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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Mattos (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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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itshak Rabinovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Mattos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Rabinovitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mattos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mattos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mattos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rabinovitch loads up on a big right hand but Mattos slips the punch.
Mattos wants to land a leg kick but Rabinovitch is out of range.
Mattos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mattos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rabinovitch sets himself, and Mattos steps forward looking for the clinch! Rabinovitch avoids it this time.
Mattos throws a big shot that misses.
Rabinovitch misses with an uppercut.
Mattos throws a head kick that misses.
Mattos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rabinovitch. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rabinovitch misses with a hook
and Mattos moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Rabinovitch.
It looks like Walter Mattos has been cut.
Knees to the body from Rabinovitch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mattos looking to slow down the pace here.
Rabinovitch scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabinovitch throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mattos.
Mattos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rabinovitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mattos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rabinovitch throws a jab when Mattos was well out of range.
Rabinovitch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mattoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mattos doesn't manage to clinch there - Rabinovitch circles away.
Rabinovitch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Mattos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mattos throws a leg kick that misses.
Mattos moves out of range of the body kick from Rabinovitch.
Mattos misses with a head kick.
Rabinovitch lands a head kick!
Rabinovitch takes a swing at Mattos's ribcage but misses.
Mattos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rabinovitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rabinovitch throws a low kick but Mattos avoids it.
Mattos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Mattos throws a head kick that Rabinovitch semi-blocks.
Mattos tries to work over Rabinovitch's front leg with a kick but Rabinovitch checks it.
Mattos moves out of range of the strikes.
Mattos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rabinovitch scores with a hook.
A head kick by Mattos misses
and Rabinovitch counters with a body kick.
Mattos looks winded!
Rabinovitch lands a big head kick that sends Mattos tumbling to the mat! Rabinovitch takes a step backwards and waves Mattos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mattos is rocked!
Rabinovitch ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Mattos's jaw. Mattos's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Rabinovitch does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Itshak Rabinovitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Natanael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen comes to the cage accompanied by Maamme Laulu. Keijo Virtanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Keijo Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Natanael!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natanael tries for a takedown but Virtanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Natanael tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtanen swivels and escapes.
Natanael fails with a takedown attempt.
Keijo Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Natanael.
Natanael has his takedown stuffed
and Virtanen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Virtanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Natanael's guard.
Virtanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Natanael is just riding it out for now. Virtanen eventually gives up the hold.
Virtanen wants to pass to mount but Natanael is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen is trying to work for a kimura but Natanael is defending well.
Virtanen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen prevents Natanael from improving his position.
Virtanen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Virtanen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Natanael has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Natanael!
Virtanen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Natanael stands and throws Virtanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries to bench press Natanael off him but Natanael keeps the position.
Natanael tries to score with some ground and pound. Virtanen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Virtanen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Virtanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Natanael passes into side control, despite Virtanen's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virtanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen struggling a bit here.
Natanael gets to mount! Virtanen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Virtanen is looking to get to half guard.
Natanael is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Natanael throws some wild stikes that Virtanen manages to avoid easily.
Virtanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Virtanen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Virtanen looking for submissions off his back.
Virtanen is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natanael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virtanen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Virtanen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Virtanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Natanael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Natanael throws a jab but it's blocked by Virtanen.
Natanael throws a series of punches but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Natanael! But no joy.
Virtanen throws a lazy right hand but Natanael sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Virtanen misses with a body shot
and Natanael counters with a stiff right hand.
Natanael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Natanael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virtanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Virtanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virtanen defending well as Natanael loads up on a big left hand.
Virtanen lands a jab to Natanael's midsection.
Natanael misses with a looping left.
Virtanen feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen leaves Natanael with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Virtanen digs a good hook to Natanael's body.
Natanael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.
Virtanen misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Virtanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Natanael tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtanen defends well and Natanael ends up having to push Virtanen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtanen is looking to wear down Natanael with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Natanael fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keijo Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Natanael.
Natanael slips under a jab.
Natanael has a takedown stuffed.
Virtanen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Natanael!
Virtanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Virtanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natanael is looking to regain half guard here but Virtanen keeps moving and retains side control.
Virtanen taking a breather here.
Virtanen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Natanael, who protects the arm well.
Virtanen trying to control the action but Natanael is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natanael is looking to reverse the position.
Virtanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Natanael is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Natanael gets back to half guard.
Virtanen wants to take a breather but Natanael is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Natanael manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Virtanen forces his way into half guard.
Natanael looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is trying to work for a kimura but Natanael is defending well.
Virtanen is looking for a kimura here.
Virtanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Natanael does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Natanael slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natanael working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Virtanen has passed into half guard!
Natanael is looking to control Virtanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Natanael avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Virtanen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A big right from Virtanen misses.
Virtanen defending well as Natanael loads up on a big left hand.
Natanael dives in for a single leg takedown but Virtanen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Virtanen throws a jab when Natanael was well out of range.
Natanael shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Natanael lands a glancing blow to the side of Virtanen's head.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Natanael, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Natanael misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keijo Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Natanael.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Natanael moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natanael throws a looping overhand right but Virtanen ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Natanael.
Virtanen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natanael misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Natanael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Natanael moves away.
Natanael ducks under a wild hook from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Natanael.
Virtanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Natanael moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Virtanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Natanael can do to turn this around?
Virtanen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Virtanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Natanael is looking to regain half guard here but Virtanen keeps moving and retains side control.
Virtanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keijo Virtanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natanael looking for a sweep but Virtanen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Virtanen controlling the pace for now.
Natanael is in all sorts of trouble here.
Virtanen content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen fails to take his opponent's back.
Anderson Natanael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen works his way to his opponent's back.
Natanael is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Natanael trying to control the hands but Virtanen won't let him.
Natanael can't escape the position.
Virtanen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Natanael looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Virtanen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is hanging on to Natanael's back as he tries to escape.
Virtanen is persistently looking for the submission but Natanael is defending it well.
Natanael breaks Virtanen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Virtanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virtanen pulls Natanael in close to prevent any damage.
Virtanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Natanael is aware though and is defending well.
Natanael wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
Natanael throwing strikes from guard but Virtanen blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Virtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Virtanen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Virtanen!
A relieved looking Keijo Virtanen 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny McCoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid 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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiebknecht scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Danny McCoy has been cut.
Hiebknecht slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
Hiebknecht swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiebknecht moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCoy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hiebknecht misses with a wild combination.
Hiebknecht fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiebknecht throws a series of punches but McCoy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
McCoy throws a series of strikes that have Hiebknecht backpedaling.
Hiebknecht misses with the combination.
Hiebknecht dodges the punch combination from McCoy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiebknecht. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiebknecht throws out the jab.
McCoy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hiebknecht scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiebknecht.
Despite the aggression on McCoy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hiebknecht lands a nice shot that snaps McCoy's head back.
Hiebknecht throws a series of punches but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiebknecht needs to keep his hands up - McCoy had a free shot at his head there.
Hiebknecht walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Hiebknecht. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiebknecht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throws a nice looking combination but Hiebknecht bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiebknecht lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCoy circles away quickly and effectively.
McCoy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCoy misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCoy, as that shot connected.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiebknecht manages to avoid it.
Hiebknecht digs a good body shot into McCoy's ribs.
Hiebknecht fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Hiebknecht catches McCoy right on the button with a cross.
McCoy moves forwards but Hiebknecht connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiebknecht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiebknecht dodges the punch combination from McCoy.
Hiebknecht takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiebknecht tries to bum rush McCoy with a series of wild strikes but McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCoy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hiebknecht dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCoy throws a right and a left that Hiebknecht avoids nicely.
Hiebknecht misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny McCoy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hiebknecht scores with a hook to the body. McCoy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from McCoy. Those never looked like landing.
Hiebknecht swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiebknecht stuns McCoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCoy ducks right into an uppercut from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht throws a right and a left that McCoy avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from McCoy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Hiebknecht.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiebknecht throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hiebknecht connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from McCoy misses.
Jab, jab by Hiebknecht - just one landing.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht is winning the standup battle so far.
McCoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiebknecht attempts a counter takedown but McCoy avoids it well and moves away.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Hiebknecht.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiebknecht.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McCoy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hiebknecht has got the better of the exchanges.
McCoy fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCoy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hiebknecht rather than just go for the knockout.
Hiebknecht scores with a body shot.
McCoy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hiebknecht lands with a cross.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiebknecht.
McCoy throws out a counter right but Hiebknecht avoids it with no problem.
Hiebknecht displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab.
Hiebknecht connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCoy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hiebknecht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hiebknecht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
McCoy looks to land a combination but Hiebknecht avoids it well.
Hiebknecht misses with an uppercut.
Hiebknecht takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That has opened up Danny McCoy's cut even more.
Decent striking displayed by Hiebknecht there.
Hiebknecht takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses.
Hiebknecht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Hiebknecht. Those never looked like landing.
Hiebknecht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht looks to throw the jab but McCoy is out of range.
McCoy throws a counter combo.
Hiebknecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
Hiebknecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from McCoy misses.
Hiebknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiebknecht scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiebknecht uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCoy has time to react.
Hiebknecht lands with a good body shot.
Hiebknecht takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny McCoy's cut.
That's time! Hiebknecht's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Hiebknecht misses the target.
Hiebknecht scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hiebknecht clobbers McCoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiebknecht.
It seemed like McCoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hiebknecht misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiebknecht is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCoy.
Hiebknecht tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCoy counters with a right hand to the body.
McCoy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for McCoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Hiebknecht coming out on top.
McCoy staying out of range there.
Hiebknecht throws a series of punches but McCoy avoids them all with ease.
McCoy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice straight punches there by Hiebknecht. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiebknecht.
McCoy slips a jab and a cross from Hiebknecht.
Despite the aggression on McCoy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Hiebknecht.
Hiebknecht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCoy scores with a body shot.
McCoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiebknecht was well out of range. Poor timing from McCoy.
Hiebknecht appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiebknecht will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCoy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hiebknecht fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Hiebknecht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht throws a body punch but McCoy moves out of range.
A nice side step and McCoy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiebknecht.
McCoy loads up on a big right hand but Hiebknecht slips the punch.
Hiebknecht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
McCoy throws a body shot but no joy.
McCoy moves away from the strike by Hiebknecht.
McCoy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from McCoy.
McCoy blocks a jab.
Hiebknecht lands with a cross.
Danny McCoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy misses with a double jab.
Hiebknecht looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Hiebknecht does it's job there.
Hiebknecht tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hiebknecht scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Hiebknecht throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiebknecht moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hiebknecht has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bratt Nardello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Owens (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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260 lbs
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270 lbs
10 - 1 - 2 |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bratt Nardello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Johnny Owens!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nardello misses with an uppercut.
Nardello looks to land a left hand but Owens moved out of range nicely.
Owens moves into the clinch.
Owens tries to throw a body punch but Nardello avoids it by throwing Owens back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nardello wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Owens has him pressed against the cage.
Owens lands with a left to the head.
Owens pushes Nardello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nardello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens lands a shoulder strike.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Nardello.
Owens lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Owens - that landed with a thud.
Nardello is trying to force a seperation but Owens has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nardello wants to break the clinch but can't.
Owens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Owens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nardello backwards.
Owens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Nardello.
Owens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nardello blocking some punches.
Nardello wants to break free but Owens has control.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Nardello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nardello backwards.
Owens lands with a right to the head.
Nardello prevents a body shot from Owens.
Nardello is looking to break free of the clinch but Owens has double underhooks.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Nardello tries to break the clinch but Owens is controlling the position.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens lands an uppercut.
Owens misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nardello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Owens lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Nardello.
Owens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Owens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Owens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens gets through Nardello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Owens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Owens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nardello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Owens.
Nardello is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Owens.
Owens gets through Nardello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Owens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nardellos head.
Nice body punch from Owens - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nardello backwards.
Owens lands a shoulder strike.
Owens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nardello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Owens pushes Nardello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens gets through Nardello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Owens lands a right hand.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nardello tries to break the clinch but Owens is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Owens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Owens closes the distance and pushes Nardello back into the cage.
Nardello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Owens.
Owens working aggressively here.
Owens prevents Nardello from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nardello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Owens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Nardello.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owens is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Owens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nardello backwards.
Owens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nardello.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Nardello tries to break the clinch but Owens is controlling the position.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Nardello.
Johnny Owens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Owens can't find room to land a body shot as Nardello controls the action.
Owens lands a body punch.
Owens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nardello takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Owens.
Owens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nardello looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nardello.
A nice right hand lands inside from Owens.
Owens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nardellos head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Owens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Owens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Owens lands with a left to the head.
Nardello is rocked!
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!
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Nardello.
Owens drops Nardello onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nardello is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Nardello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Owens creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nardello's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nardello drops to his knees and Owens pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Owens!
A very excited looking Johnny Owens 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pyotr Korobeikin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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30
203 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
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200 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyotr Korobeikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin scores with a jab to the head.
Korobeikin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Korobeikin is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Korobeikin is working away from the top position though.
Korobeikin is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.
Korobeikin controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Korobeikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison is not content to let Korobeikin control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morrison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Korobeikin trying to control the pace.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Korobeikin is controlling well.
Morrison is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Korobeikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Korobeikin sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Korobeikin takes one to the side of the head.
Korobeikin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Korobeikin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morrison misses with a body shot
and Korobeikin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morrison won't be happy with that.
Korobeikin wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Korobeikin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Korobeikin is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korobeikin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrison tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrison is not content to let Korobeikin control the position.
Morrison tries to bench press Korobeikin off him but Korobeikin keeps the position.
Korobeikin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
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.
Korobeikin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
Morrison stops Korobeikin from passing to mount.
Morrison trying his best to control but Korobeikin has mounted him.
Korobeikin prevents Morrison from getting the reversal.
Korobeikin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morrison looks a forlorn figure.
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morrison to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morrison shrugs it off.
Korobeikin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin 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.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Korobeikin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Korobeikin.
Morrison is pulling down on Korobeikin's head. It's preventing any offense from Korobeikin, at least for the moment.
Korobeikin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison pulls Korobeikin in to control the position.
Korobeikin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Korobeikin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Korobeikin preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Korobeikin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Korobeikin slips a jab from Morrison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Korobeikin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korobeikin scores with the left hand. Morrison knows he should have avoided that one.
Korobeikin throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korobeikin scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Korobeikin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korobeikin lands the left hand.
Morrison takes a swing at Korobeikin's ribcage but misses.
Grant Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Morrison misses
so Korobeikin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Korobeikin is looking to work some ground and pound but Morrison has wrist control.
Morrison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Korobeikin tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korobeikin wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Korobeikin cracks Morrison with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Korobeikin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Korobeikin preventing the sweep.
Morrison controls Korobeikin momentarily but Korobeikin frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Korobeikin lands a jab to the head.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korobeikin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korobeikin tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Korobeikin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Korobeikin has time to react.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison clinches up against the cage.
Korobeikin tries to pull guard but Morrison holds him up against the cage and eventually Korobeikin drops back down to his feet.
Morrison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morrison has a couple of punches blocked by Korobeikin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin trying to control the position but instead, Morrison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korobeikin into the cage.
Korobeikin taking a breather.
Korobeikin seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Morrison is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Morrison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Korobeikin.
Morrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Korobeikin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Korobeikin avoids it with no problem.
Korobeikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Korobeikin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morrison enables Korobeikin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morrison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morrison wants to hit a switch here but Korobeikin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison there!
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is squirming around, avoiding Korobeikin's attempts to control the action.
Morrison is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison is still trying to improve position.
Korobeikin breaks from Morrison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Korobeikin trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Korobeikin avoids the attempt from Morrison to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Korobeikin maintains control.
Morrison is squirming around, avoiding Korobeikin's attempts to control the action.
Morrison wants to hold on but Korobeikin pushes him away.
Korobeikin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morrison is surviving well by controlling Korobeikin's body position as best he can.
Korobeikin lands with some strikes.
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Korobeikin controlling the position easily from mount.
Korobeikin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morrison to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morrison shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin controlling his opponent.
Morrison wants to hold on but Korobeikin pushes him away.
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Korobeikin has a good base and remains in mount.
Korobeikin working for a guillotine from mount but Morrison is in no mood to give up.
Morrison sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Korobeikin wants to free his trapped foot but Morrison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grant Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korobeikin moves nicely into side control.
Pyotr Korobeikin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison prevents Korobeikin from moving into mount.
Morrison tries to improve position but can't.
Morrison wants to control but Korobeikin postures up.
Korobeikin wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Korobeikin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Korobeikin, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Korobeikin!
A victorious Pyotr Korobeikin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Mousse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousse's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Adieu Vieille Europe. The key to victory for Chocolate Mousse has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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29
212 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
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220 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Chocolate Mousse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mousse looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is working Mousse over with some ground and pound from side control.
Coleman controls the position.
Coleman working the ground and pound from side control.
Coleman working away.
Coleman happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Mousse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coleman working the ground and pound.
Coleman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mousse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coleman connects with a decent elbow.
Coleman landing a few strikes.
Mousse taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mousse is looking for a sweep.
Coleman moves into full mount!
Mousse is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousse tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Coleman landing strikes from the mount.
Mousse is bucking up trying to escape but Coleman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mousse tries to lock up and control but Coleman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coleman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mousse hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coleman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Coleman.
Coleman trying to control but Mousse is having none of it.
Mousse is looking to get to half guard.
Coleman looking to finish Mousse with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mousse!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman with a couple of short strikes.
Coleman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mousse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is landing with some decent strikes but Mousse is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mousse is rocked!
Mousse is looking to get to half guard.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mousse looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Mousse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Coleman! That's really hurt Mousse and he's turned his back - Coleman keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Coleman jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Coleman!
Black Coleman very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudemir Bonanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marx Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudemir Bonanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marx Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bonanza as Bronson shoots in.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bonanza.
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.
Bronson is looking for a sweep.
Bronson struggling a bit here.
Bronson prevents Bonanza from moving into mount.
Bonanza tries for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.
Bronson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonanza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Bronson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonanza controlling from side mount.
Bonanza is trying to get an arm triangle but Bronson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bonanza off and has taken his back!
Bronson working for a choke but Bonanza is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Bronson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Bonanza is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Bronson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Bonanza taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marx Bronson!
After the fight, Marx Bronson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askren comes to the cage accompanied by wave after wave mr probs. Kedorf has chosen POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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274 lbs
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265 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kedorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren darts in and clinches Kedorf up against the cage.
Askren lands an elbow that stopped Kedorf in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Askren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Askren tries to work over Kedorf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Askren.
Askren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kedorf's efforts to push away.
Askren lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Askren cracks Kedorf with a nice body shot.
Askren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Barol Kedorf's cut even more.
A hook to the body from Askren.
Nice elbow from Askren.
Askren tries to work over Kedorf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Kedorf controls his hands.
Askren tries a body shot but Kedorf blocks it.
Askren lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Kedorf controls his hands.
Kedorf is looking to break free of the clinch but Askren has double underhooks.
Askren pushes off an throws an elbow but Kedorf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Askren - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askren.
The cut above Barol Kedorf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barol Kedorf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benny Askren!
Benny Askren made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thresh I'm coming to get you punk '.
Barol Kedorf spoke after the fight, saying '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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Wad (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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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Wad!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Wad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juravlev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wad slips under a jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wad counters with a nice body shot.
Wad jabs Juravlev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juravlev throws the left hand but Wad avoids the punch easily.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Wad moved out of range.
Juravlev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juravlev tries to avoid it but Wad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juravlev to the ground. Juravlev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juravlev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wad throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Juravlev misses the target.
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!
Juravlev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wad counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev throws a series of strikes that have Wad backpedaling.
Juravlev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juravlev looks to throw the jab but Wad is out of range.
Juravlev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Juravlev rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Juravlev - just one landing.
Juravlev avoids the body shot from Wad.
Juravlev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Juravlev thuds his right hand into Wad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Juravlev misses.
Alexey Juravlev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Juravlev on the side of the head.
Wad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juravlev.
Juravlev takes a swing at Wad's ribcage but misses.
Juravlev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Juravlev lands a left and a right that send Wad crashing to the mat, dazed. Juravlev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wad is rocked!
Juravlev misses with a body shot
and Wad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Juravlev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wad backwards.
Juravlev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wad is still on wobbly legs! Can Juravlev finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Wad fails to land.
Wad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wad seems to have recovered his senses.
Juravlev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Juravlev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wad backwards.
Wad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juravlev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wad can't find room to land a body shot as Juravlev controls the action.
Juravlev prevents a body shot from Wad.
Juravlev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juravlev scores with a hook to the body.
Juravlev cracks Wad with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juravlev stalls.
Wad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juravlev pushes Wad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Wad.
Wad takes a shot to the head.
Wad misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wad misses with a lunging right hand
and Juravlev counters with a nice body shot.
Juravlev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juravlev throws a shot from downtown. Wad moves away and avoids it.
Wad misses with a straight left.
Wad slips a straight right by Juravlev.
Juravlev lands a big right hand that sends Wad crashing to the mat! Juravlev stays standing though and waves Wad back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juravlev.
Wad tries to clinch but Juravlev moves out of range.
Juravlev throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Juravlev. Beautiful body shot.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Wad moved out of range.
Wad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juravlev keeps the fight on the outside.
Juravlev lands with a straight right. Wad didn't see that one coming.
Juravlev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Juravlev throws a shot from downtown. Wad moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wad slips under a jab.
Wad missing with a left hand there. Juravlev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juravlev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wad slips a jab from Juravlev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Juravlev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wad in his tracks.
Juravlev ducks under a wild hook from Wad.
Juravlev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wad can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Juravlev misses
and Wad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juravlev misses with a hook.
Wad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wad avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
Juravlev looks to land a left hand but Wad moved out of range nicely.
Wad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juravlev throws out the jab.
Wad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Juravlev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexey Juravlev is winning the standup battle so far.
Juravlev misses with a wild combination.
Wad is looking for the big counter here.
Wad slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juravlev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juravlev takes a swing at Wad's ribcage but misses.
Juravlev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wad cracks a nice hook into Juravlev's ribs.
Juravlev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juravlev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wad scrambles back to his feet.
Juravlev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juravlev lands a left and a right that send Wad crashing to the mat, dazed. Juravlev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wad misses with a leg kick.
Wad works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev lands with a nice body punch.
Juravlev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Wad counter with a right hand.
Oooooh!!! Juravlev has knocked Wad down with a huge combo! Juravlev steps away and waves a wobbly Wad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Juravlev ducks under a wild hook from Wad.
Wad moves out of range as Juravlev strikes.
Wad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wad just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Juravlev.
A punch combination from Wad misses.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wad moves away.
Wad wants to counter with a clinch but Juravlev pushes him away.
Wad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wad wants to counter with a clinch but Juravlev pushes him away.
Juravlev misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev looks to throw the jab but Wad is out of range.
Juravlev throws a jab but it's blocked by Wad.
Juravlev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juravlev scores with a punch to the head.
Juravlev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wad sprawling to the canvas! Wad rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Juravlev finish him?!
Juravlev misses with an uppercut
and Wad counters with a left and a right that stings Juravlev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juravlev lands a right hook to the body.
Juravlev throws a hook but Wad blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Wad misses.
Wad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juravlev was well out of range. Poor timing from Wad.
Juravlev cracks Wad with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wad looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Juravlev finish him?
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
Juravlev lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wad falls backwards - clearly groggy! Juravlev dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Juravlev!
Alexey Juravlev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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