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DFC Fight Night XIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Voorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Voorhees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voorhees closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Voorhees tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lawson dodges the ground and pound from Voorhees.
Voorhees tries to score with some ground and pound. Lawson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Voorhees in side control, throwing shots but Lawson defends.
The ground and pound from Voorhees seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Voorhees landing a few strikes.
Voorhees scores with a couple of short elbows.
Voorhees throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Voorhees lands a few punches from side control.
Voorhees tries to score with some ground and pound. Lawson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Voorhees definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Voorhees looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lawson is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson parries the strikes from Voorhees easily there. Voorhees is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lawson to escape.
Voorhees passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lawson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorhees breaks from Lawson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like William Lawson has been cut.
Voorhees looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Lawson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Voorhees!
Anderson Voorhees was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mc Cullough Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kimba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc Cullough Erwin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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150 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mc Cullough Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimba!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kimba.
Erwin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Erwin slips a jab from Kimba.
Erwin slips under a jab from Kimba.
Kimba lands a right hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Erwin blocks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Erwin.
Erwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erwin is looking for a counter combo.
Kimba lands with a hook. Erwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Erwin misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erwin as he avoids it easily.
Erwin lands with an overhand left.
Kimba with a poor takedown
and Erwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kimba. Kimba obviously looking to wear him down.
Erwin looks to land a combination but Kimba avoids it well.
Kimba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Erwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mc Cullough Erwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kimba.
Erwin throws a sloppy head kick and Kimba moves out of range easily.
Kimba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kimba misses with a body punch
and Erwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erwin.
Kimba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kimba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kimba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erwin ducks under a wild hook from Kimba.
Erwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimba.
Kimba throws a low kick, looking for Erwin's leg but Erwin calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erwin slips a jab from Kimba.
Kimba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Erwin connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Kimba misses
and Erwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Erwin throws a sloppy head kick and Kimba moves out of range easily.
Kimba looks for the body kick but Erwin saw that one coming.
Erwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kimba gets the takedown into side control.
We've been informed that Kimba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Erwin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimba advances to mount.
Kimba thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kimba looking to finish with strikes here!
Kimba lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Kimba 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.
Kimba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Kimba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimba misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Erwin misses the target.
Nice shot by Kimba.
Kimba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Erwin pinned against the cage. Erwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Erwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Erwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kimba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erwin.
Kimba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erwin manages to avoid it.
Kimba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kimba's hands.
Kimba misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin works Kimba's body with a nice hook.
Erwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Erwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mc Cullough Erwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Erwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Erwin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kimba shoots and misses
and Erwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mc Cullough Erwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kimba.
Kimba motions for Erwin to come forward. Kimba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Kimba gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimba is trying to get an arm triangle but Erwin is defending well.
Kimba working the strikes but Erwin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Erwin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kimba.
Kimba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimba is looking for a kimura but Erwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimba to get the leverage.
Kimba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Erwin is just riding it out for now. Kimba eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kimba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kimba throwing shots but Erwin is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Kimba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Erwin throws a lazy right hand but Kimba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kimba throws a leg kick but Erwin checks it.
Erwin misses with a body shot.
Kimba feints the counter takedown.
Kimba thows a body kick. Erwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kimba throws a leg kick but Erwin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kimba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kimba. Those never looked like landing.
Erwin is looking to counter punch.
Kimba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Erwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimba somewhat.
Mc Cullough Erwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin throws a body punch but Kimba moves out of range.
Kimba slips a straight right by Erwin.
Erwin loads up on a big right hand but Kimba slips the punch.
Erwin looks to throw the jab but Kimba is out of range.
A big left from Erwin misses.
Erwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Kimba's shoulder, as Kimba tries to avoid the shot.
Kimba feints the counter takedown.
Mc Cullough Erwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimba blocks a jab.
Kimba throws a leg kick but Erwin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Erwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kimba manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimba is defended easily by Erwin.
Kimba misses with a body punch
and Erwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kimba swings for the body but Erwin moves out of range.
Erwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Erwin misses its intended target.
Kimba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Erwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Kimba stuns Erwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kimba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Erwin sprawls well. Erwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kimba gets slowly back to his feet.
Erwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mc Cullough Erwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kimba.
Kimba throws a low kick, looking for Erwin's leg but Erwin calmly moves out of range.
Kimba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimba dives in for a single leg takedown but Erwin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kimba, right into the meat.
Kimba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
Erwin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kimba lunges at Erwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Erwin's hand.
Kimba gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erwin struggling a bit here.
Billy Kimba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimba fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Kimba.
I've got Kimba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Kimba!
After winning the bout, Billy Kimba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vernell Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Zavurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zavurov has chosen Empire Of The Sun – Alive as his entrance music. Shamil Zavurov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vernell Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamil Zavurov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavurov forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zavurov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams has Zavurov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zavurov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Zavurov, against the cage.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Zavurov misses with an elbow strike.
Zavurov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zavurov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Zavurov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Zavurov to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've been informed that Zavurov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Williams successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zavurov tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
Zavurov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is working an open guard so Zavurov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zavurov rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zavurov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernell Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zavurov slowing the pace effectively.
Zavurov blocks the elbow strike.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Zavurov has him pressed against the cage.
Zavurov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zavurov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Zavurov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zavurov lands with a light punch inside.
Williams letting Zavurov take a breather here.
Zavurov lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Vernell Williams has been cut.
Zavurov cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams jumps guard but Zavurov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zavurov stalling against the cage.
Zavurov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zavurov lands an uppercut.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Zavurov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Zavurov improves position.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Zavurov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zavurov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zavurov lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zavurov.
Zavurov scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Zavurov, against the cage.
Zavurov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Zavurov.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zavurov prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams tries to break free but Zavurov pushes him back against the cage.
Zavurov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zavurov stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zavurov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zavurov slowing the pace effectively.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zavurov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zavurov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Zavurov on the inside.
Zavurov lands an uppercut.
Zavurov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Zavurov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zavurov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zavurov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zavurov keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Zavurov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but Zavurov stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams is working for takedown but Zavurov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good body shot from Zavurov.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zavurov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Zavurov keeps him there for the moment.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zavurov prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Zavurov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vernell Williams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zavurov rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Zavurov stalling against the cage.
Zavurov lands a body punch.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Zavurov is controlling him.
Zavurov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zavurov stalls.
Zavurov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Zavurov.
Zavurov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Zavurov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zavurov.
Zavurov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamil Zavurov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zavurov avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pulls Zavurov into guard.
Zavurov stands and steps away. Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zavurov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zavurov has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Zavurov stalls.
Zavurov throws an elbow but it misses.
Zavurov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zavurov stalling.
Zavurov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Zavurov effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Zavurov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zavurov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Zavurov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zavurov.
Come on Zavurov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zavurov lands a shot to the body.
Williams wants a takedown.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zavurov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zavurov instigates a clinch.
Zavurov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vernell Williams's cut is getting worse.
Zavurov lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Zavurov stalling against the cage.
Zavurov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zavurov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zavurov lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zavurov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams letting Zavurov take a breather here.
Zavurov pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Zavurov.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zavurov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
Zavurov blocking some punches.
Williams misses with some punches.
Zavurov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Zavurov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernell Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zavurov digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Zavurov.
A short left from Zavurov.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zavurov'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.
Zavurov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
Zavurov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Zavurov lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Zavurov.
Zavurov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zavurov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zavurov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zavurov is keeping busy.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zavurov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Zavurov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vernell Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zavurov moves into the clinch.
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov has Williams pushed against the cage.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zavurov lands a body punch.
Zavurov lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Zavurov.
Zavurov managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Zavurov is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Zavurov.
Zavurov slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zavurov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee calls for Zavurov to work.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Zavurov prevents a body shot from Williams.
Zavurov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zavurov throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Zavurov.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zavurov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Zavurov is controlling the position.
A short left from Zavurov.
Zavurov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zavurov digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zavurov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zavurov.
A short left from Zavurov.
Zavurov leaning against his opponent.
Zavurov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vernell Williams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice left hand lands by Zavurov.
Williams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zavurov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zavurov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Zavurov stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernell Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zavurov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Zavurov pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Williams! Zavurov unloads with more strikes and Williams sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Zavurov!
Shamil Zavurov gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lord Seraphim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lord Seraphim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
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158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Seraphim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorma Niemi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemi tests Seraphim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lord Seraphim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seraphim walks into a stiff left hand from Niemi.
Seraphim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seraphim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seraphim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Niemi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seraphim throws a low kick but Niemi moves out of range easily.
Niemi drives through and clinches with Seraphim against the cage.
Niemi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seraphim.
Seraphim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Niemi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Niemi.
Niemi is leaning against Seraphim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niemi lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niemi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seraphim with a knee to the head.
Niemi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Niemi.
Seraphim avoids a wild elbow strike from Niemi.
A short left from Niemi.
Niemi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niemi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Niemi on the inside.
Seraphim is rocked!
Niemi pushes Seraphim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seraphim is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Seraphim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Niemi - that landed with a thud.
Seraphim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seraphim seems to have got his legs back now.
Seraphim missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niemi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niemi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niemi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niemi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Seraphim! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Niemi is unloading with more strikes now! Seraphim drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Niemi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bremner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zimowit Pokora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Bremner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Bremner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zimowit Pokora!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokora throws a combination that misses
enabling Bremner to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pokora.
Pokora misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pokora shoots and misses
and Bremner counters with a three punch combo that has Pokora backing up. Pokora nods at Bremner to acknowledge the strikes.
Bill Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zimowit Pokora.
Pokora fails with a takedown attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bremner! Pokora is out on his feet! Bremner rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pokora is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pokora is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Bremner!
Bill Bremner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Sturm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathon Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathon Torres has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Felix Sturm's chin.
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177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Sturm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathon Torres!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Sturm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sturm with a body shot.
Sturm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sturm lands a jab.
Sturm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torres throws a combination. Sturm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sturm throws a leg kick which misses Torres's front leg but catches the back leg as Torres tries to avoid it.
Sturm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!
Sturm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Sturm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Torres.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Sturm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturm, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturm misses the jab.
Torres now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sturm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sturm to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres misses with a hook. Sturm ducked under it nicely.
Sturm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturm is just out of range.
Sturm tries to counter by clinching up but Torres breaks away and moves out of range.
Sturm clinches.
Sturm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sturm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sturm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sturm digs a right hand into Torres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torres's gas tank.
Sturm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Sturm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sturm cracks Torres with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturm lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sturm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Torres.
Torres looks winded!
Sturm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturm's elbow.
Sturm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres looking to slow down the pace here.
Torres tries a body shot but Sturm blocks it.
Sturm drops Torres onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Torres is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Torres is rocked!
Sturm lands a big right hand that drops Torres! The killer instinct kicks in and Sturm finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sturm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Sturm!
An out of breath Felix Sturm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soto Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaurbek Tabolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soto Rojas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
161 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Soto Rojas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaurbek Tabolov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas takes one on the button.
Rojas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A right-left combo lands from Rojas.
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tabolov is rocked!
Tabolov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Rojas and Tabolov goes tumbling to the canvas! Rojas follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Tabolov is still in real trouble! Can Rojas finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tabolov trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tabolov is trying is best to control the position here.
Tabolov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rojas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rojas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rojas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tabolov keeps working.
Rojas wants to work for an arm triangle but Tabolov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rojas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tabolov sees it coming and defends easily.
Tabolov seems to have recovered his senses.
Rojas wants to control but Tabolov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tabolov is looking to improve his position.
Tabolov wants to control the action here but instead Rojas manages to pass to full mount!
Rojas goes for an armbar but Tabolov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tabolov.
Rojas is trying to control the position but Tabolov postures up.
Rojas working for a triangle but Tabolov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabolov throwing strikes from guard but Rojas blocks nicely.
Rojas pushes a forearm under Tabolov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tabolov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soto Rojas!
Soto Rojas retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Soto Rojas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Skap Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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19
176 lbs
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179 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skap Hazard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickoson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazard is just out of range.
Nickoson throws a jab when Hazard was well out of range.
Nickoson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hazard's waist but Hazard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nickoson off to one side.
Nickoson throws a right hand that Hazard ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazard also avoids with ease.
Hazard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nickoson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hazard swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Nickoson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hazard is looking to counter punch.
Hazard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hazard dodges the punch combination from Nickoson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickoson misses with a left hand
and Hazard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickoson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickoson misses with a left hand
and Hazard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickoson throws a right hand that misses
and Hazard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickoson throws a hook to the side of Hazard's head but Hazard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hazard scores with a jab. Nickoson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hazard throws a big shot that misses.
Nickoson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickoson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hazard misses with a left hand
and Nickoson counters with a two punch combo.
Nickoson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazard manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hazard misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hazard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nickoson swinging wildly here.
As Nickoson looks to move away, Hazard throws a big counter combo bu Nickoson just gets out of the way.
Hazard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hazard misses the target.
Nickoson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickoson slips under a jab from Hazard.
Nickoson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickoson slips a straight right by Hazard.
Nickoson misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazard throws a shot from downtown. Nickoson moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Hazard. No joy for Nickoson on that attempt.
Skap Hazard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Nickoson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickoson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hazard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hazard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skap Hazard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hazard.
Nickoson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Nickoson is predictable there
and Hazard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickoson is rocked!
Nickoson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazard circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickoson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hazard finish him?
Bryan Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickoson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazard.
Nickoson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nickoson defending well as Hazard loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickoson swings widly with a right hand
and Hazard counters with a crisp one two that drops Nickoson! Hazard thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nickoson to his feet! Nickoson is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazard swings widly with a right hand
and Nickoson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hazard thinking.
Nickoson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hazard throws the left hand but Nickoson avoids the punch easily.
Hazard looks to land a left hand but Nickoson moved out of range nicely.
Nickoson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazard.
A big left from Hazard misses.
Despite the aggression on Nickoson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nickoson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 Skap Hazard will probably get the nod.
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.
Nickoson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickoson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hazard cracks Nickoson with an open hand slap.
Nickoson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickoson misses with a right hand
and Hazard counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Nickoson falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Skap Hazard!
Skap Hazard is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Skap Hazard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Gower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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19
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Lord!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Gower!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Lord.
It looked like Lord was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Lord misses.
Lord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lord fails to land with a series of punches.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Lord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gower.
Lord looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gower is fending him off so far but Lord persists. Nope, Gower circles away and we're back to standing.
Gower moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gower misses with a right hand
and Lord counters with a stiff right hand.
Gower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Gower has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gower takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Gower.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
As Gower looks to move away, Lord throws a big counter combo bu Gower just gets out of the way.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gower lands a nice hook to Lord's body. Lord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gower stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gower wants it to stay on the feet.
Lord throws a right and a left that Gower avoids nicely.
Lord misses the jab.
Gower throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower misses the jab.
Gower connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gower cracks Lord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Gower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gower stuns Lord with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jeff Gower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lord throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Lord slips a straight right by Gower.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gower avoids the body shot from Lord.
Lord swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gower lands with a good body shot.
Lord is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Gower. Beautiful body shot.
Lord throws a right and a left that Gower avoids nicely.
Gower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab.
Lord moves out of range as Gower strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Gower misses the target.
Lord throws the left hand but Gower avoids the punch easily.
Gower throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Gower looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range.
Lord misses with a two punch combination.
Gower lands with a shot to the body.
Gower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lord's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Lord takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gower stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gower wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lord.
Gower misses the jab.
Gower digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs.
Gower lands a nice shot to the body.
Gower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lord tries to keep at a distance but Gower has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gower digs a right hand underneath Lord's ribcage. Lord let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Gower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gower misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Gower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gower.
Gower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Lord blocks a body shot from Gower.
Gower tries a body shot but Lord blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Gower dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lord swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
Lord fails with a takedown attempt.
Gower gets a clinch.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Gower.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Gower.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Gower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gower takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower working aggressively here.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lord's elbow.
Lord blocks a body shot from Gower.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord has had enough of the clinch but Gower keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower lands a left hand.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Lord.
Gower keeps control of Lord as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Lord's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lord looking to slow down the pace here.
Gower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gower effectively controlling the action here.
Gower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lord blocks a body shot from Gower.
Lord is looking to control Gower's arms but Gower gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lord has his back to the cage.
Gower presses Lord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lord blocks a body shot from Gower.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gower lands a shot to the body.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Gower controlling the action here for a moment.
Gower lands a hook that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Lord is rocked!
Lord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Lord is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower is leaning against Lord and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower throws a big uppercut that drops Lord! More strikes from Gower and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lord lies dazed against the cage as Gower celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Gower!
Jeff Gower is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking Jeff Gower took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Gon' boy cry. Maybe god didnt listen to your prayers. Maybe hes embarrassed by your performance. Now im the champ. I better get that justin beiber money. I aint fightin' for this monopoly money anymore.'.
John Lord spoke after the fight, saying 'With God's guidance, I will come back stronger and better. May the Lord be with you all.'.
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