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Highland Games 172 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Niemayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley Molovgomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukas Niemayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Molovgomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niemayer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Niemayer throws a push kick but Molovgomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Niemayer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Molovgomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch but Niemayer is avoiding it.
Niemayer missing with a left hand there. Molovgomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niemayer looks to land a left hand but Molovgomedov moved out of range nicely.
Niemayer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch.
Niemayer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Niemayer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Molovgomedov checks it well.
Niemayer swats away the attempt to clinch by Molovgomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Niemayer counters with a head kick.
Good shot there by Niemayer.
Niemayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niemayer throws a poor cross that misses
and Molovgomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Molovgomedov instigates a clinch.
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!
Molovgomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Niemayer blocks a body shot from Molovgomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov lands an uppercut.
Niemayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niemayer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Molovgomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Niemayer.
Molovgomedov lands with a right to the head.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molovgomedov's elbow.
Niemayer breaks the clinch.
Niemayer misses with a leg kick
and Molovgomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Molovgomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Niemayer.
Niemayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niemayer misses with a body punch.
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemayer prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov.
Niemayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Molovgomedov controls his hands.
Niemayer misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov lands with a right to the head.
Niemayer can't break the clinch.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Molovgomedov controls his hands.
Molovgomedov breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molovgomedov instigates a clinch.
Niemayer prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Molovgomedov lands a shot to the body.
Molovgomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with a knee strike.
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemayer closes the distance and clinches.
Molovgomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Niemayer misses with a body punch.
Molovgomedov is trying to push Niemayer away but Niemayer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Niemayer.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
Niemayer tries to work over Molovgomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molovgomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Molovgomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niemayer lands a nice uppercut.
Niemayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niemayer takes a shot to the head.
Niemayer pushes Molovgomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Niemayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niemayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov pushes Niemayer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
Molovgomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niemayer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molovgomedov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molovgomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niemayer's elbow.
Niemayer lands a nice shot to the body.
Molovgomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molovgomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niemayer tries to throw a body punch but Molovgomedov avoids it by throwing Niemayer back against the cage.
Molovgomedov missing with knees to the body.
Niemayer misses with a punch to the body.
Molovgomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niemayer tries to work over Molovgomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niemayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niemayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as Molovgomedov controls the action.
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 Lukas Niemayer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Molovgomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Molovgomedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Niemayer up against the cage.
Molovgomedov lands an uppercut.
Molovgomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Niemayer.
Molovgomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Niemayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niemayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov blocks a body shot from Niemayer.
Molovgomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov working aggressively here.
Niemayer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niemayer.
Niemayer working aggressively here.
Molovgomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Niemayer avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molovgomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niemayer.
Molovgomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molovgomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Niemayer.
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov - that landed with a thud.
Molovgomedov tries to throw a body punch but Niemayer avoids it by throwing Molovgomedov back against the cage.
Niemayer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niemayer misses with a punch to the body.
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov - that landed with a thud.
Niemayer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molovgomedovs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niemayer.
Niemayer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Molovgomedov controls his hands.
Molovgomedov breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molovgomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Niemayer circles away.
Niemayer misses with a hook.
Molovgomedov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Molovgomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Niemayer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Niemayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Molovgomedov stalling the fight.
Molovgomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niemayer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molovgomedov's elbow.
Molovgomedov breaks the clinch.
Molovgomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov blocks a body shot from Niemayer.
Molovgomedov trying to stall but Niemayer improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemayer misses with a punch to the body.
Molovgomedov cracks Niemayer with a nice body shot.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Molovgomedov controls his hands.
Niemayer scores with a shot to the side of Molovgomedov's head.
Niemayer lands a hook that snaps the head of Molovgomedov backwards.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molovgomedov's elbow.
Molovgomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Niemayer.
Niemayer tries a body shot but Molovgomedov blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molovgomedov.
Niemayer blocks an uppercut.
Molovgomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Niemayer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Molovgomedov.
Lukas Niemayer is winning the standup battle so far.
Niemayer looks to throw a body kick
and Molovgomedov counters with a series of strikes. Niemayer will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molovgomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niemayer, pushing him back against the cage.
Molovgomedov blocks a body shot from Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov cracks Niemayer with a nice body shot.
Molovgomedov breaks the clinch.
Molovgomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niemayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molovgomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niemayer.
Niemayer avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niemayer, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Molovgomedov.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molovgomedov's elbow.
Niemayer blocks an elbow strike from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Niemayer is blocking nicely.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Molovgomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niemayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molovgomedov drives through and clinches with Niemayer against the cage.
Niemayer works on Molovgomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Molovgomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niemayer avoids it.
Molovgomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemayer lands with a left to the head.
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemayer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Niemayer misses with a body punch.
Niemayer lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemayer lands with a light punch inside.
Niemayer misses with a punch to the body.
Niemayer prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov.
Niemayer misses with a body punch.
Niemayer lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Niemayer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemayer letting Molovgomedov take a breather here.
Niemayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries to throw a body punch but Niemayer avoids it by throwing Molovgomedov back against the cage.
Niemayer lands an uppercut.
It looks like Riley Molovgomedov has been cut.
Niemayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch up but Niemayer keeps it at a distance.
Molovgomedov drives through and clinches with Niemayer against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Molovgomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Molovgomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niemayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niemayer thows a body kick. Molovgomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Niemayer.
Molovgomedov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niemayer.
That kick from Niemayer tenderised Molovgomedov's leg. Molovgomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemayer misses with a straight right.
Molovgomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Niemayer.
Molovgomedov closes the distance but Niemayer moves to the side
and Niemayer counters with a good low kick that Molovgomedov was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov moves into range and clinches up with Niemayer.
Molovgomedov trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niemayer.
Niemayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molovgomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niemayer avoiding damage as Molovgomedov throws knees to the body.
Molovgomedov lands with a left to the head.
Niemayer presses Molovgomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Molovgomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch.
Molovgomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Niemayer circles away.
Niemayer is looking to counter punch.
Molovgomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Molovgomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niemayer has a couple of punches blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niemayer misses with the head strike.
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemayer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Niemayer circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niemayer.
Niemayer delivers a nice body kick.
Niemayer misses with a hook.
Molovgomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch up but Niemayer keeps it at a distance.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Niemayer circles away.
Niemayer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niemayer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Molovgomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Niemayer throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Niemayer.
Niemayer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Molovgomedov clinches.
Molovgomedov breaks from the clinch.
Molovgomedov clinches with his opponent.
Molovgomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niemayer backwards.
Niemayer lands with a right to the head.
Niemayer tries to work over Molovgomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niemayer tries a body shot but Molovgomedov blocks it.
Molovgomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Niemayer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Niemayer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lukas Niemayer!
After winning the bout, Lukas Niemayer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Westlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyril Westlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Westlake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Westlake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Westlake lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Westlake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Westlake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Westlake lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a body punch but Westlake moves out of range.
Westlake avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Westlake cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Westlake has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson glances at the clock... BAM! Westlake nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Johnson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Johnson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyril Westlake!
Cyril Westlake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Zoranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Machado (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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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Milan Zoranovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Machado!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoranovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoranovic moves into the clinch.
Zoranovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zoranovic is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Zoranovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado shoots in for a double leg but Zoranovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zoranovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Zoranovic, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Zoranovic against the cage but Zoranovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Milan Zoranovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Machado.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zoranovic avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoranovic staying out of range there.
Zoranovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carlos Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado drives through with a takedown into Zoranovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoranovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machado trying to control but Zoranovic is working from the bottom.
Zoranovic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machado has passed into side control.
Zoranovic can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoranovic keeps working.
Machado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zoranovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Zoranovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zoranovic is trying to improve his position.
Zoranovic is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Zoranovic is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic wants to control but Machado postures up.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Zoranovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Machado tries for a kimura but Zoranovic is defending well.
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Zoranovic is defending well.
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.
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zoranovic is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zoranovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado trying to control the action but Zoranovic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Machado 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 looping hook to the body misses from Zoranovic. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoranovic gets a takedown into half guard.
Zoranovic prevents Machado from improving his position.
Machado is pressing down on Zoranovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zoranovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machado has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zoranovic doesn't defend quickly enough and Machado has managed to lock this one up! Can Zoranovic escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Machado on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Machado!
A less than humble Carlos Machado misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Milan Zoranovic spoke after the fight, saying 'Opponent is under forbidden substances!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
130 lbs
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32
140 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sten!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sten darts in trying to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oliveira blocks the body kick.
Sten wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Sten.
We've been informed that Sten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab by Sten.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira lunges at Sten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sten's hand.
Sten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Dan Sten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the body.
Sten misses with a right hand
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sten forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten has Oliveira pressed against the cage.
Sten taking a breather.
Sten landing knees to the head.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks with his arms.
Sten is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliveira up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sten takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oliveira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sten is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Sten.
Sten cracks Oliveira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sten wants to clinch.
We've been told by Oliveira's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sten takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sten is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sten continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Oliveira letting Sten take a breather here.
Oliveira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks with his arms.
Oliveira is leaning against Sten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sten slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Oliveira is looking to control Sten's arms but Sten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage.
Oliveira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sten dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliveira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten dominated that round.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oliveira sizes up Sten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sten.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sten tries to land a front kick but Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with Sten's head.
Oliveira gets tackled into the cage by Sten. Sten maintains the clinch.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Sten controlling the action here for a moment.
Dan Sten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sten with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to stall.
Oliveira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oliveira avoiding damage.
Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sten takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira has Sten pushed against the cage.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch.
Sten slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sten stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sten.
The crowd are getting on Sten's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Oliveira avoiding damage.
Sten stalling.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Sten.
Sten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sten wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sten forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
Sten is trying to stall.
Sten connects with a knee to the head.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten landing knees to the head.
Sten with a knee to the head.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira trying to stall but Sten improves his position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sten in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sten has Oliveira pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sten tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sten misses with a body kick.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sten lands a nice looking body kick.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Sten saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Sten lands with a nice body punch.
Sten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliveira as he connects with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira stalling.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Sten has Oliveira pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sten stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
Oliveira is trying to push Sten away but Sten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sten avoiding damage.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oliveira lands with a light punch inside.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch but Sten improves position.
Oliveira trying to stall but Sten improves his position.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliveira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliveira up against the cage.
Sten leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sten trying to stall but Oliveira improves his position.
Sten dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Sten.
Sten rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Carlos Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sten will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliveira up against the cage.
Oliveira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oliveira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sten lands a knee to the head.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Oliveira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliveira has Sten pushed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sten 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!
Dan Sten thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Carlos Oliveira had this to say: 'I have nothing left to do in this sport. It's my turn to say goodbye'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
144 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
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132 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Small!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos goes for a double leg but Small avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Small continues to drive forward.
Ramos looks for a takedown but Small sprawls well.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramos drives through and clinches with Small against the cage.
Ramos tightens his grip and picks Small up, before dumping him to the ground. Small manages to land in guard.
Small wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small has his foot on Ramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Ramos wants to stand and escape but instead Small has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Small engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Small is controlling him.
Small advances to half guard.
Small looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Small is trying to control. Ramos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Small is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramos defends it well.
Ramos wants to improve his position but Small is controlling well.
Ramos is refusing to be controlled, as Small sits in half guard.
Small is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos makes his way to full guard, as Small worked for a kimura.
Ramos wants to get back to his feet but Small is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramos is pulling down on Small's head to control his posture.
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Small trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four 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.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramos.
Ramos shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramos is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Small tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos goes for a double leg but Small avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Small continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Small dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos has closed the distance and engaged Small in a clinch.
Ramos breaks the clinch.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Small sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramos tries to clinch up but Small circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Small as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos fails to land the takedown.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramos dives in and grabs Small's left leg, looking for a takedown. Small pushes down on Ramos's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Small avoids it really well and circles away.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramos wants to clinch.
Small with the counter takedown but Ramos avoids it easily.
Small misses the body punch
so Ramos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Small has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Small's legs - danger averted.
Ramos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Small has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Small is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well.
Small working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Small tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos postures up.
Small is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramos is aware though and is defending well.
Small looking to control.
Ramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Small is keeping the position for now.
Small throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramos stopping the sweep attempt from Small.
Small keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Small working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Small swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Small's guard.
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramos pulls his head out easily.
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Small works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Small defends it nicely.
Ramos misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramos is defended easily by Small.
Small with the counter takedown but Ramos avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Small sprawls well. Small wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
Small with the counter takedown but Ramos avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos wants to clinch
so Small counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Small can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Small passes into half guard.
Small is looking for a kimura but Ramos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Small to get the leverage.
Ramos is looking to escape.
Small is stalling here. Ramos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Small seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Small is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Small gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramos manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Small's guard.
Small has his foot on Ramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramos works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dan Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Small has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ramos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Small.
Ramos working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to control but Ramos manages to take his back.
Ramos looking to break Small's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Small remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ramos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jackson Ramos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Small wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramos gets his hands free.
Small might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Small tries to escape the position.
Ramos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Small has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Small is keeping busy.
Jackson Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos not allowing Small to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Small.
I've got Small 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dan Small!
Dan Small tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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32
134 lbs
22 - 5 - 0 |
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32
142 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bob Bob!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold takes a swing at Bob Bob's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Bob Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arnold works Bob Bob's body with a nice hook.
Arnold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnold. Bob Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BJ Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold thumps Bob Bob with a low kick.
Bob Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arnold throws a combination that misses
and Bob Bob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bob Bob on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arnold misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Arnold's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnold moves away.
Arnold scores with a push kick.
Arnold connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arnold.
Arnold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob misses with a wild body shot.
Arnold bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Arnold.
Arnold clobbers Bob Bob with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arnold moves into the clinch successfully.
Arnold lands with a left to the head.
Arnold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bob Bob can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
Bob Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Bob Bob controls the action.
Bob Bob tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arnold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bob Bobs head.
Bob Bob blocks a body shot from Arnold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob Bob backwards.
Arnold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arnold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bob Bob tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arnold avoids it.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Bob Bob controls his hands.
Arnold misses with an elbow over the top.
Arnold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bob Bob misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Arnold as the two fighters clinch.
Bob Bob prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Bob Bob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob Bob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnold.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Bob Bob's ribcage. Bob Bob let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Arnold trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Arnold.
Arnold is working Bob Bob over against the cage.
Bob Bob looks winded!
Arnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob Bob backwards.
Arnold lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Arnold - that landed with a thud.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Bob Bob controls the action.
Arnold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bob Bob.
Arnold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arnold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Arnold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bob Bob backwards.
Arnold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arnold is working Bob Bob over against the cage.
Arnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob Bob's elbow.
Arnold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob Bob backwards.
Bob Bob blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bob Bob avoids it.
Arnold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bob Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob Bob takes a shot to the head.
Arnold tries a body shot but Bob Bob blocks it.
Arnold pushes off an throws an elbow but Bob Bob leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arnold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arnold scores with a shot to the side of Bob Bob's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arnold connects with an inside leg kick.
Arnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob Bob can do to turn this around?
Bob Bob misses with a looping right.
Bob Bob's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bob Bob's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arnold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arnold rushes Bob Bob and presses him up against the cage.
Bob Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Bob Bob working aggressively here.
Arnold lands a nice uppercut.
Bob Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Arnold.
Bob Bob working aggressively here.
Arnold blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold lands a body punch.
Arnold tries a body shot but Bob Bob blocks it.
Arnold lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arnold.
Bob Bob is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob tries to work over Arnold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arnold lands with a light punch inside.
Arnold blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Arnold.
Bob Bob is rocked!
Arnold lands an uppercut.
Bob Bob is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnold finish him?
Arnold pushes Bob Bob against the cage. Arnold is working some dirty boxing. Arnold pushes off with a quick right hook! Bob Bob goes down! Bob Bob tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Arnold moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Arnold!
A very excited looking BJ Arnold 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unz Unz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Rammhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Unz Unz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudolf Rammhammer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rammhammer looks to throw the jab but Unz is out of range.
Rammhammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Unz off the cage and back into range.
Rammhammer looks to land a combination but Unz avoids it well.
Rammhammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rammhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Rammhammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rammhammer throws an off balance right hand
and Unz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rammhammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rammhammer throws a big shot that misses.
Unz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rammhammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Unz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer lands a really nice looking cross but Unz seems unphased.
Unz is rocked!
Rammhammer lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Unz falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rudolf Rammhammer!
A very excited looking Rudolf Rammhammer 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aku Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rock You Like A Hurricane - Scorpions. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aku Saari!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Saari - that landed with a thud.
Saari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saari avoids a wild elbow strike from Abrams.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saari throws an elbow but misses.
Saari avoids the elbow strike from Abrams, against the cage.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Abrams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saari misses with the head strike.
Saari misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abrams.
It looks like Aku Saari has been cut.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abrams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Abrams looking to throw knees to the head but Saari is blocking nicely.
Saari blocks a body shot from Abrams.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abrams scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abrams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrams lands an elbow inside that Saari shrugs off.
Abrams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saari dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Saari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari misses with a punch on the inside.
Saari has a couple of punches blocked by Abrams.
A right hook to the body lands for Abrams.
Abrams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abrams misses with a knee to the head.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
A right hook to the body lands for Abrams.
Saari looks winded!
Knees to the body from Abrams.
A short uppercut from Abrams.
Abrams lands an elbow that stopped Saari in his tracks for a moment.
Abrams lands a left hand.
Saari blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abrams.
Abrams lands an elbow inside that Saari shrugs off.
That has opened up Aku Saari's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saari.
Abrams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abrams misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abrams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abrams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Saari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abrams.
Saari blocks an elbow strike from Abrams.
Abrams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abrams.
A bit of stalling here from Saari.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Saari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saari misses with a punch on the inside.
Saari blocks an elbow strike from Abrams.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
Abrams blocking some punches.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
A left hand lands to the body for Saari.
Saari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abramss head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abrams.
The cut above Aku Saari's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abrams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abrams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Nice elbow from Abrams.
Abrams lands with a left to the head.
Aku Saari's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saari dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Our sources have told us that Abrams has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Saari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saari.
Saari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abrams.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Saari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Saari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saari lands an uppercut.
Abrams with a knee to the head.
Abrams scores with a shoulder strike.
Saari digs a right hand underneath Abrams's ribcage. Abrams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saari has a couple of punches blocked by Abrams.
Abrams tries to land knees in the clinch but Saari avoids the damage to the body.
Saari lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but Saari blocks it.
Saari stalling in the clinch but Abrams improves position.
Saari digs a right hand underneath Abrams's ribcage. Abrams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saari can't find room to land a body shot as Abrams controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Abrams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abrams lands an elbow just above Saari 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aku Saari's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taite Abrams!
During a confident post fight interview, Taite Abrams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Aku Saari was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize to all of my fans, it is time for me to get back to the gym. Next time I will show the world what I am capable of.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington comes into the arena with Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Moshington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moshington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shango counters with a shoot takedown. Moshington fights it but they end up in guard.
Shango controlling from the top position.
Moshington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shango defends well.
Moshington keeping moving, preventing Shango from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moshington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Moshington'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.
Shango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshington is controlling Shango's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moshington is not content to let Shango control the position.
Moshington is trying to control but can't.
Shango is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moshington controlling the position well.
Shango passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moshington is looking to escape.
Moshington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shango takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shango working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango avoids the attempt from Moshington to control.
Shango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moshington is looking to escape.
Moshington wants to control but Shango is having none of it.
Shango looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shango is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Moshington has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Moshington!
Moshington throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moshington trying to control but Shango is working from the bottom.
Shango has momentary wrist control but Moshington slips an elbow through the middle.
Shango looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moshington trying to control the position from guard on top but Shango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moshington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shango controls Moshington momentarily but Moshington frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Shango dominated that round.
That's time! Moshington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moshington.
Moshington missing with a left hand there. Shango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moshington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shango swats away the attempt to clinch by Moshington.
Shango tries to counter with a clinch but Moshington shakes him off and moves away.
Moshington misses with a series of wild punches.
Moshington connects with a body shot that sends Shango's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshington clinches with his opponent.
Shango tries to pull guard but Moshington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shango is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moshington to keep the fight standing.
Moshington prevents a takedown attempt there.
George Moshington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Shango.
A nice left hand lands by Moshington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Moshington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shango blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moshington lands a nice shot to the body.
Shango successfully pulls guard.
Papa Shango has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moshington wants to control from the top but Shango keeps moving.
Moshington controlling from the top position.
Shango keeping moving, preventing Moshington from controlling successfully.
Shango looking for a sweep. Not yet Shango, not yet.
Shango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moshington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moshington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moshington continues to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moshington drives through and clinches with Shango against the cage.
Shango jumps guard and drags Moshington to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Vendetta Alliance London Gym inform us that Shango has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Moshington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More hug and hope from Moshington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington looking to sit in guard and control but Shango gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moshington has control of Shango's left arm, preventing Shango from doing any damage.
Moshington trying to keep a closed guard but Shango is proving a slippery customer.
Shango trying to control but Moshington is working from the bottom.
Shango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moshington has control of Shango's left arm, preventing Shango from doing any damage.
Shango stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moshington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Moshington controlling Shango's posture.
Shango advances position into side control!
Moshington stops Shango from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shango working away.
Shango thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moshington struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shango gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moshington.
Moshington lands with a hook. Shango tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moshington moves into the clinch successfully.
Shango drags the fight down to the ground.
Shango trying to control the position.
Moshington trying to control the position from guard on top but Shango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moshington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shango had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moshington defends it easily.
Moshington trying to control the position from guard on top but Shango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington is looking to work some ground and pound but Shango has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moshington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shango is trying to keep Moshington in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moshington wants to control from the top but Shango keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moshington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shango doesn't seem bothered though.
Moshington lands a jab-cross combination.
Moshington lands a jab to Shango's midsection.
George Moshington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshington scores with the left hand. Shango knows he should have avoided that one.
Shango is rocked!
Moshington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shango can do to turn this around?
Moshington looks to score with a jab to the body but Shango is just out of range.
Shango walks into a jab.
Shango is still on wobbly legs! Can Moshington finish him?
Moshington looks to land a combination but Shango avoids it well.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shango.
Moshington connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moshington darts in and clinches Shango up against the cage.
Shango has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moshington uses from the top position.
Moshington content to stall in guard here.
Moshington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shango is keeping the position for now.
Shango wants to sweep here but Moshington controlling him for the moment.
Shango seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington trying to control but Shango is working from the bottom.
Shango working a defensive guard here.
Shango looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moshington is one step ahead there.
Moshington trying to control the position from guard on top but Shango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moshington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moshington looks to score with a jab to the body but Shango is just out of range.
Shango avoids the body shot from Moshington.
Moshington misses with a right hand
and Shango counters by moving into the clinch.
Shango pulls guard effortlessly.
Moshington stopping the sweep attempt from Shango.
Moshington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moshington tries to free his leg and advance position but Shango is retaining full guard.
Shango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moshington looking to sit in guard and control but Shango gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moshington is keeping the position for now.
Moshington trying to keep a closed guard but Shango is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington clearly takes that round.
That's time! Moshington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moshington, as that shot connected.
Shango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moshington.
Moshington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moshington defends it well.
Shango takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moshington closes the distance and pushes Shango back into the cage.
Shango jumps guard but Moshington stands there with Shango around his waist. Shango gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshington lands a nice uppercut.
Shango tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moshington smiles and moves away.
Moshington misses with a body shot.
Moshington misses with a combination
and Shango counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango is trying to pull guard but Moshington has him pressed against the cage.
George Moshington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Shango.
Shango jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moshington walks away with a smile on his face. Shango gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moshington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Moshington.
Moshington looks to score with a jab to the body but Shango is just out of range.
Moshington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moshington looks to throw the jab but Shango is out of range.
Shango tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moshington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moshington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shango wants to counter the offense by Moshington and move into the clinch position.
Moshington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moshington thuds a left hand into Shango's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shangos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moshington moves into the clinch.
Moshington tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moshington tries a body shot but Shango blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shango tries to pull guard but Moshington holds him up against the cage and eventually Shango drops back down to his feet.
Shango jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shango is on top in guard.
Moshington has Shango pulled in close to control his posture.
Moshington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shango trying to control but Moshington is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango is pushing down on Moshington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moshington is fighting to maintain full guard but Shango has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shango is keen to just control but Moshington is a slippery customer.
Moshington is trying to maintain the position but Shango is very close to passing his half guard.
Shango tries to pass to full mount but Moshington defends it.
Moshington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shango controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shango wants to pass the guard but Moshington is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shango is still trying to improve position.
Moshington working for a triangle but Shango defends it easily.
Shango throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington had his way with Papa Shango in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moshington cracks Shango with an open hand slap.
Moshington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shango counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moshington won't be happy with that.
Moshington can't do much from the bottom here.
Moshington tries to improve position but can't.
Shango has hold of Moshington's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Moshington seems comfortable defending it but Shango has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Moshington is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Moshington is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Shango couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Papa Shango! Papa Shango retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Papa Shango thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuke Laloosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LightHeavy Weight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuke Laloosh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuke Laloosh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, LightHeavy Weight!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laloosh tries to keep at a distance but Weight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laloosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Weight told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Laloosh's ribcage. Laloosh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Weight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laloosh's brow.
Laloosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight misses with an elbow over the top.
Weight creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laloosh's defenses.
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.
Laloosh has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
I was talking to Laloosh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Laloosh.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Laloosh lands a body shot.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laloosh tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Laloosh back against the cage.
Laloosh tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Laloosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laloosh can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weight throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laloosh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight blocking some punches.
Laloosh has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight works on Laloosh's body with a couple of short punches.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laloosh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Laloosh controls the action.
Laloosh misses with a body punch.
Laloosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laloosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight throws an elbow but it misses.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laloosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Laloosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nuke Laloosh's cut is getting worse.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laloosh throws a head punch that misses.
Weight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Laloosh.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Laloosh misses with a body punch.
Laloosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laloosh avoids the elbow strike from Weight, against the cage.
Laloosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laloosh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nuke Laloosh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Laloosh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laloosh lands a shot to the body.
Weight lands an elbow that stopped Laloosh in his tracks for a moment.
Laloosh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jeez, Nuke Laloosh's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Laloosh scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Laloosh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weight lands an elbow just above Laloosh 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nuke Laloosh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). LightHeavy Weight! LightHeavy Weight retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, LightHeavy Weight was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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