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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayder Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jean Claude has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Claude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hayder Hassan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claude stuffs the takedown.
Claude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Claude is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
Claude dives in and scores a takedown into Hassan's guard.
Hassan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Claude off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hassan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Claude.
Hassan gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Claude tries to get to full guard but Hassan has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claude actively working from the bottom here.
Hassan content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Hassan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Claude tries to roll over but Hassan keeps him under control.
Hassan controlling the action here.
Claude has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hassan is working away from the top position though.
That's two 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.
Claude is looking for a sweep. Hassan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hassan content to control rather than advance.
Hassan stands up and beckons Claude to join him on the feet.
Claude lunges at Hassan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hassan's hand.
Nice body kick from Claude.
Claude tries to clinch but Hassan moves away
and Hassan counters with a single leg into guard. Claude didn't expect that.
Claude has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hassan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Claude has tightened it up now! Hassan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jean Claude!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cordell Walker (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 Cordell Walker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Statham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cordell Walker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statham throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jason Statham has been cut.
Statham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Statham is rocked!
Walker weaves into range and cracks Statham right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Statham goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Walker is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cordell Walker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Newbold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz comes to the cage accompanied by ASAP Rocky - Wassup. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Adam Newbold enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Newbold!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz cracks Newbold with an open hand slap.
Newbold throws a right hand that misses
letting Munoz counter with a right hand.
Newbold is rocked!
Newbold is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Munoz's half guard.
Newbold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Munoz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newbold.
Newbold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Munoz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Newbold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newbold thows a huge punch but Munoz dodges it nicely.
Munoz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Munoz tries to get out of the position.
Newbold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newbold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Munoz defending well though.
Newbold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Newbold lands strikes from half guard.
Newbold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Munoz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Newbold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newbold prevents Munoz from standing back up.
Newbold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newbold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newbold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Newbold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Newbold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newbold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munoz manages to avoid it.
Newbold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Newbold misses.
Newbold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newbold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Munoz as he avoids it easily.
Newbold with a poor takedown
and Munoz counters with a three punch combo that has Newbold backing up. Newbold nods at Munoz to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Newbold.
Newbold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munoz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newbold somewhat.
As Newbold looks to move away, Munoz throws a big counter combo bu Newbold just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newbold fails with a takedown attempt.
Munoz misses with a series of wild punches.
Munoz tries to bum rush Newbold with a series of wild strikes but Newbold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munoz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newbold.
Newbold with a poor takedown
letting Munoz counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newbold fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Munoz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Munoz cracks Newbold with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Newbold looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Munoz finish him?
Newbold is still on wobbly legs! Can Munoz finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newbold misses with a takedown attempt
and Munoz rattles Newbold with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Newbold tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Munoz dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Newbold stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Munoz!
An out of breath Jackson Munoz 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuzo Fukuda (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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147 lbs
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140 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tatsuzo Fukuda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Fukuda. No joy for Ramos on that attempt.
Fukuda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukuda misses with a body shot.
Fukuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fukuda as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fukuda finds it's way through Ramos's defenses.
Fukuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fukuda but Fukuda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramos.
A right hand to the body from Fukuda.
Ramos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fukuda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Fukuda fails to land.
Fukuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukuda is trying to stall.
Fukuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Ramos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fukuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos can't get the takedown.
Fukuda lands a nice elbow.
Fukuda prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Ramos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ramos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Fukuda is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukuda trying to control here.
Ramos prevents Fukuda from improving his position.
Fukuda is refusing to be controlled, as Ramos sits in half guard.
Fukuda is looking to improve his position.
Ramos seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramos content to control rather than advance.
Fukuda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramos's back!
Ramos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fukuda's guard. Nice work there by Ramos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramos is stalling in the full guard.
Ramos stopping the sweep attempt from Fukuda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tatsuzo Fukuda will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramos is defended easily by Fukuda.
Fukuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramos misses with a takedown attempt
and Fukuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukuda throws a solid leg kick but Ramos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fukuda.
A swing and a miss from Fukuda.
Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fukuda pinned against the cage. Fukuda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fukuda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ramos with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Ramos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Fukuda sprawls well.
Ramos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fukuda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Fukuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatsuzo Fukuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos shoots and misses
letting Fukuda counter with a right hand.
Ramos goes for a double leg but Fukuda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fukuda continues to drive forward.
Fukuda gets caught napping as Ramos dives in and scores a takedown. Fukuda manages to retain guard.
Fukuda pulls Ramos in to control the position.
Fukuda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramos controls the pace.
Fukuda looking to control.
Fukuda wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukuda is retaining full guard.
Fukuda wants to improve his position but instead Ramos has moved into half guard.
Fukuda is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramos.
Ramos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fukuda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukuda trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fukuda trying to control from the bottom.
Ramos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fukuda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Ramos working Fukuda over with strikes.
Ramos tries to pass to full mount but Fukuda defends it.
Ramos stands up and beckons Fukuda to join him on the feet.
Ramos throws a head kick but Fukuda moves out of range.
No luck for Ramos with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fukuda throws a big shot that misses.
Fukuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tatsuzo Fukuda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ramos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukuda swivels and escapes.
Fukuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukuda.
Fukuda misses with a head kick.
Ramos fails to land the takedown.
Fukuda catches Ramos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramos or perhaps it was just good defense by Fukuda, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ramos is thwarting Fukuda's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos is working for a kimura but Fukuda is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramos trying to control from half guard but Fukuda is working away.
Ramos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fukuda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramos manages to pass to mount!
Jackson Ramos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos avoids the attempt from Fukuda to control.
Tatsuzo Fukuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramos working for a submission but Fukuda is keeping him at bay.
Fukuda is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramos has a good base and remains in mount.
Fukuda has given up his back here.
Ramos keeps control of the position as Fukuda tries to break free.
Ramos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fukuda.
Ramos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fukuda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fukuda fending off the submission attempt from Ramos.
Fukuda is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fukuda has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fukuda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ramos softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ramos has good solid back control here.
Ramos is persistently looking for the submission but Fukuda is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Ramos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fukuda 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Masakazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masakazu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sepultura - Attitude. La Grande has chosen What are you waiting FOR! as his entrance music. Yuki Masakazu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuki Masakazu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dale La Grande!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Grande moves into range and clinches up with Masakazu.
Masakazu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
La Grande lands an elbow that stopped Masakazu in his tracks for a moment.
La Grande is pressed up against the cage. Masakazu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag La Grande down to the mat. La Grande avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
La Grande leaves Masakazu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
La Grande has Masakazu up against the cage in a clinch.
La Grande lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for La Grande.
La Grande utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
La Grande unloads a knee to the mid-section.
La Grande 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.
La Grande comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masakazu takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Grande creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masakazu's defenses.
La Grande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
La Grande utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
La Grande lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Grande with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masakazu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. La Grande is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Masakazu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masakazu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by La Grande after a bit of a struggle.
La Grande lands a nice elbow.
La Grande prevents the takedown attempt.
La Grande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masakazu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. La Grande is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
La Grande lands an elbow just above Masakazu 's eye.
La Grande crunches a lovely knee into Masakazu's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by La Grande.
La Grande lands an elbow that stopped Masakazu in his tracks for a moment.
La Grande lands an elbow that stopped Masakazu in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Grande lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
La Grande with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masakazu is rocked!
Masakazu is pressed against the cage. La Grande pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Masakazu! Two more big strikes from La Grande and Masakazu crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dale La Grande!
An out of breath Dale La Grande thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Yuki Masakazu stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky! I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Plouman Jnr (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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140 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Plouman Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman Jnr shoots in but no luck this time.
Plouman Jnr fails with a takedown attempt.
Plouman Jnr slips under a jab.
Fitzgerald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Sports Enterprise in the buildup to the fight.
Plouman Jnr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzgerald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight left.
Plouman Jnr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Plouman Jnr persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Plouman Jnr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Plouman Jnr tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzgerald pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Plouman Jnr's ribs.
Plouman Jnr misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Plouman Jnr backing up. Plouman Jnr nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Plouman Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Plouman Jnr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzgerald defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plouman Jnr.
Plouman Jnr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Plouman Jnr backing up. Plouman Jnr nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plouman Jnr.
Fitzgerald throwing a counter right hand but Plouman Jnr manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Luke Plouman Jnr has been cut.
Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plouman Jnr circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy right hand. Plouman Jnr should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plouman Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plouman Jnr with the counter takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald thuds a left hand into Plouman Jnr's body.
Plouman Jnr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzgerald lands a head shot.
Plouman Jnr misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Plouman Jnr shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp one two that drops Plouman Jnr! Fitzgerald thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Plouman Jnr to his feet! Plouman Jnr is in big trouble!
Plouman Jnr is rocked!
Fitzgerald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fitzgerald drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Plouman Jnr right on the button. Plouman Jnr goes down! Fitzgerald follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fitzgerald gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
After winning the bout, Thaddeus Fitzgerald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dandy Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailele Lealofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Swanson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kill For Satan. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lealofi's choice of entrance music: Mata Mata Me. Dandy Swanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dandy Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sailele Lealofi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lealofi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lealofi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson leaves Lealofi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lealofi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Swanson is staying active underneath Lealofi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Swanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lealofi.
Lealofi seems to be working for a kimura but Swanson defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lealofi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is not content to let Lealofi control the position.
Lealofi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Lealofi is controlling well.
Swanson is trying to control but can't.
Lealofi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lealofi trying to control from half guard but Swanson is working away.
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lealofi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lealofi goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Swanson does a handstand and catches Lealofi in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Swanson on top - Lealofi is already out from the submission! Swanson gives Lealofi's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Dandy Swanson!
Dandy Swanson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Sailele Lealofi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofilo Sotolongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kedorf's choice of entrance music: POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION). 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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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teofilo Sotolongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotolongo ducks under a wild hook from Kedorf.
As Kedorf backs away, Sotolongo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sotolongo ducks right into an uppercut from Kedorf.
Sotolongo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kedorf loads up on a big right hand but Sotolongo slips the punch.
Sotolongo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kedorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sotolongo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kedorf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kedorf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sotolongo sizes up Kedorf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sotolongo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kedorf.
Sotolongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sotolongo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sotolongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kedorf checks a leg kick.
Kedorf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Sotolongo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kedorf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kedorf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sotolongo. Sotolongo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kedorf takes a swing at Sotolongo's ribcage but misses.
Sotolongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sotolongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kedorf is just out of range.
Sotolongo lands a right hook to the body.
Kedorf misses with a body punch
and Sotolongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotolongo throws a body kick that misses.
Kedorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sotolongo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kedorf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sotolongo.
A nice side step and Kedorf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sotolongo misses with a hook. Kedorf ducked under it nicely.
Sotolongo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Kedorf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sotolongo.
Kedorf lands the left hand.
Sotolongo throws a right and a left that Kedorf avoids nicely.
It seemed like Kedorf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kedorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sotolongo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sotolongo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sotolongo misses with a looping right.
Kedorf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sotolongo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Sotolongo misses.
Kedorf throws a looping overhand right but Sotolongo ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kedorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sotolongo manages to avoid it.
Kedorf lands an overhand right.
Kedorf slips a straight right by Sotolongo.
Kedorf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kedorf.
Sotolongo misses with a looping left.
Kedorf drops his shoulder and cracks Sotolongo with a huge uppercut! Sotolongo goes down! Can Kedorf finish him?
Sotolongo is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kedorf gets to his feet - Sotolongo follows without any prompting.
Oh Sotolongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kedorf works Sotolongo's body with a nice hook.
Kedorf works Sotolongo's body with a nice hook.
Sotolongo seems to have got his legs back now.
Sotolongo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sotolongo is breathing heavily.
Kedorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kedorf cracks Sotolongo with a big right hand and Sotolongo goes down!
Kedorf stands up from Sotolongo's guard - Kedorf perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sotolongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kedorf throws out the jab.
Kedorf slips a straight right by Sotolongo.
Kedorf throws a shot from downtown. Sotolongo moves away and avoids it.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotolongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kedorf lands a body shot.
Kedorf swings for the body but Sotolongo moves out of range.
Kedorf lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf throws a body shot but no joy.
Sotolongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kedorf is just out of range.
Sotolongo misses with a straight left.
Kedorf jabs Sotolongo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sotolongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf.
Sotolongo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sotolongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf.
Kedorf has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch lands to the side of Sotolongo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kedorf drops Sotolongo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sotolongo! Kedorf dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barol Kedorf!
As Barol Kedorf got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Warren Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Cat Matroskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matroskin has chosen Мама, всё о'ке& as his entrance music. Warren Parker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Warren Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, The Cat Matroskin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matroskin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parker tries to work over Matroskin's front leg with a kick but Matroskin checks it.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matroskin moves into the clinch.
Parker prevents a body shot from Matroskin.
Matroskin jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matroskin digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matroskin.
Matroskin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Matroskin has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matroskin misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Matroskin misses.
Matroskin rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Matroskin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker working aggressively here.
Matroskin blocks an uppercut.
Matroskin is trying to trip Parker. He has hold of a leg but Parker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matroskin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
My spies in The Highland Gym inform me that Matroskin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matroskin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matroskin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matroskin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matroskin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Parker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
Matroskin scoring with punches from side control.
Matroskin is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matroskin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Parker is avoiding damage well.
Matroskin throws an elbow but Parker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Matroskin lands some shots froms side control.
Matroskin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Parker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Matroskin controlling the position from side mount.
Matroskin throws a strike aimed at the side of Parker's head but Parker avoids it well.
Matroskin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Parker to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Parker is trying to improve his position.
Matroskin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Parker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parker sneaks back into half guard.
Matroskin thows a huge punch but Parker dodges it nicely.
Matroskin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker tries to roll over but Matroskin keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matroskin wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
Matroskin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parker trying to control here.
Matroskin working over Parker with some ground and pound. Parker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parker is refusing to be controlled, as Matroskin sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matroskin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matroskin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Cat Matroskin 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.
Parker avoids the body shot from Matroskin.
Matroskin misses with a wild body shot.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matroskin manages to avoid it.
Matroskin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matroskin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
A short left from Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matroskin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matroskin working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matroskin throws an elbow but misses.
Matroskin scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Matroskin.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matroskin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Matroskin.
Matroskin is trying to drag Parker to the mat but Parker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matroskin lands with a left to the head.
Matroskin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Cat Matroskin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matroskin blocking some punches.
Matroskin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker blocks a body shot from Matroskin.
Matroskin blocks an uppercut.
Matroskin breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin misses with a jab to the body
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matroskin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matroskin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matroskin is out of range and Parker settles back down.
Matroskin wants to counter the offense by Parker and move into the clinch position.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matroskin throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
As Matroskin tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Matroskin manages to avoid the attempt.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Parker sets himself, and Matroskin steps forward looking for the clinch! Parker avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin pushes Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matroskin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Matroskin.
Parker prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker blocks a body shot from Matroskin.
Matroskin blocks an uppercut.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Matroskin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matroskin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Matroskin manages to end up in side control.
Matroskin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Parker to see if he's OK.
Matroskin looks up at the clock and then as Parker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matroskin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matroskin trying to control the position but Parker is working away.
Matroskin taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matroskin off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker avoiding Matroskin 's attempts to control his hands.
Matroskin is trying to control the position but Parker manages to sink in the RNC - Matroskin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Warren Parker!
Warren Parker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chocolate Mousse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousse has chosen Adieu Vieille Europe as his entrance music. Chocolate Mousse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Chocolate Mousse!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasquez counters with a left and a right that stings Mousse.
Mousse goes for a double leg but Vasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vasquez continues to drive forward.
Vasquez staying out of range there.
Vasquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vasquez lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Mousse.
A slow jab from Mousse misses its intended target.
Mousse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Vasquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Vasquez.
Mousse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mousse throws a shot from downtown. Vasquez moves away and avoids it.
Vasquez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vasquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mousse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mousse digs a good hook to Vasquez's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasquez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mousse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mousse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mousse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Mousse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vasquez rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasquez. Mousse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mousse misses with a series of wild punches.
Mousse takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Vasquez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mousse.
Vasquez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mousse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mousse slips a jab and a cross from Vasquez.
Mousse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousse lands with a nice combination. Vasquez backs away looking to recover.
Mousse looks to land a combination but Vasquez avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mousse lands a right hook to the body.
Mousse 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.
Mousse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Alejandro Vasquez has been cut.
Mousse misses with a wild combination.
Mousse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mousse misses with a takedown
and Vasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasquez ducks under a wild hook from Mousse.
As Mousse looks to move away, Vasquez throws a big counter combo bu Mousse just gets out of the way.
Mousse lands an overhand right.
Vasquez lands with a cross.
Vasquez tries to move into range but Mousse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasquez dodges the punch combination from Mousse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Mousse's shoulder, as Mousse tries to avoid the shot.
Alejandro Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mousse misses with a wild body shot.
Mousse throws a looping overhand right but Vasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Vasquez staying out of range there.
Jab from Mousse.
Chocolate Mousse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousse scores with a body shot.
Mousse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Mousse. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Vasquez.
Mousse moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousse misses with an uppercut.
Mousse misses with a body shot.
Mousse displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vasquez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mousse misses with the combination.
Vasquez tries to counter by clinching up but Mousse breaks away and moves out of range.
Oh Vasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Mousse misses.
Vasquez seems to have got his legs back now.
Mousse looks to land a combination but Vasquez avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasquez misses the target.
Vasquez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Vasquez.
Vasquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mousse lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Vasquez can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Mousse and Vasquez drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Mousse.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chocolate Mousse!
During a confident post fight interview, Chocolate Mousse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Alejandro Vasquez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll come back to punch your face, bitch'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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