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MFN 274: Burns vs. Pei PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone Crash (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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157 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
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178 cm
30
165 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bone Crash!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crash pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hockles back to the cage. Crash follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bone Crash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
Crash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hockles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crash cracks the inside of Hockles's front leg.
Crash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hockles shoots in but Crash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crash throws a big counter head kick but Hockles avoids it with no problem.
Crash throws a head kick but Hockles moves out of range.
Crash checks a low kick from Hockles.
Crash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hockles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick by Crash misses
and Hockles counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Crash does no damage.
Hockles shoots in and bounces Crash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hockles throwing strikes from guard but Crash blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles with a nice head shot there.
Hockles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hockles is trying to ground and pound but Crash uses the momentary lack of control by Hockles to regain half guard.
Hockles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crash keeps working.
Hockles working Crash over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hockles.
Hockles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hockles.
Crash is staying active underneath Hockles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hockles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hockles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hockles with the ground and pound but Crash uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Crash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hockles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hockles wants to control from the top but Crash keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hockles is looking to work some ground and pound but Crash has wrist control.
Crash is trying to keep Hockles in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hockles tries to free his leg and advance position but Crash is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crash feints and then cracks Hockles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hockles down.
Hockles checks the leg kick.
Crash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Good work by Hockles as he checks the leg kick.
Hockles throws out a loose jab but Crash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hockles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hockles is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hockles misses the target.
Crash lands a head kick. Hockles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Hockles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crash.
Crash throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hockles makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hockles avoids a kick to the body.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Hockles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hockles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Hockles misses with a body kick.
Crash fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Crash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Crash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crash 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.
Crash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crash keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crash avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Crash wants to slow Hockles down by chopping away at his legs.
Hockles shoots for a double leg takedown but Crash sprawls well. He's pushed Hockles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Crash. Those never looked like landing.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockles misses with a low kick as Crash jumps back.
Hockles takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Crash goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hockles has been working on his balance at Abobomination Training $800 13 LEGIT elite coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Crash.
Crash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hockles lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hockles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crash is fending him off so far but Hockles persists. Nope, Crash circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash throws a head kick that misses
and Hockles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hockles is out of range.
Bone Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hockles tries to land a body kick
and Crash counters with a body kick.
Crash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crash misses with a head kick.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Hockles moves out of range of the body kick.
Crash throws a right hand that Hockles ducks under and follows up with a left that Hockles also avoids with ease.
Hockles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hockles lands a head kick!
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hockles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hockles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crash defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hockles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hockles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hockles is trying to control the action in half guard but Crash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hockles throwing shots but Crash is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash is looking to improve his position.
Hockles is looking to advance position but Crash won't allow it.
Hockles wants to control but Crash is keeping him busy.
Hockles is just content to waste time from the top position. Crash takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Myers Hockles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hockles throws an elbow that misses. Crash uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hockles's guard. Nice move by Crash!
Hockles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crash.
Hockles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crash is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crash trying to control the position from guard on top but Hockles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hockles looking for a sweep. Not yet Hockles, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Crash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A low kick from Crash is predictable there
and Hockles counters with a straight right hand.
Hockles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hockles showed some decent athleticism there.
Crash pushes Hockles off and gets back to his feet.
Crash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hockles shoots in looking for a takedown but Crash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hockles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crash throws a series of punches but Hockles avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hockles is defended easily by Crash.
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!
Crash lands with a hook. Hockles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses
and Crash counters with a one-two to the body.
Hockles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hockles checks a leg kick nicely.
Hockles feinted with a counter takedown.
Hockles staying out of range there.
Hockles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crash just manages to avoid it.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockles scores with a nice body kick.
Crash throws a combination. Hockles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crash throws a head kick that misses
and Hockles counters with a thumping low kick.
Crash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crash misses with a head kick.
Crash throws a head kick but Hockles moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hockles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crash takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
Hockles dodges the punch combination from Crash.
A clash of legs there as Hockles blocks the low kick.
Hockles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hockles lands a head kick. Crash smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice sprawl there from Crash as Hockles shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hockles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hockles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hockles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crash.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
Myers Hockles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bone Crash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockles looks for a takedown but Crash sprawls well.
Crash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crash lands with a kick to the temple. Hockles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crash takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick from Hockles.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hockles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crash throws a head kick but Hockles moves out of range.
Crash just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHockles.
Hockles dives in and scores a takedown into Crash's guard.
Hockles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crash's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bone Crash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hockles landing with the ground and pound.
Hockles postures up in Crash's guard and throws a big left but Crash blocks it.
Hockles with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hockles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hockles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hockles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hockles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone Crash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crash winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bone Crash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daft Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes into the arena with Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gomes's choice of entrance music: Roadhouse Blues. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
30
138 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daft Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Young avoids the body shot from Gomes.
Gomes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gomes misses.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young lands with a nice combination. Gomes backs away looking to recover.
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
Gomes misses with a straight left.
Gomes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomes off to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gomes 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.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Young goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young walks into a left hand.
Gomes avoids the body shot from Young.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomes.
Young tries to land a leg kick but Gomes saw it coming and moves away.
We've been told by Young's head coaches at Blackthorn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gomes throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Gomes thuds a left hand into Young's body.
Gomes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Young throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gomes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Young throws a body kick that misses
and Gomes counters with a thumping low kick.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomes. Gomes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Daft Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young checks a leg kick nicely.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Gomes.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daft Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gomes.
Young moves out of range as Gomes strikes.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Young.
An inside leg kick lands from Gomes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
Gomes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomes off the cage and back into range.
Gomes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Young has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Young misses with a kick to the body.
Gomes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Young rather than just go for the knockout.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Young lands a leg kick that knocks Gomes off balance momentarily.
Gomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
A little jabbing left from Gomes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gomes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gomes throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomes.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Young motions for Gomes to come forward. Young throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a chopping leg kick but Gomes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gomes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Young bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries to keep at a distance but Young has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Gomes.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Gomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Gomes pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomes cracks Young with a nice body shot.
Young is working Gomes over against the cage.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Young working aggressively here.
Young gets underhooks to prevent Gomes's takedown attempt.
Gomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
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 Daft Young 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Gomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomes throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Gomes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomes throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Young holds on and takes a little breather.
Gomes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Young is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Gomes trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is working Young over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gomes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomes scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Gomes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gomes lands a couple of digs.
Gomes is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Gomes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gomes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Young is trying to keep Gomes in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Gomes being controlled here momentarily.
Gomes trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Decent striking displayed by Gomes there.
Young rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Gomes scores with a hook to the body.
Young lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Gomes lands with a right to the head.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes misses with a body punch.
Gomes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Young pushes Gomes off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young lands a leg kick that knocks Gomes off balance momentarily.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomes shoots in and gets a takedown into Young's guard.
Young controlling Gomes's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Gomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Young takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gomes.
Young throws a shot from downtown. Gomes moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Young.
Young turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gomes looks for the body kick but Young saw that one coming.
Young tries to land a front kick but Gomes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Young appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young slips under a jab.
Young lands a jab to the nose.
Dave Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Young is out of range and Gomes settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomes scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Gomes misses.
Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gomes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Young has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gomes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomes.
Gomes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young working aggressively here.
Gomes lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomes.
Gomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young lands an uppercut.
Gomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Young scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gomes is looking for a takedown.
Gomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gomes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Young misses with a body punch.
Gomes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dave Gomes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomes works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomes's elbow.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Gomes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Young pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daft Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gomes.
Gomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Young's head.
Gomes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Young.
Gomes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Young bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gomes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gomes, right into the meat.
Young throws the kick towards the body but Gomes avoids it.
Dave Gomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes slips a straight right by Young.
Young misses with a low kick as Gomes jumps back.
Young throws a leg kick but Gomes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gomes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control.
Young sneaks out the side door and pushes Gomes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Young swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Young's sensitive parts.
Young throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gomes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomes's head.
Gomes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Young.
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 Daft Young.
I think Young 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daft Young!
A relieved looking Daft Young 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonqw Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has chosen Lords Of Salem 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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170 lbs
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30
160 lbs
15 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonqw Fray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicodemo Romero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fray circles away.
Romero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fray misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Fray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fray thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Romero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fray throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray preventing the sweep.
Romero keeps trying to improve his position.
Fray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fray landing with the ground and pound.
Romero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Fray's legs - danger averted.
Romero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray connects with a couple of short punches.
Fray stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Fray wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Romero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Fray's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fray defends it easily.
Fray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Romero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero tries to roll over but Fray keeps him under control.
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fray is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fray lands a nice short elbow.
Fray wants to pass the guard but Romero is defending well.
Fray lands strikes from half guard.
Romero is defending against the submission attempts here by Fray.
Romero tries to roll over but Fray keeps him under control.
Fray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romero is just riding it out for now. Fray eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Fray connects with a nice short shot to Romero's temple.
Fray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Fray has control of the leg.
Romero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romero's head.
Romero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fray trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Romero thows a huge punch but Fray dodges it nicely.
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 Jonqw Fray will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Romero!
Fray throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Fray backing away here, and Romero unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romero defending well as Fray loads up on a big left hand.
Fray has a takedown stuffed.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Fray lands a nice looking body kick.
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Fray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is trying to improve his position.
Fray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romero, who protects the arm well.
Fray trying to control the position but Romero is working away.
Romero is trying to improve his position.
Fray scores with a couple of short elbows.
Romero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fray off and has taken his back!
Romero tightening his grip on Fray, looking for the choke.
Romero working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fray preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Romero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray trying to control the position but Romero manages to sink in the hooks.
Fray rolls, trying to escape but Romero keeps control of the position.
Romero connects with a big shot to the side of Fray's head.
Romero is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Romero misses with a punch to the head.
Fray preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Romero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Romero is hanging on to Fray's back as he tries to escape.
Fray trying to control the hands but Romero breaks the grip.
Fray manages to reverse the position and now he's in Romero's guard. Nice work there by Fray.
Fray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fray's guard.
Fray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard.
Romero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Romero won't allow Fray to sweep him here.
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Fray's legs - danger averted.
Romero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fray has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fray is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fray avoid being mounted?
Nicodemo Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fray is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Romero is working for a kimura but Fray is defending it quite comfortably.
Romero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fray's head.
Romero prevents Fray from improving his position.
Fray works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
Fray working for a triangle but Romero defends it easily.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nicodemo Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fray stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Fray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fray blocks a head kick by Romero.
Fray scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fray throws a low kick, looking for Romero's leg but Romero calmly moves out of range.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fray misses with a body punch
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Fray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jonqw Fray is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romero in his tracks.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
And Romero tries to counter it with a takedown but Fray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Fray finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Romero throws a hook but Fray blocks it.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fray throws out the jab.
Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fray defends it well.
Fray misses with an uppercut.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fray throws a body shot but no joy.
Fray sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fray tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Jab, jab by Fray - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fray scores with a takedown into Romero's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fray has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fray is in close to Romero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fray won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Fray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Romero has momentary wrist control but Fray slips an elbow through the middle.
Romero has momentary wrist control but Fray slips an elbow through the middle.
Fray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Romero is looking for a triangle here but Fray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Romero regains half guard.
Fray is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fray is aware though and is defending well.
Fray stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Fray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fray wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Fray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fray cracks Romero with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fray preventing the sweep.
Fray connects with a couple of short punches.
Fray passes Romero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Fray has control of the leg.
Romero wants to get back to full guard but Fray has passed into side control.
Fray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Romero is trying to improve his position.
Fray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Romero tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonqw Fray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonqw Fray!
Jonqw Fray made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You were saying Mon Ami.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Weaver Zee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Arrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disturbed-Down with the Sickness . William Arrol has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Weaver Zee's chin.
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29
220 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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218 lbs
18 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Weaver Zee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Arrol!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arrol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arrol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been hearing reports that Zee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zee misses with a wild body shot.
Arrol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arrol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arrol tries to clinch up but Zee circles away and keeps his distance.
Arrol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arrol lands a nice hook to Zee's body. Zee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arrol is looking to slow Zee down with leg kicks.
Zee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arrol.
Arrol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Arrol.
Zee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arrol controlling Zee's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arrol keeping moving, preventing Zee from controlling successfully.
Zee being controlled here momentarily.
Zee connects with a couple of short punches.
Zee trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zee trying to control the position here.
Arrol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zee managing to control the position.
Arrol won't allow Zee to sweep him here.
Zee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arrol's guard.
Zee wants to control from the top but Arrol keeps moving.
Zee being controlled here momentarily.
Arrol is trying to control the position but Zee postures up.
Arrol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arrol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zee wants to control from the top but Arrol keeps moving.
Zee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arrol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arrol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arrol sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zee is trying to get back to full guard.
Arrol stalling.
Zee is trying to control but can't.
Arrol with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zee is looking for a sweep. Arrol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arrol not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zee is looking for a sweep. Arrol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arrol is looking to advance position but Zee won't allow it.
Arrol slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrol tries to pass to full mount but Zee defends it.
Arrol is controlling the pace.
Arrol's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Arrol 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.
Arrol misses with a head kick.
Zee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Arrol.
Arrol misses with a body shot.
Arrol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arrol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arrol, as that shot connected.
Arrol connects with a single shot there.
Arrol just misses with a punch to the body.
Zee walks into a jab.
Zee lands with a nice body punch.
Zee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arrol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zee scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Arrol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arrol.
Arrol lunges at Zee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zee's hand.
Zee lands a nice looking body shot.
Zee avoids the body shot from Arrol.
Arrol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrol lands the left hand.
Arrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zee.
Zee misses the shot to the body.
Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zee was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zee. Arrol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arrol wants to counter with a clinch but Zee pushes him away.
Zee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arrol at a distance.
Arrol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zee moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Arrol.
Arrol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zee.
Zee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arrol doesn't seem bothered though.
Arrol is breathing heavily.
Zee throws a right and a left that Arrol avoids nicely.
Arrol throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arrol.
Zee darts in looking for a takedown but Arrol gets double underhooks and turns Zee into the cage.
Zee swings for the body but Arrol moves out of range.
Zee is looking to wear down Arrol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zee misses with a takedown attempt
and Arrol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zee thinking.
Zee throws a shot from downtown. Arrol moves away and avoids it.
Zee misses with a shot to the body
and Arrol counters with a nice uppercut.
Zee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arrol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arrol ducks under a wild hook from Zee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zee. Arrol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arrol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
William Arrol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arrol scores with a body shot.
Arrol thumps Zee with a low kick.
Zee misses with a body punch
and Arrol counters with a good low kick that Zee was not able to check.
Arrol has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arrol closes the distance and pushes Zee back into the cage.
Zee takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Arrol.
Arrol blocks a body shot from Zee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arrol backwards.
Arrol blocks a body shot from Zee.
Zee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arrol.
Zee tries a body shot but Arrol blocks it.
Zee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weaver Zee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arrol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zee swings wildly with an uppercut but Arrol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arrol tries to throw a body punch but Zee avoids it by throwing Arrol back against the cage.
Zee tries a body shot but Arrol blocks it.
Zee tries a body shot but Arrol blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zee.
Zee misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arrol misses with a body punch.
Zee blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arrol's elbow.
Zee swings wildly with an uppercut but Arrol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zee has a couple of punches blocked by Arrol.
Zee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arrol smiles and moves away.
Arrol lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrol lands a nice hook to Zee's body. Zee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arrol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zee takes a swing at Arrol's ribcage but misses.
Zee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arrol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arrol lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arrol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zee takes a swing at Arrol's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Arrol 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!
Zee shoots in for a double leg but Arrol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zee just misses with a punch to the body.
Arrol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arrol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zee's hands.
Arrol cracks Zee on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zee falls backwards against the cage. Arrol follows up with more strikes that drop Zee to his knees. Arrol keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zee! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Arrol!
William Arrol thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward McLauglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin BK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward McLauglin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLauglin cracks BK with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLauglin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BK on the side of the head.
BK checks a leg kick.
BK on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BK takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BK scores with a takedown into McLauglin's guard.
McLauglin controlling the position.
BK trying to control but McLauglin is working from the bottom.
McLauglin looking to hit a scissor sweep but BK is one step ahead there.
BK postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLauglin controlling BK's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK controlling from the top position.
BK in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McLauglin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
BK tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLauglin is able to avoid easily.
McLauglin misses with a hook.
BK works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BK blocks a head kick by McLauglin.
McLauglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
BK moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edward McLauglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLauglin misses with a hook
and BK counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.
BK misses with a wild body shot.
McLauglin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from BK tenderised McLauglin's leg. McLauglin is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLauglin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
BK shoots in but no luck this time.
BK walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauglin misses with a hook. BK ducked under it nicely.
BK throws a hook to the side of McLauglin's head but McLauglin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLauglin blocks the body kick.
McLauglin lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from McLauglin.
BK keeps the fight on the outside.
BK displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLauglin throws out the jab.
BK scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
BK lands a nice forearm strike.
McLauglin tries to bench press BK off him but BK keeps the position.
BK misses with the ground and pound.
McLauglin tries to bench press BK off him but BK keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BK working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McLauglin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by BK.
McLauglin defending against the ground and pound.
BK postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
BK working the head and body with strikes.
BK cracks McLauglin with a big elbow.
BK looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McLauglin is avoiding damage well.
McLauglin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but BK has just dragged him back down to the mat.
BK lands some shots froms side control.
BK is trying to ground and pound but McLauglin uses the momentary lack of control by BK to regain half guard.
BK has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin blocking the ground and pound attempt from BK.
BK is trying to control. McLauglin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
BK throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McLauglin to regain full guard.
McLauglin pulls BK in close to his closed guard and prevents BK from doing any damage or advancing position.
BK throws a big right hand that misses.
McLauglin controlling BK's posture.
BK distracts McLauglin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin BK will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
That's time! McLauglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
BK moves forwards but McLauglin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLauglin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BK pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLauglin slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from BK.
BK lands a jab to the nose.
Edward McLauglin's cut is getting worse.
A thudding body kick lands there by McLauglin!
McLauglin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
BK throws a lazy right hand but McLauglin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLauglin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
BK has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLauglin.
McLauglin misses with a hook
and BK connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for McLauglin. That snapped BK's head back.
BK uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLauglin.
BK slips under a jab.
BK drops his hands momentarily and McLauglin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
BK stuns McLauglin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauglin thows a left - swing and a miss!
BK drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McLauglin defends it well.
BK displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLauglin throws out the jab.
McLauglin throws a leg kick but BK checks it.
BK rushes McLauglin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
BK misses with a punch on the inside.
McLauglin misses with a hook from the clinch.
BK working aggressively here.
McLauglin stalling in the clinch.
McLauglin misses with a knee strike.
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLauglin throws a knee to the head but misses.
BK misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauglin.
BK blocking some punches.
BK managing to block the knees to the body from McLauglin.
BK tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLauglin tries to throw a body punch but BK avoids it by throwing McLauglin back against the cage.
McLauglin trying to land knees to the body.
McLauglin stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McLauglin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BK.
BK lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from BK.
McLauglin blocks a body shot from BK.
BK lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edward McLauglin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauglin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by BK.
McLauglin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
BK lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BK breaks the clinch.
BK uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLauglin.
McLauglin lands with a shot to the body.
McLauglin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLauglin motions for BK to come forward. McLauglin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
BK tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
BK throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by McLauglin there.
McLauglin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and BK has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BK scores with a leg kick.
BK takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from BK misses.
McLauglin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
BK throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like McLauglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from BK.
McLauglin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BK slips a straight right by McLauglin.
BK throws a big shot that misses.
BK has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BK there as he acknowledges the shot.
BK keeps the fight on the outside.
BK changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLauglin tries to avoid it but BK manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLauglin to the ground. McLauglin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McLauglin is looking to counter punch.
BK looks to land a body kick but McLauglin moved away.
BK throws a jab when McLauglin was well out of range.
McLauglin throws a shot to the body.
Edward McLauglin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin misses with a hook
and BK cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLauglin throws a jab when BK was well out of range.
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!
No joy there for BK, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
BK takes a jab right on the kisser.
BK tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLauglin swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and McLauglin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLauglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BK feints the counter takedown.
BK takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
BK scores with a hook to the body. McLauglin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
BK misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by McLauglin.
BK misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauglin.
BK takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLauglin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BK forces McLauglin back against the cage and clinches.
BK working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLauglin misses with a punch to the body.
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 Edward McLauglin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward McLauglin's cut.
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!
BK loads up on a big right hand but McLauglin slips the punch.
McLauglin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
BK connects with a high kick.
BK blocks a head kick by McLauglin.
BK throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
BK takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
BK feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLauglin's calf.
BK misses with a straight right.
BK misses with a straight left.
McLauglin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BK.
BK connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
BK throws out a leg kick but McLauglin moves out of range and BK only half commits.
McLauglin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BK.
BK closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
BK throws a punch but it's blocked by McLauglin.
BK misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauglin tries a knee to the head but BK blocks it.
BK goes for a takedown in the clinch but McLauglin prevents it.
McLauglin gets through BK's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLauglin being controlled against the cage.
McLauglin stalling.
BK prevents a body shot from McLauglin.
McLauglin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BK is defending well for now.
McLauglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BK's elbow.
McLauglin prevents a body shot from BK.
McLauglin can't find room to land a body shot as BK controls the action.
BK tries to break the clinch but McLauglin is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from BK - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from BK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from BK.
BK gets through McLauglin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BK throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
BK lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from BK.
BK lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from BK as the two fighters clinch.
BK lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BK holding his opponent close, against the cage.
BK breaks from the clinch.
BK lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
BK staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of McLauglin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
BK throws a front kick that sends McLauglin stumbling back into the cage.
Edward McLauglin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLauglin slaps away a takedown attempt from BK, before circling back to the center of the mat.
BK tried to score with a low kick but McLauglin checks it.
A swing and a miss from McLauglin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BK closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
BK throwing shots but McLauglin is blocking nicely.
Well, if BK 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.
BK lands with a punch from half guard.
BK wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLauglin keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BK lands a nice short elbow.
BK wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLauglin keeps working.
BK throwing shots but McLauglin is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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. BK connects with a nice short shot to McLauglin's temple.
BK throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McLauglin to regain full guard.
McLauglin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
BK with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McLauglin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin BK comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think BK 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Helio Perrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Helio Perrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bergfried misses the target.
Perrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Perrera feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Perrera.
Bergfried listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bergfried moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perrera manages to avoid it.
Bergfried is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Perrera.
Perrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Perrera moves out of range easily.
Perrera feinted with a counter takedown.
Perrera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Perrera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perrera connects with a crisp jab.
Bergfried takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the body.
Perrera throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Perrera tries to clinch up.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bergfried scores with a nice strike.
Bergfried connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bergfried is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bergfried connects with a solid leg kick.
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Perrera.
Perrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bergfried slips under a jab from Perrera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a leg kick that misses.
Perrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perrera is looking to wear down Bergfried with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bergfried keeps the fight on the outside.
Perrera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergfried.
Perrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Perrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perrera misses with a jab to the body
and Bergfried makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body punch from Bergfried.
Perrera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bergfried connects with a solid leg kick.
Bergfried tries a head kick but it misses.
Bergfried feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perrera's calf.
Bergfried punishes Perrera's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergfried pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Perrera does it's job there.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Perrera moves out of range.
Bergfried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perrera throws out the jab.
Perrera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergfried tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bergfried is not content to let Perrera control the position.
Bergfried felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bergfried trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perrera wants to pass the guard but Bergfried is defending well.
Perrera throwing shots but Bergfried is blocking nicely.
Perrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perrera thows a huge punch but Bergfried dodges it nicely.
Bergfried is not content to let Perrera control the position.
Perrera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bergfried comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Perrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bergfried was covering up waiting for the punch and Perrera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bergfried is keeping the position for now.
Perrera advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Perrera connects with a nice short shot to Bergfried's temple.
Perrera lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrera with the ground and pound but Bergfried uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Perrera wants to control from the top but Bergfried keeps moving.
Bergfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perrera.
Bergfried tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergfried preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perrera is working Bergfried over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Perrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perrera stopping the sweep attempt from Bergfried.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Perrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bergfried is looking to stand up but Perrera isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergfried lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bergfried stopping the sweep attempt from Perrera.
Bergfried stands and steps away. Perrera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bergfried throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perrera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bergfried sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Perrera misses the target.
Perrera lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perrera throws the left hand but Bergfried avoids the punch easily.
Bergfried darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bergfried.
Bergfried thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perrera if he has to take too many more of those.
Perrera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
Perrera tries to counter with a takedown but Bergfried is quick to defend against it.
Perrera scores with a punch to the head.
Bergfried feints and then cracks Perrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perrera down.
Bergfried takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bergfried throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perrera's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perrera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bergfried.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bergfried tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bergfried as he jumps to the side.
Perrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Perrera instigates a clinch.
Bergfried lands a knee to the head.
Bergfried tries to throw a body punch but Perrera avoids it by throwing Bergfried back against the cage.
Bergfried lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Perrera fails to land.
Bergfried breaks the clinch.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Perrera moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Perrera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bergfried sprawls and moves away.
Bergfried misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perrera manages to avoid it.
Bergfried takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Perrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perrera momentarily.
Perrera moves out of range of the leg kick from Bergfried.
Perrera tries for a takedown but Bergfried sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bergfried missing with a left hand there. Perrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perrera stuns Bergfried with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perrera lands a nice shot that snaps Bergfried's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrera looks to throw the jab but Bergfried is out of range.
Perrera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bergfried cracks Perrera with an open hand slap.
Perrera just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried misses with a hook.
Bergfried misses with an uppercut.
Perrera shoots in for a takedown but Bergfried shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Perrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergfried throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bergfried lands a really nice looking cross but Perrera seems unphased.
Bergfried connects with a jab.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perrera moves away.
Perrera blocks a leg kick.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Perrera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried lands with a kick to the temple. Perrera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Perrera walks into a left hand.
Perrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bergfried enables Perrera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bergfried manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perrera wants to control from the top but Bergfried keeps moving.
Bergfried utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bergfried utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Perrera from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perrera.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bergfried. Those never looked like landing.
Bergfried buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perrera misses with a double jab.
Bergfried throws a hook but Perrera avoids it easily.
Perrera slips under a jab from Bergfried.
Perrera shoots in for a takedown but Bergfried shows good takedown defense.
Bergfried works Perrera's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Perrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helio Perrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perrera throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Bergfried misses.
Perrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
Perrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Perrera avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses.
Bergfried has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perrera stuns Bergfried with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried misses with a looping right.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Perrera moves out of range.
Bergfried cracks Perrera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergfried manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bergfried winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
An out of breath Friedrich Bergfried thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zell Griever has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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277 lbs
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244 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Griever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griever scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jack Jones has been cut.
Jones avoids the body shot from Griever.
Griever slips under a jab from Jones.
Griever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Griever throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griever is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Griever.
Jones thinks about the counter body kick.
Griever stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griever.
Griever drops his shoulder and cracks Jones with a huge uppercut! Jones goes down! Can Griever finish him?
Jones is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones has Griever pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griever's guard.
Griever looking for a sweep. Not yet Griever, not yet.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griever wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Griever is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griever tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jones has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Griever can't escape the position.
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.
Griever is working hard here to advance position.
Griever is just holding on here. Jones manages to take his back.
Griever is trying to break free.
Griever just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Griever is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jones controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griever trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Griever.
Griever rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Griever manages to escape to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body punch but Griever moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Griever takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Griever shakes him off and moves away.
Griever throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griever throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Griever misses.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones jabs Griever to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones moves out of range as Griever throws a body kick.
Griever throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griever misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Griever dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Griever pushes him off.
Jones moves out of range as Griever throws a body kick.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Griever.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Griever back into the cage.
Jones tries to work over Griever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Griever controls his hands.
Jones gets through Griever's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griever takes a shot to the head.
Griever lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents a body shot from Griever.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griever backwards.
Griever tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griever.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Griever avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Griever avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Griever misses with a body punch.
Jones blocking some punches.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Zell Griever has been cut.
Jones blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Griever fails to land.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Griever controls his hands.
Griever lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griever misses with some punches.
Griever lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands a left hand.
Griever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griever working aggressively here.
Griever blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griever's elbow.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griever struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A short right from Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griever struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griever's elbow.
Griever throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocks a body shot from Griever.
Jones tries to work over Griever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a right hand.
Griever swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griever scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griever tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones pushes Griever back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Griever has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Griever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griever lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griever.
Griever blocks a body shot from Jones.
Griever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Griever seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griever misses with the head strike.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Griever controls his hands.
Jones gets through Griever's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griever swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Griever.
Jones tries to work over Griever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Griever.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Griever has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griever.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griever.
Griever throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Griever misses with the head strike.
Griever working aggressively here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Griever.
Griever tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Griever back against the cage.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones gets through Griever's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griever makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griever swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Griever controls his hands.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griever.
Griever lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Griever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Griever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griever throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a right hand.
Griever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A shot in the inside from Griever.
Griever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griever.
Griever misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Griever's ribcage. Griever let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griever working aggressively here.
Griever blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Griever backwards.
Griever gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griever throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Griever lands with a short shot to the head.
Griever dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Griever struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Griever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griever blocks a body shot from Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griever tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Griever back against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Griever throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Griever throws a head punch that misses.
Griever throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griever misses with some punches.
Jones tries to work over Griever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griever's elbow.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Griever blocks a body shot from Jones.
Griever blocks a body shot from Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones blocks a body shot from Griever.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Griever throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Griever has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Griever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Griever controls his hands.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
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!
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with some punches.
A short left from Griever.
Griever blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griever avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
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 Zell Griever.
I think Griever 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zell Griever!
After winning the bout, Zell Griever 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravius comes to the cage accompanied by Morrowind. This should be fireworks!
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330 lbs
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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
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Wade!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravius tries a head kick but it misses.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Gravius ducks down to avoid it.
Gravius scores with a decent looking hook.
Wade moves in looking to clinch but Gravius pushes him off.
Wade closes the distance and clinches.
Gravius trying to land knees to the body.
Gravius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravius blocking some punches.
Wade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gravius prevents it.
Wade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade misses with a kick to the body.
Wade rushes Gravius and presses him up against the cage.
Wade tries to score a body lock takedown but Gravius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gravius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow.
Wade misses with the head strike.
Wade comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wade is defending well for now.
Wade manages to break the clinch.
Wade 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.
Wade tries to clinch there but Gravius circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravius.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wade misses with a hook.
Gravius connects with an inside leg kick.
Samson Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gravius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gravius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gravius lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Samson Wade has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
A nice left hand lands by Wade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius missing with knees to the body.
Gravius misses with a body punch.
Wade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gravius scores with a jab to the body.
Wade looks winded!
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Gravius.
Gravius lands with a shot to the body.
Wade blocks a head kick by Gravius.
Gravius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gravius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wade tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gravius counters with a right hand to the body.
Gravius sends Wade crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gravius is motioning to the referee to let Wade up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gravius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravius fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Wade out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sellus Gravius!
Sellus Gravius decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Samson Wade spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to the man, he fought a great fight, this is a bad loss.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by The Builders & The Butchers - Bringing Home The Rain. Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stop (Blue Mix) - Ghost K. Stanton Crowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanton Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to land a right hand but Crowe moved out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eduardo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Crowe is wise to it.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Crowe blocks the low kick.
Crowe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Crowe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowe trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Crowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Crowe throws a big elbow that misses.
Crowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crowe trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
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.
Crowe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crowe loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Crowe 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.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crowe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Crowe persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Silva.
It looks like Stanton Crowe has been cut.
Crowe blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe moves out of range easily.
Crowe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crowe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowe is just out of range.
Crowe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanton Crowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crowe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crowe tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.
Eduardo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowe throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Crowe wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
A shot to the liver by Crowe. Beautiful body shot.
Crowe blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Crowe throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Crowe 's knee.
Crowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Crowe backpedaling.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Crowe saw that one coming.
Crowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Crowe's front leg but catches the back leg as Crowe tries to avoid it.
Silva misses with a kick to the body
and Crowe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crowe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crowe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crowe is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva pushes Crowe off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanton Crowe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Crowe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Silva slips a straight right by Crowe.
Silva scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowe. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crowe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva wants to slow Crowe down by chopping away at his legs.
Crowe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Crowe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Crowe avoids it.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crowe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Good shot there by Silva.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws the left hand but Crowe avoids the punch easily.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Crowe moves out of range.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Crowe is wise to it.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva throws a low kick but Crowe moves out of range easily.
Crowe moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Crowe tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
A punch combination from Crowe misses.
Crowe tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Crowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crowe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eduardo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowe throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Crowe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Crowe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crowe is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crowe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Crowe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Crowe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crowe avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva scores with the left hand. Crowe knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Crowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crowe seems to have got his legs back now.
Crowe slips under a jab from Silva.
Crowe throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Crowe is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Crowe as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Silva! Crowe is out on his feet! Silva rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Crowe is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Crowe is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Silva!
Eduardo Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wei Pei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by I Won't Back Down. Wei Pei has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with William Burns's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, William Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Wei Pei!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pei throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Burns throws a hook but Pei blocks it.
Pei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pei scores with a push kick.
Pei lands with a nice body punch.
Pei loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Pei moves away and avoids it.
Pei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
A head kick misses from Burns.
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!
Pei throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Pei misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Pei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns thumps Pei with a low kick.
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Pei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pei throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Burns misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Pei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Pei.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Pei misses with a straight left.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pei misses with a body punch
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns throws a low kick but Pei moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns.
Burns misses the body punch
and Pei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pei blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Pei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pei slips a jab from Burns.
Pei sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pei checks a leg kick.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns is looking to wear down Pei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pei misses the target.
Burns works Pei's body with a nice hook.
Pei tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Good work by Burns as he checks the leg kick.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burns has managed to clinch.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns tries to work over Pei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns scores a nice knee to the body.
Pei looks winded!
A hook to the body from Burns.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Pei avoids the damage to the body.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns lands a knee to the body.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns lands a knee to the head.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns working Pei over with knees to the body.
Burns presses Pei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns cracks Pei with a nice body shot.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Pei backwards.
Burns digs a right hand into Pei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pei's gas tank.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Pei misses its intended target.
Burns with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Pei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pei can do to turn this around?
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Pei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Pei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns tries to work over Pei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns.
Pei is struggling to control the position.
Pei is breathing heavily.
Pei throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Pei controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pei's elbow.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Pei blocks it.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pei misses with a punch to the body.
Pei wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pei backwards.
Pei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burns seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pei can turn it around.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pei avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Burns digs a right hand into Pei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pei's gas tank.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Pei takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Pei takes a shot to the head.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pei is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Pei controls his hands.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pei is rocked!
Pei working aggressively here.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
Pei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burns uses from the top position.
Burns controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pei is on top in guard.
Burns pulls Pei in close to his closed guard and prevents Pei from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pei wants to stand but Burns has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burns is controlling Pei's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pei trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns wants to sweep here but Pei controlling him for the moment.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Burns dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burns swings for the body but Pei moves out of range.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pei misses with a shot to the body
and Burns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pei thinking.
Pei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Pei.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns. That snapped Pei's head back.
Pei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns thumps Pei with a low kick.
Burns cracks the inside of Pei's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pei tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pei at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns drops Pei with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pei looks back up at him and smiles so Burns waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pei is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
It looks like Wei Pei has been cut.
Pei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Pei's front leg but catches the back leg as Pei tries to avoid it.
Burns fakes the leg kick and cracks Pei in the body.
Pei seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pei blocks a body shot from Burns.
Burns cracks Pei with a nice body shot.
Burns tries to work over Pei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pei avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Burns tries a body shot but Pei blocks it.
Pei misses with some punches.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Pei tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns.
Burns scores with a knee to the head.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Pei avoids the damage to the body.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pei or not.
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Burns.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burns.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pei avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Pei avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Pei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Pei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Pei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pei misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Burns.
Pei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns is leaning against Pei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
Pei prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Pei.
Pei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Burns working Pei over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Pei backwards.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pei backwards.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pei backwards.
Burns drops Pei onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pei is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pei takes an elbow to the temple.
Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pei takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burns is working Pei over against the cage.
Pei managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Burns clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wei Pei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pei avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Pei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Burns tenderised Pei's leg. Pei is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Pei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns tries a low kick but Pei avoids it.
Pei counters with a body kick.
Burns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice jab there from Pei.
Pei misses with a body kick.
Burns throws a body punch but Pei moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pei misses.
Pei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pei. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pei fakes the leg kick and cracks Burns in the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pei misses with a two punch combination.
Burns scores with a hook to the body. Pei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Pei misses its intended target.
Pei is looking to land body kicks.
Pei takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pei tries for a takedown but Burns manages to get underhooks.
William Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns prevents a body shot from Pei.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pei's elbow.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Pei tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns blocks a body shot from Pei.
Pei blocks an uppercut.
Pei lands a right hand.
Pei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Pei.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Pei controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Pei.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pei swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pei prevents a body shot from Burns.
Pei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pei prevents a body shot from Burns.
Pei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pei prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pei or not.
Pei tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pei prevents a body shot from Burns.
Pei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pei blocks a body shot from Burns.
Burns blocks a body shot from Pei.
Pei lands a right hand.
Burns tries to work over Pei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pei's elbow.
Burns misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns.
Pei takes an elbow to the temple.
Pei tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Pei back against the cage.
Pei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns tries a body shot but Pei blocks it.
Pei lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that William Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wei Pei's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pei misses the shot to the body.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
William Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Pei throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
Pei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Pei.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pei doesn't seem phased though.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns works Pei's body with a nice hook.
Pei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burns lands a jab to Pei's midsection.
Pei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pei is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns drops Pei with a beautiful combination! Pei stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burns is looking for the KO!
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pei.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns misses with a hook.
Pei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pei's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pei moves away.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Pei avoids it.
Burns backing away here, and Pei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Pei scores with a shot to the body.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
Wei Pei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns punishes Pei's body with a nice straight punch.
Pei throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Pei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Pei is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Pei throws a sloppy head kick
and Burns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pei. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
You can see that Pei has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pei.
Burns misses with a hook.
Pei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pei misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Pei takes one to the chin there.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Pei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pei. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pei taking a breather.
Burns landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pei backwards.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Burns drops Pei onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pei is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pei or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pei avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns lands a big knee to the head and Pei goes down! Burns pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Burns!
William Burns retains his heavyweight title!
William Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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