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MMA Gods - Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Abiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Abiva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Abiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson gets a clinch.
Abiva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson jumps guard but Abiva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Abiva.
Abiva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abiva can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Abiva prevents the takedown attempt.
Abiva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Abiva gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abiva lands a shot to the body.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Abiva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marc Abiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.
Abiva takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Abiva lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Abiva waves Johnson back to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abiva moves into the clinch.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Abiva finish him?
Abiva lands a body punch.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson looks winded!
Abiva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
Abiva creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Johnson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Johnson drops to his knees and Abiva pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Abiva!
An out of breath Marc Abiva 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Opossum Minister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Quincy (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Opossum Minister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Quincy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quincy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quincy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Minister throws a hook but Quincy avoids it easily.
Minister moves away from the strike by Quincy.
Minister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quincy is fending him off so far but Minister persists. Nope, Quincy circles away and we're back to standing.
Quincy throws a nice head kick!
Quincy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minister shoots in looking for a takedown. Quincy tries to sprawl out of it but Minister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quincy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quincy misses with a double jab.
Quincy missing with a left hand there. Minister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minister tries to counter with a takedown but Quincy is quick to defend against it.
Minister fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Opossum Minister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Quincy.
Minister shoots in looking for a takedown but Quincy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quincy! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quincy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quincy.
Minister has been working on his balance at Tycoon Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Quincy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy jabs Minister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quincy connects with a right hand. Minister shakes it off.
Quincy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quincy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Minister dodges the punch combination from Quincy.
Quincy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minister shoots in but Quincy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice combination there by Quincy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minister walks into a straight right hand from Quincy.
Quincy lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minister blocks a jab.
Quincy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Quincy keeps the fight on the outside.
Minister misses with a low kick.
Minister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quincy connects with a body shot that sends Minister's belly button to the back.
Michael Quincy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minister takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Minister slips a jab and a cross from Quincy.
Quincy throws a jab when Minister was well out of range.
Quincy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quincy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minister.
Minister misses with a hook.
Quincy misses with a few strikes there.
Minister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Quincy lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quincy misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Quincy does it's job there.
Quincy clobbers Minister with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quincy throws the kick towards the body but Minister avoids it.
Quincy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Minister's head.
Quincy is looking to slow Minister down with leg kicks.
Quincy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Quincy.
Minister throws a body shot but no joy.
Quincy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minister moves away.
Minister closes the distance and clinches up with Quincy, looking for a takedown. Minister pushes Quincy against the cage but Quincy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Quincy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quincy cracks Minister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quincy can pounce on him.
Minister takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minister walks into a left hand.
Quincy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Minister slips a jab and a cross from Quincy.
Quincy takes a swing at Minister's ribcage but misses.
Minister changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quincy misses with a kick to the body.
Minister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Minister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Quincy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Quincy wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quincy trying to control the position.
Quincy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Minister sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minister prevents Quincy from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Quincy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quincy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minister shoots in but Quincy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quincy just misses with a punch to the body.
Quincy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quincy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quincy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Minister dodges the punch combination from Quincy.
Minister is looking to clinch but Quincy is avoiding it.
Quincy misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy lands a leg kick that knocks Minister off balance momentarily.
Quincy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Quincy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minister.
Minister tries to close the distance and clinch but Quincy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quincy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Quincy finds it's way through Minister's defenses.
Minister defending well as Quincy loads up on a big left hand.
Quincy thuds his shin into the meat of Minister's side.
Minister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quincy.
Minister darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quincy keeps working.
Quincy tries to roll over but Minister keeps him under control.
Minister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quincy sees it coming and defends easily.
Quincy is looking to improve his position.
Quincy tries to kick Minister off but Minister keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Minister is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minister is looking to take a break and control but Quincy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quincy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minister.
Quincy wants to control but Minister is keeping busy.
Quincy is looking for a sweep. Minister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quincy is refusing to be controlled, as Minister sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Minister prevents Quincy from standing back up.
Quincy connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Minister perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minister stalling away here and it's allowed Quincy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Quincy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minister looking to pass the guard.
Minister trying to control but Quincy is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Quincy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Minister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quincy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quincy swinging wildly here.
Minister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quincy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quincy misses with a head kick.
Minister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quincy.
Nice straight punches there by Quincy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quincy.
Minister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minister blocks a head kick by Quincy.
Minister bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quincy is looking to reverse the position.
Minister happy to just control the position for now.
Quincy parries the strikes from Minister easily there. Minister is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Quincy to escape.
Minister wants to control but Quincy is keeping him busy.
Opossum Minister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quincy is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Quincy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Minister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Quincy lands a really nice looking cross but Minister seems unphased.
Minister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Minister takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Minister sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Minister with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quincy counters with a right hand to the body.
Quincy lands a body shot.
Quincy throws the left hand but Minister avoids the punch easily.
Minister dives in for a single leg takedown but Quincy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Quincy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minister is looking to wear down Quincy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Quincy.
Minister is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Minister with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Opossum Minister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minister walks into a jab.
Minister just misses with a punch to the body.
Quincy lunges at Minister with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minister's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Quincy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Minister shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quincy sprawls well. Quincy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minister gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quincy scores with a push kick.
Minister tries to clinch but Quincy moves out of range.
Minister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quincy.
Quincy throws a body shot but no joy.
Minister ducks under a wild hook from Quincy.
Minister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quincy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quincy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minister thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minister on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quincy looks to land a combination but Minister avoids it well.
Minister gets a takedown into half guard.
Quincy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minister with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Quincy pushes Minister off looking to stand but Minister dives back in and keeps control.
Opossum Minister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minister stalling.
Minister is nestled in close to Quincy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Quincy is trying to stand back up but Minister is controlling him
Minister stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minister shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Quincy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Quincy wants to sweep here but Minister controlling him for the moment.
Quincy keeping full guard, as Minister tries to pass.
Minister throws a big right hand that misses.
Minister trying to control the position from guard on top but Quincy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quincy tries to strike from the bottom.
Minister trying to control but Quincy is working from the bottom.
Minister is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quincy wants to get back to his feet but Minister is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minister has his takedown stuffed
and Quincy counters with a two punch combo.
Quincy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michael Quincy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Minister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quincy finds it's way round the side to connect with Minister's head.
Michael Quincy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quincy connects with a high kick.
Quincy jabs Minister right on the nose. Minister blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quincy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quincy scores with a nice right hand.
Minister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quincy moves away.
Minister has managed to clinch.
Quincy is trying to break free.
Minister tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Quincy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quincy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Quincy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Boogie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gokhan Ozkul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Boogie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Boogie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gokhan Ozkul!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boogie dives in for a single leg takedown but Ozkul sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boogie sets himself, and Ozkul steps forward looking for the clinch! Boogie avoids it this time.
Ozkul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boogie.
Boogie scores with a hook.
It looks like Gokhan Ozkul has been cut.
The Boogie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boogie misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Ozkul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boogie throws a big counter combination but Ozkul scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boogie misses with a double jab.
Ozkul tries to counter with a clinch but Boogie shakes him off and moves away.
Boogie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozkul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozkul feints a jab promting Boogie to slip. Ozkul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boogie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boogie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozkul's waist but Ozkul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boogie off to one side.
Ozkul scores with a body shot.
Boogie scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ozkul. That snapped Boogie's head back.
Boogie misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boogie tries to bum rush Ozkul with a series of wild strikes but Ozkul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ozkul wants to counter with a clinch but Boogie pushes him away.
Ozkul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boogie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boogie misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boogie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozkul tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ozkul should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ozkul throws the left hand but Boogie avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boogie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ozkul counters by clinching up.
Ozkul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ozkul.
Ozkul is working Boogie over against the cage.
Boogie is breathing heavily.
Boogie takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've been informed that Ozkul has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ozkul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ozkul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozkul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ozkul digs a right hand into Boogie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boogie's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Ozkul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozkul lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozkul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozkul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
A short right from Ozkul on the inside.
Ozkul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozkul gets through Boogie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozkul lands a big left hand right to the temple and Boogie goes down!
Boogie is rocked!
Ozkul content to control rather than advance.
Oh Boogie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ozkul works his way into full mount!
Boogie seems to have got his legs back now.
Ozkul controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gokhan Ozkul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gokhan Ozkul's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boogie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooh a lovely combination from Ozkul sends Boogie down but not out. Ozkul dives into side control looking to finish.
Ozkul controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozkul moves into full mount!
Ozkul controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozkul is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boogie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozkul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozkul is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Boogie is in real trouble.
Ozkul has good solid back control here.
Ozkul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozkul is continuing to stall.
Ozkul avoiding Boogie 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Boogie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boogie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Boogie right now.
I really don't envy Boogie right now.
Ozkul really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boogie.
Boogie trying to control the position but Ozkul manages to sink in the hooks.
Ozkul biding his time, controlling Boogie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Boogie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ozkul keeps control of the position easily here as Boogie tries to buck him off.
Boogie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ozkul controls the action.
Gokhan Ozkul has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gokhan Ozkul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gokhan Ozkul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boogie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Boogie as he connects with a hook.
Boogie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ozkul.
As Ozkul looks to move away, Boogie throws a big counter combo bu Ozkul just gets out of the way.
Gokhan Ozkul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boogie misses with a takedown attempt
and Ozkul counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozkul lands with a short shot to the head.
Ozkul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boogie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozkul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozkul lands a body punch.
Ozkul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
Ozkul is working Boogie over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ozkul obliges.
Ozkul working Boogie over with knees to the body.
Ozkul is working Boogie over against the cage.
Boogie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Ozkul.
Ozkul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozkul lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozkul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
Ozkul lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Ozkul.
Nice body punch from Ozkul.
Ozkul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gokhan Ozkul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Ozkul.
The Boogie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozkul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozkul lands a body shot.
Ozkul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
Ozkul scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozkul.
Boogie takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Boogie trying to break out of Ozkul's Thai clinch. Ozkul unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Boogie to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Ozkul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Gokhan Ozkul!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Altair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Altair comes into the arena with Assassin's Creed blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chris Plouman enters 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
3 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Plouman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Plouman.
Altair cracks Plouman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Plouman with a poor takedown
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Chris Plouman has been cut.
Altair listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Altair. No joy for Plouman on that attempt.
Anton Altair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Plouman.
Plouman shoots in for a double leg but Altair sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Plouman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman misses with a takedown attempt
and Altair counters with a nice uppercut.
Altair is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Altair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plouman. Plouman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Altair.
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!
Altair throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altair fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plouman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Altair lands a head shot.
Plouman blocks a head kick by Altair.
Plouman shoots in and drives through. Altair sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Altair. Beautiful body shot.
Plouman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Altair.
Plouman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Altair.
Plouman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Altair is fending him off so far but Plouman persists. Nope, Altair circles away and we're back to standing.
Altair jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Plouman tries for a takedown but Altair circles away easily
letting Altair counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plouman.
A counter left hand to the body from Altair misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman avoids the head kick by Altair.
Altair stuns Plouman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Altair.
That has opened up Chris Plouman's cut even more.
Altair fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Plouman or perhaps it was just good defense by Altair, which made it look bad.
Altair scores with a sloppy right hand. Plouman should have avoided that one.
Altair misses with the body kick
and Plouman counters with a single leg into guard. Altair didn't expect that.
Plouman tries to free his leg and advance position but Altair is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altair is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plouman slips nicely into half guard.
Plouman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Altair defend it? Plouman steps over the head and cranks it - Altair is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Plouman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Plouman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony O Rangers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laszlo Varga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varga is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Omega - Gyöngyhajú lány . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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275 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony O Rangers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laszlo Varga!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varga throws a right hand that misses
and O Rangers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Varga misses with a looping right.
O Rangers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Rangers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Rangers feinted with a counter takedown.
Varga tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Rangers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Rangers feinted with a counter takedown.
O Rangers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from O Rangers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Varga looks to throw the jab but O Rangers is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from O Rangers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varga slips under a jab.
O Rangers misses with a looping right.
O Rangers cracks a nice hook into Varga's ribs.
O Rangers moves into range and clinches up with Varga.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Rangers slowing the pace effectively.
Varga working aggressively here.
Varga takes a shot to the head.
Varga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Rangers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Rangers misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Varga as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. O Rangers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
O Rangers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Rangers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Rangers pushes a forearm under Varga's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Varga is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony O Rangers!
Tony O Rangers looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Easy money. 2-0 against jacob WHAT?... I challenge Tobin Frost to a champion vs champion match. My true weight is 205 but im up here clowning these super heavyweights. You holding my belt boy! Lemme show you who the best Light heavyweight is! And apparently the best to offer at 265+'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snoop Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blair Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Blair Darrow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Snoop Lion's chin.
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146 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Snoop Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blair Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion tries to clinch but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow feints a counter leg kick.
Lion takes the fight into the clinch.
Lion 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.
Lion wants to take the fight to the mat but Darrow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lion wants a takedown but no success here.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Lion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darrow after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snoop Lion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lion blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Lion blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Lion wants to take the fight to the mat but Darrow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Lion has Darrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lion.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lion has picked Darrow up - he's going for a ride! Lion dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lion.
Lion trying to work for an americana but Darrow has managed to regain full guard.
Lion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Darrow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Darrow has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darrow stays in close to Lion's body and controls the position.
Darrow passes Lion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Darrow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darrow pulls his head out easily.
Darrow blocks the strikes from Lion.
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.
Lion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darrow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Darrow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lion looking for submissions off his back.
Lion is looking for a sweep. Darrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darrow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow passes to full mount!
Darrow content just to control the position here.
Lion is trying to escape the mount.
Darrow content just to control the position here.
Darrow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lion is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow controlling his opponent.
Lion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Darrow slows the pace down in half guard.
Lion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lion.
Darrow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darrow is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Darrow 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.
Darrow instigates a clinch.
Darrow gets through Lion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Lion misses with a punch to the body.
Lion is trying to drag Darrow to the mat but Darrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lion is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Lion uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion is trying to drag Darrow to the mat but Darrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snoop Lion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lion.
Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Darrow.
Lion is working for takedown but Darrow is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Darrow is leaning against Lion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darrow is pressed up against the cage. Lion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Darrow down to the mat. Darrow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snoop Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow has managed to clinch.
Darrow's coach down at Hazzard County Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Darrow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lion.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lion wants a takedown but no success here.
Lion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darrow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lion doesn't manage to clinch there - Darrow circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darrow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darrow cracks the inside of Lion's front leg.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Lion wants to clinch up but Darrow keeps it at a distance.
Darrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darrow wants it to stay on the feet.
Darrow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Darrow lands a head kick!
It looks like Snoop Lion has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Darrow. Beautiful body shot.
Lion tries to clinch but Darrow moves away
and Darrow counters with a stiff right hand.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darrow connects with a body shot.
Lion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darrow counters with a nice uppercut.
Lion is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darrow counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blair Darrow!
Snoop Lion was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to hit a blunt... puts everything in perspective...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bestar Andreasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreasson has chosen Simply the Best - Tina Turner as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bestar Andreasson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andreasson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andreasson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andreasson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saukko walks into a straight right hand from Andreasson.
Andreasson scores with a jab to the head.
Andreasson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saukko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andreasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saukko 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.
Saukko staying out of range there.
Andreasson scores with a jab to the body.
Saukko scores with a jab. Andreasson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
Andreasson throws a hook but Saukko avoids it easily.
Saukko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andreasson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andreasson scores with a decent looking hook.
Andreasson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saukko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Andreasson circles away.
Andreasson misses with an uppercut. Saukko saw that one coming.
Saukko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andreasson. That's going to slow Saukko down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Andreasson circles away.
Saukko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andreasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saukko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andreasson throws a nice looking combination but Saukko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saukko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andreasson jabs Saukko right on the nose. Saukko blinks but takes it well.
Saukko slips a jab and a cross from Andreasson.
Saukko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andreasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saukko lands a nice looking body shot.
Saukko scores with a leg kick.
Saukko with a hook.
Andreasson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andreasson's sensitive parts.
Andreasson walks into a left hand.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreasson misses with a hook. Saukko ducked under it nicely.
Saukko misses with a body shot
and Andreasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andreasson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saukko under the eye.
Saukko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andreasson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saukko scrambles back to his feet.
Andreasson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saukko rushes Andreasson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saukko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andreasson throws a punch but it's blocked by Saukko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saukko can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Andreasson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Bestar Andreasson's cut even more.
Saukko lands a nice elbow.
Andreasson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andreasson avoids a wild elbow strike from Saukko.
Andreasson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andreasson dodges an elbow strike from Saukko.
Andreasson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andreasson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saukko is out of range.
Andreasson walks into a straight right hand from Saukko.
Saukko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saukko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andreasson throws a right hand that misses
and Saukko counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Bestar Andreasson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andreasson avoids a wild elbow strike from Saukko.
Saukko lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andreasson.
Andreasson takes an elbow to the temple.
Bestar Andreasson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saukko takes a shot to the head.
Saukko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bestar Andreasson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Per Saukko!
Bestar Andreasson was interviewed post fight and said 'I felt so sorry for the guy. someone must have beaten him with the ugly stick for years he didnt deserve another beating!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khadzhimurat Gatsalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by REMIX Turn Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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209 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 London, Amir Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khadzhimurat Gatsalov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsalov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Gatsalov won't allow it.
Gatsalov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin gets control of Gatsalov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Griffin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gatsalov trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Gatsalov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Gatsalov from controlling successfully.
Gatsalov stands up over Griffin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gatsalov wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsalov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsalov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gatsalov wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Gatsalov stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Gatsalov tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gatsalov thuds his right hand into Griffin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatsalov.
Gatsalov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gatsalov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gatsalov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gatsalov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gatsalov lands a body shot.
Gatsalov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Amir Griffin has been cut.
Gatsalov scores with a jab to the head.
Gatsalov's coach down at Wolf Training Lair was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gatsalov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatsalov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffin's calf.
Gatsalov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gatsalov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gatsalov lands with a nice body punch.
Griffin gets caught napping as Gatsalov dives in and scores a takedown. Griffin manages to retain guard.
Griffin working a defensive guard but Gatsalov manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov lands some shots froms side control.
Griffin is not content to let Gatsalov control the position.
The strikes coming from Gatsalov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gatsalov taking a break here but Griffin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Griffin is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gatsalov controlling the pace.
Gatsalov trying to control from half guard but Griffin is working away.
Gatsalov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Griffin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gatsalov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gatsalov wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khadzhimurat Gatsalov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amir Griffin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gatsalov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gatsalov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsalov jabs Griffin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gatsalov scores with a jab. Griffin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gatsalov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Griffin rather than just go for the knockout.
Gatsalov lands a slapping body shot.
Gatsalov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gatsalov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffin's calf.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gatsalov is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Gatsalov circles away and we're back to standing.
Gatsalov lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gatsalov can pounce on him.
Gatsalov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gatsalov controlling the position for now.
Gatsalov is looking to improve his position.
Griffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gatsalov defends it well.
Gatsalov wants to get back to full guard.
Gatsalov is trying to control but Griffin passes into side control!
Griffin trying to control the position but Gatsalov is working away.
Amir Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gatsalov is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Gatsalov's hands, connecting with Gatsalov's forehead.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gatsalov gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gatsalov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gatsalov is controlling Griffin's posture.
Let's hope that Gatsalov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gatsalov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gatsalov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gatsalov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gatsalov has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Gatsalov from controlling successfully.
Gatsalov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Gatsalov passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gatsalov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatsalov is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gatsalov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatsalov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gatsalov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gatsalov trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Gatsalov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gatsalov wants to pass to mount but Griffin is defending the position.
Gatsalov is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khadzhimurat Gatsalov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amir Griffin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Griffin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gatsalov misses with a right hand
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gatsalov is pulling down on Griffin's head. It's preventing any offense from Griffin, at least for the moment.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gatsalov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatsalov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatsalov, not yet.
Gatsalov has his hands on Griffin's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsalov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gatsalov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.
Gatsalov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsalov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gatsalov is pushing down on Griffin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffin is fighting to maintain full guard but Gatsalov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gatsalov controlling the action here.
Gatsalov is pressing down on Griffin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Griffin is holding on for now.
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.
Gatsalov is controlling the pace.
Gatsalov lands with a punch from half guard.
Khadzhimurat Gatsalov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gatsalov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gatsalov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gatsalov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsalov is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gatsalov misses with a double jab.
It looked like Griffin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Gatsalov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griffin doesn't seem phased though.
Gatsalov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gatsalov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gatsalov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gatsalov can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Gatsalov manages to get underhooks.
Gatsalov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gatsalov is just content to waste time from the top position. Griffin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gatsalov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gatsalov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gatsalov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Gatsalov tries to pass.
Amir Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsalov postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khadzhimurat Gatsalov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatsalov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khadzhimurat Gatsalov!
During a confident post fight interview, Khadzhimurat Gatsalov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Amir Griffin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took to many Drinks last night sorry guys I will try not to do that again =)but back to real stuff I am retiring after this fight so thanks to everyone I will miss all of you Cheers!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobin Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieczyslaw Okninski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tobin Frost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobin Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mieczyslaw Okninski!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okninski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Okninski avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost missing with a left hand there. Okninski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okninski misses with a few strikes there.
Okninski with a hook.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okninski.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okninski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okninski was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Tobin Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Okninski has knocked Frost down with a huge combo! Okninski steps away and waves a wobbly Frost back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Frost is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okninski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Okninski looks to move away, Frost throws a big counter combo bu Okninski just gets out of the way.
Oh Frost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okninski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Frost is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Frost throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okninski counters with a huge left! Frost is in big trouble! He's backing up but Okninski isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Frost from any more damage. A dominating finish by Okninski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mieczyslaw Okninski!
Mieczyslaw Okninski is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slick Weasel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpheus Boagrius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boagrius comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Akkadian Empire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Orpheus Boagrius told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slick Weasel !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orpheus Boagrius!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boagrius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boagrius throws out a leg kick but Weasel moves out of range and Boagrius only half commits.
It looked like Weasel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boagrius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weasel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weasel throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Boagrius misses.
Boagrius has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boagrius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boagrius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boagrius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weasel moves away from the strike by Boagrius.
Weasel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boagrius tries to land a front kick but Weasel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weasel instigates a clinch.
Weasel lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Boagrius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Boagrius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boagrius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boagrius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boagrius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weasel 's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weasel .
Boagrius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boagrius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weasel .
Boagrius misses with a body shot.
Boagrius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orpheus Boagrius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boagrius lands with a right hand.
Weasel scores with a shot to the body.
Boagrius lands a jab to Weasel 's midsection.
Weasel ducks under a wild hook from Boagrius.
Boagrius punishes Weasel 's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boagrius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weasel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boagrius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weasel somewhat.
Boagrius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weasel looks to score with a jab to the body but Boagrius is just out of range.
Weasel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boagrius throws a combination. Weasel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boagrius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Weasel misses with a takedown
and Boagrius counters with a right hand to the body.
Weasel is breathing heavily.
Boagrius lands a nice hook to Weasel 's body. Weasel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boagrius misses with a low kick.
Boagrius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boagrius ducks under a wild hook from Weasel .
Boagrius lands a slapping body shot.
Boagrius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boagrius. Weasel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weasel is defended easily by Boagrius.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Weasel . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Weasel misses
and Boagrius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boagrius thuds his right hand into Weasel 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boagrius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weasel rather than just go for the knockout.
Boagrius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weasel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weasel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boagrius.
Weasel throws a lazy right hand but Boagrius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weasel tries to clinch but Boagrius moves out of range.
Boagrius flicks out a counter leg kick but Weasel steps away.
Boagrius misses with a body shot.
Boagrius measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Weasel ! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Orpheus Boagrius! Orpheus Boagrius retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Orpheus Boagrius said 'Yeah. Who is next? I'll break everyones bones in this division. '.
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