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T101: Tír na nÓg PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davie Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor Brophy comes to the cage accompanied by The Unicorns - I was Born (a Unicorn). Davie Brophy has chosen The Proclaimers - 500 Miles as his entrance music. Davie Brophy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Davie Brophy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davie Brophy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conor Brophy momentarily.
Conor Brophy defending well as Davie Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conor Brophy.
Davie Brophy throws out a counter right but Conor Brophy avoids it with no problem.
Conor Brophy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Davie Brophy.
Conor Brophy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davie Brophy misses with a body shot.
Conor Brophy looking to score a takedown here. Davie Brophy is defending well but Conor Brophy drives through and ends up in Davie Brophy's guard.
Davie Brophy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davie Brophy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Conor Brophy controls the pace.
Our spies down at at Diamond Gym inform us that Davie Brophy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Conor Brophy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Conor Brophy stands and throws Davie Brophy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davie Brophy is trying to get back to half guard.
Conor Brophy takes a little break here. Davie Brophy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Davie Brophy is looking for a sweep.
Conor Brophy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Davie Brophy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Conor Brophy's guard! Nice work there by Davie Brophy!
Conor Brophy has control of Davie Brophy's left arm, preventing Davie Brophy from doing any damage.
Davie Brophy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conor Brophy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davie Brophy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conor Brophy pulls Davie Brophy in to control the position.
Conor Brophy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conor Brophy controlling Davie Brophy's posture.
Davie Brophy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Conor Brophy being controlled here, momentarily.
Davie Brophy looking to pass the guard.
Conor Brophy seems keen to control Davie Brophy's posture.
Conor Brophy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davie Brophy manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davie Brophy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Conor Brophy is controlling him.
Conor Brophy pushing down on Davie Brophy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Conor Brophy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Conor Brophy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conor Brophy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Davie Brophy for as long as he can get away with.
Conor Brophy trying to pass the guard but Davie Brophy defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davie Brophy wants to control but Conor Brophy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davie Brophy tries to get to full guard but Conor Brophy has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Conor Brophy misses with a takedown
enabling Davie Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davie Brophy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Conor Brophy on the side of the head.
Conor Brophy is rocked!
Conor Brophy blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davie Brophy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Conor Brophy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davie Brophy sprawls well initially but Conor Brophy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Conor Brophy uses his free foot to push down on Davie Brophy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davie Brophy.
Conor Brophy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davie Brophy is looking to escape.
Conor Brophy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Davie Brophy turns into him and now he's in Conor Brophy's guard.
Conor Brophy is controlling Davie Brophy's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davie Brophy trying to control the position from guard on top but Conor Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davie Brophy wanted to stand there but Conor Brophy had control of the position.
Davie Brophy tries to free his leg and advance position but Conor Brophy is retaining full guard.
Davie Brophy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davie Brophy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davie Brophy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Conor Brophy has control of Davie Brophy's left arm, preventing Davie Brophy from doing any damage.
Davie Brophy looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davie Brophy trying to control the position from guard on top but Conor Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davie Brophy wants to pass the guard but Conor Brophy is keeping the position.
Conor Brophy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davie Brophy trying to control but Conor Brophy is working from the bottom.
Davie Brophy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conor Brophy is keeping the position for now.
Conor Brophy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conor Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davie Brophy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davie Brophy throws a body punch but Conor Brophy moves out of range.
Davie Brophy misses with a straight left.
Davie Brophy throws a good cross that connects.
Conor Brophy looking to score a takedown here. Davie Brophy is defending well but Conor Brophy drives through and ends up in Davie Brophy's guard.
Conor Brophy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conor Brophy passes Davie Brophy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davie Brophy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conor Brophy is working away from the top position though.
Davie Brophy is in trouble now - Conor Brophy has advanced to mount!
Davie Brophy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Conor Brophy wants to take his opponent's back but Davie Brophy doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davie Brophy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Conor Brophy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Conor Brophy wants to take Davie Brophy's back but he can't do it this time.
Conor Brophy controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conor Brophy is looking to work his way around to Davie Brophy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Conor Brophy controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Brophy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Davie Brophy. That snapped Conor Brophy's head back.
Davie Brophy throws a shot from downtown. Conor Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Conor Brophy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Conor Brophy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davie Brophy keeps working.
Conor Brophy controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conor Brophy continues to hold on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conor Brophy trying to control the position but Davie Brophy is working away.
Conor Brophy takes a little break here. Davie Brophy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Davie Brophy tries to improve position but can't.
Conor Brophy just content to control the position.
Conor Brophy continues to stall.
Davie Brophy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conor Brophy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davie Brophy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Conor Brophy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conor Brophy wants to pass the guard but Davie Brophy is defending well.
Davie Brophy wants to get back to full guard.
Conor Brophy controlling the action here.
Conor Brophy moves into full mount! Davie Brophy won't be happy about that!
Davie Brophy is desperately trying to improve his position but Conor Brophy has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conor Brophy controlling his opponent.
Davie Brophy tries to reverse the position but Conor Brophy maintains control.
Conor Brophy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Conor Brophy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Davie Brophy is working to get back to half guard.
Conor Brophy controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conor Brophy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Conor Brophy prevents Davie Brophy from getting the reversal.
Conor Brophy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conor Brophy is looking to work his way around to Davie Brophy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Brophy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conor Brophy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Brophy!
Conor Brophy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrett Bukovsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc. Tommy Bukovsky has chosen Donatan, Petez, Gural, Pih - Budź się as his entrance music. Garrett Bukovsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Garrett Bukovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Bukovsky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett Bukovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Tommy Bukovsky's shoulder, as Tommy Bukovsky tries to avoid the shot.
Tommy Bukovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett Bukovsky throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tommy Bukovsky avoids it.
Garrett Bukovsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garrett Bukovsky with a jab.
Tommy Bukovsky throws a big shot that misses.
Tommy Bukovsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tommy Bukovsky blocks a leg kick.
Tommy Bukovsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tommy Bukovsky with the counter takedown but Garrett Bukovsky avoids it easily.
Tommy Bukovsky tries to clinch but Garrett Bukovsky is having none of it.
Tommy Bukovsky shoots for a takedown but Garrett Bukovsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garrett Bukovsky has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Garrett Bukovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Garrett Bukovsky misses its intended target.
Tommy Bukovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett Bukovsky throws a jab when Tommy Bukovsky was well out of range.
Tommy Bukovsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tommy Bukovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrett Bukovsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Bukovsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tommy Bukovsky walks into a left hand.
Garrett Bukovsky tests Tommy Bukovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garrett Bukovsky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tommy Bukovsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garrett Bukovsky misses with a body shot.
Tommy Bukovsky connects with a looping right hand.
Garrett Bukovsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tommy Bukovsky.
A left lands for Tommy Bukovsky.
Garrett Bukovsky keeps Tommy Bukovsky at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett Bukovsky punishes Tommy Bukovsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Garrett Bukovsky there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Bukovsky slips under a jab from Garrett Bukovsky.
Garrett Bukovsky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tommy Bukovsky is rocked!
Garrett Bukovsky closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tommy Bukovsky! Garrett Bukovsky dives in looking to finish! Tommy Bukovsky is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Bukovsky!
Garrett Bukovsky managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Modern Wear Apparel, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herman Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munster comes to the cage accompanied by The Munsters Theme. 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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210 lbs
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218 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herman Munster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Brian Pereira!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Munster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Munster!
Munster is trying to control Pereira's posture but Pereira avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Pereira.
Munster is looking to regain half guard here but Pereira keeps moving and retains side control.
Munster wants to get back to his feet but Pereira drags him back down.
Munster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pereira's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Pereira! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Munster has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Pereira!
A relieved looking Brian Pereira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julle Hallava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallava comes to the cage accompanied by Nightcall. Julle Hallava has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julle Hallava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neil Murray!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallava looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murray walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hallava.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hallava circles away quickly and effectively.
Hallava throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hallava throws a wild body kick that Murray sees coming a mile off.
Hallava lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've been told by Hallava's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hallava forces Murray back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Hallava.
Murray jumps guard but Hallava turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hallava lands a body shot.
Murray prevents a body shot from Hallava.
Murray tries to pull guard but Hallava forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hallava lands a damaging elbow.
Murray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Hallava prevents Murray from getting back to his feet.
Hallava won't allow Murray to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Hallava from controlling successfully.
Hallava scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hallava in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hallava controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hallava with a nice head shot there.
Hallava throws a big right hand that misses.
Murray has Hallava pulled in close to control his posture.
Hallava in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallava throwing strikes from guard but Murray blocks nicely.
Murray wants to sweep here but Hallava controlling him for the moment.
Murray is trying to control the position but Hallava postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallava.
Murray avoids the head kick by Hallava.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Hallava looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Julle Hallava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hallava keeps Murray at a distance using the push kick.
Hallava with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick from Hallava.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallava.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallava is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hallava throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallava manages to avoid it.
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Hallava misses.
Hallava looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hallava fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hallava throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallava thumps Murray with a low kick.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick from Hallava.
Murray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hallava moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray avoids the head kick by Hallava.
Murray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Hallava.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallava. Hallava obviously looking to wear him down.
Hallava takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murray checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
Murray misses the jab.
A big right from Murray misses.
Hallava moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Hallava moves away and avoids it.
Murray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Hallava shows good takedown defense.
Julle Hallava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Murray.
Hallava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallava.
Hallava connects with the punch.
Hallava is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hallava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Hallava throws a head kick that half lands.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Hallava moves away and avoids it.
Hallava half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good leg kick by Hallava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hallava cracks Murray with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julle Hallava dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hallava ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallava.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallava.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Hallava moved out of range.
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallava counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murray throws a jab when Hallava was well out of range.
Murray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hallava lands with a slapping head kick.
Murray feints and as Hallava raises his hands in defense, Murray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hallava trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Hallava is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hallava wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murray uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Murray gets to mount! Hallava was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hallava wants to control but Murray is having none of it.
Hallava is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallava is squirming around, avoiding Murray's attempts to control the action.
Murray controlling from the full mount.
Murray prevents Hallava from getting the reversal.
Hallava sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hallava wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava won't allow Murray to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray is trying to control the action in half guard but Hallava is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hallava regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hallava isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murray stacks Hallava on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Murray!
Hallava can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallava regains half guard.
Murray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hallava!
Murray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hallava is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallava is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hallava bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hallava lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallava throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murray wants to control but Hallava passes easily into half guard.
Hallava scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neil Murray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallava.
Murray tries for a takedown but Hallava sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hallava motions for Murray to come forward. Hallava throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
Julle Hallava is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallava tries to clinch up.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Hallava lands with a slapping head kick.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallava throws out a powerful jab.
Hallava ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallava, as that shot connected.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Hallava is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
Murray avoids the body shot from Hallava.
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Hallava.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hallava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallava prevents the takedown attempt.
Julle Hallava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Murray.
Hallava lands an elbow that stopped Murray in his tracks for a moment.
Murray pulls guard effortlessly.
Hallava wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Hallava sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hallava stands up over Murray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Hallava from controlling successfully.
Hallava is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hallava 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.
Hallava trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Hallava stands and throws Murray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hallava trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray parries the strikes from Hallava easily there. Hallava is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Murray to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is trying to control Hallava's posture but Hallava avoids it.
Hallava lands a few punches from side control.
Murray tries to buck Hallava off but Hallava is having none of it.
Hallava is trying to ground and pound but Murray uses the momentary lack of control by Hallava to regain half guard.
Murray is trying to stand back up but Hallava is controlling him
Hallava wants to work for an arm triangle but Murray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hallava not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hallava is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murray is holding on to half guard well.
Hallava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hallava trying to control the pace.
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallava trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julle Hallava showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hallava 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julle Hallava!
Julle Hallava 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bitters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitters's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Maybe. The crowd seem to be enjoying Krause's choice of entrance music: The Velvet Underground - Who Loves The Sun . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Bitters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Krause!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitters wants to clinch.
Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bitters wants to clinch.
Krause is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bitters darts in and clinches Krause up against the cage.
Bitters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bitters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bitters turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bitters manages to end up in side control.
Krause takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitters throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Krause works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bitters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bitters throwing shots but Krause is blocking nicely.
Bitters is nestled in close to Krause, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krause controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bitters wants to free his trapped foot but Krause is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bitters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krause is trying to get back to full guard.
Krause keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bitters connects with a nice short shot to Krause's temple.
Krause wants to control but Bitters is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krause keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bitters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krause defending well though.
Krause has hold of Bitters's hands but Bitters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bitters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krause defending well though.
Bitters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bitters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krause defending well though.
Krause moves into full guard.
Bitters is fighting to break Krause's control of his arms but Krause is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitters landing with the ground and pound.
Krause manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bitters manages to get himself to full guard.
Krause sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bitters's guard.
Krause is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bitters is just riding it out for now. Krause eventually gives up the hold.
Bitters connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Krause lands strikes from half guard.
Krause is keen to just control but Bitters is a slippery customer.
Bitters striking from half guard on the bottom.
Krause seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitters wants to improve his position but Krause is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Krause seems content to control.
Bitters missing with punches from the bottom.
Krause prevents Bitters from improving his position.
Bitters looking for submissions off his back.
Bitters throws some strikes from the bottom but Krause isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Bitters is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Krause!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Krause!
Bruno Krause made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ignition. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BigBranch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but BigBranch slips the punch.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wrecking Crew Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BigBranch.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
BigBranch lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith throws a hook but BigBranch blocks it.
BigBranch 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.
BigBranch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
BigBranch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BigBranch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
BigBranch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BigBranch looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
BigBranch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
BigBranch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
BigBranch avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BigBranch moves away.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but BigBranch is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from BigBranch finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
BigBranch lands a slapping body shot.
BigBranch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
BigBranch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith misses with the combination.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from BigBranch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand and escape but BigBranch is having none of it.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BigBranch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
BigBranch distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
BigBranch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. BigBranch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith.
BigBranch is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch controlling the position.
BigBranch working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but BigBranch drags him back down.
BigBranch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
BigBranch trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but BigBranch is controlling him well.
Smith is not content to let BigBranch control the position.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but BigBranch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
BigBranch lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control but BigBranch postures up.
BigBranch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiggy BigBranch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks BigBranch off balance momentarily.
Smith misses with the body kick
and BigBranch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. BigBranch is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith misses with the head strike.
BigBranch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith slips under a jab from BigBranch.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by BigBranch there.
Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BigBranch scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
BigBranch cracks Smith with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Smith falls to his knees and BigBranch doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twiggy BigBranch!
A very excited looking Twiggy BigBranch rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Jonathon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jṏhanssṏn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jonathon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a sloppy head kick and Jonathon moves out of range easily.
Jonathon with the counter takedown but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it easily.
Jṏhanssṏn looks for the body kick but Jonathon saw that one coming.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with an uppercut. Jonathon saw that one coming.
Jṏhanssṏn digs a good body shot into Jonathon's ribs.
Jonathon has a takedown stuffed.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jonathon.
And Jonathon tries to counter it with a takedown but Jṏhanssṏn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jonathon.
Jṏhanssṏn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UHK, Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Jṏhanssṏn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ben Jonathon has been cut.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Jṏhanssṏn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jonathon doesn't seem phased though.
Jonathon is rocked!
Jṏhanssṏn throws an uppercut from hell that sends Jonathon clean off his feet! He's out cold! Jṏhanssṏn stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton comes to the cage accompanied by Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All. Sithole is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Miss The Misery. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Stapleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton with a hook.
It looks like Moses Sithole has been cut.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sithole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sithole moves out of range as Stapleton strikes.
Stapleton lands a big uppercut and Sithole crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sithole looks OK. Stapleton waves Sithole back to his feet!
Sithole is rocked!
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!
Stapleton throws a right hand that misses
and Stapleton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Stapleton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stapleton steps in with a hook that catches Sithole right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stapleton follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sithole looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Stapleton!
Jeremy Stapleton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tuomari Hurmio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boreste Bardanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hurmio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Star. Bardanos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Kingdom Will Come. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuomari Hurmio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boreste Bardanos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurmio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bardanos on the side of the head.
Bardanos throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmio.
Hurmio slips under a jab.
Hurmio scores with a shot to the body.
Bardanos throws a hook but Hurmio avoids it easily.
Hurmio misses with a straight right.
Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Hurmio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Hurmio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Bardanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmio.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut. Hurmio saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bardanos wants it to stay on the feet.
Hurmio moves into the clinch.
Hurmio gets through Bardanos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hurmio blocks a body shot from Bardanos.
Bardanos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hurmio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Hurmio rolls, trying to escape but Bardanos keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bardanos.
Hurmio tries to escape but Bardanos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hurmio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bardanos's guard. Nice work there by Hurmio.
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurmio is one step ahead there.
Hurmio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bardanos's head.
Hurmio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bardanos looking for a triangle here. Hurmio is fighting it but it looks tight! Bardanos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hurmio is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boreste Bardanos!
Boreste Bardanos is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Boreste Bardanos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flagon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aatish Sunuwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sackett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RATM: Killing in the Name. Sunuwar has chosen Peace Sells as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flagon Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aatish Sunuwar!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunuwar slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sunuwar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sackett is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sunuwar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sunuwar throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sunuwar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Sunuwar circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Sackett there.
Sunuwar thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Sunuwar checks the leg kick.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Sunuwar counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
Sunuwar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Flagon Sackett has been cut.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sunuwar to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Sunuwar is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sunuwar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sunuwar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Sunuwar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Sunuwar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sunuwar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sackett.
Sackett lands a front kick.
Sackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunuwar manages to break the clinch.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sunuwar cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Sunuwar.
Sackett thows a leg kick but Sunuwar checks it
and Sunuwar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sunuwar.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Sunuwar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sunuwar.
Sunuwar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sunuwar moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sunuwar misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sunuwar thinking.
Sunuwar lands with an overhand left.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Sunuwar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Sunuwar circles away.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sunuwar to counter with a crisp jab.
Flagon Sackett's cut is getting worse.
Sackett misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sunuwar misses the target.
Sunuwar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
As Sunuwar backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sunuwar drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett clinches up with Sunuwar and pushes him back against the cage.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Sackett tries to land a body kick
and Sunuwar counters with an outside leg kick.
Sunuwar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett has managed to clinch.
Sunuwar is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sunuwar is looking to break free of the clinch but Sackett has double underhooks.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Sunuwar.
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Sunuwar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sunuwar! But no joy.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sunuwar's head backwards.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sunuwar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sunuwar scores with a kick to the body.
Sunuwar throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunuwar is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs.
Sunuwar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sunuwar misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Sunuwar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Sunuwar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sunuwar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sackett throws a low kick but Sunuwar avoids it.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sunuwar connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sunuwar throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sunuwar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flagon Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunuwar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sunuwar misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sunuwar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sunuwar wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sunuwar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Flagon Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flagon Sackett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sunuwar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Sunuwar misses.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett throws a nice head kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett has closed the distance and engaged Sunuwar in a clinch.
Sackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sunuwar checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Sunuwar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sunuwar lands with a right hand.
Sunuwar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Sunuwar scoring well with a low kick there.
Sunuwar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sackett takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunuwar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunuwar. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sunuwar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick
and Sunuwar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sunuwar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sunuwar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Sunuwar throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Sunuwar throws a leg kick which misses Sackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Sackett tries to avoid it.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Sunuwar moved away.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sunuwar follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sunuwar slips under a jab.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Sunuwar sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
Sackett cracks Sunuwar with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sunuwar falls to his knees and Sackett doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flagon Sackett!
Flagon Sackett retains his light heavyweight title!
Flagon Sackett made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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