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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Vladislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bojan Vladislav!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirahama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shirahama.
Shirahama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vladislav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shirahama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shirahama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vladislav's guard.
Vladislav wants to get back to his feet but Shirahama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vladislav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shirahama defends it easily.
Vladislav wants to sweep here but Shirahama controlling him for the moment.
Vladislav working for submissions but it's allowed Shirahama to get to half guard.
Vladislav wants to improve his position but Shirahama is controlling well.
Shirahama slips a nice elbow through Vladislav's hands, connecting with Vladislav's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vladislav with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shirahama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vladislav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vladislav actively working from the bottom here.
Shirahama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Vladislav is staying active underneath Shirahama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shirahama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vladislav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shirahama working Vladislav over with strikes.
Shirahama slips a nice elbow through Vladislav's hands, connecting with Vladislav's forehead.
Shirahama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vladislav is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladislav trying to control from the bottom.
Shirahama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shirahama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shirahama working Vladislav over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirahama slips a nice elbow through Vladislav's hands, connecting with Vladislav's forehead.
Shirahama drops an elbow to the side of Vladislav's head.
Vladislav is trying to control but can't.
Shirahama working the head and body with strikes.
Vladislav is rocked!
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. Shirahama connects with a nice short shot to Vladislav's temple.
Vladislav is still in real trouble! Can Shirahama finish him?
Shirahama lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Vladislav! More strikes land and this one is all over! Shirahama jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenichi Shirahama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiroy Parayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiroy Parayan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiroy Parayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Parayan. Beautiful body shot.
Parayan jabs at Washington's body.
Parayan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parayan throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Washington lands with an uppercut that bounces Parayan off the cage and back into range.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Parayan misses with a wild combination.
Washington avoids the body shot from Parayan.
Parayan misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parayan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
Parayan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Parayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice combination there by Parayan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Washington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Parayan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parayan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parayan throws a low kick but Washington avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Washington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Parayan throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Washington misses the target.
Parayan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parayan stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parayan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Washington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parayan throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parayan clinches up against the cage.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Parayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parayan breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Parayan ducks down to avoid it.
Parayan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Washington checks it well.
Parayan throws out a leg kick but Washington moves out of range and Parayan only half commits.
Parayan tries to land a leg kick but Washington saw it coming and moves away.
Washington is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Parayan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parayan lands a slapping body shot.
Parayan throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parayan misses with a straight right.
Parayan scores with a decent looking hook.
Parayan staying out of range there.
Parayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parayan feints a jab promting Washington to slip. Parayan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Washington slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Parayan works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
Parayan throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
Washington avoids the body shot from Parayan.
Washington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parayan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washington doesn't seem bothered though.
Parayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Parayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Washington avoids the head kick by Parayan.
Washington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parayan.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Parayan slips the punch.
Parayan lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parayan throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Washington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parayan throws a head kick that misses.
Parayan throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
Washington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Parayan is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parayan.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Parayan.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Parayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parayan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parayan.
Parayan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Washington rather than just go for the knockout.
Washington cracks Parayan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parayan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parayan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parayan jabs Washington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parayan swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiroy Parayan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Washington throws a good cross that connects.
Parayan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Washington under the eye.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Parayan slips the punch.
Washington misses with a hook.
Parayan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parayan misses the shot to the body.
Washington blocks a leg kick.
Washington is looking to counter punch.
Parayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Parayan instigates a clinch.
Parayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Parayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Washington doesn't seem phased though.
Washington thuds a left hand into Parayan's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington misses with a few strikes there.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Parayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parayan swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Parayan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parayan throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Parayan looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Jiroy Parayan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parayan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Washington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Jiroy Parayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parayan looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Parayan is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Parayan as he connects with a hook.
Parayan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parayan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parayan tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington tries to move into range but Parayan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parayan gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parayan prevents a body shot from Washington.
Parayan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parayan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parayan throws a head kick that misses.
Parayan blocks a jab.
Parayan tries to score with a low kick but Washington moves his leg out of the way.
Washington slips under a jab from Parayan.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parayan.
Parayan thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
Parayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parayan finds it's way round the side to connect with Washington's head.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Parayan.
A little feinted left hand from Washington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parayan scores with a one two! Washington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Parayan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Parayan pushes him off.
Parayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Parayan.
Washington blocks a jab.
Parayan looks to land a combination. Washington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Washington drives through and clinches with Parayan against the cage.
Parayan working hard to break the clinch.
Parayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Parayan.
Parayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parayan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington throwing a counter right hand but Parayan manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parayan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Parayan throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Parayan slips a straight right by Washington.
Parayan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parayan forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Parayan breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Parayan. Those never looked like landing.
Parayan scores with a body shot.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parayan misses with a few strikes there.
Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiroy Parayan 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parayan misses with the combination.
Parayan throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Parayan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parayan slips under a jab from Washington.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parayan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parayan scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parayan clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parayan is keeping busy.
Parayan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parayan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Parayan's shoulder, as Parayan tries to avoid the shot.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parayan cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parayan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parayan looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parayan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington throwing a counter right hand but Parayan manages to avoid it.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parayan moves away.
Parayan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parayan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Washington on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parayan cracks Washington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parayan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parayan is looking to clinch.
Parayan misses with a straight right.
Washington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Washington 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.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Parayan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parayan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington looking to stall.
Parayan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parayan misses with a looping right.
Parayan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Parayan.
Parayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Parayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Washington defends it well.
Parayan swinging wildly here.
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parayan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parayan misses with a low kick.
Parayan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parayan scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parayan loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parayan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Washington's head.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parayan.
Washington connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Parayan tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Washington throws a hook but Parayan avoids it easily.
Parayan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gabriel Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiroy Parayan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Parayan works Washington's body with a nice hook.
Parayan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiroy Parayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parayan 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiroy Parayan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namiska Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hannibal Barca has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hannibal Barca seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hannibal Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Namiska Button !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Button is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barca throws a head kick that Button semi-blocks.
Barca motions for Button to come forward. Barca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Button is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barca with a body shot.
Barca misses with a low kick.
Button walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barca.
Button 's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Button 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barca lands a jab to the head.
Button takes one on the button.
Button takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barca throws a body shot but no joy.
Button is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barca cracks Button with a good jab.
Barca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Button throws a counter combo.
Barca throws a series of punches but Button moves out of range.
Button appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Button moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Barca backs off Button throws a huge counter combo but Barca manages to avoid it all.
Barca connects with a solid leg kick.
Barca connects with a solid leg kick.
Barca throws a series of punches but Button avoids them all with ease.
As Barca backs off Button throws a huge counter combo but Barca manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca lands a nice looking body shot.
Barca looks to land a left hand but Button moved out of range nicely.
Button shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca throws a right hand that Button ducks under and follows up with a left that Button also avoids with ease.
Barca with a jab.
Barca throws a good cross that connects.
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Button crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barca - the referee stops the clock and Button gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barca. Button manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barca throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looks like Barca has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barca connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca dips to his left and cracks Button with an uppercut!
Button walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Button was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Button is looking for the big counter here.
Barca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barca misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Button checks a leg kick.
Button throws a counter combo.
Button takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca misses with a hook to the body
and Button counters with a stiff right hand.
Barca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca lands with an overhand left.
Barca misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barca thumps Button with a low kick.
Barca tries to score with a low kick but Button moves his leg out of the way.
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!
Button walks into a stiff left hand from Barca.
Hannibal Barca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Button stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A right-left combo lands from Barca.
Barca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barca is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barca. That's going to slow Button down.
Barca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barca throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Button 's head.
Barca fails to land with a series of punches.
Button is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barca throws a wild body kick that Button sees coming a mile off.
Barca connects with a solid leg kick.
Barca loads up on a big right hand but Button slips the punch.
Button steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barca. That one must have hurt.
Barca throws a right and a left that Button avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Button .
Button is looking for the big counter here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Button might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barca has got the better of the exchanges.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Button is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Button 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barca throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca misses with a wild combination.
As Barca backs off Button throws a huge counter combo but Barca manages to avoid it all.
Barca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Button .
Button throws a counter combo.
Barca throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Button .
Barca looks to throw a body kick
and Button counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Button drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
Barca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Button can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca tries a head kick but it misses.
Button takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Button takes one on the button.
Barca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Button moves out of range as Barca throws a body kick.
Barca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Button 's calf.
Barca misses with a hook
and Button cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barca's corner calls for a 1-2. Barca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Button avoids the body shot from Barca.
As Barca backs off Button throws a huge counter combo but Barca manages to avoid it all.
Barca scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Button counter with a right hand.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Button keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Button appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barca misses with a wild combination.
Barca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Button 's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Barca. That snapped Button 's head back.
Button slips a jab and a cross from Barca.
Button lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barca!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Button looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Button dodges the punch combination from Barca.
As Barca backs off Button throws a huge counter combo but Barca manages to avoid it all.
Barca throws a hook but Button avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Button 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barca.
Barca takes a swing at Button 's ribcage but misses.
Button defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand.
Button throws a counter combo.
Barca throws a body shot but no joy.
Button is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Button avoids a punch combination nicely.
Button lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barca looks to land a left hand but Button moved out of range nicely.
Button is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barca, as that shot connected.
Barca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca lands a jab-cross combination.
Barca missing with a left hand there. Button was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Button appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barca.
Barca takes a swing at Button 's ribcage but misses.
Barca throws a leg kick but Button sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Button looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barca misses with a low kick as Button jumps back.
Barca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barca lands a two punch combo.
Button walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Button is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Button has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca lands a jab-cross combination.
Namiska Button is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Barca backs off Button throws a huge counter combo but Barca manages to avoid it all.
Button takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Button checks a leg kick.
Barca throws a shot to the body.
Button checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Button sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barca throws a leg kick but Button moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Button misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barca scores with a nice body kick.
Barca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Button at a distance.
Barca looks to land a left hand but Button moved out of range nicely.
Button lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barca connects with a single shot there.
Barca scoring well with a low kick there.
Barca throws a solid leg kick but Button takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barca.
Button steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Button throws a counter combo.
Barca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Button at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Button manages to avoid it.
Button appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barca lands a nice hook to Button 's body. Button takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Barca misses.
Button is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barca throws a nice head kick!
Barca throws a leg kick
and Button connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Namiska Button has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Barca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Barca backs off Button throws a huge counter combo but Barca manages to avoid it all.
Barca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Button 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Button is able to avoid easily.
Button is looking for the big counter here.
Barca misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Barca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Barca!
A relieved looking Hannibal Barca thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane has chosen Jesus Built My Hotrod as his entrance music. McClane has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! John McClane 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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218 lbs
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30 - 20 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane lands with a good body shot.
McClane looks winded!
Dynamite throws a nice outside leg kick.
McClane throws a good cross that connects.
McClane misses with a lunging right hand
and Dynamite counters with an outside leg kick.
Dynamite tries to bum rush McClane with a series of wild strikes but McClane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dynamite moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McClane checks a leg kick.
Dynamite swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from McClane misses
and Dynamite counters with a low kick, right behind McClane 's knee.
Dynamite's jab looks to have found its range, popping McClane under the eye.
Dynamite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McClane.
Dynamite walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McClane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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!
Dynamite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McClane misses with a double jab
and Dynamite makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McClane really felt that one!
McClane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dynamite.
Dynamite lands a lovely overhand right.
That has opened up John McClane's cut even more.
Dynamite throws a leg kick but McClane sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McClane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dynamite feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McClane sprawling to the canvas! McClane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dynamite finish him?!
McClane is rocked!
McClane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McClane is still on wobbly legs! Can Dynamite finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dynamite, right into the meat.
McClane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dynamite throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dynamite measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes McClane! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Black Dynamite!
Post fight, an emotional Black Dynamite said 'can y'digg it!'.
John McClane spoke after the fight, saying 'Dingy dingy son of a gun...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mayo Kermode!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbachoff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kermode.
Kermode tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorbachoff scores with a nice head shot.
Kermode jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kermode tries to clinch up
and Gorbachoff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gorbachoff thows a huge punch but Kermode dodges it nicely.
Kermode avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachoff throwing shots but Kermode is blocking nicely.
Kermode is looking to control Gorbachoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kermode avoid being mounted?
Kermode keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff prevents Kermode from improving his position.
Gorbachoff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorbachoff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kermode's head.
Gorbachoff winds up and cracks Kermode with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gorbachoff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kermode defends it well.
Gorbachoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kermode keeping hold of Gorbachoff's head, controlling as best he can.
Gorbachoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermode trying to control from the bottom.
Kermode controlling the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kermode fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorbachoff, pushing him back against the cage.
Gorbachoff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kermode backwards.
Kermode has a couple of punches blocked by Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kermode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gorbachoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kermode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kermode moves in looking to clinch but Gorbachoff pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermode scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gorbachoff misses with a kick to the body
and Kermode counters with a stiff right hand.
Kermode tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kermode lands a jab to the head.
Mayo Kermode is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorbachoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Kermode rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorbachoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kermode throws a series of punches but Gorbachoff moves out of range.
Gorbachoff slips under a jab from Kermode.
Gorbachoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kermode throws out the jab.
Gorbachoff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kermode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kermode throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gorbachoff finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mayo Kermode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kermode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kermode throws a series of punches but Gorbachoff moves out of range.
Gorbachoff feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff clobbers Kermode with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorbachoff scores with a jab. Kermode acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gorbachoff throws a leg kick
and Kermode counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kermode avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gorbachoff throws out a leg kick but Kermode moves out of range and Gorbachoff only half commits.
Gorbachoff scores with a hook.
Gorbachoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kermode tries to clinch but Gorbachoff is having none of it.
Gorbachoff tried to counter with a leg kick but Kermode avoided it.
Kermode avoids the body shot from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff tries to clinch but Kermode is having none of it.
Gorbachoff drops his hands momentarily and Kermode takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kermode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Gorbachoff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kermode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorbachoff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makahlen Gorbachoff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gorbachoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gorbachoff misses the target.
Kermode misses with a hook.
Kermode tries to clinch but Gorbachoff is having none of it.
Kermode scores with a hook.
Gorbachoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gorbachoff scores with a spinning back kick!
Gorbachoff thuds his shin into the meat of Kermode's side.
Kermode is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Gorbachoff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachoff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kermode blocks the body kick.
Kermode tries to clinch but Gorbachoff is having none of it.
Kermode moves into the clinch.
Kermode swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kermode missing with a left hand there. Gorbachoff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kermode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff tries to clinch but Kermode moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Gorbachoff.
Kermode works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kermode stuffs the takedown.
Gorbachoff wants to clinch.
Gorbachoff blocks a head kick by Kermode.
Mayo Kermode seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorbachoff works the jab nicely.
Kermode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorbachoff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff throws a hook to the side of Kermode's head but Kermode sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gorbachoff throws a leg kick which misses Kermode's front leg but catches the back leg as Kermode tries to avoid it.
Gorbachoff avoids the head kick by Kermode.
Kermode has managed to clinch.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gorbachoff avoids it.
Kermode lands with a light punch inside.
Gorbachoff breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kermode forces Gorbachoff back against the cage and clinches.
Kermode is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gorbachoff is defending well for now.
Kermode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gorbachoff.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff blocking some punches.
Gorbachoff avoids the elbow strike from Kermode, against the cage.
Kermode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gorbachoff breaks the clinch.
Kermode throws a right hand that misses
and Gorbachoff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kermode's knee momentarily.
Kermode takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kermode throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gorbachoff counters with a two punch combo.
Kermode moves in looking to clinch but Gorbachoff pushes him off.
Kermode tried to score with a low kick but Gorbachoff checks it.
It looked like Gorbachoff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kermode misses with an uppercut
and Gorbachoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorbachoff dives in and grabs Kermode's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kermode pushes down on Gorbachoff's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makahlen Gorbachoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermode cracks a nice hook into Gorbachoff's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorbachoff ducks under a wild hook from Kermode.
A counter left hand to the body from Gorbachoff misses its target.
Kermode forces Gorbachoff back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermode makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gorbachoff misses with some punches.
Mayo Kermode seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gorbachoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Kermode lands an elbow inside that Gorbachoff shrugs off.
It looks like Makahlen Gorbachoff has been cut.
Kermode lands a nice uppercut.
Gorbachoff tries to throw a body punch but Kermode avoids it by throwing Gorbachoff back against the cage.
Gorbachoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Kermode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kermode using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gorbachoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kermode swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorbachoff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kermode misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kermode.
Gorbachoff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kermode keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gorbachoff's efforts to push away.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayo Kermode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Makahlen Gorbachoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gorbachoff cracks the inside of Kermode's front leg.
Kermode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gorbachoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kermode tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorbachoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kermode moves into the clinch.
Kermode scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kermode gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gorbachoff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorbachoff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kermode blocks an uppercut.
Kermode gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermode misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorbachoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kermode lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorbachoff backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermode scores with a shoulder strike.
Gorbachoff avoiding damage as Kermode throws knees to the body.
Kermode lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorbachoff is rocked!
Gorbachoff working hard to break the clinch.
Oh Gorbachoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorbachoff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kermodes head.
Gorbachoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gorbachoff seems to have got his legs back now.
Gorbachoff lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gorbachoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kermode misses with a low kick as Gorbachoff jumps back.
Kermode missing with a left hand there. Gorbachoff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kermode.
Gorbachoff slips a jab and a cross from Kermode.
Kermode drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gorbachoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gorbachoff misses with a body punch.
Gorbachoff misses with a punch to the body.
Kermode throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gorbachoffs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorbachoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Kermode tries to land knees in the clinch but Gorbachoff avoids the damage to the body.
Kermode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff lands a body punch.
Gorbachoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kermode blocks an uppercut.
Kermode lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorbachoff backwards.
Gorbachoff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kermode pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gorbachoff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kermode lands a nice knee to the body.
Kermode lands a damaging elbow.
Kermode misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermode comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kermode.
Gorbachoff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gorbachoff blocks it with crossed arms.
Gorbachoff is trying to break free.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the head but Gorbachoff blocks with his arms.
Gorbachoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gorbachoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Kermode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorbachoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kermode scores a nice knee to the body.
Kermode working Gorbachoff over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kermode.
Kermode unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gorbachoff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kermode misses with some punches.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gorbachoff blocks it with crossed arms.
Kermode lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kermode working aggressively here.
Gorbachoff manages to break the clinch.
Gorbachoff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gorbachoff throws a wild body kick that Kermode sees coming a mile off.
Kermode lands a lovely overhand right.
Kermode misses with the combination.
Kermode darts in and clinches Gorbachoff up against the cage.
Gorbachoff throws a head punch that misses.
Kermode lands an elbow that stopped Gorbachoff in his tracks for a moment.
Gorbachoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kermode is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makahlen Gorbachoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorbachoff misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mayo Kermode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kermode has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mayo Kermode!
A victorious Mayo Kermode thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Impaler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blues Saraceno - Dogs of War. Steamboat is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
163 lbs
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178 lbs
35 - 20 - 3 |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 3, fighting out of New York, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Impaler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Steamboat tries to move into range but The Impaler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Impaler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Impaler feints and then cracks Steamboat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steamboat down.
The Impaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steamboat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steamboat throws a head kick but The Impaler moves out of range.
Steamboat moves forwards but The Impaler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Impaler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Impaler scores with a hook to the body.
The Impaler lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Impaler scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Impaler tries to work over Steamboat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Impaler lands with a left to the head.
Steamboat is rocked!
The Impaler tries to throw a body punch but Steamboat avoids it by throwing The Impaler back against the cage.
Oh Steamboat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from The Impaler.
The Impaler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Impaler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Impaler pushes Steamboat against the cage and as Steamboat bounces back, The Impaler cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! The Impaler follows up with more strikes but Steamboat was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad The Impaler!
Vlad The Impaler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner has chosen Champions as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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132 lbs
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158 lbs
38 - 18 - 4 |
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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
36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keijo Kerjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 18 - 4, fighting out of London, Zak Drezner!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerjalainen dips to his left and cracks Drezner with an uppercut!
Drezner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Drezner misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Drezner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drezner slips a straight right by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen lands with a hook. Drezner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drezner misses with a head kick.
Kerjalainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kerjalainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drezner avoids it really well and circles away.
Drezner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Drezner. That snapped Kerjalainen's head back.
Kerjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Drezner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drezner cracks Kerjalainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Drezner finds it's way through Kerjalainen's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen throws a jab when Drezner was well out of range.
Kerjalainen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drezner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drezner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerjalainen.
Drezner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kerjalainen cracks Drezner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drezner misses with an uppercut
and Kerjalainen counters with a head kick that drops Drezner to the mat! Drezner scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Drezner is rocked!
Kerjalainen throws an uppercut from hell that sends Drezner clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kerjalainen stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Kerjalainen!
Keijo Kerjalainen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Zak Drezner spoke after the fight, saying 'Would like to congratulate my opponent for an amazing fight he's a warrior and he deserved to win tonight i have no excuses i lost so im just going to have to suck it up and come back more focused and stronger for my next fight thank you '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lop Lopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Khalil - China. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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213 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lop Lopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrien Silva!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopp is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopp in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lopp scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Lopp landing strikes.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lopp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lopp trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Lopp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Lopp tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is looking to control Lopp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopp stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopp manages to get himself to full guard.
Lopp is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Lopp slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lopp tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva is nestled in close to Lopp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Lopp's hands, connecting with Lopp's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Lopp from improving his position.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lopp gets full guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Lopp wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopp tries to strike from the bottom.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lopp wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Lopp striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
Silva is in close to Lopp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva distracts Lopp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lopp is rocked!
Silva loads up on a big left hand. Lopp felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Silva looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lopp can't hide his disappointment, as Silva celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrien Silva!
Adrien Silva took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Who's Next?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chester Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen Comfortably Numb as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Chester Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
181 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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38
170 lbs
43 - 25 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Man's guard.
Man is breathing heavily.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Man!
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Hunt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Hunt trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hunt feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Merik Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chester Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Hunt misses.
Man lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merik Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Hunt settles back down.
Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Man is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Man avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Chester Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merik Hunt.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
Hunt dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard.
Man has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hunt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Hunt lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Man dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Man drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Man - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Man is pushing Hunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Man staying out of range there.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination.
Man tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Man.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Chester Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merik Hunt.
Man throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
Man moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt misses the jab.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Man tries to clinch up.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Man defends it well.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man misses with a low kick.
Hunt misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Man has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Man!
Chester Man retains his welterweight title!
Chester Man took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judo comes to the cage accompanied by Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alex Vargas enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Judo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judo shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Judo takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Vargas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vargas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judo. That did some damage!
Vargas misses with a low kick.
Judo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vargas sprawls and moves away.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Judo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Judo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vargas connects with a nice looking jab.
Judo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Judo shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Judo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vargas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vargas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Judo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vargas to the mat! Vargas manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judo throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo throws a big elbow that misses.
Judo distracts Vargas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Judo is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
Vargas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Judo has picked Vargas up and slammed him! Vargas can't keep hold of the triangle and Judo manages to pass to side control!
Judo working the ground and pound.
Vargas is not content to let Judo control the position.
Vargas is looking for a sweep.
Vargas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Judo.
Check out the look on Judo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vargas taking a bit of punishment here - Judo scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Judo trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Judo is trying to get an arm triangle but Vargas is defending well.
Judo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Judo misses with the ground and pound.
Vargas is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judo slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas tries to bench press Judo off him but Judo keeps the position.
An elbow from Judo crashes against the mat.
Vargas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Judo working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas regains half guard, as Judo was trying to land strikes.
Judo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Judo lands strikes from half guard.
Judo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vargas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Judo has cracked it and Vargas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Judo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Judo!
Jack Judo retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jack Judo gave a big smile as he said 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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