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MMA Gods 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omari Alleyne Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Nwamadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmanuel Nwamadi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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219 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omari Alleyne Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Emmanuel Nwamadi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nwamadi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nwamadi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alleyne Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Alleyne Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Nwamadi both land. Nice combination.
Alleyne Jones throws a head kick that Nwamadi semi-blocks.
Alleyne Jones staying out of range there.
A big head kick from Alleyne Jones and Nwamadi is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Emmanuel Nwamadi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alleyne Jones is fighting to break Nwamadi's control of his arms but Nwamadi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alleyne Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nwamadi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alleyne Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nwamadi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alleyne Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alleyne Jones is pushing down on Nwamadi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nwamadi is fighting to maintain full guard but Alleyne Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alleyne Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Nwamadi defends the submission attempt.
Alleyne Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alleyne Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Alleyne Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alleyne Jones throws a body punch but Nwamadi moves out of range.
Alleyne Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nwamadi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwamadi just misses with a punch to the body.
Alleyne Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alleyne Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nwamadi on the side of the head.
Alleyne Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Nwamadi is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nwamadi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nwamadi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alleyne Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Nwamadi's head.
Alleyne Jones misses with a double jab.
Alleyne Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Nwamadi seems unphased.
Alleyne Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nwamadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alleyne Jones moves away.
Nwamadi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nwamadi lands with a two punch combination before moving back 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!
Alleyne Jones lands a head shot.
Nwamadi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alleyne Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alleyne Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nwamadi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Nwamadi looks to land a left hand but Alleyne Jones moved out of range nicely.
Alleyne Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alleyne Jones lands a high kick!
Nwamadi connects with a body shot that sends Alleyne Jones's belly button to the back.
A big left from Alleyne Jones misses.
Alleyne Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alleyne Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alleyne Jones feints a jab and as Nwamadi dips his head, Alleyne Jones unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Nwamadi right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Nwamadi falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Alleyne Jones smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Omari Alleyne Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Abiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Origin Ovmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovmann comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloody Knuckles by HIGH ON FIRE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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284 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Abiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Origin Ovmann!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abiva closes the distance and clinches.
Abiva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abiva lands a body punch.
Ovmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ovmann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abiva after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abiva.
Abiva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abiva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abiva throws a head punch that misses.
Abiva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abiva is working Ovmann over against the cage.
Abiva lands an elbow just above Ovmann 's eye.
Abiva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ovmann tries to pull guard but Abiva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abiva struggles to land a body shot inside as Ovmann controls his hands.
Abiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovmann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abiva is defending well.
Marc Abiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Origin Ovmann.
Abiva stops a takedown attempt from Ovmann.
Ovmann looks winded!
Abiva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abiva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abiva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Abiva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abiva lands with a short shot to the head.
Abiva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Abiva on the inside.
Abiva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Abiva on the inside.
Abiva working Ovmann over with knees to the body.
Ovmann prevents a body shot from Abiva.
Abiva working Ovmann over with knees to the body.
Abiva lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Abiva.
Nice body punch from Abiva - that landed with a thud.
Abiva has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ovmann - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Abiva, and another! Ovmann is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Marc Abiva!
An out of breath Marc Abiva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coke Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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209 lbs
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coke Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, All American!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
American tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montana swivels and escapes.
American gets a double leg takedown into Montana's guard.
Montana keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
American stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
American throws a big elbow that misses.
American missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
American wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American throwing strikes but missing.
American throwing strikes from guard but Montana blocks nicely.
American throws an elbow that misses. Montana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in American's guard. Nice move by Montana!
That's one minute gone in the round.
American lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been told by Montana's head coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Montana loads up on a big right hand but American slips the punch.
Montana throws a looping overhand right but American ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from American on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
American moves away from the strike by Montana.
American doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Montana does no damage.
American slips under a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Montana enables American to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Montana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montana keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
American loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
American lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Montana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for American on the ground.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
American throws a strike but Montana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
American shoots in and drives through. Montana sprawls well.
Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of All American.
American tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten American somewhat.
Montana misses the shot to the body.
American shoots in for a takedown but Montana shows good takedown defense.
Nice straight punches there by Montana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montana.
Montana misses with a body shot.
American unleashes a big counter combination but Montana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
American is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
American uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montana.
A jab from Montana does it's job there.
Horrible takedown attempt by American or perhaps it was just good defense by Montana, which made it look bad.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
American shoots in and drives through. Montana sprawls well.
American shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Montana pinned against the cage. Montana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
American tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten American somewhat.
American shoots in looking for a takedown but Montana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing American's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Montana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but American moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and American counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montana 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 American has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from American and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montana stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
American shoots in and drives through. Montana sprawls well.
Montana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from American.
Some wild striking there from Montana.
American drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Montana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
American is fighting to break Montana's control of his arms but Montana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
American postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montana trying to keep a closed guard but American is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells American's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Montana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
American makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
American throws a strike but Montana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Montana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
American lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
American trying to move into half guard but instead Montana has managed to sweep!
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.
Montana trying to control but American is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. American doesn't seem phased though.
American takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montana misses with a hook. American ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by American or perhaps it was just good defense by Montana, which made it look bad.
Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of All American.
Montana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Montana missing with a left hand there. American was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
American swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
American uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montana.
American feints and as Montana raises his hands in defense, American changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
American scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American throws an elbow that misses. Montana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in American's guard. Nice move by Montana!
American bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Montana's guard.
American working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Montana's head.
American postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
American scoring with some ground and pound.
Montana looking to hit a scissor sweep but American is one step ahead there.
American advances position into side control!
American wants to control but Montana is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montana is working to avoid the ground and pound but American connects with a decent elbow.
Montana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montana tries to get out of the position.
American tries to score with some ground and pound. Montana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by American.
Montana takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
American working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
American wants to control but Montana is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana tries to improve position but can't.
American has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
American lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Montana down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All American showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
American closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Montana's guard.
American wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
American postures up and lands a big shot to Montana's brow.
American throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw American working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Montana has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American chips away with some ground and pound.
American trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but American puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
American thows a huge punch but Montana dodges it nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
American is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Montana's half guard.
Montana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
American lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
American drops an elbow to the side of Montana's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American seems to be looking for submissions.
American slips a nice elbow through Montana's hands, connecting with Montana's forehead.
American is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
American throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
American thows a huge punch but Montana dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with American in particular looking to stall.
American looks to land a strike but Montana avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
American lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
American landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
American is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
American throwing strikes from guard but Montana blocks nicely.
American makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
American looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
American looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Montana wants to pass the guard but American is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
American dives in and scores a takedown into Montana's guard.
American chips away with some ground and pound.
Montana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
American throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
American working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
American scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
All American comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think American 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All American!
After the big win, All American made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kale Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bestar Andreasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreasson has chosen Simply the Best - Tina Turner as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kale Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bestar Andreasson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreasson throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
Strong throws a big counter combination but Andreasson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andreasson misses with the body kick
and Strong counters with a two punch combo.
Strong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kale Strong has been cut.
Andreasson missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strong throws a big counter combination but Andreasson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andreasson throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andreasson moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.
Andreasson misses with an uppercut.
Andreasson throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Strong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strong blocks a jab.
Andreasson misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a three punch combo that has Andreasson backing up. Andreasson nods at Strong to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreasson misses with a straight left.
Strong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong moves out of range as Andreasson strikes.
Strong tries to keep at a distance but Andreasson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Andreasson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andreasson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andreasson prevents it.
Andreasson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreasson tries a body shot but Strong blocks it.
Strong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andreasson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andreasson is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andreasson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong tries to score a body lock takedown but Andreasson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andreasson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
Andreasson has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Andreasson misses with some punches.
Strong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andreasson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andreasson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreasson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson leaning against his opponent.
Andreasson working aggressively here.
Strong wants to take the fight to the mat but Andreasson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andreasson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andreasson throws a head punch that misses.
Andreasson swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andreasson throws a head punch that misses.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andreasson prevents the takedown attempt.
Andreasson lands with a light punch inside.
Andreasson misses with some punches.
Andreasson swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andreasson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong wants a takedown.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andreasson has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreasson.
Andreasson lands a hook that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Kale Strong's cut is getting worse.
Andreasson taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
A nice left hand lands by Andreasson.
Andreasson throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andreasson manages to break the clinch.
Bestar Andreasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreasson throws a push kick but Strong slaps the foot to one side.
Strong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bestar Andreasson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kale Strong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andreasson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andreasson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andreasson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andreasson throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andreasson throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a left and a right that stings Andreasson.
Andreasson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strong is looking for a counter combo.
Andreasson looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Strong is looking for a counter combo.
Strong slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andreasson.
Strong is rocked!
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson tries to clinch up but Strong circles away and keeps his distance.
Strong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andreasson misses with a hook to the body
and Strong counters with a three punch combo that has Andreasson backing up. Andreasson nods at Strong to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreasson closes the distance but Strong moves to the side
and Strong counters with a left and a right that stings Andreasson.
Andreasson misses with a lunging right hand
and Strong counters with a left and a right that stings Andreasson.
Andreasson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andreasson moves to clinch but Strong breaks away
and Strong counters with a three punch combo that has Andreasson backing up. Andreasson nods at Strong to acknowledge the strikes.
Andreasson is looking to clinch but Strong is avoiding it.
As Andreasson looks to move away, Strong throws a big counter combo bu Andreasson just gets out of the way.
Andreasson throws the kick towards the body but Strong avoids it.
Strong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andreasson misses with a lunging right hand
and Strong counters with a two punch combo.
Andreasson throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with a two punch combo.
Strong is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong gets tackled into the cage by Andreasson. Andreasson maintains the clinch.
Strong tries for a takedown but Andreasson manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreasson.
Strong blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreasson.
Strong is trying to drag Andreasson to the mat but Andreasson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andreasson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andreasson swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andreasson lands with a short shot to the head.
Andreasson swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andreasson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andreasson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Andreasson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Strong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andreasson can turn it around.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Andreasson throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong.
Andreasson scores with a shoulder strike.
Andreasson trying to stall but Strong improves his position.
Andreasson struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Andreasson as the two fighters clinch.
Andreasson is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreasson lands a right hand.
Kale Strong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Andreasson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong is working for takedown but Andreasson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreasson working aggressively here.
Andreasson has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Strong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andreasson prevents it.
Strong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andreasson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andreasson is pressed up against the cage. Strong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andreasson down to the mat. Andreasson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andreasson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strong counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bestar Andreasson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kale Strong's cut.
That's time! Strong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Andreasson throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong counters with a left and a right that stings Andreasson.
Andreasson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Strong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andreasson is looking to clinch but Strong is avoiding it.
Strong throws a big counter combination but Andreasson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andreasson throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Strong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andreasson misses with a straight right.
Andreasson moves to clinch but Strong breaks away
and Strong counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Andreasson. That snapped Strong's head back.
Andreasson scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreasson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strong counters with a left and a right that stings Andreasson.
Andreasson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Strong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andreasson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Strong tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bestar Andreasson!
Bestar Andreasson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blair Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konor MacKregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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21
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Good kicks
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Blair Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Konor MacKregor!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darrow has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacKregor shoots in looking for a takedown but Darrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacKregor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darrow motions for MacKregor to come forward. Darrow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Darrow lands.
Darrow thuds his shin into the meat of MacKregor's side.
MacKregor tries to keep at a distance but Darrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacKregor blocking some punches.
MacKregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darrow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blair Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konor MacKregor.
MacKregor tries to land a knee to the head but Darrow blocks with his arms.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but MacKregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow tries to land knees in the clinch but MacKregor avoids the damage to the body.
MacKregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darrow prevents it.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but MacKregor avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
MacKregor jumps guard but Darrow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacKregor misses with a body punch.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but MacKregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacKregor jumps guard but Darrow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacKregors head.
MacKregor is looking for a takedown.
Darrow prevents MacKregor from breaking the clinch.
MacKregor is trying to pull guard but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow.
MacKregor manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Darrow finds it's target.
Darrow moves into the clinch.
MacKregor pulls guard.
Darrow postures up.
Darrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darrow preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacKregor managing to control the position.
MacKregor is trying to control the position but Darrow postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darrow stuffs the takedown.
Darrow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacKregor checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacKregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Darrow sprawls well. He's pushed MacKregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Darrow tries to sprawl out of it but MacKregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Darrow throws a head kick but MacKregor moves out of range.
MacKregor misses with a takedown attempt - Darrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacKregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darrow.
MacKregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
MacKregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darrow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacKregor looks winded!
MacKregor fails with the takedown
and Darrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacKregor shoots in for a takedown but Darrow shows good takedown defense.
MacKregor moves forwards but Darrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Darrow.
MacKregor has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacKregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
MacKregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacKregor postures up in Darrow's guard and throws a big left but Darrow blocks it.
Darrow is controlling MacKregor's posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacKregor throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Darrow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacKregor can do to turn this around?
MacKregor misses with a takedown attempt
and Darrow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacKregor tries to clinch up.
Darrow leaves MacKregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacKregor.
Blair Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konor MacKregor.
MacKregor is looking to clinch but Darrow is avoiding it.
Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacKregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darrow is fending him off so far but MacKregor persists. Nope, Darrow circles away and we're back to standing.
MacKregor shoots and misses
and Darrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
MacKregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darrow walks away with a smile on his face. MacKregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good shot there by Darrow.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacKregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blair Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacKregor is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKregor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacKregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darrow scores with a shot to the body.
Darrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Konor MacKregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacKregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blair Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Darrow lands with a hook. MacKregor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Darrow does it's job there.
Darrow throws a right hand that MacKregor ducks under and follows up with a left that MacKregor also avoids with ease.
MacKregor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacKregor is rocked!
Darrow is looking to wear down MacKregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacKregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darrow swivels and escapes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Darrow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body. MacKregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacKregor avoids the body shot from Darrow.
MacKregor shoots in but Darrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacKregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Darrow closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops MacKregor! Darrow dives in looking to finish! MacKregor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blair Darrow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Stenbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller comes into the arena with This Life blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
198 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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20
192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustaf Stenbeck!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenbeck is looking to chop away at Teller's legs.
Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teller misses the body punch
and Stenbeck counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Teller blocks a jab.
Teller misses with a combination
and Stenbeck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jackson Teller has been cut.
Stenbeck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teller on the side of the head.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Teller is rocked!
Stenbeck lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Teller falls backwards - clearly groggy! Stenbeck dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustaf Stenbeck!
Jackson Teller was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens. I'll come back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snoop Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion has chosen Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Diego Brandao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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19
157 lbs
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20
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Snoop Lion!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lion does no damage.
Brandao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brandao tries to kick Lion off but Lion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brandao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lion.
Lion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brandao is defending against the submission attempts here by Lion.
Brandao is controlling Lion's trapped leg to prevent Lion from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion lands strikes from half guard.
Lion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandao's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion is working for an americana but Brandao has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lion was thinking about the submission.
Brandao wants to stand and escape but Lion is having none of it.
Lion throwing strikes from guard but Brandao blocks nicely.
Lion throws a big elbow that misses.
Lion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Lion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brandao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brandao has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandao defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandao manages to get himself to full guard.
Lion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lion is looking to clinch.
Lion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Brandao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is pressed up against the cage. Lion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandao down to the mat. Brandao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandao leaves Lion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brandao is looking for a counter combo.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snoop Lion.
Brandao lands a body shot.
Lion looks for a takedown but Brandao sprawls well.
Snoop Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lion connects with a body shot that sends Brandao's belly button to the back.
Brandao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Brandao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandao.
Brandao lands with an overhand left.
Lion has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lion clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao is working Lion over against the cage.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao is trying to maintain a safe position but Lion gets an underhook and turns Brandao into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Brandao as the two fighters clinch.
Lion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brandao to keep the fight standing.
Lion has Brandao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brandao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Brandao.
Brandao prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandao digs a right hand underneath Lion's ribcage. Lion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lion looks winded!
Brandao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lion is trying to drag Brandao to the mat but Brandao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lion is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice cross by Brandao.
Brandao scores with a punch to the head.
Snoop Lion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lion wants to clinch.
Lion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lion closes the distance and clinches.
Brandao gets underhooks to prevent Lion's takedown attempt.
Lion is trying to drag Brandao to the mat but Brandao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brandao to keep the fight standing.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snoop Lion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lion manages to end up in side control.
Brandao bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lion gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Brandao gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Snoop Lion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to hit a blunt... puts everything in perspective...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chael Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Altair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Altair has chosen Assassin's Creed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chael Plouman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Altair!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman dives in and scores a takedown into Altair's guard.
Plouman trying to control but Altair is working from the bottom.
Plouman pushing down on Altair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Plouman is looking to advance position but Altair won't allow it.
Altair keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Plouman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Plouman is looking for a kimura here.
Plouman trying to mount his opponent but Altair defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Plouman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altair trying to control but Plouman postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Plouman is trying to control the action in half guard but Altair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plouman misses with a takedown attempt
and Altair counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Plouman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Plouman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Altair pinned against the cage. Altair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Altair changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman takes one to the side of the head.
Plouman has his takedown stuffed
and Plouman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Plouman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plouman moves out of range as Altair strikes.
Plouman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Altair counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Altair connects with a body shot.
Plouman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plouman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Altair counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Altair throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plouman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Plouman needs to keep his hands up - Altair had a free shot at his head there.
Altair throws a nice outside leg kick.
Plouman takes one on the button.
Altair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Plouman rather than just go for the knockout.
Plouman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Plouman is rocked!
Altair has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Plouman glances at the clock... BAM! Altair nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Plouman crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Plouman is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Altair!
Anton Altair is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Anton Altair 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwiwan Fogomayu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fogomayu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kyamadu. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwiwan Fogomayu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fogomayu dips to his left and cracks Sinclair with an uppercut!
Sinclair throws out a powerful jab.
Sinclair wants to clinch up but Fogomayu keeps it at a distance.
Sinclair shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fogomayu's guard.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Fogomayu keeps moving.
Fogomayu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sinclair.
Sinclair is fighting to break Fogomayu's control of his arms but Fogomayu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sinclair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sinclair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fogomayu has Sinclair pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sinclair lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fogomayu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fogomayu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fogomayu controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu is thwarting Sinclair's attempts to control the position.
Sinclair moves into full guard.
Sinclair has his foot on Fogomayu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fogomayu works his way back into a safe position though.
Fogomayu won't allow Sinclair to sweep him here.
Sinclair is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sinclair throwing shots but Fogomayu is blocking nicely.
Fogomayu wants to control but Sinclair is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sinclair closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fogomayu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fogomayu lands with an uppercut that bounces Sinclair off the cage and back into range.
Fogomayu scores with a nice strike.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sinclair has time to react.
The fighters circling - Fogomayu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut. Fogomayu saw that one coming.
It looked like Fogomayu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sinclair.
Sinclair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fogomayu swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a jab when Fogomayu was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair slips under a jab from Fogomayu.
Sinclair with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fogomayu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sinclair moves in looking to clinch but Fogomayu pushes him off.
Fogomayu connects with a nice looking jab.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut.
Sinclair doesn't manage to clinch there - Fogomayu circles away.
As Sinclair looks to move away, Fogomayu throws a big counter combo bu Sinclair just gets out of the way.
Sinclair tries for a takedown but Fogomayu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fogomayu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fogomayu.
Sinclair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fogomayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
It looks like Fogomayu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogomayu. Sinclair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sinclair throws an off balance right hand
and Fogomayu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Sinclair.
Fogomayu throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
Fogomayu's corner calls for a 1-2. Fogomayu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sinclair scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinclair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fogomayu.
Sinclair drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fogomayu defends it well.
Fogomayu misses with a hook
and Sinclair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fogomayu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut. Sinclair saw that one coming.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Fogomayu is having none of it.
Sinclair takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fogomayu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt - Fogomayu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fogomayu misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
Fogomayu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sinclair misses with a lunging right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a nice uppercut.
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair wants to clinch up but Fogomayu keeps it at a distance.
Fogomayu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
Fogomayu misses with a wild body shot.
Sinclair with the counter takedown but Fogomayu avoids it easily.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut
enabling Fogomayu to counter with a crisp jab.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a takedown but Fogomayu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sinclair's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fogomayu throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fogomayu scores with a one two! Sinclair had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sinclair walks into a left hand.
Sinclair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sinclair throws a jab when Fogomayu was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu lands with a hook. Sinclair tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sinclair connects with a looping right hand.
Fogomayu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinclair can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair misses with a right hand
and Fogomayu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fogomayu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kwiwan Fogomayu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sinclair's calf.
Fogomayu lands a really nice looking cross but Sinclair seems unphased.
Fogomayu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sinclair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fogomayu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair slips under a jab from Fogomayu.
The crowd cheers as Fogomayu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sinclair doesn't seem phased though.
Kwiwan Fogomayu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fogomayu thuds a left hand into Sinclair's body.
Sinclair doesn't manage to clinch there - Fogomayu circles away.
Fogomayu feints and then cracks Sinclair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sinclair down.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fogomayu lands a nice hook to Sinclair's body. Sinclair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sinclair 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.
Fogomayu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fogomayu misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sinclair throws an off balance right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a left to the body.
Sinclair walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sinclair throws a lazy right hand but Fogomayu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sinclair takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Sinclair.
Fogomayu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fogomayu there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left and a right from Fogomayu both land. Nice combination.
Fogomayu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that second 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.
Fogomayu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinclair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Fogomayu is just out of range.
Sinclair looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fogomayu!
Fogomayu is trying to control Sinclair's posture but Sinclair avoids it.
Fogomayu gets back to half guard.
Fogomayu is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fogomayu's head.
Sinclair is keen to just control but Fogomayu is a slippery customer.
Sinclair not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sinclair seems to be working for a kimura but Fogomayu defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fogomayu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fogomayu.
Fogomayu has control of Sinclair's left arm, preventing Sinclair from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fogomayu misses with a looping left.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut. Fogomayu saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Fogomayu misses the target.
Fogomayu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Sinclair.
Sinclair connects with a single shot there.
Fogomayu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Sinclair's corner calls for a 1-2. Sinclair obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fogomayu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sinclair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fogomayu misses with a double jab.
Fogomayu swings widly with a right hand
and Sinclair counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fogomayu.
Sinclair is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fogomayu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fogomayu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fogomayu manages to break the clinch.
Fogomayu stuns Sinclair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Sinclair.
Fogomayu scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Fogomayu misses.
Fogomayu misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Sinclair swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fogomayu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sinclair.
Sinclair avoids the body shot from Fogomayu.
Sinclair feints the counter takedown.
Fogomayu misses with a wild body shot.
Fogomayu scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sinclair.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fogomayu tests Sinclair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sinclair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinclair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fogomayu tries to avoid it but Sinclair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fogomayu to the ground. Fogomayu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot by Fogomayu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fogomayu misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Fogomayu scores with a one two! Sinclair had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Fogomayu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu clearly takes 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.
Fogomayu scores with a punch to the head.
Sinclair throws out a loose jab but Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinclair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sinclair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fogomayu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fogomayu circles away.
Good exchange - Fogomayu coming out on top.
Sinclair has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fogomayu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinclair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sinclair throws a looping overhand right but Fogomayu ducks down to avoid it.
Fogomayu throwing a counter right hand but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu misses with a looping right.
Fogomayu takes one to the side of the head.
Fogomayu throws a leg kick which misses Sinclair's front leg but catches the back leg as Sinclair tries to avoid it.
Fogomayu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fogomayu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sinclair takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Sinclair misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fogomayu.
Fogomayu lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Fogomayu.
Sinclair throws out a loose jab but Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fogomayu.
Sinclair is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinclair.
Sinclair is still on wobbly legs! Can Fogomayu finish him?
Sinclair shoots for a double leg takedown but Fogomayu sprawls well. He's pushed Sinclair's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Sinclair backs away, Fogomayu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sinclair seems to have recovered his senses.
Kwiwan Fogomayu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut.
Fogomayu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fogomayu scores with a hook.
Sinclair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fogomayu lands with a good body shot.
Sinclair fails to land the takedown.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fogomayu as he avoids it easily.
Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fogomayu lands a jab to the nose.
Sinclair throws a shot from downtown. Fogomayu moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fogomayu misses its target.
Sinclair takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Fogomayu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu lands with a straight right. Sinclair didn't see that one coming.
Sinclair paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fogomayu clobbers Sinclair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sinclair with a poor takedown
and Fogomayu counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fogomayu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sinclair circles away quickly and effectively.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair wants to clinch up but Fogomayu keeps it at a distance.
Fogomayu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fogomayu throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu had his way with Brett Sinclair in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fogomayu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sinclair doesn't manage to clinch there - Fogomayu circles away.
Fogomayu misses with the combination.
Fogomayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
Sinclair's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Fogomayu.
Sinclair drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fogomayu defends it well.
A combination from Sinclair does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fogomayu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sinclair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fogomayu. No joy for Sinclair on that attempt.
Fogomayu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fogomayu scores with a nice head shot.
Fogomayu misses with a two punch combination.
Fogomayu throws a body punch but Sinclair moves out of range.
Fogomayu slips a jab from Sinclair.
An attempted straight right counter from Fogomayu misses the target.
Sinclair just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair misses with a looping left.
Fogomayu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fogomayu there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Fogomayu as Sinclair shoots in.
Kwiwan Fogomayu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Sinclair.
Fogomayu thuds a left hand into Sinclair's body.
Sinclair is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sinclair goes for a double leg but Fogomayu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fogomayu continues to drive forward.
Sinclair throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fogomayu misses the target.
Fogomayu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fogomayu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brett Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinclair moves away.
Sinclair throws out a counter right but Fogomayu avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sinclair.
Fogomayu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sinclair doesn't seem bothered though.
Fogomayu ducks under a wild hook from Sinclair.
Sinclair shoots in for a double leg but Fogomayu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fogomayu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fogomayu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sinclair looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Sinclair.
Fogomayu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sinclair at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sinclair feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fogomayus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sinclair lands with an uppercut that bounces Fogomayu off the cage and back into range.
Sinclair walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fogomayu connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinclair scores with a sloppy right hand. Fogomayu should have avoided that one.
Sinclair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fogomayu staying out of range there.
Sinclair connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwiwan Fogomayu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fogomayu, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwiwan Fogomayu!
Kwiwan Fogomayu retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Kwiwan Fogomayu 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Boy (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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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Boy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardy slips under a jab from Boy.
Boy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Boy.
Boy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boy misses with a looping right.
Boy misses with a leg kick.
Boy walks into a straight right hand from Hardy.
Boy connects with a solid leg kick.
Boy is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boy. That's going to slow Hardy down.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Boy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Boy misses.
Hardy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boy momentarily.
Boy throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy slips a jab from Boy.
We've been told by Hardy's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boy 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.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boy clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Boy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy lands a jab to Boy's midsection.
Hardy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Boy tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boy moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Boy tries to move into range but Hardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Boy is predictable there
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy clinches.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Boy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardy blocks it with crossed arms.
Boy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Boy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boy lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
A punch lands to the side of Hardy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boy keeps Hardy at a distance using the push kick.
Boy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
As Boy looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo bu Boy just gets out of the way.
Hardy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boy momentarily.
Boy thuds his shin into the meat of Hardy's side.
Boy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boy connects with a looping right hand.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Boy manages to avoid it.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Boy manages to avoid it.
Hardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boy on the side of the head.
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 Brian Hardy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boy. Boy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boy scores with a leg kick.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.
Boy wants to slow Hardy down by chopping away at his legs.
Boy lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
Hardy 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.
Hardy avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boy tries to land a leg kick but Hardy saw it coming and moves away.
Boy thows a body kick. Hardy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boy under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy checks a low kick from Boy.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boy momentarily.
Boy is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Hardy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boy in his tracks.
Boy is rocked!
Boy throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy counters with a huge left! Boy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hardy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Boy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hardy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy retains his welterweight title!
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