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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brent Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Thomson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Tyler Thomson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Thomson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've been told by Brandon's head coaches at V C L training center (HOME OF THE TRUE CHAMPION that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandon shoots in and gets a takedown into Thomson's guard.
Thomson is pulling down on Brandon's head to control his posture.
Brandon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thomson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brandon, into his guard.
Brandon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomson is aware though and is defending well.
Brandon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandon is on top in guard.
Brandon trying to control but Thomson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandon defends it easily.
Brandon stopping the sweep attempt from Thomson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomson is pulling down on Brandon's head to control his posture.
Brandon trying to control but Thomson is working from the bottom.
Thomson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thomson dives on top into guard.
Brandon is trying to keep Thomson in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brandon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandon is breathing heavily.
Brandon controls Thomson momentarily but Thomson frees himself.
Brandon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandon can't keep his opponent in guard - Thomson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thomson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is looking for a sweep. Thomson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomson controlling the action here.
Thomson moves nicely into side control.
Thomson has hold of Brandon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Brandon seems comfortable defending it but Thomson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Brandon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Brandon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Thomson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyler Thomson!
A less than humble Tyler Thomson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Brent Brandon spoke after the fight, saying 'ill kill my opponent on his way home '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temoodschin Khan (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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157 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Temoodschin Khan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan wants to clinch.
McCoy is looking for a counter combo.
McCoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from McCoy.
McCoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCoy throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.
McCoy throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCoy.
Khan lands a high kick to the side of McCoy's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Khan dives into guard, looking to finish.
McCoy is rocked!
It looks like Danny McCoy has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oh McCoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCoy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khan has McCoy in his guard.
McCoy seems to have got his legs back now.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCoy is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy preventing the sweep.
Khan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCoy won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
McCoy is fighting to break Khan's control of his arms but Khan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan 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.
Khan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard.
McCoy has his feet on Khan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Khan slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
McCoy sets himself, and Khan steps forward looking for the clinch! McCoy avoids it this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McCoy lands a jab.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Khan looks to move away, McCoy throws a big counter combo but Khan just gets out of the way.
Khan throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as McCoy stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Khan follows into mount!
Khan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McCoy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McCoy!
Khan wants to control the position but McCoy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McCoy stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
McCoy wants to stand up but Khan is controlling the position.
Khan kicks off McCoy and gets to his feet.
McCoy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khan fails to pull guard.
Khan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCoy to keep the fight standing.
Khan is trying to pull guard but McCoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Danny McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temoodschin Khan.
Khan is trying to pull guard but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
Khan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but McCoy avoids the damage to the body.
Khan tries to pull guard but McCoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoy misses with a wild combination.
McCoy lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan moves into the clinch.
Khan is trying to pull guard but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
Khan jumps guard but McCoy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khan is trying to pull guard but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
Khan jumps guard but McCoy stands there with Khan around his waist. Khan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temoodschin Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny McCoy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khan moves to clinch but McCoy breaks away
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan misses with a head kick.
McCoy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCoy avoids the head kick by Khan.
McCoy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khan walks into a straight right hand from McCoy.
Khan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCoy lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Khan.
McCoy avoids the head kick by Khan.
Good shot there by McCoy.
McCoy throws a right hand that Khan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khan also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCoy connects with a body shot that sends Khan's belly button to the back.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCoy with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to clinch.
Nice shot by McCoy.
Khan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Khan looks to clinch
and McCoy counters with a one-two to the body.
A big head kick from Khan and McCoy is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Danny McCoy's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan has gone for a leg lock! McCoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khan's guard.
Khan is controlling McCoy's posture.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCoy is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy postures up.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but McCoy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khan trying to control the position.
Khan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
Khan wants to stand and escape but McCoy is having none of it.
Danny McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCoy is fighting to break Khan's control of his arms but Khan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Khan trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCoy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Khan back to the cage. McCoy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCoy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCoy.
McCoy throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCoy.
Danny McCoy is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick lands from Khan that sends McCoy to the canvas. McCoy tries to scramble back to his feet but Khan brings him back down into side control.
Danny McCoy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCoy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Khan's guard! Nice work there by McCoy!
Khan pulls McCoy in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy gets to his feet - Khan follows without any prompting.
McCoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan tries to move into range but McCoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCoy lands with a nice combination. Khan backs away looking to recover.
McCoy cracks a nice hook into Khan's ribs.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
McCoy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKhan.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCoy. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCoy.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
McCoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny McCoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny McCoy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khan sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks McCoy to the ground! Khan dives into full mount looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan working for a guillotine from mount but McCoy is in no mood to give up.
Khan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McCoy is on top in guard.
McCoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCoy stands and steps away. Khan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCoy punishes Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
McCoy avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan lands a high kick to the side of McCoy's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Khan dives into guard, looking to finish.
McCoy wants to stand up but Khan is controlling him.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khan throws a big elbow that misses.
Khan has gone for a leg lock! McCoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khan's guard.
Khan looking to control but McCoy passes into half guard.
Khan is trying to stand back up but McCoy is controlling him
McCoy is thwarting Khan's attempts to control the position.
McCoy stands up and beckons Khan to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCoy connects with a body shot.
McCoy connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off.
Khan wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Khan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCoy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy dips to his left and cracks Khan with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.
Danny McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
McCoy lands a right hook to the body.
McCoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khan clinches up with McCoy and pushes him back against the cage.
Khan missing with knees to the body.
McCoy tries to break the clinch but Khan is controlling the position.
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by McCoy. Beautiful body shot.
A right-left combo lands from McCoy.
McCoy stalks Khan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Khan's face. Khan staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan lands a high kick!
Jeez, Danny McCoy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danny McCoy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Temoodschin Khan!
A very excited looking Temoodschin Khan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luiz Angelo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luiz Angelo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr takes the fight into the clinch.
Angelo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerr's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kerr.
Angelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kerr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angelo up against the cage.
Angelo misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Angelo.
Kerr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kerr just leaning against Angelo, taking a breather.
Kerr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kerr controlling the action here for a moment.
Angelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Angelo digs a right hand into Kerr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kerr's gas tank.
Kerr leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Angelo.
Angelo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
A short right from Angelo.
A short left from Kerr.
A short body shot lands from Angelo as the two fighters clinch.
Angelo scores with a shoulder strike.
Angelo lands a body punch.
Angelo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Angelo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Angelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo misses with a punch to the body.
Angelo lands a shot to the body.
Kerr is working for takedown but Angelo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kerr is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Angelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerr controls his hands.
Angelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angelo lands a left hand.
Angelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerr throws a punch but it's blocked by Angelo.
Angelo's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Angelo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Angelo tries to work over Kerr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kerr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Angelo lands with a left to the head.
Angelo misses with a body punch.
Angelo presses Kerr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kerr lands with a light punch inside.
Kerr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Angelo misses with some punches.
Angelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelo misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Angelo - that landed with a thud.
Kerr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Angelo prevents it.
Angelo tries to throw a body punch but Kerr avoids it by throwing Angelo back against the cage.
Angelo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kerr blocks a body shot from Angelo.
Angelo lands a body shot.
Kerr blocks a body shot from Angelo.
Angelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelo gets through Kerr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Angelo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Angelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelo gets through Kerr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Angelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kerr misses with some punches.
Angelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerr looking to slow down the pace here.
Angelo blocking some punches.
Angelo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelo blocking some punches.
Angelo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kerr or not.
Kerr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Angelo digs a right hand into Kerr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kerr's gas tank.
Angelo misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Angelo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Angelo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kerr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Tito Kerr has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kerr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Angelo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Kerr blocks a body shot from Angelo.
Angelo misses with a punch to the body.
Angelo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kerr blocks a body shot from Angelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angelo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Angelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Angelo can't find room to land a body shot as Kerr controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Angelo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo tries to work over Kerr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelo lands a body shot.
Angelo lands an uppercut.
Angelo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Angelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Angelo lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Angelo.
Angelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angelo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Angelo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Angelo - that landed with a thud.
Angelo digs a right hand underneath Kerr's ribcage. Kerr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Angelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerr taking a breather.
Angelo misses with a body punch.
Angelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerrs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Angelo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo tries to throw a body punch but Kerr avoids it by throwing Angelo back against the cage.
Angelo is working Kerr over against the cage.
Good body shot from Angelo.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelo.
Angelo tries a body shot but Kerr blocks it.
Angelo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Angelo lands with a right to the head.
Angelo digs a right hand into Kerr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kerr's gas tank.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Angelo.
Angelo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Angelo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kerr or not.
Angelo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Angelo pushes Kerr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerr is rocked!
Angelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerrs head.
Oh Kerr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Angelo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Angelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerr seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Angelo is muscling Kerr up against the cage and as Kerr bounces back off, Angelo cracks him with a huge right hand! Kerr crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luiz Angelo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jemmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mairbek Krylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
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209 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jemmy Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mairbek Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean blocks a jab.
Dean is looking to counter the offense by Krylov and move into the clinch.
Krylov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krylov wants it to stay on the feet.
Krylov lunges at Dean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dean's hand.
It looks like Jemmy Dean has been cut.
Dean shoots in for a double leg but Krylov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mairbek Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov cracks Dean with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dean looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Krylov finish him?
Dean is rocked!
Krylov flashes Dean a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Dean's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Dean crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Krylov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mairbek Krylov!
A very excited looking Mairbek Krylov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnavut Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cosby might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hikky Burr. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
192 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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31
192 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnavut Sevket!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cosby with that takedown attempt.
And Sevket tries to counter it with a takedown but Cosby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sevket throws a body shot but no joy.
Sevket connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cosby's hands.
Sevket misses with a wild body shot.
Sevket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosby moves away.
Cosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sevket getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cosby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket tests Cosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cosby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sevket pinned against the cage. Sevket gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket tests Cosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cosby takes a swing at Sevket's ribcage but misses.
Cosby avoids the body shot from Sevket.
Sevket takes a swing at Cosby's ribcage but misses.
Cosby avoids the body shot from Sevket.
Cosby throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sevket was covering up waiting for the punch and Cosby finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sevket pulls Cosby in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby wants to pass the guard but Sevket is keeping the position.
Cosby with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Cosby'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.
Cosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sevket is controlling Cosby's posture.
Cosby throws a big elbow that misses.
Sevket is pulling down on Cosby's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosby throwing strikes but missing.
Cosby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sevket is on top in guard.
Cosby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sevket gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sevket stopping the sweep attempt from Cosby.
Sevket throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sevket keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cosby's head.
Cosby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sevket is one step ahead there.
Cosby is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sevket chips away with some ground and pound.
Cosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sevket.
Sevket postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cosby wants to sweep but no luck.
Sevket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sevket is aware though and is defending well.
Sevket postures up in Cosby's guard and throws a big left but Cosby blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosby has momentary wrist control but Sevket slips an elbow through the middle.
Cosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sevket working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnavut Sevket dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cosby avoids the body shot from Sevket.
Sevket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cosby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sevket.
Cosby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Sevket.
Cosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Sevket does no damage.
Sevket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sevket manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sevket trying to control the position here.
Cosby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sevket keeping moving, preventing Cosby from controlling successfully.
Sevket controlling the position.
Cosby stopping the sweep attempt from Sevket.
Cosby wants to pass the guard but Sevket is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sevket working a defensive guard here.
Cosby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sevket is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sevket is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cosby rather than just go for the knockout.
Cosby ducks under a wild hook from Sevket.
Cosby is looking for a counter combo.
Arnavut Sevket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sevket misses with a left hand
and Cosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sevket fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosby manages to avoid it.
Sevket takes a swing at Cosby's ribcage but misses.
Sevket throws a body punch but Cosby moves out of range.
Cosby misses with a double jab.
Cosby moves forwards but Sevket connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket moves out of range as Cosby throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Sevket.
Sevket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cosby misses the target.
Cosby tries to clinch up but Sevket circles away and keeps his distance.
Sevket blocks the body kick.
Sevket slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cosby defending well as Sevket loads up on a big left hand.
Sevket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sevket scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Sevket misses with a wild body shot.
Cosby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sevket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sevket throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sevket throws a series of punches but Cosby moves out of range.
Cosby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cosby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cosby is looking to clinch but Sevket is avoiding it.
Sevket connects with a body shot that sends Cosby's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sevket connects with a body shot that sends Cosby's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sevket throws a hook but Cosby avoids it easily.
Cosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnavut Sevket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cosby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sevket cracks Cosby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sevket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosby moves away.
Sevket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sevket scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sevket is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosby.
Sevket lands a nice hook to Cosby's body. Cosby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Cosby.
Sevket throws a body punch but Cosby moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sevket misses with a body shot.
Sevket swings for the body but Cosby moves out of range.
Cosby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket shoots in but no luck this time.
Sevket shoots for a double leg takedown but Cosby sprawls well. He's pushed Sevket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sevket is fending him off so far but Cosby persists. Nope, Sevket circles away and we're back to standing.
Sevket throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cosby moves out of range as Sevket strikes.
Jab by Sevket.
Sevket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosby.
Bill Cosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sevket is defended easily by Cosby.
Bill Cosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnavut Sevket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnavut Sevket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby digs a good body shot into Sevket's ribs.
Cosby scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Cosby does no damage.
Sevket clobbers Cosby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sevket connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosby moves away from the strike by Sevket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosby manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sevket on his heels. He'll look to pass Sevket's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sevket sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cosby moves into full guard.
Sevket is stalling in the full guard.
Bill Cosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cosby is trying to keep Sevket in close.
Sevket showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket wants to control from the top but Cosby keeps moving.
Cosby is looking for a triangle here but Sevket uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sevket trying to control the action but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Sevket controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnavut Sevket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sevket winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnavut Sevket!
Arnavut Sevket decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Bill Cosby was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my sponsors, "Jello Pudding Pops" and "Quaalude."'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerrald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Drotski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Julian Drotski enters the cage!
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28
206 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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213 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerrald James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Drotski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drotski has his takedown stuffed
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by James's head coaches at LOD - Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drotski.
James thuds a left hand into Drotski's body.
James scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Julian Drotski has been cut.
Drotski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a huge right that knocks Drotski out cold! James is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerrald James!
Gerrald James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailele Lealofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lealofi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mata Mata Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
285 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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255 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sailele Lealofi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Potter. Beautiful body shot.
Lealofi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lealofi avoids the body shot from Potter.
Lealofi jabs Potter right on the nose. Potter blinks but takes it well.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
Sailele Lealofi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lealofi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lealofi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lealofi works Potter's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Potter as he connects with a hook.
Lealofi misses with a takedown attempt
and Potter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Lealofi.
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!
Potter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lealofi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potter.
Lealofi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lealofi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lealofi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lealofi gets control of Potter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lealofi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lealofi wants to sweep here but Potter controlling him for the moment.
Potter postures up and lands a big shot to Lealofi's brow.
Potter stands up over Lealofi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Potter working some strikes from top position.
Potter looking to sit in guard and control but Lealofi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lealofi wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Lealofi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lealofi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Potter, who protects the arm well.
Potter is not content to let Lealofi control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lealofi staying calm.
Lealofi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Potter!
Lealofi looking to isolate an arm here. Potter doesn't see it coming and as Lealofi extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lealofi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sailele Lealofi!
During a confident post fight interview, Sailele Lealofi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickens has chosen I Want it All as his entrance music. Oliver Dickens 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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28
185 lbs
17 - 3 - 1 |
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28
185 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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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
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mehmet Muhammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Dickens!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickens darts in looking for a takedown but Muhammad gets double underhooks and turns Dickens into the cage.
Muhammad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Muhammad seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Muhammad jabs Dickens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhammad. Dickens does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Muhammad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickens darts in looking for a takedown but Muhammad gets double underhooks and turns Dickens into the cage.
Mehmet Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhammad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dickenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muhammad lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickens moves away from the strike by Muhammad.
Muhammad misses with the combination.
Muhammad misses with a body shot.
Dickens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dickens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dickens closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muhammad did well to prevent Dickens getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhammad taking some punishment here, with Dickens in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammad is looking to improve his position.
Muhammad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dickens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muhammad defending well though.
Dickens working the head and body with strikes.
Dickens wants to pass to mount but Muhammad is defending the position.
Muhammad regains full guard. Nicely done.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dickens working his ground and pound in the gym.
Muhammad pulls Dickens in close to his closed guard and prevents Dickens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Muhammad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickens defends it easily.
That's two 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.
Dickens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Muhammad holds on and takes a little breather.
Dickens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muhammad pulls Dickens in close to prevent any damage.
Dickens chips away with some ground and pound.
Dickens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dickens is looking to work some ground and pound but Muhammad has wrist control.
Muhammad keeping moving, preventing Dickens from controlling successfully.
Dickens throws an elbow that misses. Muhammad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickens's guard. Nice move by Muhammad!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickens is on top in guard.
Dickens landing with the ground and pound.
Muhammad trying to control the position here.
Dickens looking to pass the guard.
Muhammad wants to sweep here but Dickens controlling him for the moment.
Dickens postures up in Muhammad's guard and throws a big left but Muhammad blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muhammad is controlling Dickens's posture.
Muhammad keeping moving, preventing Dickens from controlling successfully.
Muhammad has momentary wrist control but Dickens slips an elbow through the middle.
Muhammad is trying to keep Dickens in close.
Dickens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dickens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muhammad trying to keep a closed guard but Dickens is proving a slippery customer.
Muhammad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dickens is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mehmet Muhammad will probably get the nod.
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.
Dickens moves away from the strike by Muhammad.
Muhammad misses with a double jab.
Muhammad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muhammad stops a takedown attempt from Dickens.
Dickens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muhammad prevents it.
A short left from Muhammad.
Dickens is looking for a takedown.
Mehmet Muhammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Dickens.
Dickens can't break the clinch.
Muhammad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muhammad scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Muhammad.
Muhammad lands a body shot.
Muhammad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickens can do to turn this around?
Muhammad lands with a right to the head.
Muhammad lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhammad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muhammad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dickens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muhammad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muhammad scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Muhammad.
Still in the clinch, Muhammad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dickens tries to score a body lock takedown but Muhammad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dickens is breathing heavily.
Muhammad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muhammad prevents the takedown attempt.
Muhammad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dickens.
Muhammad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Muhammad.
Muhammad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muhammad lands an uppercut.
Muhammad is struggling to control the position.
Muhammad lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickens backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Muhammad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muhammad scores with a shot to the side of Dickens's head.
Muhammad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dickens backwards.
A short right from Muhammad.
Muhammad pushes Dickens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dickens is rocked!
Dickens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muhammad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muhammad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dickens backwards.
Dickens is still on wobbly legs! Can Muhammad finish him?
Muhammad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Muhammad.
Muhammad gets through Dickens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muhammad lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dickens to his knees! Muhammad keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Muhammad!
A relieved looking Mehmet Muhammad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Gumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchel Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smashing pumpkins - Disarm. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Gumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitchel Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson looks to land a combination but Gumble avoids it well.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Gumble tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thompson manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumble misses the target.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumble is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gumble.
Mitchel Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Gumble counter with a right hand.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson misses the body punch
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gumble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gumble. Gumble circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Barney Gumble has been cut.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Gumble's ribs.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Gumble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gumble rather than just go for the knockout.
Gumble avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Gumble is looking to counter punch.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Gumble is out of range.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gumble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gumble is breathing heavily.
Thompson takes a swing at Gumble's ribcage but misses.
Thompson throws a right hand that Gumble ducks under and follows up with a left that Gumble also avoids with ease.
Gumble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gumble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumbles head.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Gumble misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumble misses with the head strike.
Gumble digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gumble has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumble misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Gumble dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gumble's head.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Gumble's ribs.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Gumble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Gumble's ribs.
Gumble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Gumble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson works the jab nicely.
Barney Gumble's cut is getting worse.
Gumble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gumble is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumble is just out of range.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson thuds a left hand into Gumble's body.
Gumble moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Gumble's ribs.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gumble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gumble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Gumble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Gumble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gumble tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thompson manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumble walks into a left hand.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumble.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gumble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumble is just out of range.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gumble manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thompson.
Thompson lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchel Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Gumble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Gumble.
Mitchel Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thompson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gumble sprawling to the canvas! Gumble rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thompson finish him?!
Barney Gumble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Gumble's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gumble.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumble throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Gumble. Those never looked like landing.
Gumble moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Gumble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Gumble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gumble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gumble is looking to clinch.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumble is just out of range.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumble has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gumble momentarily.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeez, Barney Gumble's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thompson takes a swing at Gumble's ribcage but misses.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Gumble moved out of range nicely.
Gumble tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gumble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Gumble's defenses.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumble.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barney Gumble's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitchel Thompson!
A relieved looking Mitchel Thompson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calixtro Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calixtro Guerrero has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Calixtro Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmes misses the jab.
Guerrero ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Guerrero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holmes.
Holmes swinging wildly here.
Guerrero moves into the clinch.
Guerrero lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes goes for a takedown attempt but Guerrero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guerrero slips under a jab from Holmes.
Holmes throws a shot from downtown. Guerrero moves away and avoids it.
Guerrero clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Guerrero.
Guerrero is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guerrero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero lands an uppercut.
Guerrero lands with a right to the head.
Guerrero lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guerrero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guerrero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holmes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guerrero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guerrero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guerrero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guerrero lands with a short shot to the head.
Holmes is rocked!
Guerrero lands a big right hand that drops Holmes! The killer instinct kicks in and Guerrero finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Guerrero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixtro Guerrero!
A relieved looking Calixtro Guerrero 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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