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VFC 66: Premier PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sledge Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalid Fatim El Hazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatim El Hazad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paul Van Dyk - Crush. Khalid Fatim El Hazad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sledge Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Khalid Fatim El Hazad!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatim El Hazad ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hammer finds it's way through Fatim El Hazad's defenses.
Hammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Hammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Hammer takes an elbow to the temple.
Fatim El Hazad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Hammer avoiding damage as Fatim El Hazad throws knees to the body.
Hammer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body.
Fatim El Hazad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammer avoids it.
Hammer works on Fatim El Hazad's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fatim El Hazad lands a nice knee to the body.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fatim El Hazad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammer misses with a body punch.
Hammer pushes Fatim El Hazad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fatim El Hazad missing with knees to the body.
Fatim El Hazad looks gassed!
A short right from Hammer on the inside.
Hammer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hammer.
Hammer tries to work over Fatim El Hazad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Hammer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammer lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Hammer as the two fighters clinch.
Hammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Hammer.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hammer.
Hammer pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fatim El Hazad defends it easily.
Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fatim El Hazad trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Fatim El Hazad tries to stand but Hammer is controlling from the bottom.
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Fatim El Hazad defends easily.
Fatim El Hazad won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hammer is proving hard to escape from.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatim El Hazad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fatim El Hazad trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammer tries to throw a body punch but Fatim El Hazad avoids it by throwing Hammer back against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammer avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer gets through Fatim El Hazad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fatim El Hazad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hammer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fatim El Hazad blocks an uppercut.
Hammer avoiding damage as Fatim El Hazad throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hammer.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Fatim El Hazad.
Hammer works on Fatim El Hazad's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hammer.
A left hand lands to the body for Hammer.
Hammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fatim El Hazads head.
Good body shot from Hammer.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Hammer.
Nice body punch from Hammer - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hammer.
Hammer lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatim El Hazad.
Fatim El Hazad missing with knees to the body.
Hammer digs a right hand underneath Fatim El Hazad's ribcage. Fatim El Hazad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammer.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fatim El Hazad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammer is leaning against Fatim El Hazad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hammer.
Fatim El Hazad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fatim El Hazad backwards.
Hammer cracks Fatim El Hazad with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Fatim El Hazad.
Hammer lands a left hand.
Hammer scores with a shot to the side of Fatim El Hazad's head.
Hammer digs a right hand into Fatim El Hazad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fatim El Hazad's gas tank.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Fatim El Hazad.
Hammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammer 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.
Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fatim El Hazad is aware though and is defending well.
Fatim El Hazad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fatim El Hazad wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fatim El Hazad rolls with it to try and escape but Hammer cranks on the arm and Fatim El Hazad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sledge Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flair's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ric Flair Intro. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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221 lbs
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225 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ric Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Flair.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Flair keeps it at a distance.
Flair lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Flair sees coming a mile off.
Flair thows a body shot but no joy.
Flair pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flair is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Flair tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Flair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Flair is working hard here to advance position.
Flair cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flair is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Flair is keeping the position.
Flair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flair to his feet.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson wants to clinch but Flair slips to the side
and Flair counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Flair counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson clinches but Flair breaks the clinch
and Flair counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Flair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson looks gassed!
Flair throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Flair not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flair scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flair is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Flair wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Flair wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Flair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flair's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flair postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Flair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Flair from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Flair content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flair dominated that round.
That's time! Flair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body kick from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Flair counters with a left to the body.
Flair scores a takedown into full mount!
Flair sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Flair lands with a punch from half guard.
Flair trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to hold on to Flair's head to control him but Flair postures up.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Flair has control of the leg.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Flair trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Flair takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flair lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson won't allow Flair to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flair prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Flair wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Flair is controlling well.
Flair is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Flair postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flair scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flair working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flair laying and praying for a moment but Jackson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Flair looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flair wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to control but Flair is working from the bottom.
Flair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flair dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Flair avoids it.
Flair circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flair counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Ric Flair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Flair from standing up.
Flair wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flair is controlling him.
Flair postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Flair controlling him for the moment.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flair thows a big elbow that misses.
Flair wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flair tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson clinches up with Flair and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Flair 's eye.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ric Flair has been cut.
Flair scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Flair in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Flair controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Flair tries to tie him up.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flair changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Flair counters by moving into the clinch.
Flair is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Flair into the cage.
Flair tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Flair is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson working Flair over with knees to the body.
Flair has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Flair avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Flair 's eye.
Flair drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Flair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flair counters with a nice body shot.
Jack Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Flair counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Flair counter with a right hand.
Flair connects with a body shot.
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a push kick but Flair slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Flair keeps it at a distance.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Flair circles away.
Flair misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four 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.
Jackson tries to clinch but Flair moves out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flair.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flair blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Flair moves away
and Flair counters with a two punch combo.
Jack Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Flair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flair takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flair, pushing him back against the cage.
Ric Flair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Flair blocks an uppercut.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Flair has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ric Flair.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flair, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Flair!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes into the arena with Keith Urban - Stupid Boy blaring out of the sound system. Gustavsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: nate dogg - regulators. Alexander Gustavsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Gustavsson wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustavsson.
Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Gustavsson is trying to break free.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gustavsson looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Boy avoiding damage.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Boy working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gustavsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Boy lands a good knee to the midsection. Gustavsson won't want to take too many of those.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Boy landing knees to the body.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gustavsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boy lands a knee to the body.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson being controlled against the cage.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gustavsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boy connects with a knee to the head.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Boy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gustavsson up against the cage.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gustavsson's efforts to push away.
Boy leaning against his opponent.
Gustavsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy lands a damaging elbow.
Boy landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson working hard to break the clinch.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gustavsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gustavsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Gustavsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Boy prevents Gustavsson from breaking the clinch.
Gustavsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Boy prevents Gustavsson from breaking the clinch.
Boy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
Boy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Gustavsson wants to break free but Boy has control.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Boy.
Gustavsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gustavsson is defending well for now.
Gustavsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gustavsson's efforts to push away.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Gustavsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Gustavsson working hard to break the clinch.
Boy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gustavsson up against the cage.
Gustavsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Boy with a knee to the head.
Boy lands an elbow that stopped Gustavsson in his tracks for a moment.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gustavsson.
Boy lands a knee to the body.
Gustavsson breaks the clinch.
Boy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustavsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustavsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustavsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boy with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the body from Gustavsson misses
and Boy counters with a head kick. That will keep Gustavsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boy forces Gustavsson back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Boy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gustavsson looks to clinch
and Boy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice elbow from Boy.
Gustavsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Boy has double underhooks.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boy keeps control of Gustavsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boy lands a knee to the body.
Gustavsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Tommy Boy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Boy.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustavsson avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustavsson can't break the clinch.
Boy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boy keeps control of Gustavsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boy working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustavsson avoids the damage to the body.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gustavsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Boy keeps control of Gustavsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gustavsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustavsson can do to turn this around?
Gustavsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy landing knees to the head.
Boy connects with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Boy stalling against the cage.
Boy has Gustavsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustavsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gustavsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Gustavsson managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy lands a nice elbow.
Gustavsson tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Gustavsson can't break the clinch.
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.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Gustavsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Boy.
Gustavsson misses the jab.
Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustavsson tries to clinch but Boy moves away
and Boy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boy closes the distance and pushes Gustavsson back into the cage.
Boy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustavsson avoids the damage to the body.
Boy lands a knee to the head.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boy keeps control of Gustavsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Gustavsson tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Gustavsson wants to break free but Boy has control.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy has Gustavsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustavsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gustavsson.
Boy lands a good knee to the midsection. Gustavsson won't want to take too many of those.
Gustavsson managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Gustavsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gustavsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gustavsson tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gustavsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustavsson avoids it.
Boy has Gustavsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustavsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boy lands an elbow inside.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gustavsson can't break the clinch.
That's four 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.
Gustavsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Boy is working Gustavsson over against the cage.
Boy prevents Gustavsson from breaking the clinch.
Gustavsson can't break the clinch.
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustavsson avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gustavsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gustavsson manages to break the clinch.
Boy lands with a nice body punch.
Gustavsson throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Boy has managed to clinch.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boy landing knees to the body.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gustavsson is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Boy dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boy moves away from the strike by Gustavsson.
Boy thumps Gustavsson with a low kick.
Boy has managed to clinch.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Boy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boy lands a damaging elbow.
Gustavsson tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Boy keeps control of Gustavsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boy pushes Gustavsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Boy stalling the fight.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gustavsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gustavsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Boy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson tries to break free but Boy pushes him back against the cage.
Boy lands a good knee to the midsection. Gustavsson won't want to take too many of those.
Gustavsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boy tries to clinch but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Gustavsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gustavsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boy darts in and clinches Gustavsson up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Gustavsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson can't break the clinch.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gustavsson's efforts to push away.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Gustavsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gustavsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Gustavsson misses
and Boy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gustavsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gustavsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boy on the side of the head.
Gustavsson wants to clinch but Boy slips to the side
and Boy counters with a solid body kick.
Gustavsson misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
Alexander Gustavsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavsson tries to clinch but Boy moves away
and Gustavsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustavsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustavsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Boy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gustavsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Gustavsson managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Gustavsson tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Boy is stalling here.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Gustavsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Gustavsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boy works on Gustavsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Boy landing knees to the body.
Gustavsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tommy Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gustavsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Boy.
Gustavsson is trying to break free.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Gustavsson tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Boy lands an elbow just above Gustavsson 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boy working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Boy working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexander Gustavsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boy prevents Gustavsson from breaking the clinch.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Boy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gustavsson wants to break free but Boy has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boy obliges.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Boy lands a damaging elbow.
Boy scores with a knee to the head.
Boy working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reima Maansiirto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Maansiirto has chosen Enya - Boadicea (Hardstyle Remix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Reima Maansiirto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maansiirto in his tracks.
Maansiirto fails with the takedown.
Maansiirto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maansiirto gets slowly back to his feet.
Maansiirto misses with the combination.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Maansiirto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Maansiirto.
Barnes tries to bum rush Maansiirto with a series of wild strikes but Maansiirto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maansiirto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maansiirto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirto fails to land the takedown.
Maansiirto closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Maansiirto pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maansiirto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Maansiirto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
Maansiirto walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Maansiirto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maansiirto was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but Maansiirto is working from the bottom.
Maansiirto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Maansiirto keeps moving.
Barnes thows a big elbow that misses.
Maansiirto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maansiirto on the ground.
Maansiirto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes passes Maansiirto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maansiirto defending well though.
Maansiirto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Maansiirto defends it.
Maansiirto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Maansiirto looks gassed!
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maansiirto is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes prevents Maansiirto from improving his position.
Maansiirto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maansiirto actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maansiirto!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barnes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maansiirto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes working Maansiirto over with strikes here.
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maansiirto working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes scoring with strikes but Maansiirto is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barnes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maansiirto looks a forlorn figure.
Barnes scoring with strikes but Maansiirto is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maansiirto misses with a combination
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maansiirto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Maansiirto on that attempt.
Barnes punishes Maansiirto's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maansiirto moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maansiirto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Maansiirto on that attempt.
Mike Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Maansiirto.
Maansiirto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Maansiirto backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes cracks Maansiirto with a good jab.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Reima Maansiirto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Maansiirto's body. Maansiirto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maansiirto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Maansiirto.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maansiirto shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Maansiirto moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maansiirto circles away quickly and effectively.
Maansiirto fails to land the takedown.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maansiirto is breathing heavily.
Jab by Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maansiirto.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Maansiirto tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Maansiirto is trying desperately to land a takedown but Barnes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maansiirto.
Maansiirto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maansiirto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes cracks Maansiirto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maansiirto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maansiirto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maansiirto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Maansiirto moves out of range.
Maansiirto tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
Maansiirto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maansiirto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maansiirto throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Maansiirto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maansiirto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maansiirto gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mike Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Maansiirto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maansiirto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Barnes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maansiirto fails with a takedown attempt.
Maansiirto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barnes digs a good hook to Maansiirto's body.
Maansiirto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maansiirto shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mike Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Maansiirto.
Maansiirto shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maansiirto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes jabs at Maansiirto's body.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Maansiirto's ribs.
Reima Maansiirto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Maansiirto's head back.
Barnes works Maansiirto's body with a nice hook.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Maansiirto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Maansiirto seems unphased.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Maansiirto's ribs.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Maansiirto's body.
Barnes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maansiirto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maansiirto can do to turn this around?
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maansiirto keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maansiirto has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes working over Maansiirto with some ground and pound. Maansiirto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maansiirto is trying to get back to full guard.
Maansiirto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Maansiirto's hands, connecting with Maansiirto's forehead.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maansiirto gets full guard.
Reima Maansiirto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maansiirto, up you get!
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maansiirto tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Maansiirto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maansiirto tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maansiirto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top!
Barnes trying to control but Maansiirto is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Barnes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jet leet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kampa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think leet might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to hhhhh. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kampa's choice of entrance music: Kickstarts. jet leet could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorma Kampa's chin.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, jet leet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Kampa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
leet thows a left - swing and a miss!
leet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kampa moves out of range as leet strikes.
leet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
leet looks to land a combination but Kampa avoids it well.
leet misses with a wild combination.
leet slips a straight right by Kampa.
leet throws the left hand but Kampa avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
leet misses with a straight left.
leet connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jorma Kampa has been cut.
leet misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. leet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
leet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kampa as he jumps to the side.
leet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
leet misses the jab.
leet shoots in but no luck this time.
leet tries to bum rush Kampa with a series of wild strikes but Kampa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kampa misses with a jab to the body
and leet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kampa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
leet wants to improve his position but Kampa is controlling well.
Kampa is keen to just control but leet is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
leet is refusing to be controlled, as Kampa sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
leet moves into full guard.
leet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kampa got a little sloppy there for a moment and leet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kampa has managed to get both his arms back between leet's legs - danger averted.
leet trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
leet is pulling down on Kampa's head to control his posture.
leet keeping moving, preventing Kampa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kampa wants to pass the guard but leet is keeping the position.
leet wants to sweep here but Kampa controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
leet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - leet lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kampa is on top in guard.
leet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kampa defends it easily.
leet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kampa manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
leet with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jet leet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorma Kampa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
leet throws a sloppy body shot
and Kampa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kampa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
leet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kampa to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kampa.
Kampa misses with a looping right.
Kampa throws a lazy right hand but leet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
leet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kampa staying out of range there.
leet misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
leet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
leet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kampa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
leet lands with a hook. Kampa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from leet is defended easily by Kampa.
Kampa tries to clinch there but leet circles away.
jet leet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
leet thows a left - swing and a miss!
leet misses with a body shot
and Kampa counters with a nice body shot.
leet throws an overhand right that lands on Kampa's shoulder, as Kampa tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
leet stuns Kampa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
leet misses with a double jab
and leet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kampa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
leet has one of Kampa's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
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!
Kampa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
leet can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
leet is trying to control Kampa's posture but Kampa avoids it.
Kampa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, leet has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kampa but great work by leet.
leet works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
leet throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kampa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kampa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
leet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kampa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
leet is looking to advance position but Kampa won't allow it.
leet is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kampa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). jet leet!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Newheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Gillingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillingham has chosen The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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267 lbs
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280 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Newheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Gillingham!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillingham misses with a series of wild punches.
Gillingham pushes Newheart up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gillingham.
It looks like Kyle Newheart has been cut.
Gillingham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newheart with a jab.
It looks like Gary Gillingham has been cut.
Newheart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gillingham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newheart lands a left and a right that send Gillingham crashing to the mat, dazed. Newheart thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Gillingham moves forwards but Newheart connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gillingham is rocked!
Gary Gillingham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newheart punishes Gillingham's body with a nice straight punch.
Gillingham looks gassed!
Nice defenses there by Newheart.
Gillingham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newheart was well out of range. Poor timing from Gillingham.
Newheart has Gillingham up against the cage in a clinch.
Newheart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gillingham backwards.
Newheart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newheart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newheart lands an uppercut.
Newheart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Newheart.
Gillingham is still on wobbly legs! Can Newheart finish him?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Newheart lands with a right to the head.
Gillingham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gillingham seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Newheart.
Gillingham throws a punch but it's blocked by Newheart.
Newheart landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newheart.
That has opened up Gary Gillingham's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newheart lands with a light punch inside.
Newheart effectively controlling the action here.
Newheart lands an elbow inside that Gillingham shrugs off.
Newheart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gillingham backwards.
Gillingham letting Newheart take a breather here.
Newheart gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Newheart lands an elbow that stopped Gillingham in his tracks for a moment.
Newheart unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gillingham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Newheart manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gillingham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newheart has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Newheart.
Newheart landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newheart lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newheart.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newheart's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Newheart manages to pull guard.
Newheart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gillingham defends it easily.
Newheart looking for a triangle here. Gillingham is fighting it but it looks tight! Newheart pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gillingham is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyle Newheart!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleb Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirian Cregov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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237 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaleb Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirian Cregov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cregov at a distance.
Bronson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bronson thows a huge punch but Cregov dodges it nicely.
Bronson is pressing down on Cregov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cregov is holding on for now.
Bronson is keen to just control but Cregov is a slippery customer.
Bronson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bronson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cregov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cregov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Cregov does no damage.
Cregov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cregov avoids the body shot from Bronson.
A jab from Cregov does it's job there.
Cregov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cregov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cregov throws a leg kick which misses Bronson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronson tries to avoid it.
Cregov thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.
Bronson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cregov scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Cregov is out of range.
Cregov throws a head kick that Bronson semi-blocks.
It looks like Kaleb Bronson has been cut.
Cregov throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Cregov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Cregov misses with a body kick.
Cregov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Cregov does it's job there.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cregov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cregov swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cregov.
Cregov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cregov throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Bronson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cregov misses with a series of wild punches.
Cregov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Cregov.
Cregov slips a straight right by Bronson.
Cregov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregov tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronson throws a hook but Cregov avoids it easily.
Cregov misses the shot to the body.
Bronson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cregov sprawls well. He's pushed Bronson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cregov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bronson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cregov. That one must have hurt.
Cregov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cregov lands a head shot.
Mirian Cregov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cregov lands a jab to the head.
Bronson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cregov. Cregov obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Cregov.
Cregov scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cregov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronson's sensitive parts.
Cregov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bronson's head.
Kaleb Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cregov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cregov cracks Bronson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cregov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bronson avoids a kick to the body.
Cregov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cregov takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Cregov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cregov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cregov lands a nice looking body shot.
Cregov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bronson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bronson avoids the head kick by Cregov.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cregov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cregov throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Cregov drops Bronson with a beautiful combination! Bronson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cregov is looking for the KO!
Bronson is rocked!
Cregov throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Bronson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirian Cregov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Zalcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zalcock has chosen El Metro as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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267 lbs
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245 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Zalcock!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Zalcock doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Zalcock moved out of range nicely.
Barnes defending well as Zalcock loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Zalcock.
Zalcock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnes is defended easily by Zalcock.
Zalcock scores with a decent looking hook.
Zalcock throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalcock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zalcock wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Zalcock looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Zalcock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Zalcock fails to land with a series of punches.
Hugo Zalcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalcock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnes is defended easily by Zalcock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zalcock.
Zalcock moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zalcock.
Barnes is trying to drag Zalcock to the mat but Zalcock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zalcock has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zalcock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zalcock's elbow.
Zalcock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalcock misses with some punches.
Zalcock pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zalcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zalcock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zalcock lands with a left to the head.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zalcock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zalcock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
A short right from Zalcock on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zalcock.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zalcock prevents it.
Zalcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Zalcock controls the action.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Zalcock has him pressed against the cage.
Zalcock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zalcock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zalcock gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Zalcock lands with a short shot to the head.
Zalcock lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Zalcock scores with a shoulder strike.
Zalcock gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zalcock lands with a short shot to the head.
Zalcock misses with a punch on the inside.
Zalcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zalcock has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Zalcock lands with a short shot to the head.
Zalcock lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Zalcock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zalcock lands a right hand.
Zalcock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zalcock stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Zalcock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zalcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zalcock controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hugo Zalcock.
Zalcock instigates a clinch.
Zalcock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zalcock misses with the head strike.
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zalcock stalling.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zalcock prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Zalcock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zalcock fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zalcock scores with a hook.
Zalcock forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Zalcock lands with a light punch inside.
Zalcock leaning against his opponent.
Zalcock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zalcock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zalcock throws a head punch that misses.
Zalcock gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Zalcock slows down the pace here.
Zalcock misses with a punch on the inside.
Zalcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zalcock is pushing Barnes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Zalcock controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalcock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zalcock prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Zalcock gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Zalcock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zalcock is struggling to control the position.
Zalcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zalcock gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zalcock pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Zalcock has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Zalcock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Zalcock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zalcock slowing the pace effectively.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Zalcock's ribcage. Zalcock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zalcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zalcock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zalcock misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Zalcock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zalcock misses with the head strike.
Zalcock misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zalcock.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zalcock misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Zalcock.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zalcock. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zalcock tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Zalcock tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zalcock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zalcock moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Zalcock throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zalcock wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
Zalcock uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zalcock lands a jab to the head.
Zalcock wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zalcock.
Zalcock tries to clinch up.
A jab from Zalcock does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Zalcock.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalcock clinches.
Zalcock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zalcock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zalcock.
A short right from Zalcock.
Zalcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Zalcock.
Zalcock blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Zalcock on the inside.
Zalcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes wants a takedown.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Zalcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zalcock closes the distance and clinches.
Zalcock is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zalcock down to the mat. Zalcock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zalcock was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zalcock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zalcock is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barnes throws and elbow that misses. Zalcock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Zalcock!
Zalcock looking to pass the guard.
Zalcock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnes is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zalcock throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zalcock is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zalcock stuffs the takedown.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
A jab from Zalcock finds it's way through Barnes's defenses.
Zalcock misses the shot to the body.
Zalcock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zalcock misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Zalcock is a slippery customer.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zalcock is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes with the ground and pound but Zalcock uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zalcock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zalcock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Zalcock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zalcock is trying to stand.
Barnes is keen to just control but Zalcock is a slippery customer.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zalcock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zalcock is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barnes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zalcock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnes somewhat.
Zalcock tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zalcock.
Zalcock tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Zalcock looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zalcock circles away.
Zalcock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnes, pushing him back against the cage.
Hugo Zalcock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Zalcock lands with a light punch inside.
Zalcock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Zalcock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zalcock slows down the pace here.
Zalcock lands a shoulder strike.
Clifton Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zalcock misses with the head strike.
Hugo Zalcock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zalcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Zalcock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zalcock 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Zalcock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Joseph Blazkowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blazkowicz comes into the arena with Wolfenstein Theme blaring out of the sound system. Rogers has chosen Ready or Not - Fugees as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph Blazkowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazkowicz clinches up against the cage.
Rogers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blazkowicz.
Blazkowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blazkowicz effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rogers pushes Blazkowicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blazkowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazkowicz.
Blazkowicz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rogers is keeping busy.
Rogers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazkowiczs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers.
Rogers being controlled against the cage.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Blazkowicz avoids the damage to the body.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Blazkowicz.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Rogers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blazkowicz up against the cage.
Rogers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blazkowicz's face.
It looks like William Joseph Blazkowicz has been cut.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Blazkowicz.
Blazkowicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Blazkowicz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blazkowicz backwards.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Blazkowicz.
Blazkowicz looking to slow down the pace here.
Blazkowicz can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Blazkowicz tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blazkowicz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blazkowicz tries to stall but Rogers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rogers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazkowiczs head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blazkowicz.
Blazkowicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blazkowicz trying to stall but Rogers improves his position.
Rogers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazkowicz.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Blazkowicz.
Rogers is working Blazkowicz over against the cage.
Blazkowicz is breathing heavily.
Rogers controlling the action here for a moment.
Blazkowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blazkowicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Blazkowicz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rogers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blazkowicz misses with the head strike.
Blazkowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Rogers.
Blazkowicz taking a breather.
Rogers stalls.
Rogers tries a knee to the head but Blazkowicz blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rogers.
Rogers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blazkowicz looking to stall.
Rogers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent Blazkowicz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Joseph Blazkowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blazkowicz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blazkowicz taking a breather.
Rogers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blazkowicz.
Rogers stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogers.
Blazkowicz misses with a body punch.
Blazkowicz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blazkowicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.
Rogers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blazkowicz's face.
Blazkowicz can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
Blazkowicz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rogers digs a right hand into Blazkowicz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blazkowicz's gas tank.
Rogers cracks Blazkowicz with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Rogers.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Rogers is working Blazkowicz over against the cage.
Rogers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rogers stalling against the cage.
Rogers lands a left hand.
William Joseph Blazkowicz's cut is getting worse.
A hook to the body from Rogers.
Rogers pushes Blazkowicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers scores with a shot to the side of Blazkowicz's head.
A hook to the body from Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working Blazkowicz over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rogers.
Rogers lands with a left to the head.
Rogers lands a good knee to the midsection. Blazkowicz won't want to take too many of those.
Rogers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rogers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blazkowicz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blazkowicz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rogers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rogers slows down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rogers obliges.
Rogers lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers tries to land a knee to the head but Blazkowicz blocks with his arms.
Rogers taking a breather.
Rogers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blazkowicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Joseph Blazkowicz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Blazkowicz moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blazkowicz is defended easily by Rogers.
Blazkowicz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rogers defending against the ground and pound.
Blazkowicz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blazkowicz working away.
Rogers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rogers decides to stand up.
Blazkowicz moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Blazkowicz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rogers's half guard.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Blazkowicz has control of the leg.
Rogers trying to control here.
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blazkowicz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blazkowicz passes to side control.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers is looking to regain half guard here but Blazkowicz keeps moving and retains side control.
Blazkowicz looks up at the clock and then as Rogers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blazkowicz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rogers prevents Blazkowicz from moving into mount.
Blazkowicz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rogers has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Blazkowicz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control but Blazkowicz postures up.
Blazkowicz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rogers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Blazkowicz drags him back down.
Blazkowicz is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blazkowicz is really struggling to control Rogers but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogers lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blazkowicz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rogers's head.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blazkowicz tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Blazkowicz shoots in.
A jab from Rogers misses.
Rogers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fedor Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazkowicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Joseph Blazkowicz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Joseph Blazkowicz'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Blazkowicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Blazkowicz looks to throw a body kick
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blazkowicz tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rogers scores with a hook to the body. Blazkowicz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blazkowicz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rogers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers lands with a hook. Blazkowicz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
William Joseph Blazkowicz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkowicz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedor Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers clinches but Blazkowicz breaks the clinch
and Blazkowicz counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blazkowicz.
Fedor Rogers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent Blazkowicz's takedown attempt.
Rogers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blazkowicz.
A shot in the inside from Rogers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazkowicz.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Rogers.
Rogers is pushing Blazkowicz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blazkowicz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rogers prevents it.
A hook to the body from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogers working Blazkowicz over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rogers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Rogers as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Rogers.
Rogers is working Blazkowicz over against the cage.
Rogers lands a shot to the body.
Blazkowicz takes a shot to the head.
Jeez, William Joseph Blazkowicz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rogers landing knees to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at William Joseph Blazkowicz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Those Dancin Days - Run Run. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Grand Magus - Hammer of the North. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Boy misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Boy.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Boy slips under a jab.
Boy throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Boy ducks down to avoid it.
Boy looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Boy should have avoided that one.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
Boy walks into a left hand.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Donk. Smith catches Boy right on the button with a cross.
Boy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Boy slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Smith lands a nice hook to Boy's body. Boy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Boy counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy slips under a jab.
Smith blocks a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Boy scores with a four punch combination!
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Boy off the cage and back into rage.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Boy takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Boy slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Boy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boy momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Boy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Boy slips a jab from Smith.
Smith works over Boy's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Boy counters with a nice body shot.
Boy moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith scores with the left hand. Boy knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy misses with a looping right.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with a hook.
Boy misses the jab.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith misses with a double jab
and Boy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boy misses with the combination.
Smith slips under a jab from Boy.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
Smith lands a nice hook to Boy's body. Boy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Boy. That snapped Smith's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Smith thows a leg kick but Boy checks it
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith lands an overhand right.
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 Sonny Boy 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.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Boy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boy slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy slips under a jab.
Smith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Boy throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good exchange - Boy coming out on top.
Smith throws a leg kick but Boy checks it.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Boy slips a jab from Smith.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Sonny Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Boy moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Boy lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith connects with the punch.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Sonny Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith thuds his right hand into Boy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith moves away from the strike by Boy.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Boy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Boy off the cage and back into rage.
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!
Boy swinging wildly here.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Boy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith cracks Boy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Boy slips the punch.
Boy needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Boy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Boy should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boy doesn't seem bothered though.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Smith.
Boy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Boy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boy is rocked!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boy motions for Smith to come forward. Boy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith lands a nice hook to Boy's body. Boy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Oh Boy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith drops Boy with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Boy! Smith dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smith!
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