hook into Tutov's ribs.
Tutov misses with a wild combination.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Tutov lands a high kick!
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Tutov.
I think Tutov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Tutov!
A very excited looking Andrey Tutov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roosevelt comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Pain. Karl Roosevelt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Roosevelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Chantry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roosevelt, pushing him back against the cage.
Chantry successfully pulls guard.
Chantry 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.
Roosevelt wants to pass the guard but Chantry is keeping the position.
Roosevelt slips nicely into half guard.
Chantry is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chantry controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Roosevelt prevents Chantry from improving his position.
Chantry looking for a kimura from the bottom but Roosevelt passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roosevelt trying to control the position but Chantry is working away.
Roosevelt happy to just control the position for now.
Chantry is looking for a sweep.
Chantry is trying to control Roosevelt's posture but Roosevelt avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chantry is not content to let Roosevelt control the position.
Chantry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roosevelt trying to control the action but Chantry is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roosevelt controls the position from side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chantry is trying to control Roosevelt's posture but Roosevelt avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chantry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roosevelt throws a leg kick but Chantry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roosevelt just misses with a punch to the body.
Roosevelt tries to clinch up.
Karl Roosevelt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roosevelt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chantry on the side of the head.
Chantry shoots in looking for a takedown but Roosevelt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chantry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roosevelt tries to counter by clinching up but Chantry breaks away and moves out of range.
Roosevelt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roosevelt throws a body punch but Chantry moves out of range.
Roosevelt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt scores with a hook to the body. Chantry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chantry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roosevelt pinned against the cage. Roosevelt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roosevelt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roosevelt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Roosevelt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatton Chantry's cut.
That's time! Roosevelt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chantry shoots for a double leg takedown but Roosevelt sprawls well. He's pushed Chantry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roosevelt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Roosevelt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roosevelt throws a head kick that misses.
Chantry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt misses with a right hand
and Chantry counters with a takedown into side control.
Chantry working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chantry throws a strike aimed at the side of Roosevelt's head but Roosevelt avoids it well.
Chantry working away.
My spies in Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) inform me that Chantry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chantry in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt is looking to regain half guard here but Chantry keeps moving and retains side control.
Roosevelt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roosevelt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chantry looks up at the clock and then as Roosevelt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chantry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chantry working the ground and pound from side control.
Chantry wants to take a breather but Roosevelt manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chantry.
Chantry postures up in Roosevelt's guard and throws a big left but Roosevelt blocks it.
Roosevelt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chantry scoring with some ground and pound.
Chantry cracks Roosevelt with a solid left hand.
Chantry throwing strikes from guard but Roosevelt blocks nicely.
Chantry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chantry passes Roosevelt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tatton Chantry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chantry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chantry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chantry is looking to advance position but Roosevelt won't allow it.
Roosevelt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chantry scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt is refusing to be controlled, as Chantry sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roosevelt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roosevelt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chantry distracts Roosevelt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chantry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chantry throws a big elbow that misses.
Roosevelt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chantry.
Chantry connects with a couple of short punches.
Chantry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chantry throws an elbow that misses. Roosevelt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chantry's guard. Nice move by Roosevelt!
Roosevelt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry wants to sweep but no luck.
Roosevelt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roosevelt trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Chantry keeping full guard, as Roosevelt tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chantry 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatton Chantry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tatton Chantry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chantry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roosevelt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roosevelt controlling Chantry's posture.
Chantry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chantry looking to sit in guard and control but Roosevelt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roosevelt wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
Roosevelt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt won't allow Chantry to sweep him here.
Chantry is trying to keep Roosevelt in close.
Chantry has his foot on Roosevelt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roosevelt works his way back into a safe position though.
Chantry wants to sweep here but Roosevelt controlling him for the moment.
Roosevelt tries to stand but Chantry is controlling from the bottom.
Roosevelt wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
Roosevelt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roosevelt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chantry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roosevelt has managed to get both his arms back between Chantry's legs - danger averted.
Roosevelt is stalling in the full guard.
Roosevelt trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chantry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roosevelt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chantry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry throwing strikes from guard but Roosevelt blocks nicely.
Roosevelt 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.
Chantry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chantry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roosevelt is keeping the position for now.
Chantry postures up in Roosevelt's guard and throws a big left but Roosevelt blocks it.
Roosevelt trying to control the position.
Roosevelt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry is looking to sweep but instead, Roosevelt has passed into half guard.
Roosevelt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roosevelt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chantry working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chantry manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Roosevelt wants to pass to mount but Chantry is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatton Chantry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chantry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatton Chantry!
A very excited looking Tatton Chantry 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esquiva Falcao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Milat's chin.
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao throws a jab when Milat was well out of range.
Falcao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Milat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
Falcao walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Falcao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falcao.
Falcao scores with a body shot.
Milat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milat cracks the inside of Falcao's front leg.
Falcao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Milat on the side of the head.
Milat throws a low kick but Falcao moves out of range easily.
Milat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falcao throws a low kick but Milat moves out of range easily.
Milat misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Milat. That snapped Falcao's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milat jabs Falcao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Milat.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat checks the leg kick.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Milat moves out of range.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Milat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcao throws a lazy uppercut
and Milat counters with a straight right hand.
Falcao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falcao connects with a single shot there.
Milat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcao checks the leg kick.
Milat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Falcao throws a poor cross that misses
and Milat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Milat misses the target.
Falcao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Milat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Milat.
Milat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Falcao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Milat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Falcao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milat.
A clash of legs there as Falcao blocks the low kick.
Falcao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Milat.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick and Milat moves out of range easily.
Milat throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Milat cracks Falcao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Falcao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milat's head.
Falcao misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
Falcao drops Milat with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Milat looks back up at him and smiles so Falcao waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Milat is rocked!
Falcao cracks Milat with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esquiva Falcao!
Esquiva Falcao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irenicus has chosen Shadows of Amn as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irenicus blocks a head kick by Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hitzlsperger scores with a body shot.
Irenicus misses with a hook. Hitzlsperger ducked under it nicely.
Irenicus throws a hook but Hitzlsperger blocks it.
Jon Irenicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Hitzlsperger misses.
Hitzlsperger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irenicus! But no joy.
Hitzlsperger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irenicus counters with a body kick.
Hitzlsperger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irenicus has time to react.
Hitzlsperger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitzlsperger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irenicus.
Irenicus checks a low kick from Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus misses with a looping right.
Hitzlsperger takes a swing at Irenicus's ribcage but misses.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick
and Irenicus counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus keeps Hitzlsperger at a distance using the push kick.
A clash of legs there as Irenicus blocks the low kick.
Irenicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitzlsperger moves away from the strike by Irenicus.
A quick step to the side and Hitzlsperger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitzlsperger dodges the punch combination from Irenicus.
Hitzlsperger cracks the inside of Irenicus's front leg.
Irenicus avoids a kick to the body.
Irenicus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hitzlsperger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irenicus manages to avoid it.
Irenicus misses with a hook.
Hitzlsperger avoids the head kick by Irenicus.
Hitzlsperger looks to land a body kick but Irenicus moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger throws a sloppy body shot
and Irenicus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger is looking to wear down Irenicus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hitzlsperger defending well as Irenicus loads up on a big left hand.
Hitzlsperger shoots in for a takedown but Irenicus shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Irenicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hitzlsperger throws a looping overhand right but Irenicus ducks down to avoid it.
Irenicus throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Irenicus misses.
Hitzlsperger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at aLion's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jon Irenicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Irenicus misses.
Hitzlsperger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hitzlsperger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hitzlsperger misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Irenicus 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 Hitzlsperger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hitzlsperger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Irenicus tenderised Hitzlsperger's leg. Hitzlsperger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irenicus misses with a left hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with a straight right hand.
Hitzlsperger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hitzlsperger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Irenicus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger blocks a head kick by Irenicus.
Irenicus moves out of range of the strikes.
Irenicus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irenicus cracks Hitzlsperger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hitzlsperger misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger is looking to score with low kicks.
Irenicus looks to land a left hand but Hitzlsperger moved out of range nicely.
Hitzlsperger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hitzlsperger backing away here, and Irenicus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hitzlsperger throws a series of punches but Irenicus avoids them all with ease.
Hitzlsperger slips a jab from Irenicus.
Irenicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irenicus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Irenicus connects with a jab.
Irenicus misses with an uppercut
and Hitzlsperger counters with a body kick that stops Irenicus in his tracks momentarily.
Irenicus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Hitzlsperger misses.
Hitzlsperger digs a good hook to Irenicus's body.
Hitzlsperger drives through with a takedown into Irenicus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hitzlsperger trying to control but Irenicus is working from the bottom.
Hitzlsperger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irenicus pulls Hitzlsperger in to control the position.
Irenicus is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Udo Hitzlsperger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick
and Irenicus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jon Irenicus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hitzlsperger misses with a wild body shot.
Hitzlsperger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irenicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick which misses Irenicus's front leg but catches the back leg as Irenicus tries to avoid it.
Irenicus takes one to the side of the head.
Irenicus throws the left hand but Hitzlsperger avoids the punch easily.
Hitzlsperger throws a big counter combination but Irenicus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hitzlsperger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irenicus is able to avoid easily.
Irenicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irenicus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hitzlsperger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger ducks right into an uppercut from Irenicus.
Hitzlsperger lands a glancing blow to the side of Irenicus's head.
Irenicus lands a leg kick that knocks Hitzlsperger off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Irenicus misses.
Hitzlsperger throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitzlsperger avoids a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hitzlsperger.
It looks like Jon Irenicus has been cut.
Hitzlsperger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hitzlsperger throws a lazy right hand but Irenicus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irenicus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Irenicus throws a chopping leg kick but Hitzlsperger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Irenicus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irenicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitzlsperger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Irenicus misses the jab.
Hitzlsperger slips under a jab.
Irenicus misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger throws a jab but it's blocked by Irenicus.
Irenicus lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitzlsperger with a jab.
Hitzlsperger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hitzlsperger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitzlsperger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Irenicus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hitzlsperger's knee momentarily.
Hitzlsperger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Irenicus scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitzlsperger should have avoided that one.
Hitzlsperger defending well as Irenicus loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Irenicus catches Hitzlsperger right on the button with a cross.
Hitzlsperger misses with a looping right.
Irenicus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hitzlsperger throws a chopping leg kick but Irenicus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irenicus wants it to stay on the feet.
Irenicus tries a quick counter leg kick but Hitzlsperger is wise to it.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick that misses.
Hitzlsperger tries to move into range but Irenicus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hitzlsperger connects with a body shot.
Hitzlsperger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Irenicus.
Hitzlsperger slips a straight right by Irenicus.
Irenicus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hitzlsperger misses its target.
Irenicus blocks a head kick by Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Irenicus.
Hitzlsperger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irenicus pinned against the cage. Irenicus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus tries to land a front kick but Hitzlsperger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hitzlsperger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Irenicus throws a low kick, looking for Hitzlsperger's leg but Hitzlsperger calmly moves out of range.
Irenicus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irenicus! But no joy.
Hitzlsperger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irenicus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irenicus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitzlsperger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitzlsperger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irenicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hitzlsperger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irenicus doesn't seem bothered though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hitzlsperger.
Irenicus misses with a low kick as Hitzlsperger jumps back.
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 Udo Hitzlsperger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Irenicus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hitzlsperger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Irenicus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Irenicus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitzlsperger on the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger is rocked!
Irenicus drops Hitzlsperger with a big left hand! Hitzlsperger is injured, injured bad! Irenicus jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Irenicus!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Irenicus 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Reefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vellucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Reefer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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30
168 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Vellucci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reefer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reefer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVellucci.
Vellucci on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vellucci has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reefer finds it's way round the side to connect with Vellucci's head.
Vellucci lands a nice looking body kick.
Vellucci throws a right and a left that Reefer avoids nicely.
Reefer gets tackled into the cage by Vellucci. Vellucci maintains the clinch.
Reefer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vellucci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reefer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Vellucci.
Vellucci missing with knees to the body.
Vellucci trying to land knees to the body.
Reefer jumps into guard, dragging Vellucci to the mat.
Reefer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reefer has an active guard here but Vellucci has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reefer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vellucci pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vellucci wants to stand but Reefer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Reefer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reefer trying to control from the bottom.
Vellucci tries to stand but can't do so whilst Reefer controls his leg.
Vellucci is thwarting Reefer's attempts to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vellucci takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vellucci with a jab.
Reefer misses with a low kick.
Vellucci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vellucci moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reefer moves out of range as Vellucci strikes.
Reefer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vellucci throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reefer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vellucci.
Vellucci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vellucci misses with a low kick.
Reefer attempts a counter takedown but Vellucci avoids it well and moves away.
Leo Vellucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vellucci lands a jab.
Vellucci dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reefer. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vellucci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reefer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vellucci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leo Vellucci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reefer clobbers Vellucci with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reefer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy body kick from Reefer
and Vellucci counters with a nice body kick.
Reefer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vellucci feints a counter leg kick.
Vellucci scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Vellucci.
Vellucci tries to land a front kick but Reefer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vellucci works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vellucci lands a brutal head kick. Reefer looks out on his feet and Vellucci throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Leo Vellucci!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pookie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eamonn McGuigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride The Train. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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285 lbs
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295 lbs
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World class 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pookie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eamonn McGuigan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson slips a straight right by McGuigan.
Pookie Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuigan cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and McGuigan counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by McGuigan.
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends McGuigan tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves McGuigan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson feints and then cracks McGuigan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuigan down.
Jackson takes a swing at McGuigan's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuigan counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuigan counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
McGuigan blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuigan throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
A nice side step and McGuigan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McGuigan clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
McGuigan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuigan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson is looking to slow McGuigan down with leg kicks.
McGuigan closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuigan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Jackson tenderised McGuigan's leg. McGuigan is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuigan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from McGuigan.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuigan.
McGuigan trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuigan into the cage.
McGuigan is trying to stall.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson tries a body shot but McGuigan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuigan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan working aggressively here.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from McGuigan fails to land.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, McGuigan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
McGuigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuigan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
McGuigan scores with a head kick.
McGuigan feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Eamonn McGuigan's cut even more.
A head kick by Jackson - that's a beauty! McGuigan is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Jackson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pookie Jackson!
A relieved looking Pookie Jackson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Puntti Manne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Redrama - Music. Anderson has chosen The High Road as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
147 lbs
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35
148 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puntti Manne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manne punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manne is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Manne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manne is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manne is on top in guard.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manne's guard.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manne is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Manne is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Manne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Manne is defending the position.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Manne dodges it nicely.
Anderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manne can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Manne has worked his arm free - good work by Manne!
Manne is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manne keeps working.
Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anderson cracks Manne with a big right hand but Manne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Manne down.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Manne tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Manne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Manne lands a slapping body shot.
Manne throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manne feinted with a counter takedown.
Manne feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Manne changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manne is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manne postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Manne landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Manne controlling him for the moment.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Manne is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson has an active guard here but Manne has managed to pass into half guard.
Anderson trying to control but Manne postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Manne postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manne connects with a high kick.
It looks like Craig Anderson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manne is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Manne misses with a body kick.
Anderson throws a big counter head kick but Manne avoids it with no problem.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good exchange - Manne coming out on top.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Manne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Manne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Manne as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Manne's guard.
Manne is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Craig Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manne looking for a sweep. Not yet Manne, not yet.
Anderson is in close to Manne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson trying to control but Manne is working from the bottom.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manne's guard.
Manne trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson is working for a kimura but Manne is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manne misses with a body shot.
Puntti Manne is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manne jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manne but Manne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manne clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manne throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Manne checks the leg kick.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Manne's leg. Manne is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Manne tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne 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.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Manne throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Manne blocks a low kick nicely.
Manne scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Manne cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manne.
Manne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson with the counter takedown but Manne avoids it easily.
Manne tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Manne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson tries a quick counter leg kick but Manne is wise to it.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson slips a jab from Manne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Manne finds it's target.
Manne loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Manne throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manne.
Anderson throws a low kick but Manne moves out of range easily.
Manne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manne throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Manne's guard.
Anderson trying to control but Manne is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Manne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
Manne throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Anderson!
Anderson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Manne lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Manne is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Manne tries to keep control of the position but Anderson is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puntti Manne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manne 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puntti Manne!
In his post fight interview, Puntti Manne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sturmpruegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's a fight. Vic Thory has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
190 lbs
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29
196 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Sturmpruegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Thory misses.
Thory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vic Thory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thory scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmpruegel. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Thory - just one landing.
Thory misses with a jab to the body
and Sturmpruegel counters with a good low kick that Thory was not able to check.
Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
Thory tries to land a leg kick but Sturmpruegel saw it coming and moves away.
Sturmpruegel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmpruegel scores with a jab to the body.
Thory checks a leg kick.
Sturmpruegel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thory throws a big counter head kick but Sturmpruegel avoids it with no problem.
Thory throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturmpruegel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thory throws a shot from downtown. Sturmpruegel moves away and avoids it.
Thory throws a shot from downtown. Sturmpruegel moves away and avoids it.
Sturmpruegel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thory misses with a hook
and Sturmpruegel counters with an outside leg kick.
Thory misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Sturmpruegel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturmpruegel counters with a straight right hand.
Thory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturmpruegel.
Thory cracks Sturmpruegel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sturmpruegel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturmpruegel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thory just manages to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thory misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory lands a really nice looking cross but Sturmpruegel seems unphased.
Sturmpruegel takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturmpruegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Thory counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sturmpruegel thinking.
Sturmpruegel cracks the inside of Thory's front leg.
Thory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturmpruegel's hands.
Sturmpruegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Thory counters with a straight right hand.
Thory throws a body kick that misses.
Thory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sturmpruegel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sturmpruegel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thory.
Sturmpruegel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Sturmpruegel tried to score with a low kick but Thory checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory thows a leg kick but Sturmpruegel checks it
and Sturmpruegel counters with a series of strikes. Thory will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thory has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturmpruegel.
Thory misses with a looping right.
Thory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Thory backs away, Sturmpruegel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thory throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturmpruegel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thory misses with a kick to the body
and Sturmpruegel counters with an outside leg kick.
Thory throws a leg kick
and Sturmpruegel counters with a straight right hand.
Thory lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturmpruegel's head.
Thory misses with a hook
and Sturmpruegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thory throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thory throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sturmpruegel was covering up waiting for the punch and Thory finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thory throws an elbow that misses. Sturmpruegel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thory's guard. Nice move by Sturmpruegel!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thory is on top in guard.
Thory 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.
Vic Thory 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.
A big right from Thory misses.
Sturmpruegel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
Thory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Thory blocks the leg kick.
Thory misses with a straight right.
Thory scores with a decent looking hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturmpruegel blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sturmpruegel misses its target.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory slips a jab from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Thory.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturmpruegel checks a leg kick.
Sturmpruegel throws a big counter combination but Thory scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thory.
Thory takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thory.
Thory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturmpruegel walks into a left hand.
Sturmpruegel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Thory has Sturmpruegel up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturmpruegel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thory stalling against the cage.
Thory misses with a body punch.
Sturmpruegel misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmpruegel blocks a body shot from Thory.
Good body shot from Thory.
Thory trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thory misses with some punches.
Sturmpruegel tries to throw a body punch but Thory avoids it by throwing Sturmpruegel back against the cage.
Thory stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmpruegel.
Thory lands an uppercut.
Thory cracks Sturmpruegel with a nice body shot.
Sturmpruegel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thory has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thory lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturmpruegel backwards.
Sturmpruegel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thory.
A head punch on the inside from Thory fails to land.
Thory can't find room to land a body shot as Sturmpruegel controls the action.
Thory comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thory blocks a body shot from Sturmpruegel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Thory.
Thory working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thory.
Thory pushes Sturmpruegel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thory.
Thory throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sturmpruegels head.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Sturmpruegel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thory - that landed with a thud.
Thory lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thory.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thory.
Sturmpruegel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Thory prevents a body shot from Sturmpruegel.
Thory scores with a shot to the side of Sturmpruegel's head.
Sturmpruegel throws a punch but it's blocked by Thory.
Vic Thory seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory tries a body shot but Sturmpruegel blocks it.
Thory lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thory lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thory fails to land.
Thory has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sturmpruegel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thory can turn it around.
Thory lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sturmpruegel tries a body shot but Thory blocks it.
Thory stalling in the clinch but Sturmpruegel improves position.
Thory swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturmpruegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel scores with a hook to the body.
Sturmpruegel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sturmpruegel tries a body shot but Thory blocks it.
Sturmpruegel throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmpruegel is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sturmpruegel.
Thory swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturmpruegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel struggles to land a body shot inside as Thory controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sturmpruegel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thory tests Sturmpruegel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturmpruegel takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Thory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thory moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmpruegel loads up on a big right hand but Thory slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmpruegel. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturmpruegel misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory is looking to clinch but Sturmpruegel is avoiding it.
Sturmpruegel is looking to counter punch.
Sturmpruegel lands a jab to Thory's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Sturmpruegel throws a hook but Thory avoids it easily.
Thory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmpruegel.
Thory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sturmpruegel checks it well.
Thory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturmpruegel. Sturmpruegel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturmpruegel throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thory looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturmpruegel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thory.
Roberto Sturmpruegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturmpruegel throws a sloppy body shot
and Thory counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturmpruegel, right into the meat.
Sturmpruegel ducks under a wild hook from Thory.
Sturmpruegel misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thory throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturmpruegel.
Thory throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmpruegel. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturmpruegel jabs Thory to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sturmpruegel wants to slow Thory down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturmpruegel.
Thory throws the kick towards the body but Sturmpruegel avoids it.
Sturmpruegel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thory tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sturmpruegel defends well and Thory ends up having to push Sturmpruegel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thory! But no joy.
Sturmpruegel throws a lazy right hand but Thory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thory lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thory jabs Sturmpruegel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sturmpruegel lands a nice hook to Thory's body. Thory takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sturmpruegel blocks a head kick by Thory.
As Thory looks to move away, Sturmpruegel throws a big counter combo bu Thory just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Sturmpruegel is looking for a counter combo.
Thory scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmpruegel. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturmpruegel cracks Thory with a good jab.
Vic Thory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
Thory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturmpruegel.
Thory lands with a shot to the body.
Roberto Sturmpruegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Thory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thory.
Thory throws the left hand but Sturmpruegel avoids the punch easily.
Sturmpruegel thumps Thory with a low kick.
Sturmpruegel throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Sturmpruegel misses its intended target.
Sturmpruegel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Thory catches Sturmpruegel right on the button with a cross.
Thory staying out of range there.
Thory let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vic Thory.
Well Thory 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Thory!
Vic Thory thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ki Duk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Mayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ki Duk comes to the cage accompanied by north korea's national anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bong Ki Duk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Mayor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki Duk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ki Duk misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayor scores with the left hand. Ki Duk knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Bong Ki Duk has been cut.
Ki Duk delivers a nice body kick.
Mayor forces Ki Duk back against the cage and clinches.
Mayor scores with a shoulder strike.
Ki Duk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mayor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ki Duk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayor lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ki Duk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ki Duk blocks an uppercut.
Mayor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki Duk gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayor can't find room to land a body shot as Ki Duk controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayor.
Mayor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayor.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ki Duk throws an elbow but misses.
Mayor has a couple of punches blocked by Ki Duk.
Mayor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ki Duk misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mayor fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Mayor.
Ki Duk misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayor.
Mayor working aggressively here.
I was talking to Ki Duk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mayor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ki Duk or not.
Mayor misses with some punches.
A short right from Mayor.
Ki Duk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mayor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ki Duk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayor.
Ki Duk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mayor misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayor misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ki Duk throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayor.
Ki Duk tries to throw a body punch but Mayor avoids it by throwing Ki Duk back against the cage.
Mayor lands with a right to the head.
Mayor takes a shot to the head.
Mayor blocking some punches.
Mayor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
Nice body punch from Mayor.
Mayor scores with a shot to the side of Ki Duk's head.
Mayor misses with some punches.
Mayor cracks Ki Duk with a nice body shot.
Ki Duk is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Mayor.
Bong Ki Duk's cut is getting worse.
Ki Duk swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayor scores with a shoulder strike.
Ki Duk blocks a body shot from Mayor.
A left hand lands to the body for Mayor.
Mayor misses with a body punch.
Ki Duk blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Mayor.
Mayor cracks Ki Duk with a nice body shot.
Mayor tries to work over Ki Duk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayor cracks Ki Duk with a hook to the temple - Ki Duk is on wobbly legs here! Mayor swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ki Duk falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mayor wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Mayor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fayth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial. Ray Fayth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayth misses with an uppercut.
Fayth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Strange to the mat! Strange manages to get full guard.
Strange has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fayth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strange is looking for a triangle but Fayth pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fayth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strange has his foot on Fayth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fayth works his way back into a safe position though.
Fayth landing with the ground and pound.
Strange is looking for a triangle but Fayth pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fayth defends well.
Strange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fayth is aware though and is defending well.
Fayth looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fayth stopping the sweep attempt from Strange.
Strange controls Fayth momentarily but Fayth frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fayth looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strange looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fayth is one step ahead there.
Strange looking for a guillotine here but Fayth defends easily.
Strange can't keep his opponent in guard - Fayth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fayth lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is pressing down on Strange's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strange is holding on for now.
Fayth wants to take a breather but Strange is having none of it.
Strange is looking for a sweep. Fayth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fayth is thwarting Strange's attempts to control the position.
Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Fayth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fayth prevents Strange from improving his position.
Strange is looking to control Fayth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strange avoid being mounted?
Fayth stalling.
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.
Fayth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strange has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strange actively working from the bottom here.
Strange is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fayth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fayth wants to control the pace but Strange is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth 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.
Fayth connects with a body shot.
Fayth connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Fayth's head coaches at Ninjin no Tamanegi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fayth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fayth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strange can do to turn this around?
Strange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fayth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fayth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strange.
Strange throws a big shot that misses.
Fayth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strange sprawls and moves away.
Fayth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange misses with a wild body shot.
Fayth walks into a left hand.
Fayth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strange manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fayth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Strange manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange stands and throws Fayth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fayth wants to control but Strange postures up.
Strange wants to control but Fayth is keeping him busy.
Strange working the ground and pound.
Strange landing strikes.
Strange scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fayth is looking for a sweep.
Strange cracks Fayth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Strange scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fayth to see if he's OK.
Strange is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fayth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fayth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strange's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fayth looking for submissions off his back.
Fayth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fayth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fayth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strange's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fayth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strange trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fayth controls Strange momentarily but Strange frees himself.
Strange lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fayth's guard.
Fayth looking for submissions off his back.
Fayth wants to get back to full guard.
Strange thows a huge punch but Fayth dodges it nicely.
Ray Fayth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fayth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fayth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strange is aware though and is defending well.
Fayth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strange wants to control from the top but Fayth keeps moving.
Strange tries to free his leg and advance position but Fayth is retaining full guard.
Strange distracts Fayth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fayth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strange can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth working for a triangle but Strange defends it easily.
Strange postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fayth keeping full guard, as Strange tries to pass.
Fayth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Strange is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fayth.
Fayth is looking for a sweep.
Strange landing a few strikes.
Strange is looking to take a break and control but Fayth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fayth connects with a leg kick. Strange looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fayth closes the distance and clinches up with Strange, looking for a takedown. Fayth pushes Strange against the cage but Strange circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strange with the counter takedown but Fayth avoids it easily.
Fayth throws the kick towards the body but Strange avoids it.
Fayth looks for a takedown but Strange sprawls well.
Strange just misses with a punch to the body.
Fayth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Strange both land. Nice combination.
Strange cracks Fayth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strange throws a big shot that misses.
Strange on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fayth. Fayth obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fayth tries a low kick but Strange avoids it.
Strange drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fayth defends it well.
Fayth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strange to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Strange as Fayth shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Fayth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fayth ducks under a wild hook from Strange.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strange is defended easily by Fayth.
Fayth attempts a counter takedown but Strange avoids it well and moves away.
Strange waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fayth.
Fayth attempts a counter takedown but Strange avoids it well and moves away.
Strange misses the shot to the body.
Fayth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strange sprawls and moves away.
Fayth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strange napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strange is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fayth tries to advance to mount but Strange denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange can't do much from the bottom here.
Strange tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fayth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strange gets back to half guard.
Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fayth pulls his head out easily.
Fayth wants to pass the guard but Strange is defending well.
Fayth uses his free foot to push down on Strange's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Strange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strange tries to lock up and control but Fayth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth wants to control the pace but Strange is squirming around nicely.
Fayth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Strange has worked his arm free - good work by Strange!
Strange is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strange is refusing to be controlled, as Fayth sits in half guard.
Strange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fayth drops an elbow to the side of Strange's head.
Strange is pressing down on Fayth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange working for a triangle but Fayth defends it easily.
Fayth lands a couple of digs.
Fayth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strange's head.
Fayth looking to pass the guard.
Fayth is working hard here to advance position.
Strange looking for a sweep. Not yet Strange, not yet.
Fayth wants to control from the top but Strange keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strange can't keep his opponent in guard - Fayth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strange looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ray Fayth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strange tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fayth defends well and Strange ends up having to push Fayth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simon Strange seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strange lands with a straight right. Fayth didn't see that one coming.
Fayth drives through with a takedown into Strange's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Strange has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fayth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strange keeping full guard, as Fayth tries to pass.
Strange is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Strange can't keep his opponent in guard - Fayth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth wants to control but Strange is keeping him busy.
Fayth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strange won't allow Fayth to pass to mount.
Fayth wants to work for an arm triangle but Strange is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strange actively working from the bottom here.
Fayth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fayth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth trying to control but Strange is having none of it.
Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fayth landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fayth cracks Strange with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fayth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fayth trying to control but Strange is having none of it.
Strange really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Strange gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strange.
Fayth preventing the sweep.
Strange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strange can't keep his opponent in guard - Fayth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fayth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fayth trying to mount his opponent but Strange defends it.
Fayth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strange doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fayth.
Fayth trying to pass the guard but Strange defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange is refusing to be controlled, as Fayth sits in half guard.
Fayth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strange doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fayth.
Strange wants to control but Fayth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth had his way with Simon Strange in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Strange on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fayth throws a leg kick but Strange sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fayth staying out of range there.
Strange slaps away a takedown attempt from Fayth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strange fails to land the takedown.
Fayth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange throws a body shot but no joy.
Fayth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strange gets caught napping as Fayth dives in and scores a takedown. Strange manages to retain guard.
Fayth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fayth wants to control from the top but Strange keeps moving.
Strange keeping full guard, as Fayth tries to pass.
Fayth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strange struggling a bit here.
Ray Fayth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strange is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fayth trying to control the action but Strange is working from the bottom.
Strange gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Strange is squirming around, avoiding Fayth's attempts to control the action.
Strange is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange tries to hold on but Fayth postures up.
Fayth content just to control the position here.
Strange is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fayth controlling his opponent.
Simon Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fayth looking to control but Strange is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strange manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Fayth seems content to control.
Strange moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth stopping the sweep attempt from Strange.
Strange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fayth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fayth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strange working for a triangle but Fayth defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fayth trying to control the position from guard on top but Strange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Fayth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fayth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Fayth!
Ray Fayth retains his welterweight title!
Ray Fayth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Simon Strange stepped up to the mic, saying 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.
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