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Highland Games 150 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milky Mindoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew The Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milky Mindoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mathew The Devil!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Devil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Devil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mindoro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Devil shoots in and drives through. Mindoro sprawls well.
Milky Mindoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew The Devil.
The Devil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mindoro as he jumps to the side.
Mindoro connects with an inside leg kick.
Mindoro throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mindoro lands a front kick.
Mindoro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mindoro lands a head shot.
The Devil shoots for a takedown but Mindoro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mindoro drops The Devil with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The Devil looks back up at him and smiles so Mindoro waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The Devil is rocked!
It looks like Mathew The Devil has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindoro throws a quick head kick that knocks The Devil silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Mindoro is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Milky Mindoro!
Our winner, Milky Mindoro, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Munney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Nube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Munney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davy Nube!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nube throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Munney has a takedown stuffed.
Nube throws out a counter right but Munney avoids it with no problem.
Munney tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Nube misses.
Munney shoots in looking for a takedown. Nube tries to sprawl out of it but Munney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nube manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nube misses with a kick to the body.
Munney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nube defends well and Munney ends up having to push Nube into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nube lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Munney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nube drops Munney with a beautiful combination! Munney stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nube is looking for the KO!
It looks like William Munney has been cut.
Nube pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nube bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Munney's head backwards.
Munney is rocked!
Nube throws a nice looking combination but Munney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nube counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Munney to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Nube!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Davy Nube!
The defeated William Munney had this to say: 'Mike Melton is a crybaby bitch! Also an ex-multi.. True story bro!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xande Shoyoroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xande Shoyoroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Maul!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Shoyoroll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoyoroll shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maul's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maul is pulling down on Shoyoroll's head. It's preventing any offense from Shoyoroll, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoyoroll looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shoyoroll's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shoyoroll looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoyoroll pushes down on Maul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maul trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul is trying is best to control the position here.
Shoyoroll is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shoyoroll is trying to work for a kimura but Maul is defending well.
Shoyoroll wants to control but Maul is keeping him busy.
Shoyoroll is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maul has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shoyoroll looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maul has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shoyoroll is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maul pushes Shoyoroll off looking to stand but Shoyoroll dives back in and keeps control.
Maul wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoyoroll is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maul is defending against the submission attempts here by Shoyoroll.
Shoyoroll prevents Maul from improving his position.
Maul is looking to control Shoyoroll's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maul avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shoyoroll slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maul looks to throw the jab but Shoyoroll is out of range.
Maul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice takedown defense from Maul. No joy for Shoyoroll on that attempt.
Maul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoyorolls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shoyoroll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Shoyoroll half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shoyoroll on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shoyoroll looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shoyoroll trying to control but Maul is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoyoroll is really struggling to control Maul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maul looking to control but Shoyoroll passes into half guard.
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 Xande Shoyoroll will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shoyoroll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shoyoroll dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Shoyoroll is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shoyoroll takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shoyoroll tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maul swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by Maul there.
Shoyoroll ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
A jab from Maul does it's job there.
Maul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Maul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Shoyoroll half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maul might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Donk. Maul catches Shoyoroll right on the button with a cross.
Maul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Maul scores with a four punch combination!
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoyoroll fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maul avoids it really well and circles away.
Maul connects with a body shot that sends Shoyoroll's belly button to the back.
Maul tests Shoyoroll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoyoroll looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoyoroll has time to react.
Maul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoyoroll gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoyoroll fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maul avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xande Shoyoroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoyoroll fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Maul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Maul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shoyoroll's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maul.
Maul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maul gets underhooks to prevent Shoyoroll's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Maul on the inside.
A short uppercut from Maul.
Maul lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Maul.
Shoyoroll is rocked!
It looks like Xande Shoyoroll has been cut.
Maul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Shoyoroll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maul unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shoyoroll! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Maul is unloading with more strikes now! Shoyoroll drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
Paul Maul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Gumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Gumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, San Terra!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Barney Gumble has been cut.
Gumble dodges the punch combination from Terra.
A little feinted left hand from Gumble on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terra keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Terra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gumble doesn't seem phased though.
Terra has Gumble up against the cage in a clinch.
Gumble managing to block the knees to the body from Terra.
Terra misses with the head strike.
Terra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Terra misses with some punches.
Gumble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terra misses with a double jab
letting Gumble counter with a right hand.
Terra clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumble has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Gumble.
Gumble lands with a right to the head.
Gumble breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra fails to land with a series of punches.
Terra clinches up with Gumble and pushes him back against the cage.
Gumble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gumble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gumble scores with a jab. Terra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Terra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumble has managed to clinch.
Terra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gumble up against the cage.
Terra misses with a punch on the inside.
Terra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gumble is defending well for now.
Gumble manages to break the clinch.
Terra misses the jab.
Gumble tries to counter by clinching up but Terra breaks away and moves out of range.
Terra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Terra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Terra looks to land a left hand but Gumble moved out of range nicely.
As Terra tries to get set, Gumble tries to push him back and clinch up but Terra manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terra slips a straight right by Gumble.
Terra throws out a leg kick but Gumble moves out of range and Terra only half commits.
Terra moves away from the strike by Gumble.
It seemed like Terra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
San Terra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumble moves away from the strike by Terra.
Gumble throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Terra lands.
Terra throws a series of punches but Gumble moves out of range.
Gumble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Terra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gumble is looking to counter the offense by Terra and move into the clinch.
Terra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gumble, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terra.
Gumble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terra rushes Gumble and presses him up against the cage.
Gumble lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Terra backwards.
Terra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumble managing to block the knees to the body from Terra.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gumble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Terra lands with an uppercut that bounces Gumble off the cage and back into range.
Terra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Terra clinches up against the cage.
Gumble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gumble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terra throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Terra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terra.
Terra tries to keep at a distance but Gumble has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gumble managing to block the knees to the body from Terra.
Gumble breaks from the clinch.
Terra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terra takes a swing at Gumble's ribcage but misses.
Gumble on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Terra misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Terra misses the target.
Terra lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gumble backs up against the cage.
Terra ducks under a wild hook from Gumble.
Terra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Terra misses the jab.
As Terra looks to move away, Gumble throws a big counter combo but Terra just gets out of the way.
Gumble darts in and clinches Terra up against the cage.
Gumble gets through Terra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gumble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gumble is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Terra misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terra clinches with his opponent.
Terra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gumble seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Terra can turn it around.
Gumble wants to break the clinch but can't.
Terra stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
San Terra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Gumble's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gumble moves into range and clinches up with Terra.
Gumble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like San Terra has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gumble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Terra clinches with his opponent.
Terra misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gumble has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gumble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gumble tries to clinch there but Terra circles away.
Terra cracks Gumble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gumble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gumble is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gumble misses the target.
Terra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terra misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terra is leaning against Gumble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
San Terra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gumble throws a right and a left that Terra avoids nicely.
Terra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gumble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Terra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gumble defending well as Terra loads up on a big left hand.
Terra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Terra throws a series of punches but Gumble moves out of range.
Gumble tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Terra manages to circle out of the way.
Gumble misses with a wild combination.
Terra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gumble tries to clinch up.
Terra pushes Gumble up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terra struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumble controls his hands.
Gumble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terra throws a low kick but Gumble avoids it.
Gumble tries to counter by clinching up but Terra breaks away and moves out of range.
Terra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gumbles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gumble rushes Terra and presses him up against the cage.
Gumble breaks the clinch.
Terra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terra is looking to slow Gumble down with leg kicks.
Terra takes the fight into the clinch.
Gumble blocks a body shot from Terra.
Terra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gumble tries to throw a body punch but Terra avoids it by throwing Gumble back against the cage.
Terra misses with a body punch.
Gumble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terra swinging wildly here.
Terra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumble was well out of range. Poor timing from Terra.
An attempted straight right counter from Gumble misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Terra.
Terra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Terra takes a swing at Gumble's ribcage but misses.
Terra closes the distance and clinches.
Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gumble lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terra tries to throw a body punch but Gumble avoids it by throwing Terra back against the cage.
Gumble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terra backwards.
Gumble lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Terra is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumble manages to break the clinch.
Terra is still on wobbly legs! Can Gumble finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terra misses with a lunging right hand
and Gumble counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barney Gumble!
During a confident post fight interview, Barney Gumble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudemir Bonanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claudemir Bonanza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Papa Shango's chin.
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166 lbs
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166 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudemir Bonanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonanza dives in and grabs Shango's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shango pushes down on Bonanza's head and hops out.
Shango is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shango stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shango wants it to stay on the feet.
Shango tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bonanza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shango on his heels. He'll look to pass Shango's guard now, I'm sure.
Shango is controlling Bonanza's posture.
Shango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shango looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shango wants to sweep here but Bonanza controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonanza wants to control from the top but Shango keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shango looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonanza passes into half guard.
Shango regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bonanza wants to control from the top but Shango keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shango has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bonanza should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shango has tightened it up now! Bonanza should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Papa Shango!
Our winner, Papa Shango, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between L Manning Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glorious Superior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, L Manning Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Glorious Superior!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hines closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Superior's guard.
Superior pulls Hines in to control the position.
Superior working a defensive guard here.
Hines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Superior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hines has picked Superior up and slammed him! Superior can't keep hold of the triangle and Hines manages to pass to side control!
Hines looking to control but instead Superior has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hines uses his free foot to push down on Superior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Superior.
Superior is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hines scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Superior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Superior is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hines connects with a nice short shot to Superior's temple.
Superior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hines.
Hines is keen to just control but Superior is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superior is trying to control but can't.
Hines trying to control from half guard but Superior is working away.
Hines wants to free his trapped foot but Superior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Superior wants to improve his position but Hines is controlling well.
Hines lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hines is trying to control the action in half guard but Superior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hines is looking to pass Superior's guard but actually Superior recovers to full guard.
Superior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hines trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Superior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hines has picked Superior up and slammed him! Superior can't keep hold of the triangle and Hines manages to pass to side control!
Hines scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hines looks up at the clock and then as Superior takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hines smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Superior tries to buck Hines off but Hines is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hines wants to lay and pray for a moment but Superior keeps working.
Superior regains half guard.
Hines is keen to just control but Superior is a slippery customer.
Superior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hines's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hines's back!
Hines has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hines defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Superior's arms.
Superior keeps control of the position as Hines tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Superior has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
L Manning Hines dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hines.
Superior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hines defends it well.
Superior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Superior misses with a punch to the body.
Superior lands a body shot.
Hines wants to break free but Superior has control.
Hines tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hines working aggressively here.
Hines throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Superior blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines tries to break free but Superior pushes him back against the cage.
Hines wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Superior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hines manages to break the clinch.
Superior scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines throws an overhand right that lands on Superior's shoulder, as Superior tries to avoid the shot.
Hines throws a right hand that misses
and Superior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Superior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hines misses with a straight right.
Hines moves into the clinch successfully.
Hines doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hines has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Superior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for L Manning Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Superior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hines wants to break the clinch but can't.
Superior lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hines doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Hines has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Superior lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Superior.
Hines wants to get back to striking at distance but Superior won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Superior.
Hines throws a head punch that misses.
Hines has Superior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Superior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Superior gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
L Manning Hines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Superior wants to control from the top but Hines keeps moving.
Superior won't allow Hines to sweep him here.
Superior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Superior trying to control but Hines is working from the bottom.
Hines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Superior defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior slips nicely into half guard.
Hines is staying active underneath Superior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Superior wants to free his trapped foot but Hines is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Superior is looking for a kimura here.
Superior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hines sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hines trying to control here.
Hines actively working from the bottom here.
Hines won't allow Superior to pass to mount.
Hines wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hines gets back to full guard.
Superior stands and throws Hines's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glorious Superior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Superior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hines looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hines throws a big shot that misses.
Hines just misses with a punch to the body.
Superior has managed to clinch.
Hines prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hines stalling in the clinch but Superior improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior tries to throw a body punch but Hines avoids it by throwing Superior back against the cage.
Superior prevents a body shot from Hines.
Superior pushes Hines back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hines goes for a takedown in the clinch but Superior prevents it.
Superior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hines backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hines's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Superior lands with a light punch inside.
Hines blocking some punches.
Hines doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Superior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Superior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hines looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hines tries to work over Superior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hines has Superior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Superior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Superior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiness head.
Superior lands a body shot in the clinch.
Superior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Superior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Superior stops a takedown attempt from Hines.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for L Manning Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines swings wildly with an uppercut but Superior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Superior is working Hines over against the cage.
Superior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hines has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Superior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Superior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hines is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Superior unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hines! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Superior is unloading with more strikes now! Hines drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glorious Superior!
Glorious Superior looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Goodbye fair island on which I had the pleasure of reigning. Now one last time chant it together my minions 'Bow before your Glorious Superior!''.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RAP JIU-JITSU. Ricardo Gerson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
188 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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28
187 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerson manages to avoid it.
Gerson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Gerson moved away.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Gerson is out of range.
Gerson fails with the takedown
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Gerson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Gerson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopez throws a body punch but Gerson moves out of range.
Lopez throws a body punch but Gerson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gerson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gerson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Gerson persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Gerson ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
A counter left hand to the body from Gerson misses its target.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gerson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez.
Gerson blocks a jab.
Gerson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
Gerson tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gerson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lopez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Gerson!
Ricardo Gerson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schopenhauer has chosen London Calling as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
190 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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194 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Schopenhauer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schopenhauer moves into full guard.
Schopenhauer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schopenhauer looking for a triangle here. Kent is fighting it but it looks tight! Schopenhauer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kent is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Schopenhauer!
Arthur Schopenhauer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Johnny Owens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Juravlev!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juravlev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juravlev misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
Juravlev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Owens.
Owens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Juravlev misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Juravlev. Beautiful body shot.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Juravlev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juravlev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Owens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juravlev lands a nice hook to Owens's body. Owens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Owens looks to clinch
enabling Juravlev to counter with a crisp jab.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juravlev.
A big right from Juravlev misses.
Juravlev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juravlev swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Owens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juravlev throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Johnny Owens has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Juravlev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Owens tries to clinch but Juravlev moves out of range.
Owens tries to clinch but Juravlev is having none of it.
Juravlev tries to keep at a distance but Owens has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Juravlev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juravlev throws a head punch that misses.
Juravlev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Juravlev.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juravlev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juravlev swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Jab by Juravlev.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juravlev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Juravlev misses.
As Juravlev tries to get set, Owens tries to push him back and clinch up but Juravlev manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Juravlev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Owens tries to clinch but Juravlev is having none of it.
Juravlev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Owens has closed the distance and engaged Juravlev in a clinch.
Juravlev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens is trying to stall.
Owens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juravlev prevents a body shot from Owens.
Juravlev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juravlev swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juravlev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juravlev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Owens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev works Owens's body with a nice hook.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juravlev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Owens slips under a jab.
Juravlev throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Owens tries to counter by clinching up but Juravlev breaks away and moves out of range.
Owens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juravlev swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Juravlev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Owens wants to clinch but Juravlev slips to the side
and Juravlev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juravlev misses the shot to the body.
Owens tries to clinch up.
Juravlev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juravlev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juravlev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries to clinch there but Juravlev circles away.
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Juravlev circles away.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Juravlev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juravlev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens slips under a jab from Juravlev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens defending well as Juravlev loads up on a big left hand.
Juravlev circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Juravlev pushes him off.
Juravlev scores with a shot to the body.
Juravlev lands a nice looking body shot.
Owens is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Juravlev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Owens doesn't seem phased though.
Juravlev misses with a wild body shot.
Owens tries to clinch but Juravlev is having none of it.
Owens moves away from the strike by Juravlev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Owens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Juravlev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Owens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juravlev.
Owens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Juravlev does no damage.
Juravlev misses with a wild body shot.
Juravlev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juravlev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens wants to clinch up but Juravlev keeps it at a distance.
Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juravlev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juravlev lands a right hook to the body.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Owens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Owens wants to clinch up but Juravlev keeps it at a distance.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev tries to keep at a distance but Owens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Juravlev manages to break the clinch.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Juravlev pushes him off.
Owens scores with a jab.
Juravlev with a nice cross.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juravlev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juravlev misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
Juravlev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Juravlev throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Juravlev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens slips a jab and a cross from Juravlev.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juravlev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens darts in trying to clinch
enabling Juravlev to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owens is looking to counter the offense by Juravlev and move into the clinch.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juravlev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Owens avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
As Juravlev tries to get set, Owens tries to push him back and clinch up but Juravlev manages to avoid the attempt.
Juravlev throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Juravlev pushes him off.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Owens tries to clinch there but Juravlev circles away.
Owens tries to clinch but Juravlev is having none of it.
Juravlev misses with a wild combination.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juravlev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owens misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens wants to clinch.
Owens pushes Juravlev up against the cage in a clinch.
Juravlev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Owens seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Juravlev can turn it around.
A short right from Juravlev on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Juravlev.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Juravlev.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Juravlev.
Owens misses with some punches.
Juravlev works on Owens's body with a couple of short punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Juravlev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juravlev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Juravlev lands with an uppercut that bounces Owens off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Juravlev misses.
Jab, jab by Juravlev - just one landing.
Juravlev thuds a left hand into Owens's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juravlev.
Juravlev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev throws out a powerful jab.
Juravlev throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juravlev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juravlev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Owens seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Juravlev shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Owens is backing up but Juravlev catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Owens covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Juravlev Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Juravlev! Alexey Juravlev retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Alexey Juravlev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mase Force had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mase Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Theodorou!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theodorou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Force finds it's way round the side to connect with Theodorou's head.
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theodorou.
Jake Theodorou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Force throws the left hand but Theodorou avoids the punch easily.
Theodorou throws a body shot but no joy.
Force is looking to counter punch.
Theodorou misses with a takedown attempt
and Force counters with a stiff right hand.
Force uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Theodorou.
Theodorou shoots for a takedown but Force saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mase Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
Force swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theodorou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Force is fending him off so far but Theodorou persists. Nope, Force circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou throws a body punch but Force moves out of range.
Theodorou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Force moves away.
Theodorou closes the distance and clinches up with Force, looking for a takedown. Theodorou pushes Force against the cage but Force circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Force misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Force. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Theodorou walks into a jab.
Theodorou fails with a takedown attempt.
Force throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Theodorou's coach down at Canadian Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Theodorou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Theodorou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Force counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Jake Theodorou's cut even more.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Force as he avoids it easily.
Force scores with a jab. Theodorou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Theodorou staying out of range there.
Theodorou feints the counter takedown.
Force fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Force sends Theodorou crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Force is motioning to the referee to let Theodorou up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Theodorou is rocked!
The cut above Jake Theodorou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Force 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theodorou glances at the clock... BAM! Force nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Theodorou crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Theodorou is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mase Force!
After winning the bout, Mase Force thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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