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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ali Bomaye by The Game kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Major Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
Callahan throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood looks for a takedown but Callahan sprawls well.
Callahan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardwood.
Hardwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Callahan counters with a nice uppercut.
Callahan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardwood misses the jab.
Hardwood throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callahan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Callahan doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Major Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Callahan blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Hardwood.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Callahan's body. Callahan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardwood throws a shot from downtown. Callahan moves away and avoids it.
Hardwood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Callahan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Hardwood.
Callahan cracks Hardwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Callahan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Callahan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Callahan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Callahan.
Callahan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hardwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Callahan misses with a straight right.
Hardwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callahan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Callahan misses with a straight left.
Hardwood throws a lazy uppercut
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
Callahan slips a straight right by Hardwood.
Decent striking displayed by Callahan there.
Callahan blocks a head kick by Hardwood.
Callahan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hardwood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Callahan.
Hardwood takes the fight into the clinch.
Callahan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Callahan has a couple of punches blocked by Hardwood.
Hardwood scores with a shot to the side of Callahan's head.
Hardwood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Callahan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardwood backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hardwood - that landed with a thud.
Hardwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callahan looking to throw knees to the head but Hardwood is blocking nicely.
Hardwood taking a breather.
Hardwood is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Callahan fails to land.
Hardwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Callahan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Callahan.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with the head strike.
Callahan prevents a body shot from Hardwood.
Callahan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hardwood.
Callahan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardwood.
Hardwood blocks a body shot from Callahan.
Hardwood is looking to control Callahan's arms but Callahan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardwood has his back to the cage.
Callahan trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Callahan fails to land.
Hardwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Callahan can't find room to land a body shot as Hardwood controls the action.
Callahan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Callahan misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callahan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Callahan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardwood blocks the elbow strike.
Hardwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardwood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardwood.
Callahan prevents a body shot from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a head punch that misses.
Hardwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callahan tries a knee to the head but Hardwood blocks it.
Callahan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Callahan tries to throw a body punch but Hardwood avoids it by throwing Callahan back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardwood.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardwood.
Callahan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Harry Callahan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardwood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Callahan misses with a wild body shot.
Callahan throws a body punch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callahan manages to avoid it.
Callahan throws a leg kick but Hardwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardwood tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hardwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardwood throws a push kick but Callahan slaps the foot to one side.
Hardwood throws out a leg kick but Callahan moves out of range and Hardwood only half commits.
Callahan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardwood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Callahan has momentary wrist control but Hardwood slips an elbow through the middle.
Callahan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Callahan is on top in guard.
Callahan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan landing some decent shots from guard.
Callahan chips away with some ground and pound.
Callahan wants to control from the top but Hardwood keeps moving.
Hardwood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callahan won't allow Hardwood to sweep him here.
Callahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Callahan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callahan pushing down on Hardwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood tries to roll over but Callahan keeps him under control.
Hardwood trying to control here.
Hardwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Callahan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Callahan's back!
Hardwood gets his hands free as Callahan looks to control.
Callahan tries to break free.
Hardwood looking to break Callahan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Callahan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hardwood will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hardwood has the hooks in. Callahan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is persistently looking for the submission but Callahan is defending it well.
Hardwood connects with a big shot to the side of Callahan's head.
Hardwood looking for the choke but no joy.
Callahan wants to control his opponent's hands but Hardwood gets his hands free.
Hardwood is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Callahan up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hardwood loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Callahan hold on?
Callahan tries to break free.
Callahan is keeping busy.
Hardwood throwing damaging strikes from the back! Callahan could be in trouble here!
Hardwood is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hardwood lands shots from the back.
Callahan showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Callahan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Callahan leaves Hardwood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Callahan is looking to land body kicks.
Harry Callahan is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Callahan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hardwood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardwood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Callahan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Callahan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardwood misses with a looping right.
Callahan attempts a counter takedown but Hardwood avoids it well and moves away.
Callahan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Callahan lands with a nice body punch.
Hardwood throws a hook but Callahan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callahan throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardwood feints and then cracks Callahan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Callahan down.
Hardwood tries a low kick but Callahan avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Callahan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callahan.
Callahan looks to throw the jab but Hardwood is out of range.
Hardwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardwood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Callahan to the mat! Callahan manages to get full guard.
Callahan keeping moving, preventing Hardwood from controlling successfully.
Major Hardwood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callahan keeping moving, preventing Hardwood from controlling successfully.
Hardwood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardwood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hardwood throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan working for a triangle but Hardwood defends it easily.
Hardwood content to stall in guard here.
Hardwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardwood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callahan's waist but Callahan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardwood off to one side.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood swings for the body but Callahan moves out of range.
Callahan lands a head kick. Hardwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callahan moves away.
Hardwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Callahan is looking to counter punch.
Callahan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hardwood closes the distance and pushes Callahan back into the cage.
Callahan misses with a body punch.
Hardwood looking to slow down the pace here.
Callahan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Callahan.
Hardwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardwood misses with some punches.
Hardwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardwood is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardwood.
Callahan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hardwood as the two fighters clinch.
Hardwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood tries to throw a body punch but Callahan avoids it by throwing Hardwood back against the cage.
Hardwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardwood misses with some punches.
Major Hardwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Callahan lands with a right to the head.
Hardwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Callahan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Callahan avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Callahan.
Nice body punch from Hardwood - that landed with a thud.
Hardwood is trying to maintain a safe position but Callahan gets an underhook and turns Hardwood into the cage.
Callahan tries to land a knee to the head but Hardwood blocks with his arms.
Hardwood misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardwood.
Callahan throws a head punch that misses.
Hardwood looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Major Hardwood.
I think Hardwood 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Hardwood!
In his post fight interview, Major Hardwood gave a big smile as he said 'AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
11 - 8 - 2 |
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154 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keosayan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabrera circles away.
Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Keosayan.
Cabrera stuffs the takedown.
Keosayan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabrera defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Keosayan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keosayan tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cabrera scores with a shot to the body.
Cabrera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keosayan checks it well.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Keosayan moved away.
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Keosayan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Keosayan checks it.
Cabrera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keosayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera tests Keosayan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keosayan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cabrera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keosayan finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabrera's head.
Keosayan moves out of range of the body kick.
Keosayan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucas Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keosayan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Keosayan counters with a nice uppercut.
Keosayan gets caught napping as Cabrera dives in and scores a takedown. Keosayan manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cabrera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keosayan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is sitting in close to Keosayan's body. Keosayan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cabrera is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cabrera is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Keosayan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergey Keosayan!
An out of breath Sergey Keosayan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ki Duk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keldorn Firecam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ki Duk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, north korea's national anthem. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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269 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 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bong Ki Duk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keldorn Firecam!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki Duk throws a right hand that Firecam ducks under and follows up with a left that Firecam also avoids with ease.
Firecam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Ki Duk's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ki Duk forces Firecam back against the cage and clinches.
Firecam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ki Duk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ki Duk.
Firecam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Firecam swings wildly with an uppercut but Ki Duk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ki Duk lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ki Duk.
It looks like Keldorn Firecam has been cut.
Ki Duk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Firecams head.
Firecam with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bong Ki Duk has been cut.
Ki Duk swings wildly with an uppercut but Firecam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firecam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki Duk tries to throw a body punch but Firecam avoids it by throwing Ki Duk back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ki Duk.
Firecam blocks the elbow strike.
Ki Duk lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Ki Duk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firecam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ki Duks head.
Firecam has a couple of punches blocked by Ki Duk.
Firecam manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Firecam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ki Duk's face.
Stalling in the clinch from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk misses with a knee strike.
Ki Duk lands an uppercut.
Ki Duk has Firecam pushed against the cage.
Ki Duk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Firecam blocks the elbow strike.
Firecam lands with a short shot to the head.
Ki Duk throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Ki Duk.
Firecam blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ki Duk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Firecam's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firecam prevents a body shot from Ki Duk.
Firecam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firecam throws a head punch that misses.
Firecam misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ki Duk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Firecam backwards.
Firecam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Firecam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ki Duk misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Ki Duk as the two fighters clinch.
Firecam lands a shoulder strike.
Firecam blocking some punches.
Ki Duk misses with a punch to the body.
Firecam pushes Ki Duk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Firecam.
The referee is keeping an eye on Firecam - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ki Duk taking a breather.
Ki Duk trying to control the position but instead, Firecam has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ki Duk into the cage.
Ki Duk blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Firecam lands with a left to the head.
Ki Duk has a couple of punches blocked by Firecam.
A head punch on the inside from Firecam fails to land.
Ki Duk lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firecam.
Firecam prevents a body shot from Ki Duk.
A short right from Firecam.
Bong Ki Duk's cut is getting worse.
Ki Duk taking a breather.
Ki Duk struggles to land a body shot inside as Firecam controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Firecam - that landed with a thud.
Ki Duk misses with a punch to the body.
Ki Duk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Firecam lands an uppercut.
Firecam tries a knee to the head but Ki Duk blocks it.
Ki Duk has a couple of punches blocked by Firecam.
Ki Duk misses with a knee to the head.
Firecam pushes Ki Duk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Firecam lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki Duk misses with a punch on the inside.
Firecam tries a knee to the head but Ki Duk blocks it.
Firecam leaning against his opponent.
Firecam throws a punch but it's blocked by Ki Duk.
Firecam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ki Duk as the two fighters clinch.
Ki Duk pushes Firecam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Firecam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ki Duk's face.
Bong Ki Duk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ki Duk blocks an uppercut.
Firecam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ki Duk blocks an uppercut.
Firecam avoiding damage as Ki Duk throws knees to the body.
Ki Duk misses with some punches.
Ki Duk has a couple of punches blocked by Firecam.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Firecam.
Firecam blocking some punches.
Firecam lands with a right to the head.
Firecam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ki Duk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keldorn Firecam will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ki Duk checks the leg kick.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Firecam moves out of range.
Ki Duk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Firecam is able to avoid easily.
Firecam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Firecam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Ki Duk - just one landing.
Ki Duk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ki Duk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ki Duk closes the distance and clinches.
Ki Duk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Firecam is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firecam tries to work over Ki Duk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firecam blocking some punches.
Firecam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firecam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Firecam lands a nice uppercut.
Firecam blocks a body shot from Ki Duk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firecam stalling.
Firecam blocks an uppercut.
Ki Duk throws a head punch that misses.
Ki Duk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Firecam working aggressively here.
Ki Duk tries to stall but Firecam uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ki Duk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firecam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ki Duk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ki Duk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ki Duk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firecam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
Firecam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ki Duk throws a head punch that misses.
Firecam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Firecam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Firecam looking to slow down the pace here.
Ki Duk lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firecam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ki Duk pushes Firecam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ki Duk tries to throw a body punch but Firecam avoids it by throwing Ki Duk back against the cage.
Firecam blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Ki Duk misses with a punch on the inside.
Firecam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firecam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
Ki Duk drops Firecam onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Firecam is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Firecam is rocked!
Ki Duk dips a shoulder and cracks Firecam with a mighty uppercut! Firecam falls back against the cage and Ki Duk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Firecam is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ki Duk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bong Ki Duk!
Post fight, an emotional Bong Ki Duk said 'all hail president kim il-sung, our father, kim jong-il, and supreme leader kim jong-un. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Itagaki Fukuzawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukuzawa comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Colony. Karhu has chosen Samuli Edelman - Teit meistä kauniin as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antti Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu throws a head kick that half lands.
Karhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Fukuzawa tenderised Karhu's leg. Karhu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karhu lands a jab to Fukuzawa's midsection.
Fukuzawa takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Fukuzawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karhu swings for the body but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
Karhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fukuzawa's head backwards.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Karhu misses with a hook
and Fukuzawa counters with a left to the body.
Fukuzawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu throws a wild body kick that Fukuzawa sees coming a mile off.
Fukuzawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Fukuzawa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukuzawa misses with a body kick.
A jab from Karhu misses.
Good leg kick by Karhu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuzawa misses with a body punch
and Karhu counters with a straight right hand.
Karhu cracks Fukuzawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fukuzawa throws a low kick, looking for Karhu's leg but Karhu calmly moves out of range.
Karhu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fukuzawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fukuzawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fukuzawa tries to clinch there but Karhu circles away.
Karhu tries a quick counter leg kick but Fukuzawa is wise to it.
Karhu throws the kick towards the body but Fukuzawa avoids it.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukuzawa.
Itagaki Fukuzawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Karhu scores with a leg kick.
Fukuzawa misses the shot to the body.
Fukuzawa throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Karhu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fukuzawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karhu - the referee stops the clock and Fukuzawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karhu. Fukuzawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu shoots and misses
and Fukuzawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuzawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fukuzawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Karhu.
Fukuzawa walks into a stiff left hand from Karhu.
Fukuzawa misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Fukuzawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fukuzawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fukuzawa lands a right hook to the body.
Karhu misses with a left hand
and Fukuzawa counters with a three punch combo that has Karhu backing up. Karhu nods at Fukuzawa to acknowledge the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Karhu.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Fukuzawa checks it.
Fukuzawa misses with a low kick.
Fukuzawa misses with a looping right.
Fukuzawa is looking to wear down Karhu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fukuzawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fukuzawa has time to react.
Karhu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukuzawa.
Karhu throws a head kick but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
A big right from Fukuzawa misses.
Karhu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fukuzawa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Karhu works the jab nicely.
Karhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Karhu.
Fukuzawa misses with a shot to the body
and Karhu counters with a straight right hand.
Karhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fukuzawa is able to avoid easily.
Karhu blocks a leg kick.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fukuzawa momentarily.
Fukuzawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Fukuzawa ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fukuzawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Karhu lands.
Karhu misses with an uppercut
and Fukuzawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Fukuzawa.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Fukuzawa.
A little jabbing left from Karhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fukuzawa cracks Karhu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karhu misses with a shot to the body
and Fukuzawa counters with a straight right hand.
Fukuzawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left and a right from Fukuzawa both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuzawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karhu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fukuzawa is looking to score with low kicks.
Fukuzawa scores with a jab. Karhu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karhu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fukuzawa in his tracks.
Fukuzawa throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Karhu.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukuzawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karhu throws a head kick but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
Fukuzawa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karhu misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Fukuzawa.
Karhu throws a hook but Fukuzawa blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Fukuzawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fukuzawa wants to land a leg kick but Karhu is out of range.
And Karhu responds with a good body kick, but Fukuzawa manages to step out the way in time.
Fukuzawa slips a jab from Karhu.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fukuzawa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu slips a jab and a cross from Fukuzawa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karhu checks a leg kick.
Karhu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fukuzawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karhu checks a low kick from Fukuzawa.
Karhu closes the distance and clinches up with Fukuzawa, looking for a takedown. Karhu pushes Fukuzawa against the cage but Fukuzawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fukuzawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karhu. That's going to slow Fukuzawa down.
Fukuzawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karhu on the side of the head.
Fukuzawa checks a leg kick nicely.
Fukuzawa connects with a leg kick. Karhu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fukuzawa throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fukuzawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karhu prevents Fukuzawa from improving his position.
Fukuzawa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fukuzawa has control of Karhu's left arm, preventing Karhu from doing any damage.
Karhu wants to control from the top but Fukuzawa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa seems keen to control Karhu's posture.
Karhu throws a strike but Fukuzawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karhu has control of Fukuzawa's left arm, preventing Fukuzawa from doing any damage.
Fukuzawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karhu working a defensive guard here.
Fukuzawa advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is looking to reverse the position.
Karhu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu is trying to control Fukuzawa's posture but Fukuzawa avoids it.
Fukuzawa wants to take a breather but Karhu manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fukuzawa.
Karhu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karhu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fukuzawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Itagaki Fukuzawa 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. This is the final round!
Fukuzawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu swings widly with a right hand
and Fukuzawa counters with a one-two to the body.
Karhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fukuzawa is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Karhu misses.
Karhu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fukuzawa takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Fukuzawa jabs Karhu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karhu works Fukuzawa's body with a nice hook.
Fukuzawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fukuzawa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fukuzawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karhu lands a jab to the nose.
Antti Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karhu gets a clinch.
Fukuzawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu lands a body punch.
Fukuzawa avoiding damage.
Karhu lands a right hand.
Karhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Karhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fukuzawa.
Karhu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fukuzawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Fukuzawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fukuzawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fukuzawa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karhu walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukuzawa misses the shot to the body.
Fukuzawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karhu slips a straight right by Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fukuzawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Karhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Fukuzawa moved out of range.
Fukuzawa staying out of range there.
Karhu connects with a body shot that sends Fukuzawa's belly button to the back.
Fukuzawa needs to keep his hands up - Karhu had a free shot at his head there.
Fukuzawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fukuzawa throws a hook but Karhu blocks it.
Fukuzawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fukuzawa blocks a jab.
Fukuzawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukuzawa misses the target.
Karhu throws out a counter right but Fukuzawa avoids it with no problem.
Fukuzawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuzawa. Karhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu cracks Fukuzawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fukuzawa can pounce on him.
Fukuzawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fukuzawa throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Karhu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukuzawa misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukuzawa looks to land a combination but Karhu avoids it well.
Karhu throws a solid leg kick but Fukuzawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karhu.
Fukuzawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fukuzawa drops his hands momentarily and Karhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fukuzawa lands an overhand right.
Fukuzawa avoids the body shot from Karhu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karhu.
Fukuzawa ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Fukuzawa avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Karhu slips under a jab.
Karhu slips a jab and a cross from Fukuzawa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Karhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karhu 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin BK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry comes to the cage accompanied by Unashamed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BK chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henry can pounce on him.
Henry throws a leg kick that misses.
BK uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Nice cross by BK.
BK scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
BK working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
BK landing a few strikes.
BK working the ground and pound.
Henry is looking for a sweep.
Henry avoids any damage from the ground and pound of BK.
Henry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Henry is working hard here to advance position.
BK throws a strike aimed at the side of Henry's head but Henry avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Henry taking a bit of punishment here - BK scoring with strikes.
Henry taking punishment in the form of punches.
Henry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BK lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Henry 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.
Henry's coaches at Tri-Force MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
BK wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working.
Henry takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on BK's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry sneaks out the side door and pushes BK away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
BK blocks the body kick.
BK takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
BK throws a leg kick but Henry checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from BK, right into the meat.
BK fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crunch! Henry slams his shin into BK's torso.
BK misses with an uppercut
and Henry counters with a nice body shot.
BK misses with a straight left.
Henry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but BK avoids it really well and circles away.
Henry tries to clinch up but BK circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
BK changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
BK uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henry.
BK moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henry throws a head kick that misses.
BK displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henry throws out the jab.
BK checks a leg kick.
BK lands a nice looking kick to the body. Henry takes a step back to recover.
BK shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. BK showed some decent athleticism there.
BK looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Henry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but BK scores with a couple of nice shots.
BK has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to maintain the position but BK is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from BK there.
Henry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BK pulls his head out easily.
BK not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
BK trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
BK trying to pass the guard but Henry defending well.
Henry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BK pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin BK dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab lands there for BK.
BK misses with a looping right.
BK misses the shot to the body.
Henry appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
BK throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henry finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
BK throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry throws a body punch but BK moves out of range.
BK flicks out a counter leg kick but Henry steps away.
Henry throws a lazy uppercut
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BK misses with a kick to the body
and Henry counters with a body kick that stops BK in his tracks momentarily.
Henry takes one to the chin there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for BK.
BK takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
BK is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BK moves out of range as Henry throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BK lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henry's sensitive parts.
BK has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henry defends well and BK ends up having to push Henry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henry throws a body shot but no joy.
BK takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by BK.
Benjamin BK seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into BK's guard.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BK swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry is working BK over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry looking to sit in guard and control but BK gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
BK lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as BK accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Henry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BK defends well.
BK wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
BK won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
BK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BK stops Henry from standing up.
BK lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because BK has passed into half guard!
BK is nestled in close to Henry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
BK takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
BK is stalling here. Henry is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! BK seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Henry has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Henry throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
BK is trying to control Henry's posture but Henry avoids it.
BK tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BK takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Henry working away.
Henry tries to score with some ground and pound. BK controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Henry working the ground and pound but BK is defending the strikes.
BK is looking to regain half guard here but Henry keeps moving and retains side control.
BK manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Henry is keen to just control but BK is a slippery customer.
Henry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
BK trying to control but Henry postures up.
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 John Henry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Henry connects with a solid leg kick.
BK swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henry.
It looks like John Henry has been cut.
BK looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
BK displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henry.
BK takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
BK goes for a double leg but Henry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henry continues to drive forward.
Henry lands a jab to BK's midsection.
BK has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
BK pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and BK counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by BK there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
BK tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BK tries to clinch but Henry moves out of range.
Henry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BK.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BK drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Henry defends it well.
BK dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BK lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
BK cracks Henry with a good jab.
BK lands a nice hook to Henry's body. Henry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henry misses with a hook.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BK was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
BK is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good shot there by BK.
Good leg kick by BK there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by BK there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but BK sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for BK.
BK getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
BK fails with a takedown attempt.
BK throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
BK slips under a jab.
Henry defending well as BK loads up on a big left hand.
Henry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henry wants it to stay on the feet.
BK leaves Henry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Henry.
Henry lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
BK throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BK off to one side.
A head kick misses from BK.
Henry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from BK - that will leave a mark!
Henry misses with a low kick.
Henry swings widly with a right hand
and BK counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
BK closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
BK lands a right hand.
Henry misses with some punches.
BK throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
BK wants to stall.
BK lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BK lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henry misses with a punch on the inside.
BK scores with a shot to the side of Henry's head.
BK misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry has dropped down and is working for a takedown. BK is trying to keep an underhook but Henry manages to get the takedown into half guard.
BK has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry is working away from the top position though.
BK gets back to full guard.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but BK is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin BK comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well BK has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin BK!
Our winner, Benjamin BK, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herman Mudgett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrida has chosen Shadowhunter as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
41 - 25 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Herman Mudgett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 25 - 3, fighting out of London, Juan Corrida!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mudgett lands with an uppercut that bounces Corrida off the cage and back into range.
Corrida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mudgett.
Mudgett 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.
Mudgett throws a wild body kick that Corrida sees coming a mile off.
Mudgett throws a leg kick
and Corrida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mudgett's knee momentarily.
Herman Mudgett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mudgett moves out of range as Corrida strikes.
Corrida 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.
Mudgett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corrida counters with a left to the body.
Corrida lands a nice looking body shot.
Corrida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mudgett moves away.
Corrida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corrida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Corrida.
Mudgett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mudgett tries a low kick but Corrida avoids it.
Corrida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mudgett misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mudgett misses the jab.
Mudgett throws a poor cross that misses
and Corrida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corrida.
Mudgett throws a nice looking combination but Corrida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mudgett misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrida lands with a cross.
Mudgett throws a hook to the side of Corrida's head but Corrida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mudgett throws a right hand that misses
and Corrida counters with a good low kick that Mudgett was not able to check.
Corrida connects with a body shot that sends Mudgett's belly button to the back.
Corrida throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Mudgett misses.
Mudgett connects with the punch.
Corrida misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Mudgett misses.
Herman Mudgett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corrida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mudgett doesn't seem bothered though.
Mudgett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corrida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mudgett is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corrida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corrida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Corrida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mudgett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mudgett misses with a right hand
and Corrida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrida cracks a nice hook into Mudgett's ribs.
Mudgett thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Corrida.
Corrida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corrida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mudgett rather than just go for the knockout.
Corrida connects with a leg kick. Mudgett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corrida.
Corrida checks a leg kick.
Corrida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corrida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mudgett 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.
Crunch! Corrida slams his shin into Mudgett's torso.
Mudgett misses with a hook.
Corrida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mudgett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mudgett looks to throw the jab but Corrida is out of range.
Corrida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corrida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mudgett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mudgett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corrida - the referee stops the clock and Mudgett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corrida. Mudgett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudgett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corrida, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Mudgett.
Corrida scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mudgett sneaks out the side door and pushes Corrida away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Corrida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corrida scoring well with a low kick there.
Corrida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mudgett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mudgett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mudgett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corrida. Corrida obviously looking to wear him down.
Mudgett lands a jab to the nose.
A big head kick from Corrida and Mudgett is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Mudgett is rocked!
Corrida drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Corrida seems to have locked his on tight now - Mudgett screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Corrida, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juan Corrida!
Juan Corrida bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Bengazzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kehoe has chosen "Master of Puppets" by Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Bengazzoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Kehoe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kehoe shoots for a takedown but Bengazzoni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bengazzoni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kehoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bengazzoni scores with the left hand. Kehoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Kehoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut.
Bengazzoni throws a lazy right hand but Kehoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bengazzoni throws a leg kick but Kehoe checks it.
Kehoe defending well as Bengazzoni loads up on a big left hand.
Bengazzoni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kehoe to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bengazzoni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bengazzoni is pressed up against the cage. Kehoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bengazzoni down to the mat. Bengazzoni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kehoe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bengazzoni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kehoe somewhat.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe.
Kehoe scores with a head kick. Bengazzoni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe with a jab.
Kehoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Bengazzoni's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kehoe.
Bengazzoni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at aLion's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bengazzoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kehoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni misses with a double jab
and Kehoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bengazzoni's guard.
Kehoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kehoe throws a big elbow that misses.
Kehoe throwing strikes from guard but Bengazzoni blocks nicely.
Kehoe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kehoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Kehoe postures up in Bengazzoni's guard and throws a big left but Bengazzoni blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kehoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bengazzoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bengazzoni is adopting a defensive guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kehoe stopping the sweep attempt from Bengazzoni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kehoe controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benjamin Bengazzoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bengazzoni misses with an uppercut. Kehoe saw that one coming.
Bengazzoni throws a jab when Kehoe was well out of range.
Kehoe throws a fast counter high kick but Bengazzoni manages to duck under it in time.
Kehoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kehoe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bengazzoni is trying to control the position but Kehoe postures up.
Bengazzoni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bengazzoni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kehoe controls the pace.
Kehoe throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kehoe is looking to get back to full guard here but Bengazzoni has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kehoe is not content to let Bengazzoni control the position.
Kehoe throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bengazzoni moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kehoe is trying to control Bengazzoni's posture but Bengazzoni avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bengazzoni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kehoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bengazzoni moves away.
That kick from Kehoe tenderised Bengazzoni's leg. Bengazzoni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bengazzoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kehoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Bengazzoni misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bengazzoni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni throws the left hand but Kehoe avoids the punch easily.
Bengazzoni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kehoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bengazzoni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bengazzoni throws a body shot but no joy.
Kehoe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kehoe throws a sloppy head kick and Bengazzoni moves out of range easily.
Bengazzoni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kehoe counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Kehoe has a takedown stuffed.
Bengazzoni throws a big shot that misses.
Kehoe thuds a left hand into Bengazzoni's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengazzoni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bengazzoni drops his hands momentarily and Kehoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bengazzoni tries to clinch but Kehoe moves out of range.
Kehoe connects with a jab.
Bengazzoni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bengazzoni throws a shot from downtown. Kehoe moves away and avoids it.
Bengazzoni dodges the punch combination from Kehoe.
Kehoe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bengazzoni did well to prevent Kehoe getting side control.
Bengazzoni gets full guard.
Kehoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kehoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Kehoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bengazzoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni controls Kehoe momentarily but Kehoe frees himself.
Andrew Kehoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengazzoni keeping moving, preventing Kehoe from controlling successfully.
Kehoe working some strikes from top position.
Kehoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Kehoe wants to control from the top but Bengazzoni keeps moving.
Kehoe throws an elbow that misses. Bengazzoni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kehoe's guard. Nice move by Bengazzoni!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kehoe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kehoe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kehoe wants to hit a switch here but Bengazzoni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kehoe there!
Kehoe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kehoe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bengazzoni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kehoe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bengazzoni controlling the action here.
Kehoe is staying active underneath Bengazzoni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kehoe is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Kehoe regains half guard.
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 Benjamin Bengazzoni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kehoe lands a jab to Bengazzoni's midsection.
Kehoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kehoe goes for a double leg but Bengazzoni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bengazzoni continues to drive forward.
Kehoe staying out of range there.
Kehoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bengazzoni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kehoe rushes Bengazzoni and presses him up against the cage.
Kehoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bengazzoni lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bengazzoni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kehoe works on Bengazzoni's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bengazzoni prevents the takedown attempt.
Bengazzoni prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengazzoni tries to throw a body punch but Kehoe avoids it by throwing Bengazzoni back against the cage.
Bengazzoni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengazzoni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kehoe.
Kehoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengazzoni.
Kehoe is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni jumps guard.
Kehoe throws a big elbow that misses.
Kehoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kehoe stopping the sweep attempt from Bengazzoni.
Kehoe works over Bengazzoni with some ground and pound from guard.
Bengazzoni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kehoe is one step ahead there.
Bengazzoni is looking to stand up but Kehoe isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni keeping full guard, as Kehoe tries to pass.
Bengazzoni controlling Kehoe's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bengazzoni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bengazzoni stuffs the takedown.
Bengazzoni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kehoe under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni misses with a straight right.
Bengazzoni misses with a few strikes there.
Bengazzoni throws out a powerful jab.
Kehoe slips under a jab from Bengazzoni.
Kehoe sizes up Bengazzoni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kehoe misses with a two punch combination.
Kehoe moves out of range as Bengazzoni strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kehoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kehoe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bengazzoni sprawls well initially but Kehoe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kehoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Bengazzoni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bengazzoni missing with punches from the bottom.
Kehoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bengazzoni keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kehoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kehoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bengazzoni keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kehoe is taking a breather. Bengazzoni says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kehoe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kehoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kehoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kehoe.
Bengazzoni digs a good body shot into Kehoe's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Kehoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kehoe 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kehoe!
A very excited looking Andrew Kehoe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by country boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
148 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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33
144 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cletus Landry!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoochie Wallace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Landry lands a left and a right that send Smoochie Wallace crashing to the mat, dazed. Landry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
A slow jab from Smoochie Wallace misses its intended target.
It seemed like Landry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Smoochie Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smoochie Wallace defending well as Landry loads up on a big left hand.
Smoochie Wallace throws a wild hook but Landry just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Smoochie Wallace gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Landry raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus Landry!
Our winner, Cletus Landry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quian Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salosen Mara (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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183 lbs
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176 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quian Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salosen Mara!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Mara moves away and avoids it.
Mara scores with a leg kick.
Mara punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch.
Kane moves out of range of the leg kick from Mara.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mara throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothaz in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Mara blocks the leg kick.
Kane moves into the clinch.
Mara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mara.
Kane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mara can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Kane.
Kane tries to work over Mara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane can't find room to land a body shot as Mara controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara.
Mara prevents a body shot from Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Mara lands a right hand.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mara.
Mara misses with some punches.
Mara lands with a short shot to the head.
Mara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara.
Mara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Nice elbow from Kane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Mara - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane working aggressively here.
Kane lands with a right to the head.
Mara misses with some punches.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Mara lands a nice uppercut.
Mara has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Mara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Mara.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mara fails to land.
Good body shot from Mara.
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mara backwards.
Mara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mara throws a leg kick but Kane checks it.
Mara lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Mara misses.
Mara moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Kane.
Mara lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kane wants to clinch up but Mara keeps it at a distance.
Mara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kane misses its target.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kane throws a hook but Mara blocks it.
Kane takes a swing at Mara's ribcage but misses.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kane's calf.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mara tries to land a leg kick but Kane saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Mara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara throws a leg kick which misses Kane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kane tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mara tries to land a leg kick but Kane saw it coming and moves away.
Mara throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
Mara connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane moves to clinch but Mara breaks away
and Mara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mara throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane thuds a left hand into Mara's body.
Mara lands with a right hand.
Kane is rocked!
A low kick from Kane misses
and Mara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quian Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mara cracks Kane on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kane falls backwards against the cage. Mara follows up with more strikes that drop Kane to his knees. Mara keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kane! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salosen Mara!
Salosen Mara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravius comes to the cage accompanied by Morrowind. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cama's choice of entrance music: Lollipop. Sellus Gravius has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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34
330 lbs
35 - 14 - 0 |
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32
250 lbs
27 - 17 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
35 - 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
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pops Cama!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravius loads up on a big right hand but Cama slips the punch.
Gravius lands a big head kick that sends Cama tumbling to the mat! Gravius takes a step backwards and waves Cama back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Pops Cama has been cut.
Cama looks for the body kick but Gravius saw that one coming.
Cama misses with a body kick.
Gravius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Cama.
Gravius lands with a hook. Cama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gravius has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sweat in the buildup to the fight.
Cama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cama slips a straight right by Gravius.
Cama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cama sprawling to the canvas! Cama rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gravius finish him?!
Cama is rocked!
Cama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cama is still on wobbly legs! Can Gravius finish him?
Gravius throws an uppercut from hell that sends Cama clean off his feet! He's out cold! Gravius stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sellus Gravius!
Sellus Gravius was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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