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L.V.P. - Eeazy vs. Schittd PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiromichi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiromichi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins avoids the head kick by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Matsumoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Matsumoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Collins gets a takedown into half guard.
Matsumoto is controlling Collins's trapped leg to prevent Collins from advancing to side control.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matsumoto trying to control from the bottom.
Matsumoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsumoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto pushes Collins off looking to stand but Collins dives back in and keeps control.
Collins throws a strike but Matsumoto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsumoto's head.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsumoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins being controlled here momentarily.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matsumoto pulls Collins in to control the position.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
Matsumoto stops Collins from standing up.
Matsumoto wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matsumoto slips nicely into half guard.
Collins is staying active underneath Matsumoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Collins tries to kick Matsumoto off but Matsumoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Collins is defending well.
Matsumoto tries to stand but can't do so whilst Collins controls his leg.
Matsumoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matsumoto tries to pass to full mount but Collins defends it.
Matsumoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Matsumoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Matsumoto is out of range.
Matsumoto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matsumoto staying out of range there.
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsumoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matsumoto.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsumoto throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Matsumoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiromichi Matsumoto 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.
Collins checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Matsumoto moved out of range nicely.
Fred Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsumoto 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.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsumoto throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Matsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
Collins moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Matsumoto goes down! Can Collins finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsumoto is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matsumoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins wants to stand and escape but Matsumoto is having none of it.
Matsumoto trying to move into half guard but instead Collins has managed to sweep!
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Collins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matsumoto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Matsumoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Matsumoto covering up! Collins comes in with a big uppercut and Matsumoto goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fred Collins!
A less than humble Fred Collins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Hiromichi Matsumoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'For sure I'll come back stronger and more prepared next time. And next time, I will be the one with their hand raised!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley Sheilds will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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45
181 lbs
23 - 27 - 1 |
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31
182 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Sheilds!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sheilds's half guard.
TupperII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sheilds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of TupperII's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take TupperII's back!
Sheilds softening up his opponent with strikes here.
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
TupperII rolls, trying to escape but Sheilds keeps control of the position.
TupperII covers up after that shot from Sheilds.
Sheilds lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Sheilds connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for TupperII to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheilds is persistently looking for the submission but TupperII is defending it well.
Sheilds cracks TupperII with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing TupperII from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Sheilds scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sheilds lands shots from the back.
TupperII is trapped and Sheilds is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheilds scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. TupperII is looking for a way out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheilds biding his time, controlling TupperII.
Sheilds looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Sheilds softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TupperII covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
TupperII is rocked!
Sheilds gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Oh TupperII is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheilds is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at TupperII. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sheilds scores with strikes from the back.
Sheilds lands a massive shot to the side of TupperII 's head and he's out cold! Sheilds jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ashley Sheilds!
After winning the bout, Ashley Sheilds 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vyacheslav Fedotov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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130 lbs
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137 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Laprise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vyacheslav Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laprise shoots in and gets a takedown into Fedotov's guard.
Fedotov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laprise trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedotov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Laprise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fedotov is one step ahead there.
Fedotov trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.
Fedotov won't allow Laprise to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise is trying to keep Fedotov in close.
Fedotov trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.
Laprise has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a big right hand that misses.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fedotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Laprise has wrist control.
Fedotov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fedotov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laprise's legs.
Laprise is looking to reverse the position.
Laprise taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fedotov working the ground and pound from side control.
Laprise is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov working the body and head with strikes.
Fedotov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fedotov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laprise sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Laprise is not content to let Fedotov control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedotov works to advance to full mount. Laprise defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fedotov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Laprise tries to reverse the position but Fedotov maintains control.
Laprise is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laprise blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fedotov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Laprise because Fedotov loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laprise might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fedotov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laprise?
Fedotov tries to control but Laprise wriggling away.
Fedotov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laprise avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fedotov.
Laprise wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fedotov.
Fedotov working Laprise over with strikes here.
Fedotov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fedotov with a couple of short strikes.
Laprise is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Laprise is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov with a couple of short strikes.
Fedotov landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Laprise is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fedotov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Fedotov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fedotov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laprise's face.
Fedotov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fedotov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fedotov misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Laprise blocks a jab.
Laprise seems to have got his legs back now.
Pierre Laprise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laprise fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fedotov sprawls well initially but Laprise persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fedotov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fedotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laprise's guard.
Laprise trying to keep a closed guard but Fedotov is proving a slippery customer.
Fedotov tries to free his leg and advance position but Laprise is retaining full guard.
Laprise utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laprise has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fedotov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Laprise has wrist control.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fedotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedotov landing with the ground and pound.
Fedotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Laprise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedotov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fedotov trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fedotov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laprise controls Fedotov momentarily but Fedotov frees himself.
Fedotov trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laprise fails with the takedown
and Laprise takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laprise darts in looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets double underhooks and turns Laprise into the cage.
Fedotov throws a lazy right hand but Laprise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fedotov lands a really nice looking cross but Laprise seems unphased.
Laprise displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedotov throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedotov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laprise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedotov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fedotov wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Laprise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laprise shoots in for a double leg but Fedotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laprise doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedotov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fedotov looks to land a combination. Laprise sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laprise.
Jab from Fedotov.
Fedotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laprise slips under a jab from Fedotov.
Laprise appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fedotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Laprise goes for a double leg but Fedotov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fedotov continues to drive forward.
Fedotov throws out a counter right but Laprise avoids it with no problem.
Fedotov misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Fedotov coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laprise looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedotov is fending him off so far but Laprise persists. Nope, Fedotov circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedotov stuffs the takedown.
Laprise is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fedotov's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laprise is looking for a kimura but Fedotov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laprise to get the leverage.
Fedotov moves into full guard.
Fedotov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fedotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laprise's guard.
Fedotov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laprise looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fedotov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laprise throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fedotov's waist but Fedotov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laprise off to one side.
Laprise shoots for a takedown but Fedotov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laprise looks for a takedown but Fedotov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Laprise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laprise shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedotov tries to sprawl out of it but Laprise keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedotov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Fedotov as Laprise shoots in.
Laprise fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fedotov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fedotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laprise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fedotov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laprise dives in for a single leg takedown but Fedotov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fedotov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laprises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laprise shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov scores with a hook to the body. Laprise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fedotov scores with a jab. Laprise acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laprise shoots and misses
and Fedotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedotov lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Fedotov. No joy for Laprise on that attempt.
Fedotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fedotov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laprise's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fedotov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fedotov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Fedotov. Beautiful body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laprise is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fedotov.
Fedotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vyacheslav Fedotov 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.
Laprise goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laprise fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedotov throws a hook to the side of Laprise's head but Laprise sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fedotov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vyacheslav Fedotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov shows good takedown defense.
Fedotov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laprise shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedotov sprawls well. He's pushed Laprise's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedotov cracks the inside of Laprise's front leg.
Fedotov connects with a jab.
Vyacheslav Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fedotov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fedotov as he avoids it easily.
Laprise shoots in looking for a takedown but Fedotov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laprise's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fedotov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fedotov manages to break the clinch.
Fedotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov scores with a sloppy right hand. Laprise should have avoided that one.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedotov flicks out a counter leg kick but Laprise steps away.
Pierre Laprise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Fedotov. No joy for Laprise on that attempt.
Fedotov throws a series of punches but Laprise moves out of range.
Laprise changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedotov tries to avoid it but Laprise manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedotov to the ground. Fedotov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fedotov 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.
Laprise's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fedotov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laprise scrambles back to his feet.
Fedotov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laprise back to the cage. Fedotov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fedotov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fedotov swings for the body but Laprise moves out of range.
Fedotov scores with a hook to the body. Laprise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laprise needs to keep his hands up - Fedotov had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Laprise misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fedotov lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands with an uppercut that bounces Laprise off the cage and back into range.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown but Fedotov shows good takedown defense.
Fedotov lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedotov. Laprise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laprise attempts a counter takedown but Fedotov avoids it well and moves away.
Fedotov misses with a two punch combination.
Fedotov lands a jab.
Fedotov's corner calls for a 1-2. Fedotov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laprise closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedotov circles away.
Laprise defending well as Fedotov loads up on a big left hand.
Pierre Laprise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laprise looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fedotov with a hook.
Laprise with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fedotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedotov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fedotov scores with a nice right hand.
Laprise takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Fedotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fedotov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Fedotov!
A victorious Vyacheslav Fedotov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brogan Kearney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins has chosen "The Red" by Chevelle as his entrance music. 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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165 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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brogan Kearney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kearney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kearney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kearney looking to control.
Hopkins 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.
Kearney wants to sweep but no luck.
Kearney pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kearney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kearney throwing strikes but missing.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Kearney from controlling successfully.
Hopkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kearney manages to get himself to full guard.
Kearney has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
Kearney keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hopkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kearney is pulling down on Hopkins's head to control his posture.
Hopkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kearney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kearney working a defensive guard but Hopkins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kearney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hopkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kearney is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins staying calm.
Kearney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hopkins.
Hopkins landing a few strikes.
That's four 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.
Hopkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hopkins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kearney will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kearney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hopkins.
Hopkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hopkins trying to control the action but Kearney is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kearney is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hopkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Kearney saw that one coming.
Kearney scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Kearney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kearney motions for Hopkins to come forward. Kearney throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Kearney fails with the takedown.
Hopkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hopkins clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins is leaning against Kearney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kearney jumps guard but Hopkins stands there with Kearney around his waist. Kearney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Kearney avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kearney.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brogan Kearney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kearney lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Kearney is trying to pull guard but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Kearney lands a shot to the body.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Kearney lands a nice shot to the body.
Kearney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
A short right from Kearney.
A nice left hand lands by Hopkins.
Kearney misses with some punches.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kearney misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kearney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kearney misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kearney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Kearney lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins lands a right hand.
A short left from Kearney.
It looks like Ryan Hopkins has been cut.
Kearney prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopkins.
Kearney tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kearney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopkins.
Hopkins is pressed up against the cage. Kearney has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hopkins down to the mat. Hopkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Kearney tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kearney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kearney scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kearney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kearney looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Kearney misses with a combination
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Kearney is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kearney hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Hopkins!
A relieved looking Ryan Hopkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henderson Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Róisín Murphy - Primitive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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37
213 lbs
33 - 18 - 1 |
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32
223 lbs
15 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Henderson Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Cormier on that attempt.
Murphy leaves Cormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Cormier moved away.
Murphy keeps Cormier at a distance using the push kick.
Cormier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Cormier tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murphy lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Cormier shoots in.
Brian Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
Brian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws the left hand but Cormier avoids the punch easily.
Murphy throws a head kick that Cormier semi-blocks.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Cormier avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brian Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cormier looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy scores with a push kick.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cormier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cormier showed some decent athleticism there.
Murphy is controlling Cormier's trapped leg to prevent Cormier from advancing to side control.
Cormier wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cormier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cormier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Cormier is controlling well.
Cormier slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Cormier eventually gives up the hold.
Cormier throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Cormier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cormier.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cormier.
Murphy is not content to let Cormier control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cormier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cormier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Cormier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Cormier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Cormier eventually gives up the hold.
Murphy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cormier.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier.
Cormier throws a big right hand that misses.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy looks to throw a body kick
and Cormier counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that.
Cormier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Cormier throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson Cormier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Cormier is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Cormier throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cormier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cormier is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Cormier is trying to keep Murphy in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cormier controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Murphy leaves Cormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cormier in his tracks.
Cormier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Brian Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Cormier sees coming a mile off.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brian Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Cormier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murphy.
Jab by Murphy.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cormier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cormier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cormier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cormier trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cormier postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Cormier throwing strikes but missing.
Cormier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cormier trying to move into half guard but instead Murphy has managed to sweep!
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Cormier is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cormier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cormier is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Cormier shoots in.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cormier tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cormier avoids a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a front kick that sends Cormier stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy lands a nice looking body kick.
Murphy throws a nice head kick!
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cormier moves out of range as Murphy throws a body kick.
Murphy gets caught napping as Cormier dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.
Cormier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormier trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Cormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cormier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Cormier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cormier throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cormier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cormier can do to turn this around?
Cormier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Cormier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier.
Cormier trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cormier is defended easily by Murphy.
Brian Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brian Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henderson Cormier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cormier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Cormier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murphy.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Cormier shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Cormier feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, Cormier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cormier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cormier is looking to pass into half guard but Murphy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murphy is in guard.
Cormier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy won't allow Cormier to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cormier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Murphy!
Our winner, Brian Murphy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera has chosen Sail as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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40
182 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
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37
173 lbs
33 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Margera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Margera.
Halo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo managing to control the position.
Margera stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera working some strikes from top position.
Margera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Margera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halo has his hands on Margera's head, controlling the position.
Margera trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Margera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halo looks to clinch
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Margera throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range.
Halo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Margera moves out of range of the body kick.
Halo tries to land a front kick but Margera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halo lands a big head kick that sends Margera tumbling to the mat! Halo takes a step backwards and waves Margera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Margera is rocked!
Halo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Halo with a hook.
Margera is still on wobbly legs! Can Halo finish him?
Halo tries to clinch up but Margera circles away and keeps his distance.
Halo scores with a jab to the body.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Margera seems to have recovered his senses.
Halo lands with a kick to the temple. Margera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Halo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Margera walks into a jab.
Margera's corner calls for a 1-2. Margera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo cracks the inside of Margera's front leg.
Margera avoids the head kick by Halo.
Halo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
Halo moves into the clinch successfully.
Margera is trying to push Halo away but Halo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Margera tries to circle away but Halo has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Halo.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Margeras head.
Margera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo working aggressively here.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo prevents the takedown attempt.
Halo misses with some punches.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Halo.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Margera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margera.
Halo misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Margera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Margera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halo moves into range and clinches up with Margera.
Margera tries to break free but Halo pushes him back against the cage.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Margera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Margera walks into a left hand.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Margera. That did some damage!
Halo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Margera's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Margera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halo on the side of the head.
Halo with a hook.
Michael Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Margera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Margera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halo tries to clinch up
and Margera counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Halo!
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Margera is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo trying to control but Margera postures up.
Margera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo gets full guard.
Margera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Margera from controlling successfully.
Halo has control of Margera's left arm, preventing Margera from doing any damage.
Margera throws a big elbow that misses.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Margera is in close to Halo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Margera from controlling successfully.
Halo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Margera throws an elbow that misses. Halo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Margera's guard. Nice move by Halo!
Halo wants to stand but Margera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Halo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo tries to stand but Margera is controlling from the bottom.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Margera wants to stand up but Halo is controlling him.
Halo preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Margera's head backwards.
Michael Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo blocks a jab.
Halo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Margera on the side of the head.
Halo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Margera is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Margera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halo lands with a big left! Margera is wobbled badly! Halo comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Margera to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Halo!
A relieved looking Michael Halo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Huang Tze Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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32
142 lbs
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32
135 lbs
18 - 29 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huang Tze Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Palmeiras tries to clinch up.
Tze Long stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Palmeiras moves away from the strike by Tze Long.
O Palmeiras tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tze Long keeps the fight on the outside.
O Palmeiras misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Palmeiras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tze Long lands a really nice looking cross but O Palmeiras seems unphased.
Tze Long throws the left hand but O Palmeiras avoids the punch easily.
O Palmeiras drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tze Long has been working on his boxing with his coaches at H-13 Alpha Elite Training in the buildup to the fight.
O Palmeiras moves to clinch but Tze Long breaks away
and Tze Long connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has been cut.
Tze Long decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
O Palmeiras is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tze Long sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Palmeiras defending well though.
O Palmeiras is still in real trouble! Can Tze Long finish him?
Tze Long throwing shots but O Palmeiras is blocking nicely.
O Palmeiras seems to have recovered his senses.
Tze Long not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tze Long working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tze Long throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Palmeiras tries to roll over but Tze Long keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tze Long lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tze Long lands a nice short elbow.
O Palmeiras is staying active underneath Tze Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tze Long working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tze Long stalling away here and it's allowed O Palmeiras to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tze Long won't allow O Palmeiras to sweep him here.
Tze Long trying to control but O Palmeiras is working from the bottom.
O Palmeiras looking for a sweep. Not yet O Palmeiras, not yet.
Tze Long throws a big elbow that misses.
O Palmeiras looking for a sweep. Not yet O Palmeiras, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tze Long slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tze Long postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tze Long distracts O Palmeiras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tze Long throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Palmeiras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tze Long won't allow O Palmeiras to sweep him here.
O Palmeiras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tze Long defends well.
O Palmeiras keeping moving, preventing Tze Long from controlling successfully.
O Palmeiras told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
O Palmeiras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tze Long.
O Palmeiras wants to sweep but no luck.
O Palmeiras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tze Long defends well.
Tze Long throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tze Long with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tze Long is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tze Long with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tze Long wants to control from the top but O Palmeiras keeps moving.
Tze Long preventing the sweep.
Tze Long is in close to O Palmeiras's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tze Long connects with a couple of short punches.
Tze Long works over O Palmeiras with some ground and pound from guard.
Tze Long prevents O Palmeiras from getting back to his feet.
O Palmeiras 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.
Tze Long controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
O Palmeiras manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Palmeiras.
Tze Long bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Palmeiras's head backwards.
Tze Long misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tze Long swings away with a body shot that misses
and O Palmeiras counters with a stiff right hand.
Huang Tze Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Palmeiras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Palmeiras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tze Long looks to land a combination but O Palmeiras avoids it well.
O Palmeiras now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huang Tze Long dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Palmeiras fails to land with a series of punches.
O Palmeiras closes the distance and clinches up with Tze Long, looking for a takedown. O Palmeiras pushes Tze Long against the cage but Tze Long circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tze Long misses with the combination.
O Palmeiras shoots in looking for a takedown. Tze Long tries to sprawl out of it but O Palmeiras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tze Long manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from O Palmeiras. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Tze Long wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tze Long lunges at O Palmeiras with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Palmeiras's hand.
O Palmeiras's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tze Long connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Palmeiras scrambles back to his feet.
Tze Long scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tze Long lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. O Palmeiras is looking to close the distance but Tze Long sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! O Palmeiras crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope O Palmeiras is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Huang Tze Long!
Huang Tze Long managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mystic Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbermat Serlal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ales Zhandunka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serlal comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat . Ales Zhandunka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zbermat Serlal's chin.
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40
265 lbs
29 - 15 - 0 |
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291 lbs
44 - 29 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zbermat Serlal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ales Zhandunka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhandunka throws a shot to the body.
Zhandunka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serlal ducks right into an uppercut from Zhandunka.
Zhandunka with a nice cross.
Serlal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Serlal misses with an uppercut
letting Zhandunka counter with a right hand.
Zhandunka blocks a jab.
Serlal scores with a punch to the head.
Zhandunka misses with a left hand
and Serlal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhandunka thinking.
Zhandunka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serlal counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Zhandunka.
Decent striking displayed by Zhandunka there.
Zhandunka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serlal.
Zhandunka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serlal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhandunka's head.
Zhandunka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut lands for Serlal. That snapped Zhandunka's head back.
Serlal misses with a combination
and Zhandunka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhandunka slaps away a takedown attempt from Serlal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhandunka throws a hook but Serlal blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Serlal.
Zhandunka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zhandunka gets caught napping as Serlal dives in and scores a takedown. Zhandunka manages to retain guard.
Zhandunka looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhandunka, not yet.
Serlal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhandunka is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serlal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Serlal wants to pass the guard but Zhandunka is keeping the position.
Serlal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zhandunka can't keep his opponent in guard - Serlal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serlal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Serlal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zhandunka's face.
Zhandunka wants to control but Serlal is having none of it.
Zhandunka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Serlal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zhandunka?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serlal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zhandunka working to try and regain half guard.
Serlal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Serlal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zhandunka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zhandunka is rocked!
Serlal lands a big shot to the head and Zhandunka winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zbermat Serlal!
After winning the bout, Zbermat Serlal 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 Eeazy Ee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Schittd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schittd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm a Passive Fist. 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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265 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
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31
284 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eeazy Ee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Schittd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schittd falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schittd 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Jack Schittd has been cut.
A jab from Schittd misses.
Ee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schittd looks to land a right hand but Ee moved out of range.
Ee with a nice cross.
Ee cracks Schittd with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ee has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Schittd to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schittd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ee ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Schittd out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eeazy Ee!
A very excited looking Eeazy Ee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Jack Schittd stepped up to the mic, saying 'well, fuck me !'.
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