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Highland Games 114 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Hemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Satyricon - Fuel For Hatred. Jet Hemi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Sten's chin.
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jet Hemi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sten connects with an inside leg kick.
Sten misses with an uppercut
enabling Hemi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hemi feints a jab promting Sten to slip. Hemi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sten slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hemi tries to break the clinch but Sten is controlling the position.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hemi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hemi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hemi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hemi throws a big shot that misses.
Sten moves into the clinch.
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!
Hemi can't break the clinch.
Sten takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hemi tries to break the clinch but Sten is controlling the position.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Hemi is blocking nicely.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hemi.
Hemi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sten dodges an elbow strike from Hemi.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Hemi avoids the damage to the body.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Hemi is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Hemi fails to land.
Hemi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sten scores a nice knee to the body.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hemi lands with a short shot to the head.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Hemi blocks it.
Hemi avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Hemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Hemi blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Hemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hemi.
Hemi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sten throws a head kick that misses.
Sten throws a lazy uppercut
and Hemi counters with a one-two to the body.
Sten throws a head kick but Hemi moves out of range.
Hemi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sten is rocked!
Hemi digs a good body shot into Sten's ribs.
Oh Sten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sten is breathing heavily.
Hemi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sten to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sten looks to clinch but Hemi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sten taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jet Hemi!
During a confident post fight interview, Jet Hemi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes into the arena with 2nd Sucks - A Day To Remember blaring out of the sound system. Gottlieb Hiebknecht will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hiebknecht's waist but Hiebknecht gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brooks off to one side.
Hiebknecht drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brooks defends it well.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brooks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brooks swings around for an armbar but Hiebknecht sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brooks's guard.
Hiebknecht really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks pulls Hiebknecht in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiebknecht from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hiebknecht wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks controls Hiebknecht momentarily but Hiebknecht frees himself.
Hiebknecht trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks trying to control but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Hiebknecht had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brooks defends it easily.
Hiebknecht keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brooks scoring with punches and elbows.
Brooks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hiebknecht knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hiebknecht wants to control but Brooks postures up.
Hiebknecht is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Hiebknecht is trying to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brooks working the ground and pound but Hiebknecht is defending the strikes.
Brooks tries for a kimura but Hiebknecht is defending well.
Brooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hiebknecht, who protects the arm well.
Brooks tries to score with some ground and pound. Hiebknecht controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brooks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brooks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brooks cracks Hiebknecht with a big right hand but Hiebknecht just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hiebknecht sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura but Hiebknecht is defending well.
Brooks moves nicely into side control.
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiebknecht keeps working.
Brooks working the ground and pound from side control.
Brooks advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee warns Hiebknecht that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hiebknecht taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiebknecht is trying to escape the mount.
Brooks landing strikes from the mount and Hiebknecht is in trouble!
Hiebknecht wants to control but Brooks is having none of it.
Hiebknecht in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brooks landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brooks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hiebknecht hang on?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiebknecht tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brooks throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hiebknecht has his hands clasped together but Brooks breaks the hold and Hiebknecht is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Brooks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calvin Brooks!
Calvin Brooks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mairbek Krylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skunk Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mairbek Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Skunk Asap!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap tries to move into range but Krylov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asap scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asap.
Asap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krylov.
Krylov misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Asap's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asap throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Krylov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asap.
We've been informed that Asap has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Krylov moves out of range of the body kick from Asap.
Krylov misses with an uppercut.
Asap tried to score with a low kick but Krylov checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asap.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Asap's head but Asap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Asap saw that one coming.
Asap raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Asap lands but Krylov takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asap misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asap.
Krylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asap moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asap cracks Krylov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krylov tests Asap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asap throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asap throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krylov.
Asap throws a leg kick but Krylov checks it.
Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Asap.
Asap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skunk Asap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asap throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Krylov avoids a kick to the body.
Asap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krylov. Asap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asap goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krylov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asap throws a chopping leg kick but Krylov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krylov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asap.
Asap moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asap connects with a leg kick. Krylov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krylov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krylov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asap scores with a spinning back kick!
Krylov throws a body punch but Asap moves out of range.
Asap misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Asap misses
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Asap throws a sloppy head kick
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Krylov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asap can pounce on him.
Krylov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asap looks winded!
Asap throws a leg kick but Krylov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asap lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asap moves away.
Asap was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap stuns Krylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asap avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Asap misses with a body kick.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Asap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asap appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krylov swings for the body but Asap moves out of range.
Asap takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Krylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krylov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asap is looking to chop away at Krylov's legs.
Krylov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Asap moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krylov works Asap's body with a nice hook.
Asap misses with a low kick as Krylov jumps back.
Krylov swings for the body but Asap moves out of range.
Asap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Krylov sets himself, and Asap steps forward looking for the clinch! Krylov avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap throws a front kick that sends Krylov stumbling back into the cage.
Asap looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Asap.
A good leg kick by Asap.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asap thinks about the counter body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asap.
Asap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Krylov misses the target.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Krylov moves out of range of the body kick from Asap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krylov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asap misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asap throws a head kick that misses
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skunk Asap dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Asap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krylov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asap throws a low kick, looking for Krylov's leg but Krylov calmly moves out of range.
Krylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asap was well out of range. Poor timing from Krylov.
Asap lands a leg kick that knocks Krylov off balance momentarily.
Asap misses with a low kick.
Asap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asap scores with a leg kick.
Asap misses with a body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Krylov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Asap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krylov's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Asap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krylov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov throws a body punch but Asap moves out of range.
Asap flicks out a counter leg kick but Krylov steps away.
Krylov avoids a kick to the body.
Krylov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Asap.
Krylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asap was well out of range. Poor timing from Krylov.
Nice defenses there by Asap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Asap.
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krylov throws a hook but Asap blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asap. Krylov shrugs it off though.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Asap's head but Asap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asap is trying to counter with his kicks.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asap.
Both fighters circling a little - Asap finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Krylov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Asap throws a leg kick which misses Krylov's front leg but catches the back leg as Krylov tries to avoid it.
Asap moves out of range of the strikes.
Krylov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asap scores with a head kick. Krylov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Asap lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asap finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asap ducks right into an uppercut from Krylov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asap throws a head kick that misses.
Krylov misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Asap.
Asap takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asap moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Krylov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krylov misses the shot to the body.
Asap cracks the inside of Krylov's front leg.
Asap is looking to slow Krylov down with leg kicks.
Krylov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asap, right into the meat.
Krylov moves away from the strike by Asap.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asap.
Asap takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asap throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Asap.
Skunk Asap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krylov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asap.
An inside leg kick lands from Asap.
Krylov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asap throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Krylov misses.
Asap tries to work over Krylov's front leg with a kick but Krylov checks it.
Asap throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krylov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Asap! Krylov lets Asap back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Asap is rocked!
Asap is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Asap head around and knocks him out cold! Krylov hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mairbek Krylov!
Mairbek Krylov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinaglabanan has chosen Flume - Some Minds (XVII Flip) as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pinaglabanan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinaglabanan shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnold sprawls well. He's pushed Pinaglabanan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arnold enables Pinaglabanan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arnold manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Arnold wants to control but Pinaglabanan passes easily into half guard.
Arnold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arnold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arnold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pinaglabanan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is looking to get back to full guard here but Pinaglabanan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan grinds an elbow into Arnold's temple.
Pinaglabanan takes a little break here. Arnold wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pinaglabanan easily slips into full mount!
Arnold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice shot to the head.
Pinaglabanan tries to control but Arnold wriggling away.
Pinaglabanan controlling the pace for now.
Arnold wants to control but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan raining down shots from the mount!
Pinaglabanan controlling the position easily from mount.
Pinaglabanan prevents Arnold from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan looking to control but Arnold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arnold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pinaglabanan fails with the takedown
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arnold tries to clinch up but Pinaglabanan circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinaglabanan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pinaglabanan shoots and misses
and Arnold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan jabs Arnold right on the nose. Arnold blinks but takes it well.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown
and Arnold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pinaglabanan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arnold avoids it really well and circles away.
Pinaglabanan blocks a low kick nicely.
Arnold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pinaglabanan sizes up Arnold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arnold jabs Pinaglabanan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold throws out a loose jab but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Arnold throws a head kick but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold lands with a straight right. Pinaglabanan didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arnold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinaglabanan can do to turn this around?
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnold but Arnold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan is defended easily by Arnold.
Pinaglabanan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arnold throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice takedown defense from Arnold. No joy for Pinaglabanan on that attempt.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pinaglabanan lands in his opponent's guard.
Pinaglabanan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold is pulling down on Pinaglabanan's head to control his posture.
Arnold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arnold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arnold tries to get out of the position.
Arnold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinaglabanan defends it easily.
Pinaglabanan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinaglabanan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pinaglabanan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arnold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arnold stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan. Pinaglabanan gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnold thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arnold is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Arnold takes one to the chin there.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arnold napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arnold sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arnold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinaglabanan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arnold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the action but Arnold is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control. Arnold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arnold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
BJ Arnold is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinaglabanan with a poor takedown
and Arnold counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Arnold clobbers Pinaglabanan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan scores with a decent looking hook.
Pinaglabanan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pinaglabanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnold.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arnold.
Pinaglabanan misses with a left hand
and Arnold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that BJ Arnold will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown attempt
and Arnold counters with a thumping low kick.
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arnold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnold lands with a nice body kick.
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arnold defends it nicely.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinaglabanan.
Arnold tried to counter with a leg kick but Pinaglabanan avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinaglabanan misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold scores with a push kick.
Pinaglabanan shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnold sprawls well. He's pushed Pinaglabanan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinaglabanan.
As Pinaglabanan backs away, Arnold returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arnold throws a body kick that misses.
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arnold defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pinaglabanan shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnold sprawls well. He's pushed Pinaglabanan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pinaglabanan avoids the head kick by Arnold.
Arnold is looking to clinch.
Pinaglabanan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinaglabanan looking to score a takedown here. Arnold is defending well but Pinaglabanan drives through and ends up in Arnold's guard.
Pinaglabanan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnold has an active guard here but Pinaglabanan has managed to pass into half guard.
Arnold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
BJ Arnold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinaglabanan in particular looking to stall.
Arnold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arnold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinaglabanan defends it easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arnold throws a push kick but Pinaglabanan slaps the foot to one side.
Arnold lands a really nice looking cross but Pinaglabanan seems unphased.
BJ Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Arnold misses.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arnold sprawls well. Arnold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinaglabanan gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice strike.
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a takedown. Arnold tries to sprawl out of it but Pinaglabanan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arnold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Arnold shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arnold, as that shot connected.
Arnold throws out a loose jab but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Arnold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinaglabanan shoots for a takedown but Arnold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinaglabanan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arnold counters with an inside leg kick.
Pinaglabanan 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.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinaglabanan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arnold defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinaglabanan somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Arnold finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arnold, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Arnold!
An out of breath BJ Arnold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Anttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisto Anttila could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edgar Cano's chin.
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taisto Anttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgar Cano!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anttila drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cano has his foot on Anttila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anttila works his way back into a safe position though.
Cano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anttila is aware though and is defending well.
Cano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anttila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anttila defends it easily.
Cano is looking for a triangle here but Anttila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anttila has hold of Cano's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cano seems comfortable defending it but Anttila has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cano is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cano is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Anttila couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taisto Anttila!
A very excited looking Taisto Anttila made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Imperial March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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134 lbs
21 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bob Bob!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Vader !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob Bob with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vader has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bob Bob circles away.
Vader dives in for a single leg takedown but Bob Bob sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Bob Bob misses its target.
Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bob Bob tries to counter by clinching up but Vader breaks away and moves out of range.
Vader misses with a body kick.
Bob Bob is looking to counter punch.
Vader lands a front kick.
Bob Bob gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vader .
Vader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob Bob throws out a leg kick but Vader moves out of range and Bob Bob only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob Bob throws a shot from downtown. Vader moves away and avoids it.
Bob Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob gets caught napping as Vader dives in and scores a takedown. Bob Bob manages to retain guard.
Bob Bob is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vader dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vader trying to control the position but Bob Bob is working away.
Vader working the ground and pound.
Vader lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vader cracks Bob Bob with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Vader seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vader tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bob Bob is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vader has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader is looking to take a break and control but Bob Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vader connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bob Bob some visible discomfort.
Bob Bob managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vader .
Bob Bob dodges the ground and pound from Vader .
Vader cracks Bob Bob with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vader lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader lands a nice forearm strike.
Vader lands some shots froms side control.
Bob Bob takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bob Bob is rocked!
Vader scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bob Bob is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Vader can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Vader ! Darth Vader retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Darth Vader 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marley OConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Offley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton Offley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marley OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinton Offley!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor swings widly with a right hand
and Offley counters with a nice double leg into side control. OConnor won't be happy with that.
Offley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OConnor, who protects the arm well.
Offley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. OConnor looks calm but he's in trouble here. Offley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. OConnor is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Offley lets go of the hold and OConnor can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clinton Offley!
A very excited looking Clinton Offley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Marley OConnor stepped up to the mic, saying 'He bit me! The dirty effer bit me! I broke me hand last week on a skull, so when it heals I will be back!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jimmie Craig was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Theodorou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Craig!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig scores with a leg kick.
Theodorou avoids the head kick by Craig.
Theodorou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Craig.
Craig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown but Craig manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodorou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Craig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Craig throws a wild body kick that Theodorou sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Craig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Craig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
Craig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theodorou.
A good leg kick by Craig.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Theodorou is defended easily by Craig.
Craig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Craig slips a jab from Theodorou.
Craig dips to his left and cracks Theodorou with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theodorou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Craig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Theodorou.
Nice strikes from Theodorou there.
Theodorou throwing shots but Craig is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou lands with a punch from half guard.
Theodorou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Theodorou is thwarting Craig's attempts to control the position.
Theodorou has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Theodorou prevents Craig from improving his position.
Craig trying to control but Theodorou postures up.
Craig wants to get back to full guard.
Theodorou is thwarting Craig's attempts to control the position.
Craig gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Theodorou scoring with some ground and pound.
Theodorou cracks Craig with a solid left hand.
Theodorou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Theodorou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Theodorou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Craig trying to control the position.
Theodorou stopping the sweep attempt from Craig.
Craig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Craig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig working for a triangle but Theodorou defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Theodorou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Theodorou passes Craig's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Theodorou wants to control but Craig is keeping him busy.
Theodorou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Craig on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Theodorou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Theodorou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Theodorou connects with a nice short shot to Craig's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Craig tries to kick Theodorou off but Theodorou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Craig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Theodorou working the head and body with strikes.
Craig is trying to stand.
Theodorou slips a nice elbow through Craig's hands, connecting with Craig's forehead.
Craig is pressing down on Theodorou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Theodorou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Theodorou is working Craig over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Craig working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Theodorou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Theodorou feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Craig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Theodorou trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theodorou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Theodorou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Craig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theodorou has managed to get both his arms back between Craig's legs - danger averted.
Theodorou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Craig's head.
Theodorou lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig trying to strike off his back.
We've been hearing that Theodorou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Theodorou distracts Craig with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Craig is rocked!
Theodorou gets to his feet and stands over Craig, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Craig felt that one! Theodorou unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Craig from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Theodorou!
Jake Theodorou bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullard comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Mustafa Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bullard prevents the takedown attempt.
Shabazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shabazz wants to get back to striking at distance but Bullard won't allow it.
Shabazz told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bullard is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bullard.
A short right from Bullard.
Bullard lands a body punch.
Bullard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bullard.
Bullard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Bullard - that landed with a thud.
Shabazz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bullard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bullard lands with a short shot to the head.
Bullard is pressed up against the cage. Shabazz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bullard down to the mat. Bullard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tony Bullard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Shabazz.
Bullard moves into range and clinches up with Shabazz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shabazz or not.
A short uppercut from Bullard.
Bullard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bullard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bullard can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
Bullard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bullard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shabazz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bullard prevents it.
A short right from Bullard.
Shabazz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Bullard.
Shabazz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bullard after a bit of a struggle.
Shabazz looks winded!
Bullard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Bullard.
Shabazz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bullard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Bullard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bullard lands a nice uppercut.
Shabazz is rocked!
Bullard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullard finish him?
A short uppercut from Bullard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Bullard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz seems to have recovered his senses.
Bullard is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bullard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bullard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Our sources have told us that Bullard has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bullard digs a right hand into Shabazz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shabazz's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Bullard throws a big uppercut that drops Shabazz! More strikes from Bullard and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shabazz lies dazed against the cage as Bullard celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bullard!
A relieved looking Tony Bullard 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mase Force!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force slips a straight right by Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Force, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Force closes the distance and pushes Juravlev back into the cage.
Force working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Juravlev pushes Force back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Force misses with the head strike.
Juravlev prevents a body shot from Force.
Force throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Juravlev is breathing heavily.
Force softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Force's coach down at Canadian Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Force's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Force lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Juravlev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Force lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev misses with a body punch.
A short right from Force on the inside.
Juravlev misses with a punch on the inside.
Force tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Juravlev is looking to break free of the clinch but Force has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev wants to break free but Force has control.
Force lands a right hand.
Force lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Force pushes Juravlev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexey Juravlev's cut is getting worse.
Juravlev throws a head punch that misses.
Force working aggressively here.
Juravlev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force lands a nice uppercut.
Juravlev misses with a punch to the body.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juravlev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Force.
Force lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Force misses with some punches.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juravlev blocking some punches.
Juravlev blocks a body shot from Force.
Force lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice body punch from Force.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Force drops Juravlev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Juravlev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Alexey Juravlev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Juravlev blocks a body shot from Force.
Force unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Juravlev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Force is unloading with more strikes now! Juravlev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mase Force! Mase Force retains his heavyweight title!
Mase Force decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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