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MMA Gods 16 - 145lb edition PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Origin Ovmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovmann has chosen Bloody Knuckles by HIGH ON FIRE as his entrance music. Dylan Andrews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dylan Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Origin Ovmann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovmann throws a leg kick but Andrews moved away.
Andrews looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ovmann tests Andrews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Ovmann is avoiding it.
Origin Ovmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovmann misses with a body shot.
Ovmann misses with a hook.
Andrews is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ovmann defending well as Andrews loads up on a big left hand.
Andrews has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ovmann throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Andrews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ovmann pinned against the cage. Ovmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ovmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrews throws a jab when Ovmann was well out of range.
Ovmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Andrews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Andrews misses.
Ovmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andrews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Andrews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Ovmann controlling him for the moment.
Ovmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Ovmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ovmann.
Ovmann preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ovmann defends well.
Ovmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ovmann's guard.
Ovmann seems keen to control Andrews's posture.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Ovmann is keeping the position.
Ovmann keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovmann is pulling down on Andrews's head to control his posture.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ovmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ovmann throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andrews uses it to pass to side control.
Andrews working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ovmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andrews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ovmann is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
I wouldn't like to be where Ovmann is right now.
Andrews prevents Ovmann from escaping the position.
Ovmann is not content to let Andrews control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews is trying to get an arm triangle but Ovmann is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Andrews 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.
Ovmann throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andrews.
Andrews misses with a low kick as Ovmann jumps back.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ovmann can do to turn this around?
Ovmann throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ovmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andrews.
A combination from Ovmann does no damage.
Ovmann takes one to the chin there.
Ovmann misses with a hook to the body
and Andrews counters with a big right hand! Oh Ovmann is in trouble here! Andrews follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Andrews!
Our winner, Dylan Andrews, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noad Lahat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Kozlov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noad Lahat!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahat lands a nice hook to Kozlov's body. Kozlov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noad Lahat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahat jabs at Kozlov's body.
Kozlov cracks the inside of Lahat's front leg.
Lahat scores with a jab. Kozlov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lahat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lahat with a jab.
Kozlov gets a double leg takedown into Lahat's guard.
Kozlov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lahat, up you get!
Kozlov blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lahat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Lahat circles away easily
and Lahat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lahat gets tackled into the cage by Kozlov. Kozlov maintains the clinch.
Kozlov manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov drops his hands momentarily and Lahat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kozlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Lahat sprawls well. He's pushed Kozlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lahat, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahat with a nice cross.
Kozlov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kozlov rushes Lahat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lahat wants to get back to striking at distance but Kozlov won't allow it.
Kozlov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lahat's efforts to push away.
Kozlov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lahat can't fight it off and eventually Kozlov manages to take the fight to the floor. Lahat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov won't allow Lahat to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Lahat keeps moving.
Kozlov preventing the sweep.
Kozlov trying to control but Lahat is working from the bottom.
Lahat trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlov is proving a slippery customer.
Lahat throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lahat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lahat trying to keep a closed guard but Kozlov is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Lahat keeps moving.
Kozlov working some strikes from top position.
Kozlov trying to control but Lahat is working from the bottom.
Lahat looking to control.
Lahat wants to sweep here but Kozlov controlling him for the moment.
Lahat is trying to hold Kozlov in close to prevent damage but Kozlov has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kozlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kozlov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lahat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kozlov is in Lahat's guard.
Lahat is trying to control the position but Kozlov postures up.
Lahat told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lahat is trying to hold Kozlov in close to prevent damage but Kozlov has managed to pass into half guard.
Lahat is looking for a sweep. Kozlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lahat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lahat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lahat is looking to improve his position.
Lahat is not content to let Kozlov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noad Lahat will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kozlov shoots and misses
and Lahat counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Kozlov slams his shin into Lahat's torso.
Kozlov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lahat wants to get back to full guard but Kozlov has mounted him!
Kozlov breaks from Lahat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kozlov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lahat tries to reverse the position but Kozlov maintains control.
Kozlov avoids the attempt from Lahat to control.
Lahat is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov is landing with some decent strikes but Lahat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lahat is rocked!
Kozlov lands a big shot to the head and Lahat winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fedor Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chael Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiken Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chael Plouman 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chael Plouman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aiken Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman shoots in but Abbott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plouman ducks under a wild hook from Abbott.
Plouman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abbott as he avoids it easily.
Abbott only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Plouman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plouman tries for a takedown but Abbott circles away easily
and Abbott counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Plouman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Abbott tenderised Plouman's leg. Plouman is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott swings for the body but Plouman moves out of range.
Plouman fails with the takedown.
Plouman blocks a head kick by Abbott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Abbott is predictable there
and Plouman counters with a single leg into guard. Abbott didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Plouman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Abbott looking to control.
Plouman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Plouman trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Abbott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Plouman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plouman trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abbott can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plouman drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Plouman seems to have locked his on tight now - Abbott screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Plouman, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chael Plouman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neddy Merrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Plouman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neddy Merrill!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merrill gets the takedown into side control.
Merrill moves into full mount!
Merrill with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plouman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plouman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Plouman is looking to improve his position but Merrill isn't that keen on the idea.
Merrill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Plouman is trying desperately to improve position.
Plouman is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman 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.
Plouman moves into full guard.
Plouman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merrill.
Plouman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Merrill stacks Plouman 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 Merrill!
Plouman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Plouman thows a huge punch but Merrill dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman throwing shots but Merrill is blocking nicely.
Merrill tries to roll over but Plouman keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plouman seems to be looking for submissions.
Plouman wants to pass the guard but Merrill is defending well.
We've been hearing that Plouman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Merrill looks like he's trying to stand up.
Plouman passes to full mount!
Merrill stops Plouman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Plouman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Merrill turns into him and now he's in Plouman's guard.
Plouman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plouman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merrill defends it easily.
Plouman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plouman has his foot on Merrill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merrill works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Plouman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plouman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merrill passes Plouman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merrill is looking to advance position but Plouman won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plouman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neddy Merrill will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Plouman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Merrill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Plouman was covering up waiting for the punch and Merrill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Plouman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merrill passes into side control.
Plouman throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman gets back to half guard.
Plouman moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merrill passes into side control.
Plouman is trying to improve his position.
Plouman trying his best to control but Merrill has mounted him.
BOOM! Merrill connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Plouman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merrill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plouman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Merrill lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Plouman right now.
Merrill is trying to stick to Plouman's back but Plouman is turning into Merrill. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Merrill's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Plouman.
Plouman wants to control from the top but Merrill keeps moving.
Plouman is looking to work some ground and pound but Merrill has wrist control.
Merrill keeping moving, preventing Plouman from controlling successfully.
Merrill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman wants to control from the top but Merrill keeps moving.
Plouman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Plouman looking to sit in guard and control but Merrill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Plouman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merrill trying to control but Plouman is working from the bottom.
Plouman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merrill is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plouman can't keep his opponent in guard - Merrill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Plouman actively working from the bottom here.
Plouman trying to control from the bottom.
Merrill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Plouman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Merrill is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Plouman is defended easily by Merrill.
Merrill wants to counter with a clinch but Plouman pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neddy Merrill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Merrill slaps away a takedown attempt from Plouman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Merrill moves into the clinch.
Merrill is trying to trip Plouman. He has hold of a leg but Plouman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Merrill persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Merrill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Plouman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merrill escapes and throws Plouman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merrill slows the pace down.
Plouman tries to buck Merrill off but Merrill is having none of it.
Merrill trying to control the action but Plouman is working from the bottom.
Plouman can't do much from the bottom here.
Plouman regains half guard.
Plouman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merrill pulls his head out easily.
Neddy Merrill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Merrill stalling.
Plouman wants to improve his position but Merrill is controlling well.
Plouman looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Merrill moves nicely into side control.
Plouman is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merrill takes a little break here. Plouman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Plouman looking for a sweep but Merrill has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Plouman is desperately trying to improve his position but Merrill has a good base and remains in mount.
Merrill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plouman 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.
Merrill trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Plouman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plouman looking for submissions off his back.
Plouman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plouman.
Anderson Plouman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plouman has his foot on Merrill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merrill works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plouman has an active guard here but Merrill has managed to pass into half guard.
Plouman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merrill pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neddy Merrill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Merrill has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neddy Merrill!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Altair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Dasklov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Altair kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Assassin's Creed. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Altair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Dasklov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altair fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dasklov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Altair throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Altair listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dasklov avoids the head kick by Altair.
A left lands for Altair.
Dasklov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Altair as he jumps to the side.
Altair getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dasklov moves forwards but Altair connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dasklov drives through and clinches with Altair against the cage.
Altair throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dasklov fails with a takedown attempt.
Altair lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Altair lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dasklov is rocked!
Dasklov throws a head kick that misses.
Altair lands a nice hook to Dasklov's body. Dasklov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Altair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dasklov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dasklov tries to clinch but Altair is having none of it.
Altair is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dasklov clinches.
Dasklov is looking for a takedown.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Dasklov.
Altair misses with the head strike.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altair stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Altair.
Altair working aggressively here.
Dasklov is looking for a takedown.
Dasklov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dasklov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dasklov misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altair cracks the inside of Dasklov's front leg.
Altair misses with a double jab.
Dasklov is looking for the big counter here.
Dasklov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dasklov flicks out a counter leg kick but Altair steps away.
Altair connects with a leg kick. Dasklov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altair tries to land a leg kick but Dasklov saw it coming and moves away.
Dasklov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dasklov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Altair lands with an overhand left.
Altair throws a low kick but Dasklov moves out of range easily.
Dasklov unleashes a big counter combination but Altair bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Altair with a nice cross.
Altair scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altair jabs at Dasklov's body.
Altair lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altair uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dasklov has time to react.
Dasklov is still on wobbly legs! Can Altair finish him?
Altair tries a head kick but it misses.
Dasklov seems to have recovered his senses.
Dasklov tries to clinch but Altair is having none of it.
Altair lands a nice hook to Dasklov's body. Dasklov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Altair tries to land a leg kick but Dasklov saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Dasklov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Altair. Dasklov shrugs it off though.
Dasklov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Altair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Altair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Altair smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Altair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dasklov wants to counter the offense by Altair and move into the clinch position.
Dasklov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Altair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Altair.
Dasklov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Altair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altair sets himself, and Dasklov steps forward looking for the clinch! Altair avoids it this time.
Altair misses with a head kick.
Anton Altair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dasklov! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altair lands a big head kick that sends Dasklov tumbling to the mat! Altair takes a step backwards and waves Dasklov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Martin Dasklov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Altair throws a push kick but Dasklov slaps the foot to one side.
Altair fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Altair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dasklov can do to turn this around?
Dasklov walks into a jab.
A jab from Altair finds it's way through Dasklov's defenses.
Altair works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dasklov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altair lands the left hand.
Altair scores with a jab. Dasklov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Altair tries to work over Dasklov's front leg with a kick but Dasklov checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altair closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dasklov! Altair dives in looking to finish! Dasklov 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 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Altair!
An out of breath Anton Altair 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hija Tokelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gavin Freeman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gavin Freeman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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199 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hija Tokelo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman misses with an uppercut.
Freeman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tokelo, pushing him back against the cage.
Freeman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tokelo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freeman's elbow.
Tokelo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Freeman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freeman lands an elbow inside.
Freeman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Freeman - that landed with a thud.
Freeman is trying to stall.
Tokelo lands with a short shot to the head.
Tokelo scores with a hook to the body.
Freeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Freeman taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Freeman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokelo tries to throw a body punch but Freeman avoids it by throwing Tokelo back against the cage.
Freeman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Freeman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokelo.
Freeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses.
Freeman can't find room to land a body shot as Tokelo controls the action.
Tokelo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tokelo cracks Freeman with a nice body shot.
Freeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Freeman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Freeman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Freeman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Freeman tries a body shot but Tokelo blocks it.
Freeman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Freeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Freeman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Freeman misses with a knee to the head.
Tokelo managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
Freeman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Freeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tokelo blocks it with crossed arms.
Freeman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Freeman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Freeman working aggressively here.
Freeman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tokelo has a couple of punches blocked by Freeman.
Tokelo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tokelo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokelo.
Tokelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tokelo throws out a counter right but Freeman avoids it with no problem.
Tokelo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tokelo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Freeman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tokelo scrambles back to his feet.
Freeman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tokelo swats away the attempt to clinch by Freeman.
Freeman wants to clinch.
It seemed like Tokelo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to clinch.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Tokelo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Freeman slips under a jab.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Tokelo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Freeman tenderised Tokelo's leg. Tokelo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freeman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tokelo's hands.
Freeman connects with a leg kick. Tokelo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Freeman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Freeman misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokelo cracks Freeman with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Freeman.
Tokelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Freeman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freeman gets a clinch.
Freeman crunches a lovely knee into Tokelo's ribcage.
Tokelo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Freeman.
Tokelo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Freeman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gavin Freeman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Freeman misses with an elbow over the top.
Tokelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokelo throws a punch but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman lands an uppercut.
Freeman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokelo.
Tokelo dodges an elbow strike from Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman blocking some punches.
Tokelo prevents a body shot from Freeman.
Tokelo lands a nice uppercut.
Tokelo blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokelo scores with a shoulder strike.
Tokelo managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
A short left from Tokelo.
Nice elbow from Freeman.
Tokelo is trying to break the clinch but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Tokelo has a couple of punches blocked by Freeman.
Tokelo breaks from the clinch.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokelo feints a counter leg kick.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.
Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Freeman closes the distance and pushes Tokelo back into the cage.
Tokelo managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
Tokelo managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tokelo can do to turn this around?
Tokelo dodges an elbow strike from Freeman.
Freeman throws an elbow but it misses.
Tokelo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Tokelo throws a head kick that Freeman semi-blocks.
Freeman has managed to clinch.
Freeman lands a nice knee to the body.
Freeman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Freeman is pushing Tokelo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tokelo tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokelo is trying to break free.
Freeman digs a right hand underneath Tokelo's ribcage. Tokelo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tokelo has had enough of the clinch but Freeman keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Freeman.
Tokelo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokelo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freeman lands an elbow just above Tokelo 's eye.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freeman lands an elbow that stopped Tokelo in his tracks for a moment.
Freeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tokelo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tokelo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Freeman lands a knee to the body.
Freeman lands an elbow inside.
Tokelo throws a head punch that misses.
Tokelo tries to circle away but Freeman has him pinned against the cage.
Freeman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tokelo misses with the head strike.
Tokelo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokelo.
Freeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tokelo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Freeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Freeman lands a damaging elbow.
Freeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Freeman obliges.
Tokelo taking a breather.
Tokelo misses with the head strike.
Freeman scores with a hook to the body.
Tokelo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freeman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freeman scores with a shoulder strike.
Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Freeman stalls.
Tokelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Freeman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Freeman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tokelo.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
Tokelo wants to counter with a clinch but Freeman pushes him away.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Tokelo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Freeman clinches up with Tokelo and pushes him back against the cage.
Freeman misses with a knee strike.
Tokelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Freeman prevents a body shot from Tokelo.
Tokelo presses Freeman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Freeman.
Tokelo wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses.
Tokelo blocks an uppercut.
Tokelo takes an elbow to the temple.
Tokelo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Freeman tries to clinch but Tokelo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokelo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freeman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tokelo, pushing him back against the cage.
Tokelo digs a right hand into Freeman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Freeman's gas tank.
Freeman lands a damaging elbow.
Tokelo avoids the elbow strike from Freeman, against the cage.
Tokelo lands an uppercut.
Tokelo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tokelo scores with a hook to the body.
Freeman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Freeman misses with an elbow over the top.
Tokelo blocks an elbow strike from Freeman.
Freeman lands an uppercut.
Freeman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokelo backwards.
Freeman missing with knees to the body.
Freeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Freeman throws an elbow but misses.
Tokelo breaks the clinch.
Freeman wants to clinch but Tokelo slips to the side
enabling Tokelo to counter with a crisp jab.
Hija Tokelo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tokelo! But no joy.
Freeman fails to land with a series of punches.
Tokelo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Freeman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hija Tokelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokelo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Freeman lands a body shot.
Tokelo misses with a double jab.
Freeman throws a big shot that misses.
Tokelo throws out a counter right but Freeman avoids it with no problem.
Tokelo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tokelo takes one to the side of the head.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Tokelo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Freeman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Freeman.
Nice shot by Freeman.
Freeman throws a one two combo.
Tokelo is rocked!
Freeman throws a powerful right kick. Tokelo tried to block low but the kick was high! Tokelo was taken right off of his feet! Freeman jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gavin Freeman!
After the fight, Gavin Freeman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konor MacKregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konor MacKregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Konor MacKregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Garcia!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKregor takes one to the chin there.
Good work by MacKregor as he checks the leg kick.
MacKregor tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
MacKregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia lands with a good body shot.
MacKregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Garcia throws a body punch but MacKregor moves out of range.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
MacKregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacKregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as MacKregor shoots in.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konor MacKregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
MacKregor rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacKregor tries to pull guard but Garcia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacKregor jumps guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacKregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacKregor tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually MacKregor drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Garcia.
MacKregor tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually MacKregor drops back down to his feet.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
MacKregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garcia misses with a knee strike.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as MacKregor controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent MacKregor's takedown attempt.
Garcia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacKregor jumps guard but Garcia stands there with MacKregor around his waist. MacKregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacKregor jumps guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacKregor tries to pull guard but Garcia won't allow it.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia lands a left hand.
MacKregor manages to break the clinch.
Garcia connects with the punch.
It looks like Konor MacKregor has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacKregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacKregor goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
MacKregor walks into a jab.
MacKregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia throws a wild body kick that MacKregor sees coming a mile off.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick.
MacKregor tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacKregor avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcia lands a good knee to the midsection. MacKregor won't want to take too many of those.
MacKregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. MacKregor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia dips to his left and cracks MacKregor with an uppercut!
MacKregor has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick from Garcia misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garcia digs a good body shot into MacKregor's ribs.
MacKregor gets a takedown into half guard.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacKregor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia keeping hold of MacKregor's head, controlling as best he can.
MacKregor is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacKregor to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKregor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacKregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Garcia trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacKregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing MacKregor from controlling successfully.
MacKregor won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacKregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konor MacKregor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia cracks MacKregor with a good jab.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacKregor on the side of the head.
MacKregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacKregor shoots in and gets a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia working for a triangle but MacKregor defends it easily.
Garcia wants to sweep here but MacKregor controlling him for the moment.
MacKregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacKregor postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
We've been hearing that MacKregor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacKregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia pulls MacKregor in close to prevent any damage.
MacKregor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacKregor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Konor MacKregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacKregor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacKregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacKregor lands a couple of digs.
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.
MacKregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacKregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacKregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacKregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacKregor is looking to pass into half guard but Garcia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garcia is in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia trying to control but MacKregor is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacKregor dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on MacKregor's head and hops out.
MacKregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacKregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
MacKregor fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKregor closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. MacKregor pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konor MacKregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roberto Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacKregor moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacKregor blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacKregor shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged MacKregor in a clinch.
MacKregor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
MacKregor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Garcia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
MacKregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Garcia digs a good hook to MacKregor's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
MacKregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacKregor is rocked!
Konor MacKregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacKregor walks straight into a right hand from Garcia - that's dropped him! Garcia jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save MacKregor from any more punishment! MacKregor complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roberto Garcia!
After the fight, Roberto Garcia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbet Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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194 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Plouman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norbet Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plouman.
Plouman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Plouman scores with a shot to the body.
Plouman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nowak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Plouman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nowak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Plouman's guard.
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!
Nowak is looking to pass into half guard but Plouman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Plouman is in guard.
Plouman content to stall in guard here.
Nowak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nowak trying to keep a closed guard but Plouman is proving a slippery customer.
Plouman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nowak is keeping the position for now.
Nowak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plouman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plouman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nowak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Plouman controls the pace.
Nowak pulls Plouman in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plouman's guard.
Nowak looking to pass the guard.
Plouman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nowak is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak tries to free his leg and advance position but Plouman is retaining full guard.
Nowak won't allow Plouman to sweep him here.
Plouman keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully.
Plouman has Nowak pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Plouman keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plouman. Nowak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nowak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Plouman defends it well.
Donk. Plouman catches Nowak right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Plouman misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouman lands a lovely overhand right.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plouman keeps the fight on the outside.
Plouman scores with a one two! Nowak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Plouman misses with a looping right.
Nowak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nowak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Plouman scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plouman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Plouman swings for the body but Nowak moves out of range.
Nowak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Plouman defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Plouman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Plouman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Nowak tries to counter it with a takedown but Plouman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nowak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Plouman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nowak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Plouman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nowak is rocked!
and Plouman counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Nowak! He's just covering up as Plouman starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Plouman!
Rocky Plouman gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Sigorsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller comes to the cage accompanied by This Life . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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198 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Sigorsson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigorsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Teller throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teller. That's going to slow Sigorsson down.
A low kick from Teller misses
and Sigorsson counters with a shoot takedown. Teller fights it but they end up in guard.
Teller is trying to keep Sigorsson in close.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Sigorsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigorsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teller is keeping the position for now.
Teller can't keep his opponent in guard - Sigorsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigorsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Teller tries to roll over but Sigorsson keeps him under control.
Sigorsson tries to pass to full mount but Teller defends it.
Teller is looking to control Sigorsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teller avoid being mounted?
Teller wants to get back to full guard.
Teller 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.
Teller is looking to control Sigorsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teller avoid being mounted?
That's two 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.
Teller is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Teller is holding on to half guard well.
Sigorsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Teller is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sigorsson jumps into side control!
Sigorsson working away.
Sigorsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Teller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sigorsson but great work by Teller.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teller digs a good hook to Sigorsson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws out a powerful jab.
Sigorsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teller is fending him off so far but Sigorsson persists. Nope, Teller circles away and we're back to standing.
Teller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sigorsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teller motions for Sigorsson to come forward. Teller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sigorsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Teller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sigorsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teller. Sigorsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teller thows a leg kick but Sigorsson checks it
and Sigorsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teller won't be happy with that.
Sigorsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Teller rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sigorsson's guard! Nice work there by Teller!
Sigorsson has his foot on Teller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teller works his way back into a safe position though.
Teller looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigorsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Teller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigorsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Teller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Teller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Teller swings for the body but Sigorsson moves out of range.
Teller throws a head kick but Sigorsson moves out of range.
Teller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sigorsson can do to turn this around?
Teller misses with a jab to the body
and Sigorsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teller won't be happy with that.
Sigorsson trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.
Sigorsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sigorsson is looking to take a break and control but Teller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller stops Sigorsson from passing to mount.
Teller is looking to regain half guard here but Sigorsson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigorsson laying and praying for a moment but Teller takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sigorsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sigorsson is looking for a kimura but Teller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sigorsson to get the leverage.
Sigorsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Teller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sigorsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Teller tries to get to full guard but Sigorsson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sigorsson is working away from the top position though.
Teller is looking to improve his position.
Sigorsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sigorsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Teller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Teller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sigorsson.
Sigorsson goes for an armbar but Teller turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Teller.
Gunnar Sigorsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigorsson has his foot on Teller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teller works his way back into a safe position though.
Sigorsson keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
Teller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Teller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teller tries to free his leg and advance position but Sigorsson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sigorsson looking to control.
Sigorsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Teller stands and throws Sigorsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Teller just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teller trying to control the action but Sigorsson is working from the bottom.
Sigorsson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Sigorsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Teller throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Teller.
Sigorsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Teller's guard.
Teller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sigorsson being controlled here momentarily.
Sigorsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Sigorsson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller trying to control the position.
Teller pulls Sigorsson in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Teller keeping full guard, as Sigorsson tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teller throws a sloppy head kick
so Sigorsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Sigorsson from controlling successfully.
Sigorsson being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigorsson trying to control but Teller is working from the bottom.
Teller is trying to keep Sigorsson in close.
Sigorsson is pushing down on Teller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teller is fighting to maintain full guard but Sigorsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sigorsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sigorsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teller has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigorsson throwing shots but Teller is blocking nicely.
Sigorsson is looking for a kimura here.
Sigorsson trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.
Sigorsson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Teller as he works his way to full guard.
Teller is trying to control the position but Sigorsson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Teller keeping moving, preventing Sigorsson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some bone on bone action there as Sigorsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sigorsson with the counter takedown but Teller avoids it easily.
Teller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sigorsson misses with a takedown attempt - Teller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Teller lands a head kick. Sigorsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sigorsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Teller keeping full guard, as Sigorsson tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Sigorsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sigorsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Sigorsson!
Jackson Teller was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens. I'll come back stronger'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Chosen One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, The Chosen One!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
One throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardy!
One misses with a straight left.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
One steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hardy.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardy duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One misses with a combination
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
One looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
One misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by One.
One is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardy with a body shot.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck One on the side of the head.
One wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
One misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Hardy finds it's way through One's defenses.
Hardy throws a good cross that connects.
One misses with an uppercut
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
One is rocked!
One slips a straight right by Hardy.
One darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
One is working Hardy over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
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!
Hardy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
One misses with some punches.
Hardy can't get the takedown.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardy gets through One's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from One.
One swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. One fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into One's ribs.
One takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hardy throws a series of punches but One moves out of range.
One looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps One's head back.
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy lands with a cross.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
One takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
One misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy jabs One right on the nose. One blinks but takes it well.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from One.
Hardy scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but One moves away.
One let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardy cracks One with an open hand slap.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
One seems to have recovered his senses.
One throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
One has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
One scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Hardy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy throws a body punch but One moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
One misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - One throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooh!!! Hardy has knocked One down with a huge combo! Hardy steps away and waves a wobbly One back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy feints with a jab and clips One right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! One is sent crashing into the canvas and Hardy leaps in for the kill! One tries to get to his feet but Hardy is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that One is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy retains his welterweight title!
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