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MMA Gods 33 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A S Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A S Kane will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Van Gogh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, A S Kane! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Van Gogh shoots in and bounces Kane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Van Gogh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kane's head. Van Gogh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Van Gogh works over Kane with some ground and pound from guard. Van Gogh's corner is telling him to maintain position. Van Gogh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kane's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Van Gogh landing some decent shots from guard. Van Gogh is working Kane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Gogh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Van Gogh scoring with some ground and pound. Van Gogh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Van Gogh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Van Gogh's corner is telling him to maintain position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Van Gogh lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Gogh stands up over Kane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kane looks winded! Van Gogh lands a couple of digs.
Kane is rocked! Van Gogh scoring with some ground and pound. Kane is still in real trouble! Can Van Gogh finish him? Van Gogh controlling from the top position. Kane seems to have recovered his senses. Van Gogh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Van Gogh stands up over Kane, holding on to his feet. Van Gogh throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Kane is out cold! Van Gogh lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pierre Van Gogh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pounamu Akona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kleofas Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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230 lbs
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259 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pounamu Akona! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kleofas Koltun! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akona. Koltun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akona's guard. Akona wriggles free and stands up. Koltun takes the fight into the clinch. Knees to the body from Koltun.
Akona is working for takedown but Koltun is calmly controlling the position for now. Koltun prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pounamu Akona. That's going to take a lot out of him. Koltun prevents the takedown attempt.
Koltun is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Akona can't fight it off and eventually Koltun manages to take the fight to the floor. Akona looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koltun wants to control from the top but Akona keeps moving. Koltun's corner is telling him to maintain position. Akona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koltun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koltun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Koltun wants to control from the top but Akona keeps moving.
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. Koltun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akona is proving hard to escape from. Akona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koltun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koltun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Koltun decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akona, up you get! Koltun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Akona has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Koltun is on him like a limpet, forcing Akona back against the cage. Akona wants to take the fight to the mat but Koltun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Akona looking for a takedown. Akona jumps guard and drags Koltun to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Koltun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koltun has managed to get both his arms back between Akona's legs - danger averted. Akona keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully. Koltun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Akona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koltun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koltun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Akona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koltun trying to control but Akona is working from the bottom. Akona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koltun is looking to pass into half guard but Akona pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Akona is in guard. Akona trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Koltun wants to stand up but Akona is controlling him. Akona is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pounamu Akona dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koltun looks to land a right hand but Akona moved out of range. Akona is looking to counter the offense by Koltun and move into the clinch. Pounamu Akona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Akona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Akona has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koltun is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Akona is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koltun is defending well. Koltun has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Akona regains guard immediately. Pounamu Akona overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Akona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koltun passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action! Koltun wants to control but Akona is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Akona sneaks back into half guard. Koltun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Akona kicks Koltun off and gets back to his feet. Koltun looking to score a takedown here. Akona is defending well but Koltun drives through and ends up in Akona's guard. Akona uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Koltun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The fighters are working up against the cage. Akona manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Akona pulls guard. Akona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koltun defends well. Akona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koltun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Koltun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akona. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Akona has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Akona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Akona keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully. Akona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koltun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koltun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Akona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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. Akona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koltun manages to get himself to full guard.
Akona wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving. We've been hearing that Akona has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Koltun is controlling Akona's posture. Akona wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving. Koltun wants to stand and escape but Akona is having none of it. Akona lands a couple of digs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pounamu Akona dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koltun rushes Akona and presses him up against the cage. Koltun wants the takedown. Akona is fighting it off but Koltun persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Akona's guard against the cage. Akona pushes Koltun off and scrambles back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Koltun. Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch. Koltun scores with a nice body kick.
Koltun wants to clinch. Akona attempts a counter takedown but Koltun avoids it well and moves away. Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Akona's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Akona keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully. Akona controlling Koltun's posture. Koltun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koltun has managed to get both his arms back between Akona's legs - danger averted. Akona trying to keep a closed guard but Koltun is proving a slippery customer.
Koltun trying to control but Akona is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Koltun preventing the sweep. Akona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around? Koltun is fighting to break Akona's control of his arms but Akona is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Akona looking for a guillotine here but Koltun defends easily.
Akona keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Akona not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koltun stays in close to Akona's body and controls the position. Akona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akona is trying to keep Koltun in close.
Akona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pounamu Akona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Koltun wants to stand but Akona is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Akona has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Koltun off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Koltun throws an off balance right hand
and Akona counters with a takedown into side control. Koltun gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Akona tries to control but Koltun wriggling away. Kleofas Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Koltun bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pounamu Akona. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akona, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pounamu Akona! Pounamu Akona managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FJCP Healthy Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dasuki Gohei (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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Dean! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dasuki Gohei! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gohei gets a double leg takedown into Dean's guard. Gohei scoring with some ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dean is on top in guard.
Gohei has Dean pulled in close to control his posture. Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Gohei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dean thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Gohei working for a triangle but Dean defends it easily.
Dean forces his way into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gohei is trying to get back to full guard. Gohei has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Gohei is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gohei avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round. Dean is trying to work for a kimura but Gohei is defending well.
Dean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gohei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dean. Gohei is looking for a sweep. Dean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gohei is trying to control but can't.
Gohei is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dean jumps into side control! Gohei struggling a bit here. Dean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gohei keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gohei wants to control but Dean postures up. Dean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gohei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Gohei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Gohei drops an elbow to the side of Dean's head. Gohei trying to control from half guard but Dean is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gohei is thwarting Dean's attempts to control the position. Gohei looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Dean trying to control here.
Dean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gohei scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Gohei 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. Dean looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Well, if Gohei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gohei lands a nice short elbow. Gohei wants to pass to mount but Dean is defending the position. Gohei lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Nice strikes from Gohei there. Dean looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gohei lands strikes from half guard. Gohei working over Dean with some ground and pound. Dean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Gohei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Gohei working Dean over with strikes. Gohei slows the pace down in half guard. Dean trying to hold on to Gohei's head to control him but Gohei postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gohei connects with a nice short shot to Dean's temple. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Well, if Gohei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dean is not content to let Gohei control the position. Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gohei pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dasuki Gohei 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.
Gohei shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Gohei seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Nice strikes from Gohei there. Gohei scoring with strikes to the body and head. Dean has hold of Gohei's hands but Gohei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gohei is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gohei lands a nice short elbow. Gohei lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dean wants to improve his position but Gohei is controlling well.
Gohei winds up and cracks Dean with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dean is rocked! Dean is pressing down on Gohei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gohei 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. Gohei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Oh Dean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gohei controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Dean seems to have got his legs back now. Dean working for submissions but it's allowed Gohei to get to half guard.
Gohei with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gohei is continuing to stall. The adventures of Gohei the control monster continue. Boring. Gohei takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Gohei passes to side control. Gohei looks up at the clock and then as Dean takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gohei smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gohei is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dean tries to bench press Gohei off him but Gohei keeps the position. Gohei working the head with strikes. Gohei taking a break here but Dean is having none of it and regains half guard. Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gohei pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dean has hold of Gohei's hands but Gohei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gohei looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Gohei looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gohei seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Gohei trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom. Gohei looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Gohei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Gohei working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gohei working Dean over with strikes. Gohei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gohei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nice strikes from Gohei there. Dean actively working from the bottom here. Gohei lands a big elbow - Dean is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Gohei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dasuki Gohei!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, All American! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick. American tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson throws a series of punches but American moves out of range. American just misses with a punch to the body.
American throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and American finishes the takedown easily into guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells American's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Johnson working for a triangle but American defends it easily.
American keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. American scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
American keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. American is keeping the position for now. Johnson pushing down on American's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. American is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. American doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. American looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. American is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Johnson moves nicely into side control. American is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson trying to control the position but American is working away. American prevents Johnson from improving position. American regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but American is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Johnson is looking to advance position but American won't allow it. Johnson is looking for submissions but instead, American has regained full guard.
Johnson trying to control but American is working from the bottom. American looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
American trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson wants to control from the top but American keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. American trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily. American is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and American has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from American and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. American shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nice sprawl there from Johnson as American shoots in. Johnson throws a low kick but American moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Johnson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Johnson 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.
American uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
All American is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. American tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
American tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Johnson throws a hook but American avoids it easily. Horrible takedown attempt by American or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad. American gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. American checks the leg kick. Johnson misses with a wild body shot. American drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. American does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson looks to land a right hand but American moved out of range. Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from American. Johnson lands a nice hook to American's body. American takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but American moves out of range and avoids them all easily. American shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily. Steven Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of All American. Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Johnson misses with an uppercut. American saw that one coming. A punch combination from Johnson misses. Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that American can do to turn this around? American misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Johnson throwing a counter right hand but American manages to avoid it. No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
American tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick. Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. American is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice sprawl there from Johnson as American shoots in. American tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses. Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but American manages to avoid taking any serious damage. American doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Steven Johnson is winning the standup battle so far. Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
American shoots in but no luck this time. Johnson connects with the punch. Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. American 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. American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from American. American with a nice head shot there. American throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. American got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, American has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted. Johnson working a defensive guard but American passes into half guard.
American thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. American scores with a couple of good hammerfists. American trying to control from Johnson's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! American stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson. American has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. American content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Johnson is trying to keep American in close.
American throws a big right hand that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells American's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Johnson wants to sweep here but American controlling him for the moment. American postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Johnson 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.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but American moves away. American wants to clinch. American changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but American manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. American moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off. Johnson takes a swing at American's ribcage but misses. Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but American manages to avoid it. Johnson scores with the left hand. American knows he should have avoided that one. Johnson looks to land a left hand but American moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. American does a little dance to reset his feet. Johnson throws a big shot that misses. American shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing American's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. American moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off. Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. American shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Steven Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of All American. American takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but American manages to avoid it. American shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed American's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. American ducks under a wild hook from Johnson. American closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Johnson misses with a body shot.
American slips under a jab from Johnson. Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook. Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson throws a head kick that misses. Johnson scores with a punch to the head. American with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
American is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in American - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Johnson! Steven Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Worldwide Nutrition (160q) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snoop Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lion's choice of entrance music: Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Yuudai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Snoop Lion! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yuudai lands with a nice body punch. Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yuudai swats him away and circles back towards the center. Yuudai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Yuudai lands a slapping body shot.
Lion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuudai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Lion 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Yuudai 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. Lion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Yuudai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Yuudai keeping full guard, as Lion tries to pass. Lion has gone for a leg lock! Yuudai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lion's guard. Lion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yuudai controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yuudai continues to stall. Lion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yuudai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yuudai is one step ahead there. Yuudai sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lion doesn't manage to clinch there - Yuudai circles away.
Yuudai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Snoop Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lion misses with a takedown and Yuudai counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lion doesn't manage to clinch there - Yuudai circles away.
Lion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yuudai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lion fails in his attempt to clinch. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yuudai. Lion shrugs it off though. A good leg kick by Yuudai. Yuudai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuudai throwing a counter right hand but Lion manages to avoid it. Lion wants to clinch up but Yuudai keeps it at a distance. Yuudai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lion just manages to avoid it. Yuudai thuds his right hand into Lion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A jab lands there for Yuudai. Yuudai lunges at Lion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lion's hand.
It looks like Snoop Lion has been cut. A slapping body kick lands there for Yuudai. Lion doesn't manage to clinch there - Yuudai circles away.
Yuudai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. 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! Lion is looking to clinch but Yuudai is avoiding it.
Lion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yuudai swats him away and circles back towards the center. Yuudai lands a nice hook to Lion's body. Lion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lion is looking to clinch but Yuudai is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Yuudai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuudai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lion fails in his attempt to clinch. Yuudai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Yuudai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lion has Yuudai up against the cage in a clinch.
Yuudai gets underhooks to prevent Lion's takedown attempt.
Yuudai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yuudai lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yuudai lands a left hand.
Yuudai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lion backwards. Lion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yuudai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Takeshi Yuudai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snoop Lion. Lion is working for takedown but Yuudai is calmly controlling the position for now. Yuudai is trying to stall.
Yuudai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lion backwards.
Lion is rocked! Yuudai lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lion is still on wobbly legs! Can Yuudai finish him? Yuudai lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lion to his knees! Yuudai keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Yuudai! Takeshi Yuudai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Snoop Lion had this to say: 'Time to hit a blunt... puts everything in perspective...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamaal Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller comes to the cage accompanied by This Life . 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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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Teller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamaal Charles! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Teller swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Charles to counter with a crisp jab. Charles tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teller motions for Charles to come forward. Teller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Teller lands a jab-cross combination. A big left from Teller misses. Teller throws a body kick that misses. Teller throws the left hand but Charles avoids the punch easily. Teller is looking to chop away at Charles's legs. Jamaal Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Charles stuns Teller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Teller looks to throw a body kick and Charles counters with a lovely straight right hand! Charles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teller connects with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Charles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A combination from Charles does no damage. It looked like Teller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Charles. Teller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Charles. Teller is looking to score with low kicks. Teller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charles moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Teller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Charles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller. Teller throws a half hearted mid kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Charles.
Charles throws out a powerful jab. Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charles.
Teller dodges the punch combination from Charles.
Charles lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Charles moves forwards but Teller connects with a nice, crisp jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice shot by Teller. Teller throws a body shot but no joy. Teller thows a leg kick but Charles checks it and Charles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away. Teller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Charles looks to score with a jab to the body but Teller is just out of range. Teller throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range. Teller connects with a single shot there. Charles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller. Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charles moves away. Charles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Charles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teller. Teller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teller misses with a double jab.
Teller misses with a left hand and Charles counters with a two punch combo. Teller misses with a straight left. A head kick misses from Teller. Teller throws a lazy head kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Teller throws a body kick that misses. Charles misses with a lunging right hand
and Teller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Charles lunges at Teller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teller's hand. Teller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Charles's sensitive parts. Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Teller. A head kick misses from Teller. Charles has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Charles checks a leg kick. Teller throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Teller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Charles is out of range and Teller settles back down. Charles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Teller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Charles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Teller misses with a wild body shot. Teller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Charles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Charles throws out a leg kick but Teller moves out of range and Charles only half commits. Teller misses with a straight left. Charles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Teller will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Teller misses the jab. Charles blocks a head kick by Teller.
A low kick from Charles misses and Teller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Teller. Teller fails to pull guard.
Teller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Teller tries to pull guard but Charles holds him up against the cage and eventually Teller drops back down to his feet.
Teller tries to land knees in the clinch but Charles avoids the damage to the body. Teller letting Charles take a breather here. Charles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Teller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charles breaks the clinch.
Jackson Teller is winning the standup battle so far. Teller misses with a head kick.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Charles tries a low kick but Teller avoids it. Teller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Charles rushes Teller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Charles lands a nice uppercut. Teller is trying to stall.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Charles has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Charles throws an elbow but it misses.
Teller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Charles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Charles.
Teller looking to throw knees to the head but Charles is blocking nicely.
Charles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teller misses with a straight right. Teller moves forwards but Charles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teller misses with a body kick. Teller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles flicks out a counter leg kick but Teller steps away. Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
Teller misses with a head kick.
Teller is looking to slow Charles down with leg kicks. Jamaal Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Teller throws a leg kick that misses. Charles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Charles cracks the inside of Teller's front leg. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good standup being displayed there by Teller as he connects with a hook. Teller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Charles clinches up against the cage. Charles wants to stall.
Teller can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charles avoids it. Charles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teller jumps guard but Charles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Charles misses with the head strike.
Teller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Teller misses with a knee to the head. Charles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Teller trying to land knees to the body.
Teller jumps guard but Charles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Charles managing to block the knees to the body from Teller.
Teller letting Charles take a breather here. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Charles looking to throw knees to the head but Teller is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Teller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charles manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Teller jumps guard and drags Charles to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Teller is working an open guard so Charles takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Teller checks a leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Teller 's head but he takes it in his stride. Charles tries a low kick but Teller avoids it. Teller throws a head kick but Charles moves out of range.
Teller misses with an uppercut
and Charles counters with a right hand to the body. Teller throws a head kick that misses and Charles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Charles ducks right into an uppercut from Teller. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jamaal Charles will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Charles throws a leg kick and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Teller slips a jab from Charles. Charles avoids the head kick by Teller.
Teller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teller wants to land a leg kick but Charles is out of range. Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Teller. As Teller backs off Charles throws a huge counter combo but Teller manages to avoid it all. Teller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Charles misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Charles throws a leg kick but Teller sees it coming and checks it nicely. Teller takes a swing at Charles's ribcage but misses. Teller misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round. A low kick from Charles is predictable there and Teller counters with a leg kick. Charles checks a leg kick nicely. Teller looks to land a body kick but Charles moved away. Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teller throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range. A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target. Charles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Teller throws a front kick aimed at Charles's knee but Charles avoids it well. Charles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Charles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing. A little jabbing left from Charles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Charles lands a right hook to the body.
Teller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charles scores with a shot to the body.
Charles moves out of range of the body kick from Teller.
Charles throws a jab when Teller was well out of range. Teller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Teller throws a push kick but Charles slaps the foot to one side. As Teller backs off Charles throws a huge counter combo but Teller manages to avoid it all. Charles tries to land a leg kick but Teller saw it coming and moves away.
Teller misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target. Charles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller. Charles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Charles throws the left hand but Teller avoids the punch easily. Charles thows a left - swing and a miss! Teller misses with a low kick. Charles unleashes a big counter combination but Teller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Teller. Charles throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it. As Charles tries to get set, Teller tries to push him back and clinch up but Charles manages to avoid the attempt. Charles throws a right and a left that both miss. Sloppy strikes from Charles. Those never looked like landing. Charles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller. Charles staying out of range there. Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller scores with a jab to the body. Charles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Teller's head. Teller wants to land a leg kick but Charles is out of range. Charles avoids the head kick by Teller.
Teller lands a head kick. Charles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Teller misses with the body kick and Charles counters by clinching up. Charles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Teller blocks the elbow strike.
Teller lands an uppercut. Teller decides to pull guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Charles with a flurry of punches that miss. Charles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Charles controlling from the top position. Teller has a closed guard, preventing Charles from standing up. Teller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Charles wants to control from the top but Teller keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackson Teller. I think Teller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jackson Teller! A pretty intense looking Jackson Teller took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ben Anders enters the cage!
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141 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Plouman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Anders! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anders looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Plouman! Plouman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ), so we'll see if he gets out of it. Plouman tries to bench press Anders off him but Anders keeps the position. Anders is trying to get an arm triangle but Plouman is defending well. Plouman manages to get back to half guard. Plouman looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Plouman is looking to escape. Anders is working for a submission of some sort.
Anders is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Plouman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Anders! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ben Anders made sure he mentioned SP Ultimate Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Trujillo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu-Jitsu . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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167 lbs
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phoenix Trujillo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Law! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Law bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Trujillo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Trujillo pulls Law in close to prevent any damage. Law won't allow Trujillo to sweep him here. Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trujillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Trujillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Law must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Trujillo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Trujillo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Law trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trujillo has his foot on Law's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Law works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Law showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Law landing some decent shots from guard. Trujillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Trujillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Law throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Law throwing strikes but missing. Trujillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Law working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trujillo's head. Trujillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Law is aware though and is defending well. Trujillo looking for a guillotine here but Law defends easily.
Law trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom. Law connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Law postures up and lands a big shot to Trujillo's brow. Law stopping the sweep attempt from Trujillo. My spies in Thunder MMA inform me that Law has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Trujillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Trujillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trujillo looking for a guillotine here but Law defends easily.
Law wants to pass the guard but Trujillo is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Law wants to control from the top but Trujillo keeps moving. Trujillo working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.
Trujillo has his foot on Law's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Law works his way back into a safe position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Law trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom. Trujillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trujillo holds on and takes a little breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Law dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trujillo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Law is looking to regain half guard here but Trujillo keeps moving and retains side control. Law can't do much from the bottom here. Trujillo in the domination position with Law hanging on. Trujillo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trujillo wants to control but Law is keeping him busy. Trujillo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Law is looking to regain half guard here but Trujillo keeps moving and retains side control. Trujillo tries to move to mount but Law blocks the move with his legs. Law is looking to regain half guard here but Trujillo keeps moving and retains side control. Law is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Law trying to control but Trujillo postures up.
Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trujillo pulls his head out easily. Trujillo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Law is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phoenix Trujillo! In his post fight interview, Phoenix Trujillo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Martins (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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164 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Brandao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Martins! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Martins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandao under the eye. Martins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brandao throws a hook but Martins blocks it. Nice takedown defense from Brandao. No joy for Martins on that attempt. Brandao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martins in his tracks. Brandao misses with a wild body shot. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Martins throws out a loose jab but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it. Martins keeps the fight on the outside. Brandao connects with a crisp jab. Martins slips a straight right by Brandao. Martins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Brandao throws a lazy right hand but Martins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Martins throws out a counter right but Brandao avoids it with no problem. Brandao blocks a jab. Brandao misses the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao cracks Martins with an open hand slap. Brandao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martins manages to avoid it. Martins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Brandao takes a shot right to the bread basket. Martins misses with a body shot.
Martins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandao takes a swing at Martins's ribcage but misses. Brandao avoids the body shot from Martins.
Brandao misses with the combination.
Martins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Brandao misses with a looping right. Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Martins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brandao has managed to clinch.
Brandao 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. Brandao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martins scores with a hook to the body. Brandao lands with a short shot to the head. Brandao avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins. Brandao slowing the pace effectively. A short right from Martins on the inside. 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! Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandao.
Brandao's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Brandao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao tries to work over Martins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brandao scores with a hook to the body. Martins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Martins. Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Martins is looking to control Brandao's arms but Brandao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martins has his back to the cage. Brandao presses Martins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Martins breaks the clinch.
Brandao misses with a straight right. Brandao scores with a sloppy right hand. Martins should have avoided that one. Brandao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Brandao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandao misses with a straight right. Martins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martins misses with a wild body shot. Brandao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Brandao takes a swing at Martins's ribcage but misses. Brandao swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Martins to counter with a crisp jab. Martins tests Brandao's chin there with a solid looking shot. Brandao throws a half hearted mid kick. Brandao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martins to score with a decent uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Brandao misses with a low kick as Martins jumps back. Martins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandao pinned against the cage. Brandao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Martins. Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao blocks a jab. Martins just misses with a punch to the body.
Martins misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Brandao will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brandao scores with a jab to the body. Martins connects with a right hand. Brandao shakes it off. Martins misses with a wild body shot. Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Brandao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Donk. Brandao catches Martins right on the button with a cross. No joy there for Martins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brandao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Brandao staying out of range there. Brandao tries to sprawl but Martins drives through with a takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Martins moves into full mount! Brandao won't be happy about that! Brandao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brandao is working hard here to advance position. Brandao is squirming around, avoiding Martins's attempts to control the action. Brandao prevents Martins from taking his back. Martins looking to secure an arm triangle but Brandao defends it well. Martins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Brandao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brandao wants to control but Martins is having none of it. Brandao is trying desperately to improve position. Martins controlling from mount. Martins working for a submission but Brandao is keeping him at bay. Brandao tries to hold on but Martins postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martins has hold of Brandao's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brandao manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Martins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Brandao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martins is looking to work his way around to Brandao's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Brandao has given up his back. Will we see Martins going for some submissions?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Martins wants to control but Brandao is keeping busy. Martins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brandao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brandao for a finish. Brandao rolls, trying to escape but Martins keeps control of the position.
Well, with Martins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Brandao is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Martins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Martins is looking for the choke from the back position but Brandao is controlling his hands well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brandao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Martins 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brandao with a body punch. A glancing blow. Martins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brandao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martins.
Martins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandao throws out the jab. Martins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Martins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandao. Martins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandao. Martins misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martins misses with a straight right. A counter left hand to the body from Brandao misses its target. Martins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandao. Martins throws a jab when Brandao was well out of range. Martins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Martins misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brandao misses with an uppercut. Martins throws a lazy right hand but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Martins just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao throws a low kick but Martins avoids it. Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sloppy strikes from Martins. Those never looked like landing. Martins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brandao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Martins cracks a nice hook into Brandao's ribs. Brandao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brandao throws a front kick aimed at Martins's knee but Martins avoids it well. Brandao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A left lands for Brandao. Brandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Martins misses with a left hand and Brandao moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brandao prevents a body shot from Martins. Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A body shot lands from Brandao.
Brandao stalling in the clinch.
Brandao cracks Martins with a nice body shot. Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land. Martins lands a right hand. Brandao throws a head punch that misses. Brandao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brandao throws a head punch that misses. Martins manages to break the clinch.
Brandao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martins momentarily.
Brandao misses with a body punch
letting Martins counter with a right hand. Martins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandao. Brandao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Brandao motions for Martins to come forward. Brandao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A slow jab from Martins misses its intended target. Martins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandao throws out the jab. Martins throws a hook but Brandao avoids it easily. Brandao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martins was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandao. Brandao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Martins scores with a one two! Brandao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Martins lands a nice shot that snaps Brandao's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Martins misses with a looping left. Brandao blocks a jab. Brandao misses with a leg kick. Martins misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Martins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Martins moves into range and connects with a jab. Martins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Martins. Brandao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandao moves away from the strike by Martins. Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Martins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brandao with a body shot. Brandao slips a straight right by Martins. Martins lands with a nice body punch. Brandao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Lucas Martins. I think Martins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Martins! A relieved looking Lucas Martins 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wow Wow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Kristoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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314 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wow Wow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Kristoffer! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wow shoots in looking for a takedown but Kristoffer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kristoffer lands a nice shot that snaps Wow's head back.
Kristoffer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wow at a distance.
Kristoffer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kristoffer lands with a good body shot. Wow tries for a takedown but Kristoffer circles away easily and Kristoffer counters with a left to the body. Wow is breathing heavily. Kristoffer has Wow up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kristoffer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kristoffer. Wow jumps guard but Kristoffer stands there with Wow around his waist. Wow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wow Wow. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kristoffer just leaning against Wow, taking a breather. A short right from Kristoffer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kristoffer lands a nice uppercut. Wow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kristoffer smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wow is defended easily by Kristoffer. Kristoffer lands a big right hand that sends Wow crashing to the mat! Kristoffer stays standing though and waves Wow back to his feet!
Wow is rocked!
It looks like Wow Wow has been cut. Wow with a poor takedown and Kristoffer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kristoffer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lars Kristoffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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! Kristoffer cracks Wow with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wow looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kristoffer finish him?
Oh Wow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kristoffer rushes Wow and presses him up against the cage. Kristoffer lands a hook that snaps the head of Wow backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kristoffer digs a right hand into Wow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wow's gas tank. Kristoffer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wow's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wow drops to his knees and Kristoffer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kristoffer! Wow Wow was interviewed post fight and said 'I got injury during training.'.
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