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Highland Games 162 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Brush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brush comes to the cage accompanied by GOAT !!!. On his way into the cage it seems that Guy Brush has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Guy Brush seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Brush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamidovich Saitiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brush lands with a nice body punch.
Brush missing with a left hand there. Hamidovich Saitiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guy Brush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brush misses the shot to the body.
Brush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brush, as that shot connected.
Brush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brush thuds his right hand into Hamidovich Saitiev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Brush misses with a jab to the body
and Hamidovich Saitiev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hamidovich Saitiev passes into half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brush is trying to stand back up but Hamidovich Saitiev is controlling him
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brush won't allow Hamidovich Saitiev to pass to mount.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing shots but Brush is blocking nicely.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops an elbow to the side of Brush's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brush keeps working.
Brush is trying to stand.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a nice short shot to Brush's temple.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
Brush has hold of Hamidovich Saitiev's hands but Hamidovich Saitiev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Hamidovich Saitiev there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing shots but Brush is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamidovich Saitiev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hamidovich Saitiev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamidovich Saitiev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hamidovich Saitiev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hamidovich Saitiev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamidovich Saitiev on the ground.
Brush is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a nice short shot to Brush's temple.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Brush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brush is rocked!
Hamidovich Saitiev winds up and cracks Brush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Brush is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brush has hold of Hamidovich Saitiev's hands but Hamidovich Saitiev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hamidovich Saitiev controlling the action here.
Brush wants to get back to his feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev content to control rather than advance.
Brush seems to have got his legs back now.
Brush is refusing to be controlled, as Hamidovich Saitiev sits in half guard.
Brush is looking to escape.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brush knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing shots but Brush is blocking nicely.
Brush is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Hamidovich Saitiev seems content to control.
Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control from half guard but Brush is working away.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Brush with some ground and pound. Brush looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brush tries to kick Hamidovich Saitiev off but Hamidovich Saitiev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brush enables Hamidovich Saitiev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brush manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamidovich Saitiev prevents Brush from getting back to his feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev landing with the ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev connects with a couple of short punches.
Brush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamidovich Saitiev is pushing down on Brush's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brush is fighting to maintain full guard but Hamidovich Saitiev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hamidovich Saitiev works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice elbow there by Hamidovich Saitiev.
Brush's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brush looks a forlorn figure.
Brush is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev landing punches.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a big shot to the head and Brush winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
Guy Brush spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm rubber, you're glue'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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130 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Kopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopp has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Kopp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dave Kopp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopp shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira cracks Kopp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Kopp misses with a takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira swings for the body but Kopp moves out of range.
Kopp shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kopp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kopp avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Kopp tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Kopp slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kopp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Kopp. Kopp gets slowly back to his feet.
Kopp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the cage. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Kopp avoids it well.
Kopp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Kopp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kopp.
Despite the aggression on Oliveira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Kopp avoids it well.
Kopp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kopp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Kopp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kopp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopp throws a strike but Oliveira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira trying to control but Kopp is working from the bottom.
Kopp controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Kopp is keeping the position.
Kopp wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
Kopp trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopp is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kopp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kopp has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oliveira has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kopp has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Oliveira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Kopp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira lands with an uppercut that bounces Kopp off the cage and back into range.
Kopp throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kopp with a poor takedown
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Kopp with a poor takedown
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kopp misses with a takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kopp tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliveira manages to circle out of the way.
Kopp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliveira as he avoids it easily.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.
Oliveira stuns Kopp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp goes for a double leg but Oliveira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliveira continues to drive forward.
Oliveira throws out a counter right but Kopp avoids it with no problem.
Kopp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oliveira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopp was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Kopp shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kopp.
Kopp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kopp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oliveira defends it nicely.
Kopp tries to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carlos Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a hook but Kopp blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kopp is defended easily by Oliveira.
Kopp misses with a takedown
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kopp is defended easily by Oliveira.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
Kopp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kopp has a takedown stuffed.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kopp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oliveira is fending him off so far but Kopp persists. Nope, Oliveira circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kopp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kopp rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Kopp goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kopp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kopp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopp somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kopp misses with a takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Kopp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kopp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Kopp has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kopp shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kopp shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl out of it but Kopp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Kopp misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oliveira.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliveira as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kopp.
Kopp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopp somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp tries to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Oliveira coming out on top.
Kopp shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carlos Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliveira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kopp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kopp off to one side.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
Kopp avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Oliveira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliveira scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kopp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kopp or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliveira, which made it look bad.
Oliveira lands a jab-cross combination.
Kopp scores with a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kopp presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kopp is trying to pull guard but Oliveira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kopp is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliveira has Kopp pressed against the cage.
Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Carlos Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four 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.
Kopp slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Kopp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kopp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira throws a one two combo.
Kopp shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopp was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Kopp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kopp slips a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dave Kopp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Kopp.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliveira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Oliveira!
As Carlos Oliveira got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stop grabbing me man! You make me nervous, and I punch you!'.
In defeat, Dave Kopp stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man, Stumpy got lucky, I want a rematch!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Newbold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Newbold!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newbold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Newbold. Newbold gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newbold's head.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thomas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Newbold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Tim Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Newbold.
Newbold fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newbold sprawling to the canvas! Newbold rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thomas finish him?!
Newbold is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Newbold. Newbold gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas is looking to counter the offense by Newbold and move into the clinch.
Newbold is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Thomas!
A less than humble Tim Thomas misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Fretwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmie Craig has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyle Fretwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Craig!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fretwell's hands.
Craig looks for a takedown but Fretwell sprawls well.
Craig is looking to slow Fretwell down with leg kicks.
Craig swings for the body but Fretwell moves out of range.
Fretwell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Craig throws a head kick but Fretwell moves out of range.
Craig swings widly with a right hand
and Fretwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craig throws a leg kick
and Fretwell counters with a straight right hand.
Fretwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Craig tries to sprawl out of it but Fretwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Craig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmie Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Craig avoids the body shot from Fretwell.
Fretwell blocks a head kick by Craig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fretwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fretwell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at El Tico 's Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Fretwell moves out of range of the body kick.
Craig looks to score with a jab to the body but Fretwell is just out of range.
Fretwell blocks a head kick by Craig.
Fretwell is looking for a counter combo.
Fretwell drops Craig with a right and a left! Fretwell comes rushing in but Craig regains his composure and manages to keep Fretwell in guard.
Craig is rocked!
It looks like Jimmie Craig has been cut.
Fretwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Craig is still in real trouble! Can Fretwell finish him?
Craig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at England Fight Club MMA inform us that Craig has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fretwell loads up on a big left hand. Craig felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fretwell looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Craig can't hide his disappointment, as Fretwell celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Fretwell!
A relieved looking Lyle Fretwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Jovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovi has chosen Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Jonathan Jovi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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198 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Thorvaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Jovi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Thorvaldson scores with a four punch combination!
Jovi misses with a straight right.
Jovi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorvaldson.
Jovi throws out a loose jab but Thorvaldson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jovi just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Thorvaldson misses.
Jovi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thorvaldson throws a body punch but Jovi moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jovi.
Thorvaldson wants to clinch.
Jovi moves forwards but Thorvaldson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson 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.
Jovi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorvaldson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jovi.
Thorvaldson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jovi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Jovi. No joy for Thorvaldson on that attempt.
Jovi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thorvaldson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jovi manages to avoid it.
Jovi tries to move into range but Thorvaldson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jovi is rocked!
Thorvaldson connects with a crisp jab.
Jovi is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorvaldson finish him?
Jovi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Thorvaldson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jovi. Thorvaldson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Thorvaldson!
Erik Thorvaldson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Elasor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razval Saraev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elasor comes to the cage accompanied by Kemuri - Time Bomb. Razval Saraev told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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171 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Elasor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Razval Saraev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elasor throws an overhand right that lands on Saraev's shoulder, as Saraev tries to avoid the shot.
Elasor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saraev ducks under a wild hook from Elasor.
Saraev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elasor fails to land with a series of punches.
Saraev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elasor.
Elasor tries to bum rush Saraev with a series of wild strikes but Saraev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elasor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saraev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Elasor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saraev on the ground.
Saraev working the head with strikes.
Elasor can't do much from the bottom here.
Saraev lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elasor tries to bench press Saraev off him but Saraev keeps the position.
Saraev staying calm.
Saraev landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elasor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Saraev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Elasor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saraev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Elasor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elasor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Elasor is looking to get back to his feet here but Saraev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Elasor's back.
Saraev lands a shot to the head.
Elasor is rocked!
Saraev is landing big shots and Elasor is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razval Saraev!
After the big win, Razval Saraev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dirt dives in for a single leg takedown but McCoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCoy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dirt dives in and grabs McCoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes down on Dirt's head and hops out.
Dirt drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McCoy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McCoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dirt.
Danny McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from McCoy misses.
McCoy tests Dirt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy looks to land a combination. Dirt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCoy lands the left hand.
McCoy misses with a two punch combination.
McCoy misses with a double jab.
Danny McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy scores with a punch to the head.
Dirt looks for a takedown but McCoy sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt tries to clinch but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy throws a one two combo.
Dirt is rocked!
McCoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dirt switches off momentarily and McCoy cracks him with a monster right hand! Dirt topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as McCoy dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by McCoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny McCoy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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132 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Small!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longworth moves into the clinch.
Small dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longworth tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Longworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Longworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Longworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Small blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Longworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Longworth lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longworth misses with a body punch.
Longworth misses with the head strike.
Longworth stops a takedown attempt from Small.
Small wants to stall.
Longworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Small goes for a takedown attempt but Longworth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
Small avoids the head kick by Longworth.
Longworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Longworth throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Longworth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Longworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Small's waist but Small gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Longworth off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Longworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Longworth defends it well.
Longworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.
Longworth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Small has Longworth pressed against the cage.
Longworth cracks Small with a nice body shot.
Longworth misses with a punch to the body.
Longworth misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longworth lands a left hand.
Longworth has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longworth.
Longworth lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Longworth back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longworth.
Longworth scores with a shoulder strike.
Longworth lands a left hand.
Longworth misses with the head strike.
Longworth can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Longworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small prevents a body shot from Longworth.
Longworth misses with a body punch.
Longworth has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Longworth misses with a punch to the body.
Small is looking to control Longworth's arms but Longworth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Small has his back to the cage.
Longworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small prevents a body shot from Longworth.
Small looking to slow down the pace here.
Longworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Small blocks a body shot from Longworth.
Small prevents a body shot from Longworth.
Longworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Longworth is pressed up against the cage. Small has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Longworth down to the mat. Longworth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vinnie Longworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Small.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Small feints the counter takedown.
Small takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Longworth tries to land a body kick
and Small counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Longworth fails to land the takedown.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Longworth misses with a double jab.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longworth moves away.
Small gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Longworth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Longworth trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Small is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Small keeping full guard, as Longworth tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Longworth defends it easily.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Small trying to control the position.
Longworth with a nice head shot there.
Small can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Longworth controls the pace.
Small wants to control but Longworth passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Longworth pulls his head out easily.
Small looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Longworth throwing shots but Small is blocking nicely.
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Longworth prevents Small from improving his position.
Longworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Longworth trying to mount his opponent but Small defends it.
Small is refusing to be controlled, as Longworth sits in half guard.
Small is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longworth trying to control from Small's half guard. Small has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small wants to sweep here but Longworth controlling him for the moment.
Longworth chips away with some ground and pound.
Longworth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Longworth throws a strike but Small rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Longworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Small manages to get himself to full guard.
Small working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Longworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Longworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth advances to half guard.
Longworth working over Small with some ground and pound. Small looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Longworth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Small is looking to improve his position.
Small taking some punishment here, with Longworth in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth is working for a submission of some sort.
Longworth is nestled in close to Small, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Small gets caught napping as Longworth dives in and scores a takedown. Small manages to retain guard.
Longworth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Small tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Longworth chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small trying to control here.
Longworth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Small is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Small wants to sweep but Longworth has passed to side control!
Small is not content to let Longworth control the position.
Small tries to buck Longworth off but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Small has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Longworth but great work by Small.
Longworth is trying to control Small's posture but Small avoids it.
Longworth tries to buck Small off but Small is having none of it.
Small swings around for an armbar but Longworth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Small's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Small is trying to keep Longworth in close.
Longworth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Longworth is really struggling to control Small but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Small is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth pushing down on Small's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Longworth prevents Small from improving his position.
Longworth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Small doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Longworth.
Longworth slips a nice elbow through Small's hands, connecting with Small's forehead.
Longworth is nestled in close to Small, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Small has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Longworth is working away from the top position though.
Small is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Longworth is staying active.
Dan Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Small has managed to free his arm - good work.
Small tries to roll over but Longworth keeps him under control.
Longworth throwing shots but Small is blocking nicely.
Longworth controlling the pace.
Small regains full guard. Nicely done.
Small 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Small has his foot on Longworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Longworth works his way back into a safe position though.
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longworth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Longworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Longworth 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!
An out of breath Vinnie Longworth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zadimus Delacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harding has chosen Bitch School as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zadimus Delacroix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonathan Harding's chin.
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zadimus Delacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Harding!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Harding.
Harding scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Zadimus Delacroix has been cut.
Delacroix moves out of range of the strikes.
Delacroix moves out of range of the strikes.
Delacroix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Harding.
Delacroix tries to bum rush Harding with a series of wild strikes but Harding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delacroix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Delacroix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harding looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harding wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harding blocks a body shot from Delacroix.
Harding cracks Delacroix with a nice body shot.
Harding throws a head punch that misses.
Delacroix misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Delacroix.
Delacroix tries to throw a body punch but Harding avoids it by throwing Delacroix back against the cage.
Harding throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delacroix blocks a body shot from Harding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacroix prevents a body shot from Harding.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delacroix.
Delacroix lands with a right to the head.
Delacroix misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delacroix.
Harding lands with a light punch inside.
Delacroix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delacroix cracks Harding with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Delacroix.
Harding takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Delacroix is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Harding tests Delacroix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding misses the jab.
Harding swings widly with a right hand
and Delacroix scores with a counter punch that sends Harding to the canvas! Delacroix smells blood - he's punishing Harding with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Harding has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zadimus Delacroix!
Our winner, Zadimus Delacroix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LightHeavy Weight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludko Struja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Struja has chosen HIJACK - THE BADMAN IS ROBBIN as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
29 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, LightHeavy Weight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ludko Struja!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weight manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Struja throws an elbow that misses. Weight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Struja's guard. Nice move by Weight!
Weight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Struja wants to sweep but no luck.
Struja trying to control the position.
Weight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja is looking to sweep but instead, Weight has passed into half guard.
Weight not doing much here.
Struja trying to control but Weight postures up.
Struja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Weight content to stall in guard here.
Struja is trying to control the position but Weight postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Struja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Weight tries to free his leg and advance position but Struja is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Struja has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Struja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Ludko Struja has been cut.
Struja with a jab.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Struja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Weight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Struja.
Weight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Weight throws a body punch but Struja moves out of range.
Weight walks into a straight right hand from Struja.
Weight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Struja.
LightHeavy Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weight pinned against the cage. Weight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Weight's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
LightHeavy Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja.
Struja defending well as Weight loads up on a big left hand.
Struja lands with an overhand left.
Weight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Struja in his tracks.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight wants to clinch up but Struja keeps it at a distance.
Weight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weight lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Struja slips under a jab.
Struja is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weight with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Struja.
Weight throws an off balance right hand
and Struja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Struja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Struja misses with a double jab.
Struja walks into a left hand.
Weight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Struja.
Struja has his takedown stuffed
and Weight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Struja working hard to break the clinch.
Struja swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Struja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Struja throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Struja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weight finds it's way round the side to connect with Struja's head.
Struja walks into a jab.
Weight scores with a decent looking hook.
Struja throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
A swing and a miss from Weight.
Weight tries to clinch up but Struja circles away and keeps his distance.
Struja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LightHeavy Weight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Struja displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Struja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Struja.
A counter left hand to the body from Weight misses its target.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weight slaps away a takedown attempt from Struja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Struja punishes Weight's body with a nice straight punch.
Weight loads up on a big right hand but Struja slips the punch.
Weight lands an overhand right.
Ludko Struja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weight looks to land a left hand but Struja moved out of range nicely.
Weight has managed to clinch.
Weight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Struja breaks the clinch.
LightHeavy Weight is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight looks to land a combination but Struja avoids it well.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Struja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight pushes Struja up against the cage in a clinch.
Struja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Struja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weight lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Struja.
Ludko Struja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight lands a right hook to the body.
Weight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Struja, pushing him back against the cage.
Struja scores with a hook to the body.
Struja scores with a shot to the side of Weight's head.
Weight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Weight is working Struja over against the cage.
Struja is breathing heavily.
Struja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Struja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LightHeavy Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja.
Weight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Struja backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Struja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Struja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight is pressed up against the cage. Struja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weight down to the mat. Weight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weight misses with a looping right.
Struja misses the jab.
Weight throwing a counter right hand but Struja manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
Struja dodges the punch combination from Weight.
Weight misses with a two punch combination.
Struja tries to bum rush Weight with a series of wild strikes but Weight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Struja just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Struja is out of range.
Struja swats away the attempt to clinch by Weight.
Struja looks to land a left hand but Weight moved out of range nicely.
Weight cracks Struja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That has opened up Ludko Struja's cut even more.
Weight throws an overhand right that lands on Struja's shoulder, as Struja tries to avoid the shot.
Struja misses with a hook.
Weight staying out of range there.
Struja walks into a straight right hand from Weight.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Struja lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weight backs up against the cage.
Weight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weight cracks Struja with a good jab.
Weight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struja fails with a takedown attempt.
Struja throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Struja keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Struja.
Struja misses the jab.
Weight defending well as Struja loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weight clinches up against the cage.
Weight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Struja is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight pushes off an throws an elbow but Struja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Weight lands an elbow that stopped Struja in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Ludko Struja's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weight.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Struja avoids a wild elbow strike from Weight.
Struja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Struja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Struja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weight prevents a body shot from Struja.
Weight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight lands an elbow that stopped Struja in his tracks for a moment.
Struja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weight clinches up with Struja and pushes him back against the cage.
LightHeavy Weight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Struja wants to break free but Weight has control.
Struja gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LightHeavy Weight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Struja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
and Struja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Struja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice jab there from Weight.
A left lands for Weight.
Struja is rocked!
Ludko Struja's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
Struja is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Struja slips a jab and a cross from Weight.
BAM! Weight delivers a spinning backfist that drops Struja like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). LightHeavy Weight!
LightHeavy Weight is the new light heavyweight champion!
LightHeavy Weight spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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