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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raja Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris Hendy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raja Barat 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raja Barat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Morris Hendy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hendy takes one to the side of the head.
Barat scores with a one two! Hendy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Morris Hendy has been cut.
Barat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hendy, right into the meat.
Hendy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barat misses with a low kick.
Barat throws a nice looking combination but Hendy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hendy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hendy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendy tries a head kick but it misses.
Barat scores with a jab.
Barat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Hendy.
Hendy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hendy on the side of the head.
Hendy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barat counters with a right hand to the body.
Barat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barat, as that shot connected.
Raja Barat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barat blocks a head kick by Hendy.
As Hendy looks to move away, Barat throws a big counter combo bu Hendy just gets out of the way.
Barat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hendy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Morris Hendy's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barat fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hendy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hendy looks to clinch but Barat throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hendy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raja Barat!
During a confident post fight interview, Raja Barat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stelling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelling comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Stelling !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stelling gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jackson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stelling is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Jackson!
In defeat, Jack Stelling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes to the cage accompanied by Have Heart - Armed With A Mind. Alexander has chosen Superheroes as his entrance music. Danny Charles 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexander letting Charles take a breather here.
Alexander drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Charles is defending well.
Charles managing to block the knees to the body from Alexander.
Alexander pulls guard.
Charles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Alexander controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Charles stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alexander is looking to clinch but Charles is avoiding it.
Alexander just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCharles.
Charles is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alexander shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Alexander.
Alexander scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alexander throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Charles works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Charles defending well though.
Charles is looking for a sweep. Alexander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alexander is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Charles throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alexander escapes and throws Charles's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Charles tries to buck Alexander off but Alexander is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to move to mount but Charles blocks the move with his legs.
Charles is looking for a sweep.
Charles manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alexander throwing shots but Charles is blocking nicely.
Charles gets full guard.
Charles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Charles connects with a nice short shot to Alexander's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles wants to take a breather but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
Alexander wants to control the action here but instead Charles manages to pass to full mount!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Charles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alexander darts in trying to clinch
and Charles counters with a thumping low kick.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charles throws a counter high kick but Alexander was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charles counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alexander's knee momentarily.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Michael Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charles counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Alexander with a poor takedown
and Charles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Michael Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander misses with a hook
and Charles counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexander throws a low kick but Charles moves out of range easily.
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Charles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.
Charles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexander has his takedown stuffed
and Charles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a leg kick
and Charles counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles stuffs the takedown.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Charles tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexander tries to clinch up
and Charles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexander wants to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Charles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Charles wants it to stay on the feet.
Charles looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Charles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.
Charles stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Charles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Charles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
Charles throws a quick counter head kick but Alexander was just out of range.
Alexander throws a lazy head kick
and Charles counters with an inside leg kick.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt
and Charles counters with a left to the body.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Charles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Charles is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Charles circles away and we're back to standing.
Charles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander fails to land the takedown.
Alexander shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Alexander tries to get set, Charles tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexander manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles slaps away a takedown attempt from Alexander, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt
and Charles counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charles gets tackled into the cage by Alexander. Alexander maintains the clinch.
Charles landing knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexander after a bit of a struggle.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Alexander tries to pull guard but Charles holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Danny Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Charles prevents a body shot from Alexander.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Charles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Charles!
A determined Danny Charles didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fotis Klaniaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson Recall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klaniaris comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden-Alexander The Great. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hanson Recall was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fotis Klaniaris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hanson Recall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recall throws a right hand that Klaniaris ducks under and follows up with a left that Klaniaris also avoids with ease.
Klaniaris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Recall there.
Recall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klaniaris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Recall misses with a looping left.
Klaniaris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Klaniaris throws a nice looking combination but Recall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Recall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Recall misses with a double jab.
It looked like Klaniaris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanson Recall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Recall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Recall ducks under a wild hook from Klaniaris.
Recall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Klaniaris misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klaniaris throws a head kick that misses.
Recall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left and a right from Recall both land. Nice combination.
Recall looks to land a combination. Klaniaris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Recall connects with a looping right hand.
Klaniaris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Recall circles away quickly and effectively.
Recall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Recall.
Recall scores with a jab.
Klaniaris throws a series of punches but Recall avoids them all with ease.
Recall fails to land with a series of punches.
Klaniaris takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaniaris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Recall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Recall looks to land a combination. Klaniaris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Recall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klaniaris circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.
Klaniaris throws a head kick that misses.
Klaniaris takes a swing at Recall's ribcage but misses.
Klaniaris misses with the combination.
Recall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klaniaris under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Recall there.
Klaniaris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Recall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klaniaris is breathing heavily.
Recall connects with a right hand. Klaniaris shakes it off.
Klaniaris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Recall lands with a nice combination. Klaniaris backs away looking to recover.
Recall scores with a one two! Klaniaris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klaniaris backs up against the cage.
Hanson Recall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Recall throws a right hand that Klaniaris ducks under and follows up with a left that Klaniaris also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Recall!
Recall scores with a three punch combo!
Klaniaris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Recall connects with a single shot there.
Recall tries to move into range but Klaniaris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Recall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klaniaris on the side of the head.
Recall is working the combinations to good effect here.
Recall dodges the punch combination from Klaniaris.
Klaniaris throws a right and a left that Recall avoids nicely.
Klaniaris needs to keep his hands up - Recall had a free shot at his head there.
Klaniaris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Recall. That snapped Klaniaris's head back.
Recall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Recall.
Klaniaris takes one to the side of the head.
Klaniaris throws a looping overhand right but Recall ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klaniaris swinging wildly here.
Klaniaris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Recall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Recall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Klaniaris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Recall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Recall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Left hook, right uppercut from Recall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Recall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Klaniaris misses the target.
Recall lands with an uppercut that bounces Klaniaris off the cage and back into range.
Recall cracks Klaniaris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klaniaris swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaniaris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Recall.
Recall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klaniaris.
Klaniaris misses with a two punch combination.
Klaniaris throws a nice looking combination but Recall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Recall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Recall.
Klaniaris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Recall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Recall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klaniaris dodges the punch combination from Recall.
Recall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Recall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Recall scores with a three punch combo!
Recall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Recall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Recall tests Klaniaris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson Recall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Recall, as that shot connected.
Klaniaris slips a jab and a cross from Recall.
Recall cracks Klaniaris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Recall scores with a hook.
Recall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Recall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.
Recall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klaniaris.
Recall swinging wildly here.
Klaniaris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Recall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Recall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Recall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klaniaris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Klaniaris thumps Recall with a low kick.
Recall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klaniariss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Recall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Recall fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klaniaris circles away quickly and effectively.
Recall is breathing heavily.
Recall looks to land a combination. Klaniaris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Klaniaris does no damage.
Recall fails to land with a series of punches.
Klaniaris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Recall moves away.
Hanson Recall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Klaniaris. Those never looked like landing.
Recall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klaniaris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Recall.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Klaniaris.
Klaniaris shoots in for a takedown but Recall shows good takedown defense.
Klaniaris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klaniaris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Klaniaris drops his hands momentarily and Recall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klaniaris drops his hands momentarily and Recall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Klaniaris does no damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Klaniaris might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Recall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klaniaris on the side of the head.
Klaniaris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaniaris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Recall.
The crowd cheers as Recall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klaniaris doesn't seem phased though.
Klaniaris takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.
Recall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klaniaris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Recall lands.
Nice uppercut there from Recall.
Recall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klaniaris looks to throw the jab but Recall is out of range.
A head kick misses from Klaniaris.
Recall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Recall tries to bum rush Klaniaris with a series of wild strikes but Klaniaris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Recall throws a combination. Klaniaris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Klaniaris cracks the inside of Recall's front leg.
Recall scores with a nice head shot.
Recall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall lands with a nice combination. Klaniaris backs away looking to recover.
Recall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klaniaris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Klaniaris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klaniaris prevents Recall from escaping the position.
Recall is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Klaniaris is trying to get an arm triangle but Recall is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recall wants to get back to his feet but Klaniaris drags him back down.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klaniaris throws out a leg kick but Recall moves out of range and Klaniaris only half commits.
Recall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Recall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Recall misses with a few strikes there.
Klaniaris throws a right and a left that Recall avoids nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson Recall 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A left and a right from Recall both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Klaniaris misses.
Klaniaris tries to move into range but Recall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Recall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Recall misses with a few strikes there.
Recall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Recall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Recall, as that shot connected.
Recall throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klaniaris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Recall scores with a sloppy right hand. Klaniaris should have avoided that one.
Jab by Recall.
Recall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Recall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Recall lands a jab-cross combination.
Recall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fotis Klaniaris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klaniaris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Recall circles away quickly and effectively.
Klaniaris staying out of range there.
Klaniaris misses with a series of wild punches.
Recall throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall fails to land with a series of punches.
Klaniaris throws a shot from downtown. Recall moves away and avoids it.
Recall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Klaniaris throws a nice looking combination but Recall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klaniaris thuds a left hand into Recall's body.
Recall lands with an uppercut that bounces Klaniaris off the cage and back into range.
Klaniaris throws a right and a left that Recall avoids nicely.
Klaniaris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Recall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Klaniaris throws a head kick but Recall moves out of range.
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!
Recall cracks Klaniaris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Recall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Recall.
Klaniaris throws a nice looking combination but Recall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Recall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Recall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klaniaris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klaniaris throws a head kick but Recall moves out of range.
Recall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaniaris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klaniaris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klaniaris throws a series of punches but Recall avoids them all with ease.
Recall connects with a jab.
Recall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Recall connects with a looping right hand.
Klaniaris throws a hook but Recall blocks it.
Recall misses with a double jab.
Klaniaris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Recall throws a hook but Klaniaris avoids it easily.
Klaniaris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Recall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klaniaris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Recall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klaniaris.
Klaniaris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Recall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Klaniaris scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaniaris tries a head kick but it misses.
Recall lands with a straight right. Klaniaris didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Recall.
Recall scores with a nice right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Recall scores with a four punch combination!
Klaniaris needs to keep his hands up - Recall had a free shot at his head there.
Recall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klaniaris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Recall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klaniaris drops his hands momentarily and Recall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Recall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Recall lands with a hook. Klaniaris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Recall. That snapped Klaniaris's head back.
Recall takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Recall scores with a four punch combination!
Klaniaris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klaniaris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaniaris takes one to the chin there.
Klaniaris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Recall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Klaniaris eats them both and turns towards Recall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Recall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Klaniaris.
A little jabbing left from Recall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klaniaris swinging wildly here.
Recall throws a one two combo.
Recall throws out a powerful jab.
Recall scores with the left hand. Klaniaris knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klaniaris slips a jab and a cross from Recall.
Recall throws a jab but it's blocked by Klaniaris.
Klaniaris attempts a counter takedown but Recall avoids it well and moves away.
Klaniaris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Recall defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanson Recall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Recall 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanson Recall!
Fotis Klaniaris was interviewed post fight and said 'I was bad today but i will be better at the next fight... '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Klandtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jens Klandtman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Ellis.
Klandtman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ellis blocks the body kick.
Klandtman is looking to chop away at Ellis's legs.
Ellis jabs Klandtman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ellis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Klandtman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ellis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klandtman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ellis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klandtman on the side of the head.
Ellis looks to land a left hand but Klandtman moved out of range nicely.
Ellis throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jens Klandtman has been cut.
Klandtman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ellis with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellis lands a leg kick that knocks Klandtman off balance momentarily.
Klandtman dives in and grabs Ellis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ellis pushes down on Klandtman's head and hops out.
Ellis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klandtman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klandtman has managed to clinch.
Ellis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ellis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klandtman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klandtman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ellis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martin Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Klandtman.
Ellis wants to get back to striking at distance but Klandtman won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ellis misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ellis is pressed up against the cage. Klandtman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ellis down to the mat. Ellis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klandtman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellis, pushing him back against the cage.
Ellis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klandtman blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellis breaks from the clinch.
Ellis misses with a straight left.
Ellis throws a front kick that sends Klandtman stumbling back into the cage.
Ellis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klandtman's sensitive parts.
Klandtman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Ellis coming out on top.
Ellis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Klandtman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ellis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klandtman circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis connects with an inside leg kick.
Klandtman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ellis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ellis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klandtman passes Ellis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Klandtman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klandtman stops Ellis from getting back to his feet.
Klandtman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ellis is looking to get back to is feet but Klandtman passes into side control.
Ellis is trying to get back to his feet.
Ellis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klandtman trying to control the position but Ellis is working away.
Klandtman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ellis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Klandtman has an Americana. Ellis didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Klandtman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Klandtman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jens Klandtman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitel King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitel King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Reynolds tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King swinging wildly here.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King shoots and misses
and Reynolds counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Reynolds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitel King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a double jab.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reynolds lands a big right hand that sends King crashing to the mat! Reynolds stays standing though and waves King back to his feet!
King is rocked!
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds misses with a hook
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds cracks King with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reynolds has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning King to stand back up!
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Reynolds was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oooooh!!! Reynolds has knocked King down with a huge combo! Reynolds steps away and waves a wobbly King back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Reynolds scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Reynolds shuts the power down on King. Lights out, game over! Reynolds is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dennis Reynolds!
After the fight, Dennis Reynolds 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Morbolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Morbolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morbolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Morbolev misses.
A leg kick checked by Roberts.
A leg kick checked by Roberts.
Roberts unleashes a big counter combination but Morbolev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morbolev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
It looks like Nick Roberts has been cut.
A jab lands there for Morbolev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morbolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morbolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morbolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roberts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Morbolev misses.
Morbolev misses with a straight right.
Morbolev punishes Roberts's body with a nice straight punch.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morbolev finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head.
A jab from Morbolev misses.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbolev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Morbolev misses with a few strikes there.
As Morbolev backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Morbolev manages to avoid it all.
Morbolev misses with the combination.
Morbolev backing away here, and Roberts unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morbolev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roberts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morbolev looks to land a body kick but Roberts moved away.
Roberts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roberts blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Roberts misses.
Morbolev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morbolev is looking to chop away at Roberts's legs.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Morbolev coming out on top.
Morbolev throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
As Morbolev backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Morbolev manages to avoid it all.
Morbolev thows a leg kick but Roberts checks it
and Roberts counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Morbolev jabs at Roberts's body.
Morbolev cracks a nice hook into Roberts's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morbolev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.
A shot to the liver by Morbolev. Beautiful body shot.
Charlie Morbolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morbolev throws a right hand that misses
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Morbolev. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morbolev catches Roberts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That has opened up Nick Roberts's cut even more.
Roberts defending well as Morbolev loads up on a big left hand.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morbolev.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Morbolev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Roberts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Decent striking displayed by Morbolev there.
Morbolev throws a low kick, looking for Roberts's leg but Roberts calmly moves out of range.
Roberts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roberts takes one on the button.
Morbolev with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morbolev scores with a shot to the body.
Morbolev takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Roberts's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morbolev scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morbolev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charlie Morbolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morbolev looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Morbolev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roberts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morbolev throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Charlie Morbolev is winning the standup battle so far.
Morbolev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nick Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Morbolev misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Morbolev.
The cut above Nick Roberts's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roberts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Morbolev there.
Morbolev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Morbolev misses with a wild body shot.
Morbolev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morbolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Morbolev.
Morbolev throws a leg kick but Roberts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morbolev scores with a hook.
Nick Roberts's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Roberts moves out of range of the strikes.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Roberts's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morbolev throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
Morbolev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morbolev misses with a low kick as Roberts jumps back.
Roberts unleashes a big counter combination but Morbolev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Roberts might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Morbolev has got the better of the exchanges.
Morbolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morbolev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morbolev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab lands there for Morbolev.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Roberts's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charlie Morbolev!
After winning the bout, Charlie Morbolev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Muriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pilou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bernardo Muriel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jean Pilou!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muriel moves into the clinch successfully.
Muriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muriel lands a right hand.
Muriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muriel stalling against the cage.
Muriel scores with a hook to the body.
Pilou tries to break free but Muriel pushes him back against the cage.
Muriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Pilou throws a head punch that misses.
Muriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike.
Muriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Pilou controls the action.
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Pilou avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muriel misses with some punches.
Pilou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Muriel.
A short left from Muriel.
Muriel tries to stall but Pilou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
Muriel keeps control of Pilou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muriel prevents Pilou from breaking the clinch.
Muriel prevents Pilou from breaking the clinch.
Muriel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilou.
Muriel is looking to control Pilou's arms but Pilou gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muriel has his back to the cage.
Muriel taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muriel.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muriel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pilou's efforts to push away.
Muriel working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Muriel.
Muriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pilou backwards.
Pilou wants to stall.
Pilou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Muriel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pilou has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Muriel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pilou can turn it around.
Muriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pilou prevents a body shot from Muriel.
Nice body punch from Muriel.
Pilou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilou.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muriel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pilou blocking some punches.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Muriel.
Pilou blocks an uppercut.
Pilou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pilou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Pilou misses with some punches.
Muriel has a couple of punches blocked by Pilou.
Pilou letting Muriel take a breather here.
Pilou throws a head punch that misses.
Pilou lands a nice uppercut.
Pilou is trying to push Muriel away but Muriel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Muriel on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Muriel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pilou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muriel throws a series of punches but Pilou avoids them all with ease.
Pilou connects with a crisp jab.
Muriel misses with a looping left.
Muriel has Pilou up against the cage in a clinch.
Pilou misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pilou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pilou can do to turn this around?
Muriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Muriel is pushing Pilou up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muriel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muriel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muriel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muriel is leaning against Pilou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pilou has had enough of the clinch but Muriel keeps him there for the moment.
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pilou controls his hands.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pilou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pilou wants to break free but Muriel has control.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Muriel.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muriel has a couple of punches blocked by Pilou.
Pilou takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilou blocks an uppercut.
Pilou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muriel misses with some punches.
Pilou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muriel has him pressed against the cage.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muriel is trying to maintain a safe position but Pilou gets an underhook and turns Muriel into the cage.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Pilou controls the action.
Muriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Muriel fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muriel has a couple of punches blocked by Pilou.
Pilou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muriel has him pressed against the cage.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muriel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Muriel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Bernardo Muriel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pilou trying to land knees to the body.
Muriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muriel blocks an uppercut.
Muriel slows down the pace here.
Pilou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pilou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pilou lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilou blocking some punches.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Pilou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pilou blocks a body shot from Muriel.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pilou working aggressively here.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Pilou controls the action.
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pilou controls his hands.
Muriel misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muriel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muriel has a couple of punches blocked by Pilou.
Muriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muriel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Muriel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Muriel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Muriel misses.
Pilou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muriel.
Pilou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muriel. Muriel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muriel ducks right into an uppercut from Pilou.
Pilou connects with a right hand. Muriel shakes it off.
Pilou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pilou digs a good hook to Muriel's body.
Muriel misses with a two punch combination.
Pilou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bernardo Muriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muriel pushes Pilou up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Muriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Pilou backwards.
Pilou has Muriel pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pilou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muriel misses with a punch on the inside.
Pilou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pilou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muriel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pilou blocks a body shot from Muriel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Muriel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pilou is trying to break the clinch but Muriel has him pressed against the cage.
Pilou blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilou blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pilou has a couple of punches blocked by Muriel.
Muriel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Muriel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Muriel misses with a body punch.
Muriel can't find room to land a body shot as Pilou controls the action.
Pilou stalling the fight.
Muriel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muriel prevents Pilou from breaking the clinch.
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Pilou avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muriel working aggressively here.
Pilou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muriel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pilou or not.
Muriel working aggressively here.
Muriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pilou blocks an uppercut.
Muriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muriel throws a head punch that misses.
Muriel working aggressively here.
Muriel misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Muriel.
Muriel is working Pilou over against the cage.
Muriel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Muriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilou misses with some punches.
Pilou blocks an uppercut.
Pilou blocks a body shot from Muriel.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilou.
Muriel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Muriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Muriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pilou as Muriel tries to tie him up.
Muriel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Muriel clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab lands there for Pilou.
Pilou lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Muriel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pilou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muriel throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Muriel misses.
Muriel misses with an uppercut
letting Pilou counter with a right hand.
Muriel rushes Pilou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pilou trying to land knees to the body.
Muriel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Muriel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muriel lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Muriel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Pilou avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the cage.
Muriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muriel.
Muriel stalling the fight.
Muriel misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Muriel.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muriel.
Muriel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Muriel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pilou controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pilou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pilou blocks a body shot from Muriel.
Pilou blocking some punches.
Muriel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muriel looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pilou throws a punch but it's blocked by Muriel.
Muriel misses with some punches.
Pilou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muriels head.
Pilou wants to get back to striking at distance but Muriel won't allow it.
Muriel misses with a punch to the body.
Muriel managing to block the knees to the body from Pilou.
Pilou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muriel stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pilou backwards.
Pilou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pilou as Muriel tries to tie him up.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muriel stalling in the clinch but Pilou improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muriel.
Pilou being controlled against the cage.
Muriel lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pilou blocks an uppercut.
Muriel tries to stall but Pilou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bernardo Muriel.
Muriel drops his hands momentarily and Pilou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muriel is looking to clinch but Pilou is avoiding it.
Muriel slips a jab from Pilou.
Muriel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pilou manages to circle out of the way.
Muriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pilou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muriel circles away quickly and effectively.
Pilou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muriel moves to clinch but Pilou breaks away
and Pilou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muriel has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilou.
Muriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muriel tries to throw a body punch but Pilou avoids it by throwing Muriel back against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Muriel had his way with Jean Pilou in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Muriel tries to bum rush Pilou with a series of wild strikes but Pilou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pilou might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Muriel does no damage.
Muriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pilou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pilou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muriel looks to land a left hand but Pilou moved out of range nicely.
Muriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pilou was well out of range. Poor timing from Muriel.
Pilou scores with a jab.
Pilou scores with a jab to the head.
Muriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muriel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Muriel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pilou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pilou connects with a right hand. Muriel shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muriel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pilou connects with a right hand. Muriel shakes it off.
Pilou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muriel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pilou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muriel fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muriel on the side of the head.
Muriel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pilou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muriel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pilou takes one to the chin there.
Muriel moves forwards but Pilou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muriel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pilou finds it's way round the side to connect with Muriel's head.
Pilou connects with a looping right hand.
Pilou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muriel connects with a body shot.
Pilou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muriel manages to avoid it.
Muriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pilou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pilou cracks Muriel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muriel scores with the left hand. Pilou knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Pilou misses.
Muriel throws an overhand right that lands on Pilou's shoulder, as Pilou tries to avoid the shot.
Pilou lands a jab to the head.
A left lands for Pilou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muriel moves away from the strike by Pilou.
Muriel checks a leg kick.
Muriel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pilou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pilou throws a body punch but Muriel moves out of range.
A punch combination from Muriel misses.
Muriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pilou tried to score with a low kick but Muriel checks it.
Muriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Pilou misses.
Pilou misses with a looping left.
Pilou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pilou connects with a right hand. Muriel shakes it off.
Pilou throws a low kick but Muriel moves out of range easily.
Pilou is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheers as Muriel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pilou doesn't seem phased though.
Muriel scores with a nice strike.
Pilou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Muriel. That snapped Pilou's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muriel throws a series of punches but Pilou avoids them all with ease.
Muriel moves away from the strike by Pilou.
Muriel throws a lazy right hand but Pilou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muriel drops his hands momentarily and Pilou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pilou slips a jab from Muriel.
A little jabbing left from Pilou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pilou lands with a nice body punch.
Muriel is looking to clinch but Pilou is avoiding it.
Jean Pilou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Muriel misses the jab.
Muriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pilou.
Muriel is looking to counter the offense by Pilou and move into the clinch.
Muriel throws a nice looking combination but Pilou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pilou. Muriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muriel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pilou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pilou looks to throw the jab but Muriel is out of range.
Muriel misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilou sizes up Muriel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Muriel misses with an uppercut. Pilou saw that one coming.
Pilou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muriel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Muriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muriel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Pilou there.
Pilou scores with a punch to the head.
Muriel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pilou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernardo Muriel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muriel misses with a double jab.
A leg kick checked by Muriel.
Pilou wants to slow Muriel down by chopping away at his legs.
Pilou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pilou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pilou looks to throw the jab but Muriel is out of range.
Pilou throws a hook but Muriel avoids it easily.
Jean Pilou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muriel misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pilou! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pilou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muriel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:46
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernardo Muriel!
Bernardo Muriel retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Bernardo Muriel, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hery Rabemananjara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quill Styles (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hery Rabemananjara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quill Styles!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles throws a lazy uppercut
and Rabemananjara counters with a two punch combo.
Styles misses with a body shot
and Rabemananjara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabemananjara moves away.
It looked like Rabemananjara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rabemananjara is looking to clinch.
Styles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rabemananjara.
Styles scores with a nice right hand.
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles misses with a takedown
enabling Rabemananjara to counter with a crisp jab.
Rabemananjara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Styles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Styles throws a lazy uppercut
and Rabemananjara counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Quill Styles has been cut.
Rabemananjara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Styles throws a body punch but Rabemananjara moves out of range.
Rabemananjara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Styles manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles swings for the body but Rabemananjara moves out of range.
Rabemananjara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Styles manages to circle out of the way.
Styles has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Styles lands the left hand.
Styles misses with an uppercut
and Rabemananjara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Styles misses with a left hand
and Rabemananjara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rabemananjara moves away from the strike by Styles.
Rabemananjara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Styles throws a body shot but no joy.
Styles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rabemananjara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Styles misses with a left hand
and Rabemananjara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Styles swings for the body but Rabemananjara moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a right hand that Rabemananjara ducks under and follows up with a left that Rabemananjara also avoids with ease.
Styles misses with an uppercut
and Rabemananjara counters with a nice uppercut.
Styles misses with a leg kick
and Styles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Styles wants to clinch
letting Rabemananjara counter with a right hand.
Styles is rocked!
Rabemananjara checks the leg kick.
Styles tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rabemananjara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Styles throws an off balance right hand
and Styles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Quill Styles's cut even more.
Styles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Quill Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles looks winded!
Rabemananjara gets tackled into the cage by Styles. Styles maintains the clinch.
Rabemananjara lands a hook that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Styles struggles to land a body shot inside as Rabemananjara controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles is looking to break free of the clinch but Rabemananjara has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Styles tries a body shot but Rabemananjara blocks it.
Rabemananjara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hery Rabemananjara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quill Styles.
Rabemananjara effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rabemananjara.
A right handed body shot lands from Rabemananjara.
Styles wants a takedown but no success here.
Rabemananjara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rabemananjara holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Styles misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Rabemananjara.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rabemananjara.
Styles misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Styles up against the cage.
Rabemananjara blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabemananjara looking to slow down the pace here.
Rabemananjara effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hery Rabemananjara.
Donk. Rabemananjara catches Styles right on the button with a cross.
Styles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rabemananjara counters with a crisp right hand that drops Styles! Rabemananjara lets Styles back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Styles is still on wobbly legs! Can Rabemananjara finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabemananjara drops Styles with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rabemananjara follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hery Rabemananjara!
After the fight, Hery Rabemananjara 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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