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GENERATION #7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Von Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoph Lindemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Day of Anger. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifton Von Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christoph Lindemann!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindemann slips under a jab from Von Lee.
Lindemann just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Lee swings for the body but Lindemann moves out of range.
Lindemann misses with a body kick.
Von Lee throws a hook to the side of Lindemann's head but Lindemann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindemann connects with a leg kick. Von Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lindemann misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Lee misses the target.
A big left from Lindemann misses.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lindemann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Lee moves away.
Von Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lindemann moves away from the strike by Von Lee.
Von Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lindemann avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindemann walks into a straight right hand from Von Lee.
We've been hearing reports that Von Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Lindemann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindemann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Von Lee with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindemann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindemann misses with a body shot.
Von Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindemann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lindemann is trying to keep Von Lee in close.
Von Lee distracts Lindemann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lindemann is trying to keep Von Lee in close.
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Lindemann.
Von Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Von Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lindemann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindemann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindemann trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Lindemann keeps moving.
Von Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Lindemann looking for a sweep. Not yet Lindemann, not yet.
Von Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lindemann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lindemann looking to control.
Von Lee content to stall in guard here.
Von Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lindemann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindemann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lindemann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Von Lee is in close to Lindemann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lindemann wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Von Lee is now in half guard.
Lindemann tries to get to full guard but Von Lee has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Von Lee connects with a nice short shot to Lindemann's temple.
Von Lee is controlling the pace.
Lindemann is trying to stand up here but Von Lee is controlling him well.
Lindemann felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindemann keeps working.
Lindemann tries to roll over but Von Lee keeps him under control.
Lindemann wants to control but Von Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Lee moves into full mount! Lindemann won't be happy about that!
Lindemann is looking to get to half guard.
Von Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Lindemann defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Lee controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Von Lee 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.
Von Lee blocks a head kick by Lindemann.
Von Lee throws a body punch but Lindemann moves out of range.
Christoph Lindemann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindemann ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lindemann throws a head kick but Von Lee moves out of range.
Lindemann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Lee throws out the jab.
Von Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lindemann works over Von Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Christoph Lindemann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindemann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Lee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Von Lee takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindemann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Lee's hands.
Lindemann digs a good hook to Von Lee's body.
Decent striking displayed by Von Lee there.
Von Lee looks to throw the jab but Lindemann is out of range.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindemann was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Lindemann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Lindemann does no damage.
Lindemann looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Lee is just out of range.
Lindemann throws a head kick that misses
and Von Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindemann throws a hook to the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindemann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lindemann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Lee throws a low kick but Lindemann avoids it.
Von Lee with a hook.
Lindemann cracks Von Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lindemann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Christoph Lindemann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindemann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Von Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindemann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindemann wants to clinch
and Von Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Christoph Lindemann has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindemann lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindemann lands a slapping body shot.
Von Lee looks to land a combination but Lindemann avoids it well.
Von Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lindemann checks it well.
Von Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lindemann lands the left hand.
Lindemann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lindemann with a jab.
Von Lee throws out a loose jab but Lindemann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindemann drops Von Lee with a big left hand! Von Lee is injured, injured bad! Lindemann jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christoph Lindemann!
Christoph Lindemann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Weber is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Weber!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kahn avoids it really well and circles away.
Weber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weber shoots for a takedown but Kahn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weber shoots for a double leg takedown but Kahn sprawls well. He's pushed Weber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Weber.
No luck for Weber with that takedown attempt.
Kahn rushes Weber and presses him up against the cage.
Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weber.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
Weber looks winded!
Kahn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Weber's head.
Kahn is working Weber over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kahn.
Kahn pushes Weber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Weber tries to score a body lock takedown but Kahn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn lands a left hand.
A short right from Kahn.
Weber is rocked!
Kahn just leaning against Weber, taking a breather.
Kahn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Webers head.
Weber is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Weber wants a takedown.
Weber is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Weber seems to have recovered his senses.
Kahn has Weber pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kahn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Weber tumbling to the mat - Kahn dives into Weber's guard.
Kahn is looking to stand up but Weber won't let him.
Kahn throwing strikes but missing.
Kahn wants to pass the guard but Weber is keeping the position.
Kahn content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kahn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Weber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kahn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber being controlled here, momentarily.
Kahn stands up from Weber's guard - Kahn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Weber fails with the takedown
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Kahn forces Weber back against the cage and clinches.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Weber being controlled against the cage.
Weber looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kahn - that landed with a thud.
Kahn works on Weber's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weber or not.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Weber's head.
Weber takes a shot to the head.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Weber to his knees! Kahn keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Kahn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitsu Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Murray has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mitsu Misawa's chin.
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsu Misawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misawa misses the shot to the body.
Misawa throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Misawa moves to clinch but Murray breaks away
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Misawa punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Misawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Misawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Misawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Misawa's head but Misawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Murray tries to get set, Misawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Murray manages to avoid the attempt.
Misawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Misawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Misawa misses with a hook
and Misawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Misawa darts in and clinches Murray up against the cage.
Murray is trying to push Misawa away but Misawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murray prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Murray tries to break the clinch but Misawa is controlling the position.
Misawa prevents Murray from breaking the clinch.
Misawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murray's efforts to push away.
Misawa presses Murray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misawa keeps control of Murray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Murray dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa has Murray pressed against the cage, preventing Murray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Misawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murray manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Misawa.
Murray is trying to force a seperation but Misawa has the dominant position.
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Murray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murray defending well as Misawa loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Misawa wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Misawa.
Misawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Misawa drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Murray right on the button. Murray goes down! Misawa follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Misawa gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsu Misawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yannick Abdoul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Eko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdoul comes to the cage accompanied by La Tchadienne. Eko has chosen Kraddy- Porn Original as his entrance music. The key to victory for Yannick Abdoul has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yannick Abdoul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Eko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdoul fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Eko with that takedown attempt.
Abdoul scores with a one two! Eko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Mr Eko has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Abdoul misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eko! But no joy.
Abdoul wants to clinch up but Eko keeps it at a distance.
Abdoul throws a combination that misses
and Eko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eko takes one to the side of the head.
Eko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdoul.
Abdoul closes the distance and clinches up with Eko, looking for a takedown. Abdoul pushes Eko against the cage but Eko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eko tries to keep at a distance but Abdoul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Eko.
Abdoul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abdoul kicks off Eko and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eko throws a hook but Abdoul blocks it.
Eko looks to land a left hand but Abdoul moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Abdoul was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdoul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abdoul moves forwards but Eko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abdoul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abdoul throws a jab when Eko was well out of range.
Eko throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Eko misses.
A nice combination there by Abdoul.
Good work by Eko as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abdoul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eko.
Abdoul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abdoul checks it well.
Abdoul ducks right into an uppercut from Eko.
Eko thuds his right hand into Abdoul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Eko misses.
A punch combination from Abdoul misses.
Eko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abdoul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Abdoul. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Abdoul. Those never looked like landing.
Abdoul is breathing heavily.
Eko throws a lazy right hand but Abdoul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eko misses with a low kick.
Abdoul wants to land a leg kick but Eko is out of range.
Eko flicks out a counter leg kick but Abdoul steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdoul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eko.
Abdoul throws a series of punches but Eko avoids them all with ease.
Eko throws out a counter right but Abdoul avoids it with no problem.
Abdoul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eko cracks Abdoul with a right hand to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Abdoul.
Eko connects with a crisp jab.
Eko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abdoul tries for a takedown but Eko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yannick Abdoul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eko lands a really nice looking cross but Abdoul seems unphased.
Eko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdoul has a takedown stuffed.
Eko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eko cracks Abdoul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eko throws a leg kick but Abdoul checks it.
Eko with a hook.
Eko misses with a leg kick.
Abdoul is looking to chop away at Eko's legs.
A punch combination from Abdoul misses.
Abdoul throws an overhand right that lands on Eko's shoulder, as Eko tries to avoid the shot.
Abdoul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eko throws a low kick but Abdoul avoids it.
Abdoul fails with a takedown attempt.
Abdoul backing away here, and Eko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdoul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdoul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Eko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Eko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Abdoul lands a jab.
Abdoul throws a right and a left that Eko avoids nicely.
Eko throws a poor cross that misses
and Abdoul counters with a three punch combo that has Eko backing up. Eko nods at Abdoul to acknowledge the strikes.
Abdoul's corner calls for a 1-2. Abdoul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eko drops his hands momentarily and Abdoul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abdoul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Abdoul looks for a takedown but Eko sprawls well.
Abdoul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Eko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdoul. Abdoul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abdoul tries to clinch up but Eko circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdoul tries to clinch up
and Eko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yannick Abdoul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Eko.
Abdoul is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abdoul defending well as Eko loads up on a big left hand.
Eko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdoul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdoul tries to move into range but Eko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abdoul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abdoul on the side of the head.
Abdoul throws a jab but it's blocked by Eko.
Yannick Abdoul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eko sizes up Abdoul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abdoul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdoul is rocked!
Abdoul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eko scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Abdoul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdoul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdoul checks a leg kick.
Abdoul tries to clinch up but Eko circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdoul seems to have got his legs back now.
Abdoul throws a body punch but Eko moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Eko.
Abdoul shoots in and drives through. Eko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yannick Abdoul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Eko.
Abdoul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eko lands a jab to the nose.
Eko drops Abdoul with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Abdoul! Eko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Eko!
After the big win, Mr Eko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cono McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor comes to the cage accompanied by foggy dew. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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25
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cono McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
As McGregor backs off Wayne throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne throws a counter combo.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wayne circles away quickly and effectively.
Wayne unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGregor lands a head kick!
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Wayne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor scores with a nice body kick.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wayne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGregor. That one must have hurt.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Wayne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Wayne in a clinch.
Wayne wants to break free but McGregor has control.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wayne's efforts to push away.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Wayne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cono McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGregor.
As McGregor backs off Wayne throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a right hand that Wayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayne also avoids with ease.
Wayne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Conor Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Wayne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Wayne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Wayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
Wayne throws a counter combo.
McGregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGregor.
Wayne moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Wayne avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Wayne unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wayne pushes McGregor off looking to stand but McGregor dives back in and keeps control.
Wayne is looking to improve his position.
Wayne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregor pulls his head out easily.
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cono McGregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Wayne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGregor with a body shot.
McGregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGregor lands in his opponent's guard.
Wayne being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wayne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wayne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wayne avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor connects with a looping right hand.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wayne circles away quickly and effectively.
As McGregor backs off Wayne throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wayne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wayne working for a triangle but McGregor defends it easily.
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGregor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?
McGregor is staying tight to Wayne's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McGregor throws an elbow but Wayne slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wayne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cono McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregor pulls his head out easily.
McGregor prevents Wayne from standing back up.
McGregor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor trying to control the pace.
McGregor prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wayne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGregor stands up out of the half guard.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor tries to bum rush Wayne with a series of wild strikes but Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wayne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor pushes Wayne away with a front kick.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wayne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGregor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wayne to his feet.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As McGregor backs off Wayne throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
Cono McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor lands a head kick. Wayne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wayne!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes there by McGregor.
Wayne tries to bench press McGregor off him but McGregor keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cono McGregor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Wayne throws a counter combo.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wayne regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor slows the pace down in half guard.
Wayne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregor pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
McGregor seems to be looking for submissions.
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wayne won't allow McGregor to pass to mount.
McGregor decides to stand and escape the position.
McGregor works over Wayne's head and body with a nice combination.
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Wayne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGregor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wayne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cono McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
Wayne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGregor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wayne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
McGregor passes to side control.
McGregor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wayne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGregor lands a head kick. Wayne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
Wayne tries to sprawl but McGregor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Conor Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wayne sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cono McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cono McGregor!
Cono McGregor gave a mention to Machiavelli Boutique in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Moraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen mama said knock you out as his entrance music. The key to victory for Rick Moraz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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173 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Moraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moraz avoids the head kick by Nelson.
No luck for Moraz with that takedown attempt.
Nelson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moraz's guard.
Moraz has his feet on Nelson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nelson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moraz back to the cage. Nelson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Moraz does no damage.
Moraz throws a one two combo.
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice combination there by Moraz.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moraz wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Moraz is trying to get back to full guard.
Moraz is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Nelson passes to full mount!
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Nelson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nelson is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Nelson the control monster continue. Boring.
Moraz is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nelson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Nelson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nelson is looking to stand but Moraz has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Moraz tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moraz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moraz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nelson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nelson.
It looks like Nelson is going to stand back up.
Moraz tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson content to control rather than advance.
Moraz tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
Moraz is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moraz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Moraz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nelson stays in close to Moraz's body and controls the position.
Moraz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Nelson 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.
Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Moraz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nelson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moraz misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moraz. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moraz dives in for a single leg takedown but Nelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moraz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily.
Moraz fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Moraz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moraz scores with a three punch combo!
Moraz avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Moraz blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Moraz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Moraz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnar Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moraz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson wanted to stand there but Moraz had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Moraz moves out of range easily.
Moraz is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Moraz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moraz on his heels. He'll look to pass Moraz's guard now, I'm sure.
Moraz being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moraz has a closed guard, preventing Nelson from standing up.
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Moraz won't let him.
Nelson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moraz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Moraz.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moraz slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson fails with the takedown
and Moraz counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Moraz to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Moraz misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moraz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Moraz moves out of range easily.
Moraz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Moraz misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson with the counter takedown but Moraz avoids it easily.
Nelson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moraz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Moraz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moraz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rick Moraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moraz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nelson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson has hold of one of Moraz's legs. Moraz is fighting the takedown attempt but Nelson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moraz keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Moraz has a closed guard, preventing Nelson from standing up.
Moraz trying to control the position.
Nelson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Moraz keeps moving.
Moraz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moraz is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Moraz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Moraz keeps moving.
Nelson wants to stand but Moraz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Moraz is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Moraz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Moraz moves out of range easily.
Nelson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moraz pushes Nelson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Moraz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson throws a head kick but Moraz moves out of range.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moraz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Moraz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Moraz swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moraz.
Nelson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nelson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moraz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moraz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson takes a little break here. Moraz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
More stalling from Nelson.
Nelson wants to stand but Moraz has his arm trapped.
Moraz is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Moraz tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.
Moraz is letting Nelson control him for a moment.
Moraz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moraz is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Moraz can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson wants to stand but Moraz has his arm trapped.
Nelson happy to just control the position for now.
Nelson working away.
Nelson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nelson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
Moraz looking to control.
Nelson wanted to stand there but Moraz had control of the position.
Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nelson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moraz looking for a triangle here. Nelson is fighting it but it looks tight! Moraz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nelson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rick Moraz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joko Lelono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Hall 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joko Lelono!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Lelono ducks down to avoid it.
Lelono feints the counter takedown.
Lelono moves away from the strike by Hall.
Lelono drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Lelono uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall catches Lelono with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lelono.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall clinches up with Lelono and pushes him back against the cage.
Lelono is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lelono tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lelono wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scott Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joko Lelono.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Lelono goes for a takedown attempt but Hall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lelono.
Hall tries to score with a low kick but Lelono moves his leg out of the way.
Lelono loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
We've been told by Hall's head coaches at Unicorn Powered Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Scott Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Lelono moved out of range nicely.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Lelono is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lelono.
Lelono drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Lelono avoids a kick to the body.
Lelono throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lelono works Hall's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lelono on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lelono walks into a jab.
Hall lands with a straight right. Lelono didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lelono. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lelono at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lelono wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lelono backwards.
Lelono has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Lelono.
Lelono takes a shot to the head.
Lelono is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hall digs a right hand into Lelono's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lelono's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Lelono is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lelono drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lelono looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lelono throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lelono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Hall scores with a jab. Lelono acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lelono lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Lelono misses with a jab to the body
and Hall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Lelono's belly button to the back.
Hall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Lelono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Lelono.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lelono has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lelono can turn it around.
Scott Hall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
Lelono tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Scott Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joko Lelono.
Hall gets underhooks to prevent Lelono's takedown attempt.
Lelono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Lelono wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Hall.
Lelono is breathing heavily.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lelono can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Lelono.
Hall cracks Lelono with a nice body shot.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Lelono is trying to drag Hall to the mat but Hall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Lelono.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lelono wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lelono goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall lands a body punch.
Hall gets through Lelono's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lelono backwards.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Lelono is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall.
Lelono is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall drops Lelono onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lelono is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hall lands a big right hand that drops Lelono! The killer instinct kicks in and Hall finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Hall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Blake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Mcfly!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake throws a jab when Mcfly was well out of range.
As Blake backs off Mcfly throws a huge counter combo but Blake manages to avoid it all.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake looking to throw knees to the head but Mcfly is blocking nicely.
Mcfly breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Blake.
Mcfly ducks right into an uppercut from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake connects with a crisp jab.
Blake lands a jab to the head.
Blake rushes Mcfly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blake gets a clinch.
Mcfly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcfly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
Mcfly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcfly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcfly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcfly avoids a wild elbow strike from Blake.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcfly controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Blake has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly breaks the clinch.
Mcfly moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcfly looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Mcfly slips a jab from Blake.
Mcfly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Mcfly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mcfly slips a straight right by Blake.
Blake backing away here, and Mcfly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blake.
Mcfly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcfly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Blake misses.
Mcfly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcfly misses with an uppercut
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcfly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcfly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mcfly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blake misses with a right hand
and Mcfly counters with a series of strikes. Blake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcfly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake wants to clinch.
Mcfly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake throws a leg kick
and Mcfly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake throws a solid leg kick but Mcfly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blake.
Mcfly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blake lands with a nice combination. Mcfly backs away looking to recover.
Blake punishes Mcfly's body with a nice straight punch.
Blake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Blake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blake with a knee to the head.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcfly blocking some punches.
Blake working aggressively here.
Mcfly manages to break the clinch.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcfly can do to turn this around?
Blake misses with a jab to the body
and Mcfly counters with a crisp one two that drops Blake! Mcfly thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blake to his feet! Blake is in big trouble!
Blake is rocked!
Mcfly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blake. That one must have hurt.
Oh Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcfly looks to land a combination but Blake avoids it well.
Blake lands a nice hook to Mcfly's body. Mcfly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blake seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Blake.
Mcfly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mcfly scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcfly circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Mcfly counter with a right hand.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake backing away here, and Mcfly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blake throws a head kick that misses
and Mcfly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcfly moves away.
Mcfly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcfly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Blake.
Jake Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake tries to work over Mcfly's front leg with a kick but Mcfly checks it.
The crowd cheers as Blake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcfly doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcfly swats away the attempt to clinch by Blake.
A little jabbing left from Mcfly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly digs a good body shot into Blake's ribs.
Blake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcfly at a distance.
Mcfly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcfly tries a quick counter leg kick but Blake is wise to it.
Mcfly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Blake. Those never looked like landing.
Mcfly is looking for the big counter here.
Blake lunges at Mcfly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcfly's hand.
BOOM! Blake lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mcfly. Mcfly tries to recover but Blake is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mcfly lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blake!
Jake Blake retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davie Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Altair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Proclaimers - 500 Miles. Altair is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Assassin's Creed. Anton Altair is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Davie Brophy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Altair!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brophy.
Some bone on bone action there as Altair checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Altair ducks down to avoid it.
Altair digs a good body shot into Brophy's ribs.
Brophy misses with a looping left.
Brophy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brophy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Altair was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brophy thuds his right hand into Altair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Altair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
A low kick from Brophy is predictable there
and Altair counters with a big head kick but Brophy shrugs it off.
Brophy throws a jab when Altair was well out of range.
Altair swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Altair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Altair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altair chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Altair scores with a head kick.
Altair staying out of range there.
Altair connects with a body shot that sends Brophy's belly button to the back.
Altair throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Altair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
Brophy throws a leg kick that misses.
Altair misses with a looping right.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
Altair scores with a jab to the body.
Altair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair throws out a counter right but Brophy avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Altair is out of range.
Altair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Altair.
Altair comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Altair misses with a low kick.
Altair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brophy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brophy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Altair!
Brophy misses with a right hand
and Altair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brophy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Altair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Altair blocking some punches.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Altair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is trying to pull guard but Altair turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Altair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Altair.
Altair breaks the clinch.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Altair throws a combination. Brophy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brophy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Altair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Altair throws a good cross that connects.
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brophy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Altair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brophy.
Brophy misses with a lunging right hand
and Altair counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altair slips under a jab.
Brophy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Brophy misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Altair moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Brophy tries to clinch up.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brophy connects with a jab.
Brophy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Altair feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
Altair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altair slips under a jab.
Brophy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Altair makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Altair takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Altair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Altair will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Altair connects with a solid leg kick.
Brophy tries to clinch
and Altair counters with a nice body shot.
Brophy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy clinches up with Altair and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altair.
Brophy tries to pull guard but Altair won't allow it.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Altair.
Brophy jumps guard but Altair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Altair digs a right hand into Brophy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brophy's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair lands a shoulder strike.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altair.
Nice body punch from Altair - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altair tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Altair taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Altair has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brophy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Altair can turn it around.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altairs head.
Brophy gets control of Altair's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brophy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brophy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Altair stays in close to Brophy's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Altair trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom.
Brophy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Altair is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Altair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brophy is keeping the position for now.
Altair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brophy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Altair showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brophy controls Altair momentarily but Altair frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Altair.
Altair lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
A jab from Brophy misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Altair! But no joy.
Brophy misses with a hook. Altair ducked under it nicely.
Altair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Altair counters with a body kick.
Altair thumps Brophy with a low kick.
Altair lands with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Altair checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altair stuns Brophy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brophy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Altair at a distance.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Altair blocks a jab.
And Altair responds with a good body kick, but Brophy manages to step out the way in time.
Brophy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altair lands a leg kick that knocks Brophy off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Altair there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Altair misses the shot to the body.
Brophy is looking to clinch.
Brophy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Altair explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Altair.
Altair is looking to slow Brophy down with leg kicks.
Altair throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brophy's head.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Altair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Brophy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brophy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altair looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Brophy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy blocks a head kick by Altair.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brophy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Altair's shoulder, as Altair tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Altair.
Altair checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Altair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Altair counters with a three punch combo that has Brophy backing up. Brophy nods at Altair to acknowledge the strikes.
Altair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Altair lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Altair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altair checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Altair.
Altair moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Altair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Brophy rushes Altair and presses him up against the cage.
Brophy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brophy working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Altair takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altair.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Altair.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Altair.
Altair throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Altair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Altair. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Altair.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Altair works the jab nicely.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altair lands with a shot to the body.
Brophy dips to his left and cracks Altair with an uppercut!
Altair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy tries a low kick but Altair avoids it.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Brophy misses with a hook
and Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Altair jabs at Brophy's body.
Brophy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Altair connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Altair lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Altair misses the jab.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Altair moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Altair misses
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brophy misses with a hook. Altair ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Altair misses.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Altair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brophy rather than just go for the knockout.
Brophy tests Altair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Altair is rocked!
Altair swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Altair is out of range and Brophy settles back down.
Brophy throws a low kick, looking for Altair's leg but Altair calmly moves out of range.
Brophy ducks right into an uppercut from Altair.
Altair misses with a kick to the body.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Altair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Altair really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Altair misses the target.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brophy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Altair moved out of range nicely.
Altair only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Altair misses with a straight right.
Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Altair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Altair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy scores with a sloppy right hand. Altair should have avoided that one.
Brophy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Brophy misses.
Altair looks to land a body kick but Brophy moved away.
Brophy cracks Altair with a good jab.
Altair misses with a hook to the body
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Altair is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy dips to his left and cracks Altair with an uppercut!
Altair misses the shot to the body.
Altair throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Brophy pounces like a tiger and cracks Altair with a vicious hook! Altair is down but not out! Brophy follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Davie Brophy!
Davie Brophy retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Davie Brophy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Anton Altair stepped up to the mic, saying 'Newcombe had luck this time. Next time I will Knock out his head. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunji Koizumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunji Koizumi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Kirkland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunji Koizumi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koizumi motions for Kirkland to come forward. Koizumi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kirkland.
Koizumi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirkland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koizumi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirkland scores with a body shot.
Gunji Koizumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koizumi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirkland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koizumi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kirkland did well to prevent Koizumi getting side control.
Kirkland is trying to stand up here but Koizumi is controlling him well.
Koizumi is looking to advance position but Kirkland won't allow it.
Koizumi prevents Kirkland from standing back up.
Kirkland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koizumi on the ground.
Kirkland trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirkland is trying to stand back up but Koizumi is controlling him
We've been hearing good reports from Kirkland'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.
Koizumi trying to pass the guard but Kirkland defending well.
Kirkland is trying to stand back up but Koizumi is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kirkland scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Gunji Koizumi has been cut.
Koizumi misses with a low kick.
Kirkland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koizumi shoots in for a takedown but Kirkland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koizumi scores with a leg kick.
Koizumi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirkland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koizumi.
Kirkland cracks Koizumi with a good jab.
Koizumi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kirkland swivels and escapes.
Troy Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunji Koizumi.
Kirkland tries to land a front kick but Koizumi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koizumi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kirkland defends it well.
Kirkland misses with a body kick.
Troy Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koizumi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirkland's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koizumi is stalling in the full guard.
Koizumi prevents Kirkland from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi advances to half guard.
Koizumi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kirkland is trying to stand.
Koizumi uses his free foot to push down on Kirkland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kirkland.
You get the feeling that Kirkland really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kirkland tries to buck Koizumi off but Koizumi takes his back!
Kirkland trying to get back to his feet but Koizumi is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koizumi is looking for the choke from the back position but Kirkland is controlling his hands well.
Kirkland is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Koizumi manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Kirkland is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunji Koizumi!
Gunji Koizumi is the new middleweight champion!
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